2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspension Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
10 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
10
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
I purchased the vehicle in 2021 . It was running fine at first but recently . been having alot of issues with the vehicle. When parking the vehicle and you put it in park it moves forward . also been having alot of tire blow outs one after another for the past 8 months . also sometimes it drives proper and at times it starts swerving . the ride gets bumpy. I already replaced the arm controls also aligned the car . i believe there mechanically defaulted. Also having issues with the exhaust . fuel sensor also was replaced . Codes P0411 keep popping up. Literally I have put more money then I paid for the car. financially has drained me. When called the manufacturer about recalls they said those recalls were expired . The car has become somewhat dangerous. Also I believe When purchased the vehicle the emissions says...
My engine
Rack and pinion failure causing play in the steering, pull to one side, clunking and rapid shaking of the steering wheel when braking.
I WAS SOLD A CAR PRICED AT $4,995 BUT WHEN THE INITIAL CONTRACT WAS SIGNED THE CAR REPRESENTATIVE FAILED TO KEEP THE PRICE THE SAME AND WITHOUT CONSENT OVERCHARGED ME FOR THE CAR $10,000 I CALLED BACK A WEEK LATER TO NOTIFY THEM THE CAR HAD WENT OUT, WAS IN BAD CONDITION, WASN'T DRIVING, AND PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN HARMS WAY. CAR SHUTOFF TWICE IN MOTION ONCE WHILE ACTUALLY DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I ASKED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FACT THAT I WAS FORCED INTO PURCHASING THEIR WARRANTY THAT HE STATED CAME WITH THE CAR BUT PUT IN THE CONTRACT LATER THAT I WOULD PAY $1000+ DOLLARS FOR IT WHEN IT'S AN EXPIRED WARRANTY FROM 2017 WHEN THE DEALER FIRST GOT THE CAR SO IT'S ONLY A EXTENDED WARRANTY AND DOESN'T HELP WITH ANYTHING. HE CAME ONCE TO REPAIR THE CAR BY PUTTING SOME FLUID...
CAR WOULD SHIMMY AND SHAKE. NEW TIRES NEW BREAKS ETC. MADE APPOINT. TO FIX RECALLS WHEN POWER STER. WENT OUT. PUT NEW PS ON AND IT DIDN'T FIX PROBLEM. WENT BACK AND FORTH TO DEALER. HAD CAR DIAGNOSED AND SERVICE MANAGER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR SO CALLED GM, REP SAID THEY WOULD FIX AND REINBURSE FOR THE WORK ALREADY PERFORMED, GAVE A CASE NUMBER. CAR SAT A DEALERS WEEKEND. TODAY GM REP SAID THEY WOULD ONLY PAY 5% AND DENIED OTHER REP HAD SAID THEY'D FIX. NO POWER STEERING ON CAR AND IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND I'M EXPECTED TO COVER COSTS WHEN I'VE ALREADY SPENT NEARLY 1000 ON IT AND IT'S STILL NOT FIXED. PLEASE HELP
WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE PLACE I RESIDE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WHEEL STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY WHICH CAUSED US TO DRIVE INTO A CURB , CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE UP ONTO A CURB FLATTENING BOTH SIDES OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR AS WELL ALMOST CLIPPING A CAR AT THE LIGHT TO OUR LEFT...THE KIDS ON BACK SEAT WERE COMPLETELY TERRIFIED BECAUSE THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON AND ARE STILL SCARED TO GET INTO A VEHICLE...AS WELL HAVE A PPLICE REPORT COULD PROBABLY OBTAIN IF NEED BE.. WE JUST WANT CAR FOXED RIGHT WAY NOT TRYING TO SUE ANYBODY OR GET AOME OUTRAGEOUS SETTLEMENT ....
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY I EXPERIENCED MY FRONT WHEELS SHAKING VERY BAD WHEN I START SLOWING DOWN
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE SAFETY DEFECTS WITH VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS INCLUDING THE ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL, BRAKES, SENSOR LIGHTS, STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS, ENGINE LIGHTS, POWER TRAIN. UPDATED 10/23/2017*JS
07/2013 SERVICE ESC MSG AND SYMBOL CAME ON , DEALER UNABLE TO FIND 01/07/2014 SAME 01/15/2014 AGAIN, GM PAID HALF OF THE REPAIR, BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPEN AND WAS NOTICE BY DEALER, I BELIEVE GM SHOULD PAID THE WHOLE COST, AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE , EFFECTS STEERING AND STABILIZATION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6.
Other 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas
Electrical System
280 complaints
Exterior Lighting
195 complaints
Steering
186 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
129 complaints
Engine
99 complaints
Air Bags
98 complaints
Service Brakes
65 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
52 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
51 complaints
Unknown Or Other
51 complaints
Power Train
49 complaints
Seat Belts
46 complaints
Seats
34 complaints
Visibilitywiper
27 complaints
Wheels
17 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Traction Control System
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Child Seatlatch Adjuster
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Wheel Handle Baryawangle Sensor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint