Suspension Problems of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 429 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (216 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (61 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Chevrolet Malibu

The Suspension problem

Lug studs repeatedly snap at wheel no matter how installed.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Front passenger side coil suspension spring broke without warning severly damaging tire. Heard a loud bang sound and then saw a lot of smoke coming from front passenger side tire. Bottom of front passenger side coil suspension spring broke and lodged into tire without warning.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving between 30 to 40 mph the vehicle began to violently jerk. As a result, the vehicle traveld into another lane and crached into a curb. The contact also stated that the front passenger side axle was fractured.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

My car won't shift into park sometimes and the suspension is making a poppin noise and my cruise control is not working   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Ntsb: 2011 chevy Malibu: consumer stated the vehicle experienced steering issues, so the vehicle was taken to the dealer service. During service, the consumer was notified the parts in question were deteriorating severely.   Read details...




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