1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspension Problems

14 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU

14 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

14
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#11322384 |
I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE PASSENGER CALIPER AND ROTORS TWICE BECAUSE THE BOLTS FOR THE CALIPER KEEPS POPPING OUT AND THE BOLTS FOR THE BRACKET KEEPS POPPING OUT.. MY WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WENT OUT LAST MONTH..LAST NIGHT THE CAR WOULDN'T START UP ANYMORE WHEN I DO TURN THE KEY THE LIGHTS COME ON BUT WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR UP I GET A CLICKING NOISE, THE RADIO KEPT GOING IN AND OUT ALSO. NOW MY O2 SENSORS AND TRIPPING. I'VE HAD TO CHANGE THE EGR VALVE BECAUSE IT KEPT GETTING STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AND I ALSO CHANGED THE BELT
#10639799 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO FLIP AND CRASH INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
#10090216 |
CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY CHECKED THE TIRES, AND FOUND THAT THE TIRES WERE WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM OR CAUSE OF IT. *AK WHILE DRIVING 40 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE PULLED MULTIPLE TIMES TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER PULLED TOWARDS THE SHOULDER AND THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN A DITCH. *TC
#10069826 |
BOUGHT CAR NEW 4-14-1997----PROBLEM CAR 32750 MI NOW CHEVROLET RAN AWAY FROM THIS CAR AND SO DID DEALERS---KEPT CUSTOMER IN THE DARK----WAITING FOR 3 YRS OR 36000MI SUSPENSION NOISE ON GOING---RATTLE---CREAKING---GLUNKING WATER PUMP LEAK AT 23000 MILES--FIX EST.$835.00--29295 MI SUSPENSION NOISY YET 32655 MI ON CAR. RELACED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER $532.42---32600 MI REPLACE 4 TIRES $314.00---32525 MI TOOK 3 YEARS TO GET BRAKES UP TP PAR. SUSPENSION STILL A PROBLEM.OVER ALL THIS CAR HAS PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. BATTERY---WINDSHIELD---POORLY BUILT AUTO. THAT'S WHY I HAVE LOW MILES DON'T USE IT MUCH.
#565690 |
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. *JG
#8017683 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING, WHILE MAKING A TURN, CAN HEAR A LOUD CLICKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
#765377 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#565690 |
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. *JG
#876239 |
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. *SLC
#550112 |
SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS. YH
#548940 |
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE NOISE. MJS
#838106 |
WHEN VEHICLE STOPS AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN IT VIBRATES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#542309 |
SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS HAD CONTINUOUS REPAIRS OF COMPONENTS HOWEVER THE VIBRATION AND ROUGH RIDE ARE STILL PRESENT, UNABLE TO RECTIFY POOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
#813130 |
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. *AK

Other 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 46 complaints Electrical System 31 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 26 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 25 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 24 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 17 complaints Suspensionfront 17 complaints Electrical Systemignition 16 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 13 complaints Steering 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 11 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 11 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 10 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 7 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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