2011 Chevrolet Malibu Wheels 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:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
I have had several issues with the air bag and electronic stability control. I have taken my vehicle in before regarding the issue with the service air bag light before. Just recently the service esc (electronic stability control) light had come on. I called general motors regarding if there any recalls for my vehicle, and was told there are not active recalls, but i should take my vehicle in to have it serviced for…
ODI 11145089
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
Tires go flat really fast. The electrical system is not ready my tires no more and don't show if there's an issue including airbags. The light was on for a month and wen tawau i got his in the front of my car and my airbags didn't not deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 11277748
Air Bags · Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained fractured bones on her face and the passenger sustained minor contusions that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10895902
Wheels
This past fall my low tire air light came on. I took my car into free tire service which is a reputable tire company. It is where i purchased my tires along with a tire protection plan. They said that my rims(which came stock on the car from the dealership) are corroding my tires and they could temporarily fix them with a sealant. They said the sealant could last for years or only a month; there was no way to know.…
ODI 10851639
Steering · Wheels
I was going on a 3hr trip on a major highway, 40min into my ride my vehicle began to shake. As i continued to drive it began pulling to the right and shaking terribly. 40min from my final destination my car was shaking horribly and it felt like the steering wheel had no control of the tires. When the road reared to either the right or left i held onto the steering wheel very tight and it felt like the wheels were…
ODI 10849896
Wheels
The front left wheel bearing began failed with low mileage on the vehicle. I took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealership for repairs, which cost just over $400. If the bearing would have fully failed prior to my seeking repairs, the failure would have resulted in a separated tire and bearing from the rest of the vehicle or a locked up wheel, which could have steered me into oncoming traffic, possibly resulting in…
ODI 11062262
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Wheels
On 6/22/13 at approx 1:40pm i was heading back to work from my lunch break and i was going through the intersection on my green light at approx 30mph when a big chevy truck blew through the red light going approx 40 mph. I ended up t boning the cab of his truck. Causing me to do a 360. Tore off the bumper completely. My airbags did not deploy and onstar did not call me. Two important safety features of my car failed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10522768
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