Chevy Malibu Ranked Best Midsize Car In J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study
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The Chevy Malibu was recently recognized for offering the highest initial vehicle quality in segment, per a study from American consumer research company J.D. Power.
The Chevy Malibu was part of the latest J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which ranked vehicle brands and models based on survey responses from 84,165 purchasers and lessees of new 2022 model-year vehicles. The survey, which was fielded between February and May of 2022, elicits responses early on in the ownership period, and includes 223 questions covering initial vehicle quality in nine categories, including infotainment, features, controls and displays, exterior, driving assistance, interior, powertrain, seats, driving experience, and climate.
From these responses, each vehicle and brand is then given an overall score based on J.D. Power’s Problems Per 100 vehicles (PP100) metric. The lower the PP100 score, the higher the overall vehicle quality.
In the 2022 study, the Chevy Malibu was recognized as the highest-ranked Midsize Car, beating the Kia K5 and Nissan Altima, which tied for second place in the Midsize Car category.
More broadly speaking, the Chevy brand in general showed good results, securing a third-place finish among all car brands studied with an overall PP100 score of 147. Unsurprisingly, several other Chevy models also placed well in the study, including the Chevy Corvette, which managed the lowest PP100 score of all vehicles studied at 101, while also securing a spot as the top-ranked model in the Premium Sport Car category.
Other top-segment rankings for the Chevy brand include the Chevy Equinox (Compact SUV), Chevy Silverado LD (Large Light Duty Pickup), Chevy Silverado HD (Large Heavy Duty Pickup), and Chevy Tahoe (Large SUV).
Buick also did quite well in the recent study, slotting in as the top-ranked brand of all car brands studied with a PP100 score of 139, beating second-placed Dodge, which scored a PP100 score of 143. Chevy was third-ranked in the study with a PP100 score of 147.
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Source: J.D. Power
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I could have told you Malibu’s are decent cars. As long as you change oil properly and burn top tier gas or use fuel injector cleaner now and then to prevent direct injection problems. Five years of ownership and…so far no problems.
Just wish they would still offer the hybrid option. Not sure why that was abandoned. It was among the best in the class.
It’s a great car! Please don’t scrap it or make it EV Mary! Better yet bring back the LTZ trim and maybe even an SS!
Ed: Better yet, don’t scrap it and offer it in gas AND in EV form. Win win.
We one a 2019 Buick Enclave essence, and a 2010 Chevy Equinox LTZ V6… Never ever had an engine light on or and engine or transmission trouble. I change the oil and check other fluids regular maintenance I also measure out some MMO Marvel mystery oil and let me tell you on a 2010 a 12 year old car runs like brand new with 108,000 miles on it. I have owned everything from eagle to dodge to Mazda .. I went right back to Chevy/GM and felt right at home. Keep up the good work GM! 👍👍
gm needs to start building more cars cars are more fuel efficent than SUV bring back cd players
Why not 8 tracks too?
You can buy an external CD player for less than $50.
Also rear only ABS, front seat only power windows, automatic seatbelts, power antenna….
Malibu is a “boring” car. Who are these people?
Compared to what? It’s better than an SUV or crossover, now those are boring!
99% of vehicles built are “boring” with CUVs and SUVs being even more of a bore. Are Nox or Blazer any more exciting? Toyota Camry? Nissan Rouge? Most autos are vanilla but at least Malibu looks nice and handles well.
Believe it or not there are many folks that just want a roomy reliable car to get them to or from where they are going to. I just wish that they had not stopped making the Impala which was just an amazing car.
And a Camry is exciting? It is a piece of garabage, inside and out!
Go Chevy. Now all I need to do is lease one. I ordered a Malibu LT on December 6th and GM has not even processed my order yet. SHEEESH!
Great car if you can get one.
C’mon GM. Let’s start making micro chips right here in thE USA.
Looks like they building them left and right recently, I wouldn’t be surprised you’ll get a VIN before September..
Wow I ordered one in Feb and it’s built just been in Missouri for 2/3wks now
We have a 2016,and the only problem we had was the third brake light leaking into the trunk. I wish it would come in awd… thinking about ordering a new one
You all need to stop telling GM what to do. If you want more cars get the public to buy more cars.
