1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU

10 suspensionfrontcontrol armlower arm 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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All Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Complaints

#10065934 | April 11, 2004

CONTROL ARMS, R & R ARM, CONTROL LOWER-ONE SIDE . BOTH WENT OUT, BOTH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *JB

#10050934 | December 22, 2003

BRAKES GONE (AGAIN). BEEN REPLACING ABOUT EVERY 10000 MILES. THIS CAR HAS BEEN ONE THING WRONG AFTER ANOTHER. ALREADY REPLACED LOWER CONTROL ARMS AT 7500 MILES, LEAKING ANTIFREEZE GASKET, A/C CONTROL HEAD (TWICE), AND THE BRAKES ARE ONGOING. *AK

#9005502 | March 8, 2002

SEAT BELT NOT WORKING, ALL FOUR TIRES ARE CRACKING ALL AROUND THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL. LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACED AND HOOD CABLE DEFECTIVE.

#711117 | April 7, 2000

FRONT SUSPENSION LOOSE AND BANGING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. DEALER REPLACED LOWER CONTROL UNITS 8/16/99. STARTING TO EXPERIENCE SEVERE STEERING VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH, AGAIN. THIS IS HOW THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM STARTED.

#716221 | December 19, 1999

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

#529627 | January 22, 1999

FRONT SUSPENSION MALFUNCTION. DEALER ADVISES OWNER THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED 5 SETS OF LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON THIS MODEL.

#542653 | November 23, 1998

CONTROL ARMS FAILED.

#529869 | March 23, 1998

LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM FAILURE.

#816495 | September 19, 1997

THE VEHICLE HAS A REAL BAD SQUEAKING PROBLEM DUE TO THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP (5) TIMES FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS IN THE LAST (6) MONTHS. LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED (4) TIMES. *AK

#816082 | September 8, 1997

CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE 7-29-97/ 8-04-97, THE STEERING RACK WAS DETERMINED DEFECTIVE. WHENEVER TURNING A CURVE THE RIGT FRONT TIRE RATTLES, OTHERWISE ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO MAKE RATTLING NOISES. DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING RACK EIGHT (8) TIMES ALREADY, AND SAYS THAT UNTIL GM REDESIGNS STEERING RACK THERE IS NO NEED TO REPLACE AGAIN. *AK BRAKES VIBRATE, FRONT ROTORS WARPED. CLICKING NOISE COMES FROM THE MOTOR OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW EXPRESS DOWN FEATURE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN SHOP 8 DIFFERENT TIMES, HOWEVER THE RATTLING NOISE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED, MANUFACTURER HAS A NEWLY DESIGNED STEERING RACK, HOWEVER CONSUMER DECLINED DUE TO PURSUING THE LEMON LAW. LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED, CAUSED A THUMPING NOISE. *SLC

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 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 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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