2010 Chevrolet Malibu wheels problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchase the 2010 Chevy malibu, 6/2013. The service traction lights comes on periodically until I am forced to take it in for service. I had to take the car in for this same problem at least 4 times, more or less, also the last time I took the car in, the technician was not able to reset the…”
filed Jun 5, 2021
“I was driving down a city street when all of a sudden I lost the ability to steer my escl came on. My wheels locked up.I just bought the car in august and have had nothing but problems with it and I'm now concerned as well about airbag safety I'm scared about how risky and dangerous this car really…”
filed Dec 1, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
25-NA-156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2025
Wheels problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Malibu | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 Malibu | 24 | 3% |
| 2012 Malibu | 19 | 2% |
| 2011 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.