2012 Chevrolet Malibu wheels problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brake caplier screw came out why driving the vehicle and broke the brake line and the vehicle lost control try to use the emergency brake and it didn't work vehicle crash”
filed Dec 8, 2025
“The power steering assist has cause the steering wheel to move to its let by its self when not holding the steering wheel. I must hold the steering wheel firmly to keep it strait when driving. If i would let go the car will abruptly turn left and possibly drive off the road or hit a car…”
filed Mar 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2011 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 33 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.