2012 Chevrolet Malibu body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 16 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the air bags failed and the seat belts did not restrain the front driver and the front passenger. The contact and passenger sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired.
Not a safety issue. I'm trying to find out where to file complaints about manufacturing issues to start a recall. My malibu didn't start one after work towed it to mechanic. He said it didn't have oil pressure. He opened up the engine and found pieces of o rings/rtv sealant blocking flow and busted rods, lifters, and loose bearings obviously. I have never had any one open that engine. I feel this is a manufacturing defect. Car only has 90,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- Electrical system 291 complaints
- Lighting 202 complaints
- Steering 191 complaints
- Stability control 129 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Air bags 101 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Fuel system 56 complaints