1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspensionfront Problems
17 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
17 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 1997 MALIBU, SUSPENSION NOISE/LEAKY WATER PUMP/KEY AGNITION, AND LOCK COLLAR. 32600 MILES ON THE CAR MANY REPAIRS. *AK
THE VEHICLE SWERVED LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
#766301
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VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR DUE TO FRONT END SUSPENSION NOISES (CREAKING/POPPING) WHILE CORNERING. SERVICE CENTER STATED THAT LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED REPLACING. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION GEAR NEEDED REPLACING EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE WARNING SIGNALS OF A FAILURE.
#753832
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215R60-15)
#750991
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 0 TIRESIZE: 215R60-15)
#721840
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FRONT END SQUEAK AND THUMP. DEALER REPORTS NO REPAIR/REMEDY AT THIS TIME. *AK
#721842
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FRONT END SHAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS,BRAKE ROTORS FAILED,TIRES WORN AT 30000 MILES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P21560R15 )
#721898
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RATTLE, CLUNK COMING FROM LEFT FRONT END OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK
#551389
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THE VEHICLE VIBRATES IN THE FRONT END WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH. YH
#716924
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AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF, ENGINE FAILS TO START (SECURITY SYSTEM), CARPET HAS DISENTEGRATED, FRONT END PROBLEMS, BRAKE PAD REPLACED AND BELT. *AK
#854328
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VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING. SUSPENSION WAS BAD IN THE FRONT. ALSO, BATTERY DID NOT WORK & NEEDED CHARGING/ WINDSHIELD NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO WIND SINGING/ VEHICLE WOULD STALL/ BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND TIRES WERE WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY DUE TO THE POOR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE AT DEALER. *AK
#716221
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CAR MADE A LOT OF FRONT END NOISE. DEALER STATES A LOT OF LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE FAILING ON THE 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THIS PART SHOULD NOT GO BAD, AT LEAST NOT UNDER 100,000 MILES . GENERAL MOTORS KNOWS THIS COMPONENT IS A SAFETY DEFECT. I SPENT $1200.00 IN REPAIRS WITHIN A 2 WEEK PERIOD. *AK
#701250
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RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED. YH
#713950
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NO SUMMARY
#713319
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THE FRONT OF MY CAR VIBRATES STILL AFTER BEING IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AT THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS, AT 21000 MILES HAD TO BUY NEW TIRES DUE TO THE FRONT OF CAR BEING DEFECTIVE, STEERING WENT OUT ALONG WITH SOME TYPE OF ARMS AND A GEAR BOX , WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER AND ITS DONE NOTHING BUT COST US MONEY ALONG WITH THE ORIGNAL PAYMENT ,THE DEALER SAYS HE DOSENT NO WHY HE CANT STOP THE VIBRATION I CANT AFFORD NEW TIRES EVERY 21000 MILES OR A NEW CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER I WANT MY MONEY BACK, AND THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO THAT, WOULD YOU LET YOUR CHILD DRIVE THIS CAR ?:(
#846676
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WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY MADE A POPPING NOISE. ALSO FRONT END SHOOK LIKE IT WAS GOING TO COME OFF. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS, AND WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THEIR REPLACEMENT. *AK *ML
#700488
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BRAKE SYSTEM: I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ON 7/13/98 THAT THERE WAS A RUBBING/SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING AND RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM SOUND. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM AGAIN ON 9/16/98. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE GROOVED. THE DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS AND APPLIED STOP SQUEAL TO THE PADS. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS FROM THIS SERVICE, THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. RETURNING TO DEALER FOR SERVICE ON 11/11/98. SUSPENSION: I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT CLUNKING SOUND WHEN HITTING BUMPS OR GAPS IN ROAD SURFACE AND OF LOW PITCH WHIRRING NOISE IN FRONT WHEEL AREA (AUDIBLE AT SPEEDS OF 20-25 MPH). FIRST REPORTED PROBLEM OF CLUNKING SOUND TO DEALER ON 7/13/98. DEALER ATTRIBUTED NOISE TO LOOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEDIT. THIS PROBLEM RECURRED AND WAS AGAIN REPORTED TO DEALER ON 9/16/98. DEALER REPLACED LOWER FRONT ARM ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. RETURNING TO DEALER FOR SERVICE...
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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
Electrical Systemignition
16 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Suspension
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