Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have a suspension recall?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2018 Malibu.

How common are suspension problems on the 2018 Malibu?

NHTSA lists 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2018 Malibu, which is 2% of its 697 total complaints for the year.

What suspension symptoms do owners report most on the 2018 Malibu?

Owners most often describe a knocking or clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle, sometimes tied to worn shocks or the rear knuckle assembly.

At what mileage do suspension problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2018 Malibu is 71,317 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these suspension complaints?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, and injuries reported for suspension, wheels & tires issues on the 2018 Malibu.

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, about 2% of its 697 total complaints. There are no related recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area. Median mileage at failure was 71,317.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 16; 2% of 697
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 71,317 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report a knocking, popping, or clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle, often worse at low speeds or when turning.
Some owners describe an unusual sound from the rear suspension traced to worn shocks that needed replacement.
One owner reported a wobble in the vehicle at 70 MPH even after installing new tires.
Owners describe the rear knuckle assembly as a recurring failure point, with the noise growing louder over time.
A dealer linked one clunking complaint to a documented repair procedure rather than a recall, and the customer declined the repair.

When 2018 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 8, 2020, latest Apr 2, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2020 to Apr 2026; peak Oct 2025 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 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.

200529 (3%)
200626 (2%)
200725 (3%)
200831 (3%)
200936 (2%)
201049 (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

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have a suspension recall?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2018 Malibu.
How common are suspension problems on the 2018 Malibu?: NHTSA lists 16 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2018 Malibu, which is 2% of its 697 total complaints for the year.
What suspension symptoms do owners report most on the 2018 Malibu?: Owners most often describe a knocking or clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle, sometimes tied to worn shocks or the rear knuckle assembly.
At what mileage do suspension problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2018 Malibu is 71,317 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these suspension complaints?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, and injuries reported for suspension, wheels & tires issues on the 2018 Malibu.