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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has 8 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu

Electrical
137
Powertrain
135
Other
120
Speed Control
96
Engine
80
Steering
46
Brakes
38
Structure
15
Lights
11
Airbags
8
Suspension
8
Seat Belts
6
Wheels
5
Fuel System
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 9, 2023SUSPENSIONRear suspension knuckles damaged. Make loud clunking noise when entering/exiting vehicle and anytime...
May 20, 2021SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERUnknown. Anytime I go in reverse, then put it in drive, hit the breaks, let off the breaks and turn ...
Apr 5, 2021SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVehicle has started to make a clanking sound when going in reverse or forward at low speeds. Have ta...
Nov 16, 2020SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURETHE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CRACKED IN THREE PLACES AND NOW WATER IS IN THE CAR AND TRUNK. I SAW SPECIAL C...
Oct 3, 2020SUSPENSIONREAR CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS HAVE WORN OUT AFTER ONLY 40,000 MILES CAUSING A POPPING NOISE IN THE REAR ...
Aug 15, 2019SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)THE VOLT SHIFT TO PARK ISSUE. DOES NOT RECOGNIZE PARK (IF IT IS IN PARK??) TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF,...
Oct 17, 2018SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE SWERVES AND FISHTAILS FROM TIME TO TIME. DEALER IS STAING STABILITRAK NEEDS...
Jun 1, 2018SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,ENGINEMY 2017 CHEVY MALIBU HAS BEEN DOING POWER ENGINE REDUCED FOR AWHILE IT'S BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY...

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