Chevrolet Malibu Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Malibu across 26 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “wheel bearings” (7% of reports).
- 214wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wheel bearings: mentioned in 14 of 214 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 149 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 214 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury.
Chevrolet Malibu wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Malibu | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% | 25,000 |
| 2018 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 30,617 |
| 2017 Malibu | 7 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2016 Malibu | 12 | 1% | 22,800 |
| 2015 Malibu | 3 | 1% | 48,922 |
| 2014 Malibu | 18 | 5% | 53,891 |
| 2013 Malibu | 24 | 3% | 41,592 |
| 2012 Malibu | 19 | 2% | 83,150 |
| 2011 Malibu | 11 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Malibu | 33 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Malibu | 21 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Malibu | 10 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2007 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 114,280 |
| 2006 Malibu | 7 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2005 Malibu | 6 | 1% | 82,280 |
| 2004 Malibu | 8 | 1% | 143,156 |
| 2003 Malibu | 3 | 1% | 41,000 |
| 2002 Malibu | 1 | 0% | 21,338 |
| 2001 Malibu | 3 | 0% | 52,000 |
| 2000 Malibu | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1999 Malibu | 7 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 1998 Malibu | 9 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 1997 Malibu | 2 | 0% | 14,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the Chevrolet Malibu. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rear steering knuckle and control arm knuckle.my car moves side to side. I have replaced everything in the rear end. I just recently bought this car.
the trottle body position sensor just started acting up. took it to mechanic. they stated they can try to fix it but it may only work for a month then go back out. may end up paying over 6k and the car isn't worth it
Turned ignition off car computer read car not in park. All lights were on yellow ignition light on and door chime kept ringing. Started car moved car forward then backed up. Shut car off car still not working properly in park same problem. Moved shifter to park and bumped it a few times. Message…
Qdeana auto sales in Winchester ky took out my fog lights , 6by 9 speakers and replaced my wheels and tires with 3 18 inch tires that were all different brands and heights and widths and added my 4th tire that was completely a different sized. A size 17. Gave me a key fob that was broken and only…
Purchased this car straight out for 4000 from deans car lot in Winchester ky over a week ago. They didn't tell me I had missing fog lights. Keyfob to far was so beat up and bent I could barely get in my car or lock my car not to mention they sent me home in that car with all 4 different brand tires…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Malibus have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 214 owner complaints about wheels for the Chevrolet Malibu. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Malibu wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Malibu?
The most frequent phrase is “wheel bearings”, in 14 of 214 complaints.
Other Chevrolet Malibu problems
- Steering problems (5,556)
- Electrical System problems (4,721)
- Engine problems (2,167)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,924)
- Power Train problems (1,666)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,315)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (1,236)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,181)
See all Chevrolet Malibu problems.