2008 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 15 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While test driving the vehicle at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the steering wheel shook and the vehicle may have been misaligned. The dealer balanced the tires and stated that the manufacturer may have just "thrown tires" on the vehicle. The failure recurred a week later and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer approximately 6-7 times, and 12-14 tires have been placed on the vehicle.
Front suspension started to make a lot of noise. Front pro-steer sway bar & f stabilizer was identified causing the problem. Also defaulted part is the control arm w/ball joint.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 463 complaints
- Electrical system 233 complaints
- Lighting 106 complaints
- Brakes 90 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Engine 74 complaints
- Latches & locks 71 complaints
- Stability control 68 complaints