It is a simple formula automakers will build and sell what makes money. Sedans make little money because the public is after the CUV models.
The reason why. They have more utility and ability to carry things in a smaller package.
I own a Malibu and it is a great car. But if I buy anything very large or a larger box I have to go get my truck or unbox the item.
My trunk is hood sized but the opening restricts the size of the item.
This is not a mfg issue it is a buying public issue if you are unhappy.
As for EV it is going to hit everyone just not much avoiding it going forward no matter what we do. Pandora’s box has been opened.
Yea, if you have a family and can only own one car, buying a crossover is the right play. It covers all the bases.
True, fortunately I have a car to haul people and a truck to haul everything else.
However in the Communist States of America that we are rapidly becoming, we’re not supposed to own any cars, we are only supposed to rent what we are allowed to rent! Why else would a major automaker designed a single car that was publicly announced to be designed for rideshare… Bolt?
Dear Bubba, who wrote the Communist States ….. for you?
Once we get a new Republican government and remove the sanctions on domestic energy, the price of gas should come down and I’ll continue driving ICE’s.
Ed I wish what you said would be true but automakers are working global and also have billions invested in EV. They will continue to work to that direction no matter who wins. They no longer can afford to keep changing direction 4-8 years.
At best we may get to keep some ice models a little longer but don’t expect a change back.
In your dreams, like any other fuel choice buy what you want but don’t force anything you want to have. I’d go with EV if I didn’t have to drive far and have a driveway..
C8.R,
I agree mostly. However, how do you explain the plan that GM (Buick) has to introduce that new model (so far just in China)? The one GMA showed the other day in white.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/07/upcoming-buick-envista-interior-spied-in-china/
What I gather from your comment and agree with is that people buy an SUV/CUV for the extra room, mainly in cargo room. However, if that’s what makes the SUV/CUV’s sell, then this new model from Buick really confuses me. Thus, I’m convinced that the SUV/CUV is a fad that will pass at some point. When this does pass and people change what they want (let’s not forget the massive number of mini-vans that once sold every year), then GM best have some sedans on the ready. If not, then the import brands that stayed true to the sedan’s will again be in the front of the line.
I have a 2008 with 150k miles and have only had to replace the upstream oxygen sensor (twice). It is now having the catalytic converter replaced. I’ve owned this car about 13 years. I was thinking I’d get a new car but because of inflation I’m sticking a little money into this older car. It’s well worth it. Has a little rust that I’m going to get taken care of as well. Bob in CT
Like the Equinox it has a very dated interior. I don’t much care for the newest refresh either.
A good refresh and a modern interior with a little better materials would go along way.
Yeah, no one buys cars. Unless they’re Honda, Toyota or Kia. Is it cars that are the problem, or are people just finding better cars?
Mediocre when it came out and out of date now. Static and low tech car designs are easy to build well.
As I said before, wanted to trade my 2017 Malibu in 2022, none in stock at dealers, Malibu line shut down, just installed 4 new tires on 2017 & will probably get another 5 years service with the 2017!! GREAT CAR!
Dr.B
I have a 08 V6 and just put new tires on and keeping rolling.
Mary Barra is more than willing to scrap GMs top selling car in order to produce another poor selling EV.
Sales projections 2022
Malibu – 190,000
Bolt – 19,000
Hummer EVs – 3000
Having a 2021 LT in that red, I can say with certainty that this car is a well made car. On the freeway with consistent speed, I get very close to 40 MPG. My running average over 4,200 miles is 31 (that’s with LA traffic and all). I’ve had zero issues or problems or concerns. It’s comfortable and quiet and interior materials are on par with anything else in this class or even better.
I think I’ll wait until GM matches the warranties of Hyundai and Kia – EV and ICE.
You need that warranty on Hyundai and Kia…they are a special kind of junk.
Was it just 2 weeks ago KBB ranked the malibu poor and suggested buying a toyota instead ?
Is Jack Keibler still hired by GM to buy these type of awards form his former employers?