Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2001 Malibu.
This 2001 chevy Malibu had the rack and pinion break free from the engine cradle due to frame corrosion. The car is now undrivable and needs new engine cradle (front frame). This is a safety issue and the frame should not rust on a car in a place that could kill somebody. Bad design. Poor quality. Never buy a gm . . . . Ever.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the dealer confirmed corrosion was under the sub frame in the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 109,740 and the current mileage was 109,800. Rvk.
Consumer states: abs system 11oo miles brakes started gridding, at 37000 had to replace master cyclinder, abs system and the drum and brake lines in 2003 July and is getting worse. Had new brakes pads put on again in January 2005. Now abs coming on again for 2 or 3 days at a time.