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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of all 1,509 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 59,250 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
36
2% of 1,509
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,250 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2009, latest Nov 21, 2023.

2009 Chevrolet Malibu suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2009Sep 2010Jan 2014Nov 2015Aug 2017Oct 2020Jul 2022
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to Nov 2023; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200529 (3%)
  2. 200626 (2%)
  3. 200725 (3%)
  4. 200831 (3%)
  5. 200936 (2%)
  6. 201049 (4%)
  7. 201126 (3%)
  8. 201228 (3%)
  9. 201392 (11%)
  10. 201430 (9%)
  11. 20157 (3%)
  12. 201634 (4%)
  13. 201716 (2%)
  14. 201816 (2%)
  15. 20191 (1%)
  16. 20202 (1%)
  17. 20214 (4%)
  18. 20223 (3%)
  19. 20234 (6%)
  20. 20241 (3%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,250 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 36 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.