Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit abnormal noises when steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. the contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. in addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. kmj | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she would hear noises while steering and driving over bumps at approximately 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the front stabilizer bar was faulty and the front calipers were not properly releasing. the contact was also informed that the front calipers were burned and creating a fire hazard. in addition, the contact was informed that the master cylinder may be defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. sm. | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 75600 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle started to vibrate from the suspension. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the tires needed to be replaced. the tires were replaced but the vibration persisted. the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer where the contact was advised that the hub assembly needed repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,600. | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 75600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle started to vibrate from the suspension. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the tires needed to be replaced. the tires were replaced but the vibration persisted. the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer where the contact was advised that the hub assembly needed repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,600. kmj | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 75600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle started to vibrate from the suspension. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the vehicle needed new tires. the contact changed the tires but the vibration continued. the contact took the vehicle to another dealer and the dealer stated the wheel hub assembly. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 75,600. | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 45341 | ||
| Mid-june, 2011:vehicle was making a roaring noise: the result was that the front wheel bearings were broken end of august 2011: difficulty turning the steering wheel accompanied by a loud grinding sound,the result was that the steering shaft and outer tie rod were broken and had to be replaced. september 2011: extreme difficulty applying brakes, on occasion would appear normal. had 3 brake inspections done within a week and a half period. when brakes no longer would operate , tit was determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.4 | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 61000 | 1 | 07/19/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. in 2008, the contact heard a clunking noise whenever she turned the vehicle left or right. the vehicle was taken in for service and the strut was replaced. the noise returned and the contact took the vehicle back to the repair shop. she was informed that the failure was not that severe to have to replace the strut again. currently, the noise still persists occasionally. the failure mileage was 61,000. updated 09/01/09. *lj the consumer stated there was a noise coming from the steering when turning from a stop. updated 09/03/09.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The front end of 2007 chevy malibu suspension performance is unacceptable. i had the struts replaced because the standard equipped struts were too weak. *tr | |||