2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Structurebody Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU

4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebody Complaints

#10875669 | June 21, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR BRAKE REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS ROTTED OUT AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT PROCEED WITH THE BRAKE WORK, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED AND NOT ABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.

#10654712 | November 13, 2014

THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION THE GM MECHANIC SHOWED ME THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. THERE ARE OTHER PARTS OF THE UNDER BODY THAT HAVE A LOT OF CORROSION. THERE IS POTENTIAL RISK OF FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR HAS UNDER 100,000 MILES ON IT, IS GARAGE KEPT AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS AND ACCIDENTS RELATING TO THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE ON GM VEHICLES. DISCUSSING THE PROBLEM WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE, IT WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL DEALER TO WORKOUT A METHOD OF PAYMENT BUT GM WAS ESSENTIALLY NOT GOING TO BE OF ANY HELP. THE LOCAL DEALER CLEARLY HAS NO INCENTIVE TO TO BARE THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THIS IS A ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE OEM. OTHER VEHICLES...

#10187979 | April 15, 2007

FOUND CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND MASTER CYLINDER, AND OTHER LINES THAT ARE LOCATED UNDER THE BATTERY CORROSION PLATE. THE BATTERY CORROSION PLATE WAS A GOOD IDEA. HOWEVER, PUTTING BRAKE LINES & OTHER COMPONENTS UNDER WERE ARE NOT A GOOD DESIGN. IT'S FLAWED, FOR IF THE BATTERY PLATE BECOMES CORRODED, THEN IT LEAKS ONTO THE LINES BELOW AND CAUSES DAMAGE AS IN MY VEHICLE. *AK

#10114471 | March 22, 2005

MY CHEVROLET, MALIBU IS A 2002 AND IN THE BACK PANELS NEAR THE REAR DOORS THE PAINT IS STARTING TO PEAL OFF.*AK

Other 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Electrical System 182 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 62 complaints Exterior Lighting 49 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 40 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Engine 22 complaints Unknown Or Other 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 15 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Steering 12 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 11 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Tires 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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