2002 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
567 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 259 | 46% | 78,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 143 | 25% | 60,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 63 | 11% | 62,396 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 41 | 7% | 29,500 mi |
| Engine → | 22 | 4% | 95,666 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 22 | 4% | 62,570 mi |
| Air Bags → | 18 | 3% | — |
| Suspension → | 14 | 2% | — |
| Equipment → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Steering → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Structure → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Visibility → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 1% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.