2001 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 721 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 721 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had my car tow to a auto services center cause it would not start, the tech told me it was the starter but said there was another problem the sub frame very rusted and the engine could fall out anytime. They replace the front sub frame,outer tie rod end, sway bar link kit, the cost was $927.39 . Is g m responsible and can I be reimburse for my cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10477943, filed 2012-09, 109,740 miles“This 2001 chevy Malibu had the rack and pinion break free from the engine cradle due to frame corrosion. The car is now undrivable and needs new engine cradle (front frame). This is a safety issue and the frame should not rust on a car in a place that could kill somebody. Bad design. Poor quality. Never buy a GM ....ever.”
NHTSA complaint #10578749, filed 2014-04, 110,000 miles“Can't keep car aligned. Technicians said that they have encountered this with other Malibu's. They can't do any more to keep alignment in place. We did a test by aligning car and going back in 2 weeks and alignment has already deviated from set points.”
NHTSA complaint #10134407, filed 2005-08, 55,000 miles“Left and right hub bearing needed to be replaced. Steering wheel vibrates when braking due to front rotors having excessive runout and pads worn out evenly. Also, consumer heard noise coming from hub bearing, dealer replaced bearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10068560, filed 2004-04, 35,908 miles“Car has vibrations at higher speeds 60+ was told it was tires/wheels they were replaced for $280 for tires and $200 for just steel rims. Car still vibrated at high speeds and also felt like rotors needed to be replaced-the kind of vibrating when braking. Replaced rotors and brake pads $49 a piece for rotors and $40 a piece for brake pads. Car continued to vibrate except when stopping. After time now (3 mos) when the car is vibrating and you go to slow down it shakes the car even worse. Was then told to replace the wheel bearings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124262, filed 2005-06, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 19 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 65 | 8% |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 1% |
| 2005 | 21 | 2% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 23 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 2% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 33 | 4% |
| 1999 | 82 | 10% |
| 1998 | 108 | 11% |
| 1997 | 55 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
285 complaintsEngine cooling
149 complaintsExterior lighting
108 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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