How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have?

NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2011 Malibu, which is 3% of its 978 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Chevrolet Malibu suspension or tire issues?

No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2011 Malibu.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2011 Malibu is 48,400 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the 26 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for this year, and no fires.

How does the 2011 Malibu compare to other years for this problem?

The 2011 Malibu had 26 complaints (3% share) in this area, lower than the 2013 Malibu's 92 complaints (11% share), which had the highest count among the listed years.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of its 978 total complaints, with 4 crashes and 4 injuries and no related recall. The median mileage at failure was 48,400 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 26; 3% of 978
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 48,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report a persistent highway-speed vibration felt in the seats and steering wheel at 65 to 75 mph that does not go away and reportedly worsens after wheel balancing, leading to premature tire wear.
Some owners describe cracking and separation in tire sidewalls and tread, citing Firestone FR710 tires with about 17,000 miles on them.
One owner noted the 2011 Malibu comes with an air pump instead of a spare tire, and that the pump does not work if the tire will not hold air.
Owners also report the electronic stability control (ESC) and tire pressure warning lights coming on together with reduced power or a jerking, low-speed driving feel.
A steering complaint describes the vehicle pulling to the left at highway speed even after an alignment and tire rotation.

When 2011 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2011, latest Dec 29, 2022.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Dec 2022; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 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.

201048 (4%)
201126 (3%)
201228 (3%)
201392 (11%)
201430 (9%)
20157 (3%)
201634 (4%)
201716 (2%)
201816 (2%)
20191 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20214 (4%)
20223 (3%)
20234 (6%)
20241 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu have?: NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2011 Malibu, which is 3% of its 978 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Chevrolet Malibu suspension or tire issues?: No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2011 Malibu.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2011 Malibu is 48,400 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the 26 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for this year, and no fires.
How does the 2011 Malibu compare to other years for this problem?: The 2011 Malibu had 26 complaints (3% share) in this area, lower than the 2013 Malibu's 92 complaints (11% share), which had the highest count among the listed years.