2008 Chevrolet Malibu: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Steering · 118,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering column made an abnormal knocking noise. The contact stated that the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links, ball joints, front shocks and the axle were all replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2016 · Suspension · MA

Malibu passed the inspection stick at herb connolly where I bought and after pick up the car for first time since deposit. I drove home and noticed clink somewhere in the suspension system. I brought it to my own mechanic and mechanic found the problem-inner tie rod. I am surprised because it should be fail the inspection stick, period. Malibu's warranty under herb connolly as same place where the inspection stick. I need your advise on as how to handle with this situation with herb connolly and tell them that they are responsible for cover repair cost.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Suspension · 94,000 miles · CA

Front suspension started to make a lot of noise. Front pro-steer sway bar & f stabilizer was identified causing the problem. Also defaulted part is the control arm w/ball joint.

Filed Aug 7, 2013 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MA

Starting in june of 2013, our 2008 chevy malibu starting having steering issues. Regardless of what speed you traveled, whether it be 20 or 55mph, the steering wheel starting jerking left to right on its own. It would stop, and then sporadically start back up again. We visited our local auto shop and they told us it was the ball joints. After spending $400, we found that the problem did not go away. After doing some research online, we found an entire community of 2008 chevy malibu owners who had experienced this same thing. Http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f31/steering-column-module-08-malibu-71371/index2.html http://www.batauto.com/forums/index.php?topic=11400.0 and some video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr62gjnh1gm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoh5mq4x4cg and these models were recalled in canada for a power steering issue: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/03/gm-recalling-67k-chevy-malibu-pontiac-g6-and-saturn-aura-models/ after doing this research, we recently just took our malibu to our nearest chevy dealer, diamond chevy in auburn, ma. They told us that it was not under any kind of warranty. After doing diagnostics, they told us it was indeed the power steering motor control module, which is the same thing that the above mentioned owners were experiencing. We were quoted at $956 for parts and labor to repair this. We feel that this issue is a very serious safety issue and defect of the 2008 chevy malibu. Us, and it appears many other drivers have experienced this problem, and it was deemed serious enough in canada to recall. While you can't put a price on safety, we feel that it is an extreme injustice that we should have to pay $900 + out of pocket for a problem that a) effects our safety so extremely and b) is not considered normal "wear and tear". I beg you to please consider a recall on this model malibu.

Filed Oct 14, 2011 · Steering · 101,000 miles · WI

I have made this complaint before. It concerns the front wheel shakes, vibration. After getting tired of this I put the car on jacks removed the wheel and found the tie rod end ball nut to be loose and the ball joint to be frighteningly worn. I replaced the lower control arm and tightened the tie rod ball nut myself. The problem has completely disappeared. Funny the dealership couldn't figure this out.I think that other owners should be warned of this potentially fatal condition!

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Suspension · 31,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel began to turn to the left and right direction independently. The intermittent failure occurred for a brief period while driving at low speeds and then the steering wheel would resume normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they replaced the front passenger side lower control arm. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a complete loss of the power steering. The contact experienced extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the failure was contributed to the steering column, rack and pinion and control arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.