1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspension Problems
14 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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
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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
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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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
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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
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SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS. YH
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VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE NOISE. MJS
#838106
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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. *AK
#542309
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SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS HAD CONTINUOUS REPAIRS OF COMPONENTS HOWEVER THE VIBRATION AND ROUGH RIDE ARE STILL PRESENT, UNABLE TO RECTIFY POOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
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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