2012 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Suspension · Wheels
I was sold a car priced at $4,995 but when the initial contract was signed the car representative failed to keep the price the same and without consent overcharged me for the car $10,000 i called back a week later to notify them the car had went out, was in bad condition, wasn't driving, and put me and my family in harms way. Car shutoff twice in motion once while actually driving on the freeway. I asked to have it…
ODI 11291862
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Car would shimmy and shake. New tires new breaks etc. Made appoint. To fix recalls when power ster. Went out. Put new ps on and it didn't fix problem. Went back and forth to dealer. Had car diagnosed and service manager said there was a recall for so called gm, rep said they would fix and reinburse for the work already performed, gave a case number. Car sat a dealers weekend. Today gm rep said they would only pay 5%…
ODI 11289408
Suspension
While driving on the hwy i experienced my front wheels shaking very bad when i start slowing down
ODI 11084640
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Was actually driving down the street around the corner from the place i reside and all of a sudden the wheel started to jerk violently which caused us to drive into a curb , causing the vehicle to drive up onto a curb flattening both sides of the right side of the car as well almost clipping a car at the light to our left...the kids on back seat were completely terrified because they had no idea what was going on…
Crash reported
ODI 11185493
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2012 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017*js
ODI 11035054
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
07/2013 service esc msg and symbol came on , dealer unable to find 01/07/2014 same 01/15/2014 again, gm paid half of the repair, because the first time it happen and was notice by dealer, i believe gm should paid the whole cost, as this is a safety issue , effects steering and stabilization of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10560214
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 6.
ODI 10545686