2012 Chevrolet Malibu Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 2%of 907 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of the 907 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,150 miles. 2 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 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291862, filed 2019-12, 94,000 miles“I have had two rim crack. This leads to air pressure loss. The tire store that I go. Les schwab said they have seen I already bought one new rim. Now I need another one. I asked the dealer and they said theyhave had a problem with these wheels. I don't believe them. I checked on the internet and several people have has the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10703448, filed 2015-04, 52,000 miles“I purchased new in 2012. It has 25,000 miles and never been abused or in an accident. All four tires firestone fr 710 p215 55r 17 have extensive cracking on sidewall where the tread begins on circumference and the treaded part appears to be separating from the sidewall. Dealer says that is normal and will not offer any price reduction on new tires. Common sense tells me otherwise.”
NHTSA complaint #10929696, filed 2016-12, 25,000 miles“While driving out of parking garage going minimal speed, my right rear passenger wheel dislocated from my vehicle. After getting it to a Chevrolet dealership and further inspection, looks like the vehicle was originally assembled with only 2 of the needed 4 bolts attaching the wheel to the hub of the car. This caused strain to the 2 bolts and you can visibly see stress cracks on the hub where there were placed.”
NHTSA complaint #10556735, filed 2013-12, 25,500 miles“The plastic-covered lug nuts on my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu do not stay tight against the wheels. The oem lug nuts vibrate loose and need to be checked periodically (I.e., monthly). Loose lug nuts are a significant safety hazard. I was unable to obtain replacement all-metal lug nuts for this vehicle from a Chevrolet dealership. I suggest that Chevrolet replace the plastic-covered lug nuts with all-metal lug nuts at no cost to the customers.”
NHTSA complaint #10617276, filed 2014-07, 27,680 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026104Jun 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- 11017016Mar 14, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006282Jul 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10245250Oct 30, 2023This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 | 24 | 3% |
| 2012 | 19 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 | 33 | 2% |
| 2009 | 21 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
291 complaintsExterior lighting
202 complaintsSteering
191 complaintsElectronic stability control
129 complaintsAir bags
101 complaintsEngine
99 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsFuel system
56 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsSeat belts
47 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology