Water is leaking into engine from the head gasket. Water pump started seeping after head gasket was replaced. The front brakes was replaced several times with finally the ones mentioned on the bulletin. First the left side wheel bearing/ speed sensor assembly changed then a couple of thousand of miles later the right side. Air condition was going on and off intermittently.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints
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Consumer states that while driving the vehicle and no warning the front suspension collapsed. Dealer notified.
While standing outside of vehicle and without any indication vcoil spring broke. Dealer has been contacted.
Defects in 1998 chevrolet malibu. I have spent over $1000 trying to repair the ABS system (including replacing the wiring harness for what gm call an "updated wiring harness," replacing left and right wheel barons, and replacing the ABS relay). The brakes consistently have trouble and pulse when trying to stop the vehicle. I am also experiencing considerable trouble with the computer system in the car. The anti theft light and air bag lights come on and stay on, creating codes in the computer, with no visible reasons for the codes. The gas pedal has also been repaired twice as it has a tendency to stick. The left rear strut mounts have also broken and have had to be repaired (quite costly). I am becoming increasingly concerned for safety while driving this car.
The vehicle vibrated all the time. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who repaired the motor mounts and the transmission mounts. The wheel bearings needed to be replaced, but the parts were on back order.
Brake pads, rotors, and calipers continually failed on chevrolet malibu. This has been going on since car was new. Pads, rotors, calipers, and ball joints have all been replaced - pads and rotors as often as every 6000 to 12000 miles. Dealers and independents have worked on it with the same result: more failures. There are hundreds of complaints about these problems for malibu's just from this year's model and many more for other years. The federal safety agency has never investigated even though brake failure would seem to be significant. My tax money is not working hard enough.
I have a 1998 chevy malibu with 60,000 miles. The problem started at about 50,000 miles. Both front lower control arms started to rattle over cracks and bumps around july 2001. It has steadily become worse and is to the point I can hear a loud clunk even over expansion joints or when it shifts gears during acceleration. I have heard from several other owners who have experienced the same problem, some with fewer miles. In all cases chevrolet refuses to take any responsibility and says we have to replace with newly designed control arms at our own cost. I am going to replace them for fear that the bolts are going to break from the excessive movement allowed by the inferior bushings used in the original part, but I think gm's decision to not recall this obvious safety hazard should be questioned. They have admitted there was a design flaw by producing a redisigned part, why should they not recall it?
The consumer has experienced the following: the front end suspension arm needs changing, rack pinion assembly is leaking oil and internal noises, the pump cap has been changed twice (the pressure oil returns to the cap), and the rear crankshaft seal is leaking. Scc
The vehicle has experienced the following problem: the front end/lower suspension arms need changing, the rack and pinion assembly is leaking constantly and has been changed twice, and the rear crankshaft seal is leaking oil. *scc
Right front coil sprint broke. A broken end gouged the inside sidewall of the tire, making a potentially dangerous situation.
Bushings on both lower front control arms on front suspension wor out at 16k miles, causing thumping and banging noise that gets increasing worst with more miles put on the car--dealer says it is safe to drive the car.
Front and rear suspension make loud squeaky noises. The noise is consistant while driving over rough and bumpy roads. Dealer confirms that suspension is bad. Dealer was notified. *ak
I bought in august of 2000 four monts after I have had this car my problems began since then the car has been in the shop at least 10 times for the same problem the engine light comes on and the car shakes and stalls out.paddock chevrolet has given me false hope about the car they said they fixed the problem from fuel filters fuel injectors but the problem still occurs they had even after time admitted they can not fix the problem. Recently the problem has gotten worse I have a daughter who just turned a year and all I want is to feel safe on the road I have missed work a couple of time because of the problem and nothing is being done.
Front end rattles. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated that strut mounts were bad. Called gmc to check on recall.
Any small bump or acceleration at about 55mph produces loud clunking noises from front.
When riding over bumps or using brakes, there was a vibration noise present. This was due to faulty wheel bearings and hubs.
Firestone said allignment problem. It was alligned at 23,139 miles. First noticed irragular wear on both rear tires on 9/29/2000 when rotating tires. The vehicle has also been towed about 24,000 miles. *ak (dot number: w2mwaaa168 tiresize: p215/60r15)
Took car in for routine 48,000 mile service and estimate is $1500 for coolant leakage into engine, serpentine belt, suspension arm (front) and pcv valve
Wheel bearing failed. Nlm
Air conditoin panel has gone out twice and has been replaced now it is going out a third time. @ had replace brakes twice in one year and also replace the roters, rear suspension makes a noise a craking souns like the shocks are bad. Transmission problems ,car will not shift out or change gear. It has been put on the computer 2 times and no code is showing up in the transmission. Please help I have had problems with this car since day one. And I have no extended warrenty.
The strut and shocks damaged, and vehicle nocks and wobbles cause of looseness in front right drive shaft.
Car sounded like an airplane propeller and squealing and squeaking in the back end.
While driving consumer heard grinding noise coming from front of vehicle, dealer found wheel bearings needed to be replaced on right front.
Front end was defective. All of parts had to be replaced by the dealership.
Vehicle experienced several transmission related problems, consumer stated while pushing accelerator from a complete stop, engine would rev up but vehicle would not move, after a couple of seconds, the transmission would engage, this would also happen while driving, transmission experienced slipping, dealer rebuilt transmission, also, left front axle boot was torn, dealer replaced the left inner tripod joint boot. Gas cap tether broke, dealer replaced gas cap. Vehicle would vibrate while braking, dealer replaced warped rotors and front brakes, the right front caliper was later replaced due to a torn piston boot. Oil was leaking from the front crankshaft seal, dealer replaced seal. Steering column tilt housing bowl assembly machined improperly from factory causing tilt wobble, also caused a popping noise. Consumer heard a clunk noise from rear when going over bumps, dealer replaced both lower control arms.
There is a knocking noise in steering wheel. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion steering and problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving about 55 MPH vehicle will vibrate highly. Vibration will be felt on passenger's side as well as on driver's side, dealer has rotated the tires, replaced tires (no brand or size given), replaced plug wires placed a bolt in the suspension, and replaced rotors, the problems still exists. *ak
Bushings on control arms defective and battery accid leaks
Battery has failed within 3 years, and will not start on its own..*ak squeak in left rear when getting in and out due to rear stabilizer shaft bushing failure.
The car makes a horrible creeking noise in the suspension when going over speed bumps or turning into a driveway. This noise happened 4 days after we got car. Allegedly it occcurs because of dry and rusty stabilizer bars. The correction is to lubricatebushings. This stops problem about 8 -10 months at a time. The noise is so bad that I'm asshamed to bring people in the car when this happens. This happens in this make and model only. This is what customer service told me. They say it happens in this part of country more. The car was brought back at least 3times until problem was solved. Car has been brouht in for this problem 5 times so far. This is a design defect in car. What happens after warrenty runs out. How could chevrolet say this happens here more, when it happened 4 days after car was delivered. Hl chevrolet at 2519 hylan blvd staten island ny 10306 phone 718‑351‑4200 now services car and they knew problem right away. Thank you for any help in getting chevrolet to admit design flaw and making sure I will be covered after warranty expires. Even if this does happen what a travesty that this car must go in every year and that it wastes alot of time.
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