1997 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · MO

I have had to change the passenger caliper and rotors twice because the bolts for the caliper keeps popping out and the bolts for the bracket keeps popping out.. My windshield wiper on the passenger side went out last month..last night the car wouldn't start up anymore when I do turn the key the lights come on but when I try to start the car up I get a clicking noise, the radio kept going in and out also. Now my o2 sensors and tripping. I've had to change the egr valve because it kept getting stuck in open position and I also changed the belt

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 50,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the frame separated from the vehicle causing it to flip and crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2007 · Suspension · 185,000 miles · MI

Noticed a howling noise coming from front wheel. Noise grew louder at higher speeds. Determined it to be the wheel hub/bearing. The hub/bearing was replaced. This has now happened 4 times on this vehicle 3 on lf and 1 on rf wheel.

Filed Jan 27, 2007 · Lights, Steering · MN

The turn signals are not reliable they might work one time and the next time they wont work. There is a lot of rattling sounds coming from the rear wheels, the steering column makes a weird sound when being turned.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Suspension · 97,200 miles · KS

Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. They checked the tires, and found that the tires were within specifications. Could not determine the problem or cause of it. *ak while driving 40 miles per hour the vehicle pulled multiple times towards oncoming traffic. The consumer pulled towards the shoulder and the vehicle ended up in a ditch.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 40,000 miles · TX

Complaint #1 A/C cuts on and off. Complaint #2 suspension knocking, serviced 4 times, still have same problems.

Filed May 25, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My first issue is with the lights on the malibu. My light developed condensation in them which in the rear caused the light to glow dim, and caused e to get pulled over on a number of times. In the front it has caused the glass shield to fog causing me to fail vehicle inspection. There have are many other electrical malfunctions on my car such as the theft lock system, the power moon roof, the manufacturer's cd player, the headlight control switch. Then it has a problem with emissions. The headliner is falling off the ceiling.

Filed Apr 11, 2004 · Suspension · 107,616 miles · PA

Control arms, r & r arm, control lower-one side . Both went out, both needed replacement.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 3,000 miles · OR

Bought car new 4-14-1997----problem car 32750 mi now chevrolet ran away from this car and so did dealers---kept customer in the dark----waiting for 3 yrs or 36000mi suspension noise on going---rattle---creaking---glunking water pump leak at 23000 miles--fix est.$835.00--29295 mi suspension noisy yet 32655 mi on car. Relaced ignition lock cylinder $532.42---32600 mi replace 4 tires $314.00---32525 mi took 3 years to get brakes up tp par. Suspension still a problem.over all this car has problems from day one. Battery---windshield---poorly built auto. That's why I have low miles don't use it much.

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 78,000 miles · FL

Brakes gone (again). Been replacing about every 10000 miles. This car has been one thing wrong after another. Already replaced lower control arms at 7500 miles, leaking antifreeze gasket, A/C control head (twice), and the brakes are ongoing.