2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspensionfronthub Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfronthub Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU

4 suspensionfronthub complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspensionfronthub Complaints

#10193283 | June 13, 2007

WHEEL HUB BEARINGS - SINCE I BOUGHT THE 2003 MALIBU NEW IN JANUARY 203 I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL HUB BEARING 4 TIMES, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY WITH GM PARTS AT 27,918 ON 4/20/04 RIGHT SIDE), AGAIN RIGHT SIDE WITH AFTER MARKET PARTS AT 47,876, LEFT SIDE WITH AFTER MARKET PARTS AT 48,769 ON 5/3/05, AND RIGHT SIDE WITH AFTER MARKET PARTS AT 83,197 ON 4/17/07. WITH SO MANY FAILURES I BELIEVED THEREWAS EITHER AN INHERIT DESIGN FLAW OR POSSIBLE LATENT DEFECT OF THE FRONT END.*AK

#10106527 | January 18, 2005

VEHICLE MADE METAL AGAINST METAL RUBBING NOISE. CALLED FOR APPOINTMENT BEFORE 45,000 MILES. APPOINTMENT OCCURRED AT 45,100 MILES. WAS ADVISED THAT HUB ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARINGS NEED REPLACED ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT. CAR IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY/EXPRESSWAY 52 MILES PER DAY. *NM

#10096435 | October 26, 2004

I HAVE PUT 3 SETS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON MY MALIBU. I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY CHANGED TWICE. MY CARS BRAKES THROW OFF ALOT OF BRAKE DUST AND MUST BE PUSHED WAY DOWN BEFORE STOPPING.*AK

#10047712 | November 28, 2003

MANUFACTURING SAFETY ISSUE - CHEVROLET MALIBU 2003 FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY HUBS ROTORS, AND BRAKES. CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS. DEALER AND GENERAL MOTORS REFUSES TO CORRECT. ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT. TURNED TWICE ALREADY. LEFT HUB REPLACED. NOW EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN WITH BRAKING. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR DURING NOVEMBER 28, 2003 VISIT. *AK

Other 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Electrical System 214 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 59 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 55 complaints Engine 47 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 25 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 24 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 21 complaints Steering 21 complaints Air Bags 19 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 17 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 15 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Service Brakes 14 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Air 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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