2002 Chevrolet Malibu structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake repairs, the technician noticed that the entire frame was rotted out and advised the contact to take the vehicle off the road. The technician did not proceed with the brake work, stating…”
filed Jun 21, 2016
“The car was taken in for routine maintenance. Upon inspection the gm mechanic showed me that the brake lines were completely rusted out. There are other parts of the under body that have a lot of corrosion. There is potential risk of failure which could lead to an accident. The car has under…”
filed Nov 13, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 19 | 3% |
| 2016 Malibu | 40 | 5% |
| 2015 Malibu | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Malibu | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 Malibu | 25 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 16 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.