Many problems with my 1997 malibu, suspension noise/leaky water pump/key agnition, and lock collar. 32600 miles on the car many repairs.
1997 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints
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The vehicle swerved left and right without warning. The dealer was notified.
While driving at any speed and with no warning, while making a turn, can hear a loud clicking noise in steering column. Dealer notified.
Vehicle taken to dealer for repair due to front end suspension noises (creaking/popping) while cornering. Service center stated that lower control arms needed replacing. I was also informed that rack and pinion gear needed replacing even though I have not experienced any of the warning signals of a failure.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Renee borstad, director/superintendent of the board of chosen freeholders writes on behalf of parker flores, " while driving vehicle home, serious vibrations began necessitating it be brought in for repairs.
Consumer stated there was a bad squeak noise coming from the rear of vehicle, the dealer replaced the rear stabilizer insulator bushings.
Two front wheel bearings have gone out/broke while consumer was driving, and it became difficult to control vehicle.
Seat belt not working, all four tires are cracking all around the tread and sidewall. Lower control arm replaced and hood cable defective.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 215r60-15)
Dealer replaced both control arm due to rattling and sqeaking in the front end as a result the tire had to be replaced, after 20000 miles the noise is back. Nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: 0 tiresize: 215r60-15)
While traveling at low to high speed, consumer noticed vehicle vibrating, dealer dropped surame and tightened rack mounts, lower control arms rattle at low speed and vehicle vibrates at high speed. Engine torques back under power, dealer stated this was because of faulty lower control arms.
I have had three new front control arms put on. Now the rear suspension is bad. The brakes wear out fast because the rotors are junk, they need to be replaced every 15k to 20k miles. The car has 47k miles on it and I have owned it for 20k of those miles and have had the rotors replaced once and they need it again now. The brakes need replaced often as a result of the rotors wearing down so quickly. I don't know why this is but I urge chevy/gm to offer a solution shortly or they will lose a lot of loyal customers. I have spoken to a number of malibu owners with similar problems.
Rattle, clunk coming from left front end of vehicle while driving.
Front end shakes at highway speeds,brake rotors failed,tires worn at 30000 miles. *ak( dot number: tire size: p21560r15 )
Front end squeak and thump. Dealer reports no repair/remedy at this time.
Control arms and steering gear replaced multiple times. Now at 38,000 miles, the front end shakes almost uncontrollably during slight turns at approximately 60mph.
Front suspension loose and banging when going over bumps. Dealer replaced lower control units 8/16/99. Starting to experience severe steering vibration at 60-70 MPH, again. This is how the original problem started.
The vehicle vibrates in the front end when applying brake at speeds of 70 MPH. Yh
Air conditioner cuts off, engine fails to start (security system), carpet has disentegrated, front end problems, brake pad replaced and belt.
Vehicle would shake while driving. Suspension was bad in the front. Also, battery did not work & needed charging/ windshield needed replacing due to wind singing/ vehicle would stall/ brake rotors were warped, and tires were wearing out excessively due to the poor suspension. Vehicle at dealer.
Car made a lot of front end noise. Dealer states a lot of lower control arms are failing on the 1997 chevrolet malibu. This part should not go bad, at least not under 100,000 miles . General motors knows this component is a safety defect. I spent $1200.00 in repairs within a 2 week period.
Suspension system is defective, several repair attempts, however did not rectify problems. Yh
12 service visits, suspension control arms, rack and pinion, steering gear bad, brake rotors warped. All have been replaced 2 to 3 times and several reapir attempts with tape and bushings. Other items as well.
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The front of my car vibrates still after being in the shop 5 times at three different dealers, at 21000 miles had to buy new tires due to the front of car being defective, steering went out along with some type of arms and a gear box , we bought this car for my daughter and its done nothing but cost us money along with the orignal payment ,the dealer says he dosent no why he cant stop the vibration I cant afford new tires every 21000 miles or a new car for my daughter I want my money back, and the dealer says they cannot do that, would you let your child drive this car ?:(
The car has had air condition problems, power steering was changed, the drivers seat pedal to move forward broke, the two left doors had to painted a week after purchased, I wanted another car since I had given 10,000.00 dollars as down payment but they said this was not possible, please can you help me?
Vehicle has experienced continued problems with engine failure at idle , several repair attempts however continues to experience failures. Mjs
While driving consumer applied brakes and they made a popping noise. Also front end shook like it was going to come off. The problem was due to defective rotors, and wants to be reimbursed for the cost of their replacement. *ak
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