2011 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Saturday around about 2 pm on 2/2/2019. In vehicle traveling in left lane on highway 72. Vehicles were at complete stop at traffic light. When the traffic light changed and the vehicles began to move about low mph to gradually flowing with moving traffic. I removed my foot from brake my vehicle initiated an acceleration. It seemed strange since the vehicle completely stopper on a slight incline. My vehicle propelled…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11302153
Seat Belts · Seats · Suspension
I purchased this car on 11/30/2018 and noticed now that there was a recall on the seat belts. My car belts have not been replaced.
ODI 11160862
Steering · Suspension
Ntsb: 2011 chevy malibu: consumer stated the vehicle experienced steering issues, so the vehicle was taken to the dealer service. During service, the consumer was notified the parts in question were deteriorating severely. *ss the dealer found the rear trailing arm bushings and lower control arm bushings needed to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10853692
Steering · Suspension
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle pulls to the left. I had it aligned and took it back several days later because it was still pulling left. The mechanic stated that everything was within spec and it should be fine. They tried rotating the tires again as well and that did not change anything.
ODI 10809005
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Driving during snow and ice, esc indicator came on, pushed the tc and it didn't work properly, the car goes only about 20mph with jerking motion, malfunction indicator light is on, fluid from somewhere drain on the ground underneath the car. Tire pressure indicator light is on. Car sat still for about 7 hours and still did the same thing. *tr
ODI 10683897
Air Bags · Suspension
I bought in june of 2014. In october of 2014 went to start vehicle and it would not start. I called gm who then contacted my local authorized dealer and they towed the car in. They stated the fuel pumped had shorted. It was under warranty so they replaced it. The next incident was jan 13, 2015 where my car had check engine light on and engine reduced power light would come on along with service air bag light. I…
ODI 10723092
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
As i was driving my esc popped on my message board along with check engine light and reduced engine speed. So i took it to autozone and they said it was my throttle sensor. So i turned the car off and on and it stops the messages from popping up for about 5 mins. The car won't idle and it sounds like it wants to cut off. Now normally i wouldn't think anything of it but to go get it fixed. Me and my mom have the same…
ODI 10575053
Power Train · Suspension
I started to experience a vibration in the front end. I took it to the dealer and was told they could find nothing wrong. The problem persisted and then a noise started as well. I took it back to the dealer and the determined that it was a broken axle shaft that they ordered and then replaced. The noise went away but the vibration has persisted. I have taken it to the dealer 5+ times to be looked at and they tell me…
ODI 10567141
Seats · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
Vehicle at highway speeds of 65 - 75 mph will experience a vibration that can be felt in the seats and in the steering wheel. Vibration will not go away and will worsen after a wheel balancing. Manufacturer has stated that the vibration is inherent in the vehicles design and they will not repair the vehicle. The vibration causes premature tire where that could lead to possible tire failure. *tr
ODI 10467872