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2002 Chevrolet Malibu Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet Malibu has 9 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical
247
Lights
115
Engine
68
Brakes
47
Other
21
Fuel System
16
Airbags
16
Steering
15
Suspension
11
Structure
9
Tires
8
Visibility
8
Powertrain
7
Seat Belts
5
Speed Control
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 21, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ...
Jun 3, 2014STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESTHE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION THE GM MECHANIC SHOWED ME THAT THE BR...
Jul 28, 2008STRUCTUREHEARD NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN TURNING. WAS TOLD THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS ALMOST RUSTED ON R SIDE AND 2 ...
Mar 10, 2007STRUCTUREI HAVE OWN MY 2002 MALIBU SINCE DECEMBER 2001 HAVE CHANGED THE A/C CONTROL SWITCH 3 TIMES. IT IS ...
Sep 1, 2006STRUCTUREI OWN A 2002 CHEVY MALIBU, THE LEFT REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY LEAKS WATER, CONSEQUENTLY LEADING TO THE ERO...
Mar 15, 2006STRUCTUREBUBBLING AND RUST ON THE BACK PANEL OF THE CAR WHERE THE GAS COVER AND TANK IS. IT HAS RUST AND AL...
Mar 9, 2005STRUCTUREMY CHEVROLET, MALIBU IS A 2002 AND IN THE BACK PANELS NEAR THE REAR DOORS THE PAINT IS STARTING TO P...
Apr 28, 2004STRUCTUREWHEN DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE PRODUCES A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. *AK THE DE...
Aug 15, 2002STRUCTURECONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE & VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED ...

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