2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
WATER LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR WHEN IT RAINS OUTSIDE OR WHEN I GO THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE ISSUE WASN'T DETECTED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE HOWEVER IT WAS NOTICED SEVERAL MONTHS LATER DURING A PERIOD OF FREQUENT AND HEAVY RAIN. THE ISSUE BEGAN WITH WATER DRIPPING ONLY NEAR THE BRAKE PEDAL, HOWEVER OVER TIME THE ISSUE HAS SPREAD TO AN AREA BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND FRONT WINDSHIELD. WATER NOW LEAKS FROM BOTH AREAS WHEN IT RAINS AND/OR WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH A CAR WASH. IF I PARK ON AN INCLINE, SOMETIMES THE WATER WILL DRAIN FROM THE CAR. ALSO, THE WATER HAS STAINED MY INTERIOR, LEAVES A MOLDY SMELL AND OVER TIME I WILL ASSUME THAT THE ISSUE WILL SPREAD EVEN FURTHER OR MAY DAMAGE THE INTERIOR ROOF. BECAUSE WATER LEAKS FROM ABOVE, IT SOAKS ALL OF THE BUTTONS ON THE DOOR (WINDOWS, LOCKS, ETC) AS WELL AS...
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY ROUGH TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY AND THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO DRAIN PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE SWAYED VIOLENTLY TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND AS THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES AND THE JAWS OF LIFE WERE USED TO REMOVE AN INJURED PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH WITH THE REAR WINDOWS OPENED, THERE WAS A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE CABIN CAUSING HER TO BECOME NAUSEOUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD NOT BE ALTERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,500. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN UPDATED 09/5/2014 *JS
Other 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas
Steering
444 complaints
Electrical System
287 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
226 complaints
Service Brakes
183 complaints
Exterior Lighting
176 complaints
Air Bags
140 complaints
Power Train
120 complaints
Engine
115 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
111 complaints
Unknown Or Other
63 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
31 complaints
Structurebody
31 complaints
Wheels
29 complaints
Traction Control System
23 complaints
Seats
20 complaints
Visibilitywiper
19 complaints
Seat Belts
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
13 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Structurebodydoor
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint