Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (six problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

The Suspension problem

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. .   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

The vehicle swerved left and right without warning. The dealer was notified.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

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.   Read details...


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