1998 Chevrolet Malibu: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · MO

Something is wrong with how the fuel is being received. When its in neutral it receives the fuel just fine but in reverse or drive it tries to stall out or die. We usually have to take it on a drive just to get the fuel pumping through. It's crazy and scary because when you need to pull and go it will jerk and stall and that not a good thing.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Steering · 103,000 miles · WV

Having trouble when turning vehicle. Sometimes there is a major delay when turning left followed by a jerk to the left. Sometimes it feels as though it is to hard to turn to the left then extremely easy to turn to right as though unassisted. I have a recall for 98 malibu but have been told it did not include my vehicle . I find this hard to believe considering the trouble I am having which is just like other 98 malibus the campaign # is 03v527000 eff. 12/11/03 gm recall# 03062.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Brake rotors warped causing vehicle to jerk whenever brakes were applied. Would be very hard to maintain control when it happened. Took to dealership and had rotors replaced under warranty 1st time. At 38,000 miles the same problem of warped rotors. Dealership will not replace. Claimed rotors were too thin to be turned.*akdealer turned rotors on follow-up visit, oem front brake pads were also replaced, both at customers expense.

Filed May 3, 2001 · Brakes · KY

At various speeds brakes applied and vehicle would shake, and jerk steering wheel out of driver's hand. Took to dealership, and had rotors refaced/turned and resurfaced. Also, had new brake pads due to warped rotors.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Brakes · NY

With 58000 miles, the rotors have been replaced four times and I'm now on the third set of brake pads. Brake pedal travels almost to the floor, and even at a stop, with brand new pads and rotors, the car still lurches forward a bit as if the brakes can't completely stop it. Chevrolet agreed to replace the rotors for 100000 miles because I filed a formal complaint, however this time I took it to an independent garage who put heavy duty rotors on to see if that will help. Even that mechanic states that the brakes do not seem adequate for the car.

Filed May 11, 1998 · Suspension · VA

Front end problems after 40mph speed, vehicle jerks and float over rough roads, handles like front end is loose.

Filed Jan 12, 1998 · Transmission · NY

Transmission lurches at cruising speeds and accelerates up long hills above 50 MPH for a few seconds.