1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Problems
  3. 2010
  4. Suspension

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • rear suspension · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
1–30k mi3
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 30, 2018 · 98,869 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While the contact was parallel parking, an abnormal noise was detected coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to sharrett buick gmc ([redacted], hagerstown, md 21740, [redacted]) where the front struts, inner tie rod, and passenger side axle were replaced. The contact mentioned that the passenger side axle seal was replaced two years ago. The manufacturer…

    ODI 11183516

  • December 10, 2016 · 51,000 miles

    Engine · Suspension · Wheels

    One of my new tires continually deflate. After taking to tire co. 6of8wks to get air, i was told i have a cracked wheel and will pay $500 for a used wheel or up to $1000 for authorized dealer to replace it. I pay $50 extra f/platinum warranty and had to pay for airbag svc'ing to get inspection--and $100 deductible from warranty company. In 2yrs, i've paid $1200 f/warranty plus $150 deductible@authorized service…

    ODI 10934854

  • May 16, 2016 · 120 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Suspension

    I had to have over $2500 worth of work done to my car, which had something to do with some torque sensor and other parts - i see that there was a recall on other chevy malibu's in previous model years. I am wondering how long this recall will take, my year is 2010 and not currently on the recall list. Prior to that, i had just paid $2000 for other work needed on this vehicle that was out of warranty. I've had so…

    ODI 10905587

  • September 13, 2012 · 52,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension

    The rack and pinion on drivers side end rattles at slow speed. I have tried 3 different brand front brakes and all have squeaked,the transmission cooler line started leaking.the car has 69,000 on it as of now 1/26/2013. Dealer want fix any of the problem under the drive train warranty. Also has cold start engine knock. *tr

    ODI 10494799

  • April 16, 2012

    Air Bags · Steering · Suspension

    2010 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering and air bag defects. *smd the consuer stated the steering would squeal and growl, which created a vibration making steering difficult. The airbag warning light was illuminated.*js

    ODI 10838358

  • March 22, 2012 · 35,875 miles

    Suspension

    Upon accelerating from a parking lot to the road i heard a loud bang from the rear of the car. I stopped to do a visual inspection as it sounded like it came from the rear suspension. I continued a mile down the road while slowing for a stop sign i heard another noise from the same area and heard a metal object bounce under the car and down the road. I recovered a piece of a broken spring that had come from my right…

    ODI 10452708

  • September 18, 2010 · 14,915 miles

    Suspension

    I purchased this car with 14,444 miles after 500 miles i took the car to the dealership. This car was taken back to chevy and they could not find the problems after 7 tries. I than took the car to the chrysler dealership and all they did was set in the car and found out that my rack-n-opinion was bad. This was replaced but, the hub bearings had to be replaced also at another dealership, i am having whining noise…

    ODI 10482593

  • September 4, 2010 · 1,000 miles

    Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Structure · Suspension · Tires

    The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely rough to turn. Additionally, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently and the battery continued to drain prematurely. The contact also stated that the rear suspension was unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10597851