2017 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, about 2% of its 702 total complaints for the year. Owners most often described tire sidewall bulges or lumps and a popping or clanking noise from the rear suspension, with a median failure mileage of 43,140. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 16
- 2% of 702
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 43,140 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report original equipment tires developing sidewall bulges or lumps, sometimes requiring multiple tire replacements.
- Some describe sidewall separation on the factory-fitted tires well before the tread warranty mileage was reached.
- Owners report uneven wheel wear, with tread worn down the middle of the tire despite alignment checks showing no cause.
- Multiple owners describe a popping noise from the rear suspension when shifting between reverse and drive, linked to worn control arm bushings.
- Some report a clanking sound from the suspension at low speeds in both forward and reverse that mechanics could not diagnose.
When 2017 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 28, 2017, latest Jun 25, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2017 Malibu, which is about 2% of the 702 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2017 Malibu.
- What is the typical mileage when suspension or tire problems occur on the 2017 Malibu?
- The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 43,140 miles.
- What do owners say about tire problems on the 2017 Malibu?
- Owners describe factory-fitted tires developing sidewall bulges, lumps, and separation, often needing repeated replacement before reaching the tread warranty mileage.
- Are 2017 Malibu suspension complaints worse than other years?
- The 2017 Malibu's 16 complaints and 2% share are lower than years like 2013, which had 92 complaints and an 11% share, so 2017 shows fewer reported suspension issues relative to other Malibu model years.