Some units of the 2022 Chevy Malibu that would normally come equipped with heated and ventilated seats will have those features deleted as a result of the ongoing global microchip shortage.
Starting December 10th, certain units of the 2022 Chevy Malibu LT and Premier will not come equipped with heated front seats. Additionally, certain units of the 2022 Chevy Malibu Premier will not come equipped with ventilated front seats and heated outboard seats. Note that not all units produced will have these two features deleted.
As GM Authority covered previously, General Motors has been forced to cut comfort features like heated seats, ventilated seats, and heated steering wheels from models across its lineup as it grapples with the ongoing global microchip shortage, including vehicles from Chevy, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC. Check out GM Authority’s past coverage for a more in-depth look at which models are affected by the deletion of certain features.
| Model | Affected Trim Levels | Affected Units | Heated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats | Heated Outboard Rear Seats | Heated Steering Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | 2LT, 3LT, RS, Premier | Some units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Blazer | RS, Premier | Some units | X1 | X1 | X2 | |
| Chevrolet Colorado | LT, Z71, ZR2 | All units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Colorado | LT | All units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Equinox | LT, RS, Premier | Some units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Equinox | Premier | Some units | X1 | X1 | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu | LT, Premier | Some units | X4 | |||
| Chevrolet Malibu | Premier | Some units | X4 | X4 | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Limited | LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, High Country | Some units | X1 | X1 | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Limited | LTZ, High Country | All units | X5 | |||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Limited | LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ | All units | X3 | |||
| Chevrolet Silverado HD | LT, LTZ | Some units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Silverado HD | LT, LTZ | All units | X3 | |||
| Chevrolet Silverado HD | LTZ | Some units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Silverado HD | LTZ, High Country | Some units | X6 | |||
| Chevrolet Suburban | LT, RST, Z71, Premier | Some units | X3 | |||
| Chevrolet Tahoe | LT, RST, Z71, Premier | Some units | X3 | |||
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | LT, Activ, RS | Some units | X1 | X2 | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse | LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier | Some units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Traverse | LT Leather, RS, Premier | Some units | X2 | |||
| Chevrolet Traverse | Premier | Some units | X1 | |||
| Chevrolet Traverse | Premier, High Country | Some units | X1 |
- Feature made unavailable as of November 15 production
- Feature made unavailable as of November 22 production
- Feature made unavailable as of December 6 production
- Feature made unavailable as of December 10 production
- Feature unavailable since beginning of 2022 model year production
- Feature unavailable since late July 2021 production
While the deletion of heated seats and ventilated seats from certain units of the 2022 Chevy Malibu may impact customers’ decision to buy the sedan, it was previously reported that General Motors will retrofit these two features on affected models as soon as next year. Additionally, General Motors will cover the cost of the retrofit for each affected vehicle, as well as provide a $50 credit.
The 2022 Chevy Malibu is the seventh model year of the current ninth generation, arriving with a few changes and updates over the preceding 2021 model year. The sedan also received a refresh for the 2019 model year. Engine options include the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine, rated at 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine, rated at 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The 1.5L I4 LFV connects to a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), whereas the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG connects to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Under the skin, the Malibu rides on the GM E2 platform. Production takes place at the GM Fairfax facility in Kansas.
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Comments
Retrofit, what a joke! Very few people buy the Malibu and even less will in the future. Just cancel it already and give the market to automakers that update their vehicles instead of letting wither away!
Read a story not to long ago that the “Big Three” really aren’t suffering from a chip shortage, as it’s a problem of their own making. Seems that the big three haven’t kept up with the changes in technology. The writer suggested that the chip industry has evolved so as their products will fit more than just automotive applications an can’t afford to make what they just need anymore … the big three wants to retain the same systems they’ve used for say, the past ten years. Problem … chips being currently produced won’t work with the older systems, so no chips. The chip manufacturers (and I don’t blame them) can’t produce the chips at a profit that the auto manufacturers need as they aren’t usable in other applications anymore. I was a child of the 1960’s and remember when Texas (T/I) Instruments LED Calculators came out (around 1972) … Maybe T/I can make a comeback making what they need again.
We owned one just because I got the GM discount and my wife prefers midsize cars. After two years we dumped it because of numerous problems.
I’d be a decent rental car if GM can make money selling it to fleets but it’s totally uncompetitive in the retail market against anything else other there. It should be anyone’s last choice if their shopping in that segment.
We had a pair of 2005 Malibu cars, 1 LT sedan, 1 LT Maxx Wagon. Totally bullet proof cars. GM has like in other models taken a great vehicle and ruined it. GM, I hope you’re reading this. The pubic isn’t made up of “soccer mom suv drivers” … and suv by the way actually means “Stupid Useless Vehicle”. You killed off models we owned … Lumina, Astro, Maibu (Maxx Version), Venture’s sister Silouette, and for what? No replacements. I remember the the year the (’89) 1st Limina Euro Sedans came out … owned two of them … bullet proof. Later would own a Dale Earnhardt Z-34 Edition. While the Lumina Mini Van wasn’t the greatest … the Venture was great … and the Old Silouette was hands down the finest Mini Van ever made. Come On GM Management Team, get your act together and build what we actually want … an need.
I have 2016 permier its a get car and i may buy another one in 2024 before they stop making it i thinks still a great car just the may it is and i hope gas price double so all truck and suv owners will wish they never purchased.
We are driving our 6th Malibu. They are affordable and reliable. We are extremely unhappy that the 2023 will be the last year. We may trade in out 2022 to get one of the last one available. We have been waiting since January for the chips for the heated seats.