Vehicle Safety Data

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

7 suspensionfrontcontrol armlower arm complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 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

#10005788 | February 13, 2003

I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY MALIBU WITH 60,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES. BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS STARTED TO RATTLE OVER CRACKS AND BUMPS AROUND JULY 2001. IT HAS STEADILY BECOME WORSE AND IS TO THE POINT I CAN HEAR A LOUD CLUNK EVEN OVER EXPANSION JOINTS OR WHEN IT SHIFTS GEARS DURING ACCELERATION. I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, SOME WITH FEWER MILES. IN ALL CASES CHEVROLET REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND SAYS WE HAVE TO REPLACE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED CONTROL ARMS AT OUR OWN COST. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THEM FOR FEAR THAT THE BOLTS ARE GOING TO BREAK FROM THE EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT ALLOWED BY THE INFERIOR BUSHINGS USED IN THE ORIGINAL PART, BUT I THINK GM'S DECISION TO NOT RECALL THIS OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD BE QUESTIONED. THEY HAVE ADMITTED THERE WAS A DESIGN...

#10003715 | January 24, 2003

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE FRONT END SUSPENSION ARM NEEDS CHANGING, RACK PINION ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING OIL AND INTERNAL NOISES, THE PUMP CAP HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE (THE PRESSURE OIL RETURNS TO THE CAP), AND THE REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL IS LEAKING. SCC

#553000 | January 23, 2001

BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED CAUSING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING. NLM

#877384 | January 4, 2001

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TRANSMISSION RELATED PROBLEMS, CONSUMER STATED WHILE PUSHING ACCELERATOR FROM A COMPLETE STOP, ENGINE WOULD REV UP BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD ENGAGE, THIS WOULD ALSO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED SLIPPING, DEALER REBUILT TRANSMISSION, ALSO, LEFT FRONT AXLE BOOT WAS TORN, DEALER REPLACED THE LEFT INNER TRIPOD JOINT BOOT. GAS CAP TETHER BROKE, DEALER REPLACED GAS CAP. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE BRAKING, DEALER REPLACED WARPED ROTORS AND FRONT BRAKES, THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER WAS LATER REPLACED DUE TO A TORN PISTON BOOT. OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL, DEALER REPLACED SEAL. STEERING COLUMN TILT HOUSING BOWL ASSEMBLY MACHINED IMPROPERLY FROM FACTORY CAUSING TILT WOBBLE, ALSO CAUSED A POPPING NOISE. CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, DEALER REPLACED BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *SLC

#553000 | September 11, 2000

BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED CAUSING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING SURFACES. NLM

#605994 | July 30, 1999

LOWER A ARMS FAILED. NLM

#545919 | June 9, 1999

LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED.

Other 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 133 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 132 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 81 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 46 complaints Tires 41 complaints Electrical System 38 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 37 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 33 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 29 complaints Suspensionfront 29 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 27 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 26 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 25 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 24 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 24 complaints Steering 24 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 24 complaints Suspension 21 complaints Unknown Or Other 21 complaints Air Bags 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 20 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 18 complaints Tirestreadbelt 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 17 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 17 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 14 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 12 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 11 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 8 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 8 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Structureframe And Members 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 5 complaints Interior Lighting 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscpads 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsspace Saver Wheel 1 complaint

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