2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspension Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU

9 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#11516907 |
Rear suspension knuckles damaged. Make loud clunking noise when entering/exiting vehicle and anytime I ride over bumps
#11488738 |
I have a 2017 Malibu and have gotten a message on my MFD (Multi-Function Display) screen on the dash that said Steering Assist Reduce, drive with care. It happens while driving city streets and at a complete stop. Now the doors are unlocking when the message pops up at stops. Also the care is losing power at the stops now and coming back on. It does not allow me to accelerate. This is very dangerous. I took my car into the dealership a couple months ago for the same error message but they blew it off saying I needed some type of fluid (if I remember correctly). Now, I have the same issue amplified. It wrecks lemon! I filed another complaint months ago, but I’m filing again due to scheduling yet another service appointment at the Chevrolet dealership. (Hence why I put todays date of the incident).
#11436230 |
Vehicle has started to make a clanking sound when going in reverse or forward at low speeds. Have taken to multiple mechanics that say there is no visible reason for the issue although they also noticed it when driving. It is alarming that the mechanics cannot find the issue and it is getting worse by the day.
#11422509 |
Unknown. Anytime I go in reverse, then put it in drive, hit the breaks, let off the breaks and turn you can hear this popping noise coming from the rear. A lot of group forums for 2016-2019 Malibu’s are complaining about this. I have 3 kids and was told this is a safety issue and should be a recall as there are a lot of them out there with same problems! Could possibly get in an accident from this. A lot of forums are saying ball joints, axles, rear arm bushings, suspension knuckles and other things. Chevrolet should really look into this and make it as a recall as someone’s life could be in danger from these issues.
#11374924 |
THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CRACKED IN THREE PLACES AND NOW WATER IS IN THE CAR AND TRUNK. I SAW SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR THE CAR JUST FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE DEALERSHIP STATES IT ISNT COVERED FOR MY VIN.. ALSO, THERE IS A POPPING NOISE UNDER THE CAR WHEN I TAKE OFF, TURN CURVES, GET OUT OF THE CAR ETC. SEEMS TO BE BUSHINGS WEARING OUT AND IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. AGAIN, MY CAR IS NOT COVERED.
#11362907 |
REAR CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS HAVE WORN OUT AFTER ONLY 40,000 MILES CAUSING A POPPING NOISE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD THIS WOULD NEED REPLACED EVERY 30,000 TO 40,000 MILES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL ARM. POPPING COULD BE HEARD THE MOST WHEN FIRST TAKING OFF IN EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE.
#11257351 |
THE VOLT SHIFT TO PARK ISSUE. DOES NOT RECOGNIZE PARK (IF IT IS IN PARK??) TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WHICH WOULD MAKE IT A SAFETY ISSUE.
#11143411 |
MY 2017 CHEVY MALIBU HAS BEEN DOING POWER ENGINE REDUCED FOR AWHILE IT'S BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN TO MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE CAR REDUCES SPEED WHILE DRIVING SHOUTING MY CAR DOWN TO GO NO FASTER THEN 20 MPH. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT CHEVY IS GIVING ME A RUN AROUND ABOUT WHEN OBVIOUS THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME LIKE THIS. I HAVE WARRANTY ON MY CAR AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED MY CAR PROPERLY LEAVING ME EVERYDAY AT RISK DRIVING THIS UNSAFE CAR THAT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT ESPECIALLY WHEN IT DOSE IT WHEN I'M DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHICH HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES ALREADY. I HAVE ALL THE PAPERWORK FOR ALL THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE TO THIS CAR WHICH IS CRAZY SINCE IT'S A NEW CAR. I NEED TO KNOW...
#11142350 |
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE SWERVES AND FISHTAILS FROM TIME TO TIME. DEALER IS STAING STABILITRAK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, THE CAR HAS GOOD TIRES, HASN'T BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT AND IS TOO NEW TO BE HAVING THIS ISSUE

Other 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Engine 249 complaints Electrical System 157 complaints Unknown Or Other 143 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 132 complaints Power Train 126 complaints Service Brakes 64 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 56 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 53 complaints Steering 46 complaints Exterior Lighting 20 complaints Structurebody 17 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 7 complaints Visibilitywiper 7 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Seats 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Lane Departure Assist 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Module 1 complaint Electrical Systempropulsion Systemhybrid Managementpower Control Unitmodule Hpcusoftware 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalinfotainment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureinterior Trim 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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