Rear axles--oil seals leaking into wheel brake drums.
1997 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints
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When vehicle stops at a light or stop sign it vibrates, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. Please give any further details.
Front lower control arm ball joint failed. Yh
Turn signal control failed.
Right front suspension failed. Yh
Control arms failed.
Brake system: I complained to the dealer on 7/13/98 that there was a rubbing/squeaking sound when depressing and releasing brake pedal. The dealer was unable to confirm sound. I reported the problem again on 9/16/98. The dealer stated that the rotors were grooved. The dealer resurfaced the rotors and applied stop squeal to the pads. Less than two months from this service, the problem has recurred. Returning to dealer for service on 11/11/98. Suspension: I complained to the dealer about clunking sound when hitting bumps or gaps in road surface and of low pitch whirring noise in front wheel area (audible at speeds of 20-25 MPH). First reported problem of clunking sound to dealer on 7/13/98. Dealer attributed noise to loose gear assembly and replacedit. This problem recurred and was again reported to dealer on 9/16/98. Dealer replaced lower front arm assembly. Problem has recurred. Returning to dealer for service on 11/11/98.
Electrical wiring failures causing the dash lights and power window to fail.
While driving the vehicle at any speed and hitting a bump in the road, a very loud noise comes from the front end of the vehicle. The dealer is not able to correct the problem with the vehicle. On 6/9/98 the control arms were weldedto the frame of the vehicle, and the owner is still experiencing a prolbem with the vehicle. Please describe details.
Front end failure. Vehicle has been serviced 7 times for this problem. Control arm replaced twice and problem still exist.
Power window motor failed.
Front suspension malfunction. Dealer advises owner that the dealership has replaced 5 sets of lower control arms on this model.
The vehicle has a real bad squeaking problem due to the independent front suspension. The vehicle has been brought to dealership (5) times for suspension problems in the last (6) months. Lower control arm and bushings have been replaced (4) times.
Consumer purchased vehicle 7-29-97/ 8-04-97, the steering rack was determined defective. Whenever turning a curve the rigt front tire rattles, otherwise any bump in the road causes the vehicle to make rattling noises. Dealer has replaced steering rack eight (8) times already, and says that until gm redesigns steering rack there is no need to replace again. *ak brakes vibrate, front rotors warped. Clicking noise comes from the motor of the driver side window express down feature. Consumer had vehicle in shop 8 different times, however the rattling noise has not been corrected, manufacturer has a newly designed steering rack, however consumer declined due to pursuing the lemon law. Lower control arms replaced, caused a thumping noise.
Experiencing problems with the vehicle vibrating at all speeds, and vehicle has been taken in to be serviced, the problem has not been remedied. Please describe details.
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