Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 326 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (248 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On December 24, 2025, the contact's 2023 Chevrolet Malibu was involved in a severe side-impact collision. The vehicle was struck on the rear passenger side by a full-size pickup truck traveling at high speed (est. 60 mph) that failed to stop at a red light. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted underneath at the midway point to the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact referenced dtc: tpoa90, indicating a failure with the drive motor "a" performance. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the metal in the door jam was sticking and the driver and passenger doors failed to open without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (bobby layman Chevrolet, 3900 w broad st, columbus, OH 43228) where it was diagnosed Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the headliner by the rear third brake light. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure, and the dealer stated that the warranty had expired on the vehicle. Read details...
Car paint coming off. Exposing metal. Read details...