Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Sway Bar problems |
Steering has become increasingly stiff and harder to turn, as if the power steering doesn't work. My granddaughter hit a curb in a tight turning entrance to a 4 lane highway and broke the wheel and other component parts. Read details...
Purchased this vehicle brand new from dealer in June of 2009. 1st time I heard clunking noise from front suspension only when the temps drop below 50 degrees. Once car warmed up, the noise would go away. Sounded like a broken stabilizer link. Read details...
Car began to make a random clunk when turning. Took the vehicle to the dealer as soon as they were open. Alignment began to pull. Front end started to hum. Dealer service manager said wheel bearings failing in front end. Read details...