Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Malibu has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2008 | SUSPENSION | WHEN DRIVING FASTER THAN 40 MILES AN HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES LIKE THE WHEELS ARE OUT OF ALI... |
| Feb 1, 2008 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE HAD MY 2002 CHEVY MALIBU SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN 2002. AFTER... |
| Oct 14, 2007 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT | WHEN THE WEATHER IS WET OR SNOWY, AND THERE IS POSSIBLE SLICK SPOTS ON THE ROAD, THE ABS IS ENGAGE... |
| Jul 4, 2006 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE... |
| Sep 1, 2005 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY | I PURCHASED MY 2002 MALIBU NEW AND HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED FOUR TIMES AND AM ON MY THIRD SET OF... |
| Jul 15, 2005 | SUSPENSION | 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU 6 CYLINDER. FRONT STRUTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND REQUIRED REPLACEM... |
| Aug 12, 2004 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT: IN AUGUST 2004 CONSUMER HAD RIGHT AND LEFT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES REPLACED. NOW THE A... |
| Mar 10, 2004 | SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT | THIS IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD, BUT THE BUSHINGS ON THE FRONT STRUTS OF THE 2002 CHEVY MALIBU RATTLE AN... |
| Aug 1, 2003 | SUSPENSION | THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PRODUCES A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. A RECALL WAS ISSUED... |
| Apr 9, 2003 | SUSPENSION | THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MADE A NOISE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE. ... |
| Feb 21, 2002 | SUSPENSION | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT STEER ITSELF STRAIGHT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED... |