13 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was concerned with the front brake rotors, brake rotors were replaced on two separate occasions, but problem recurred.
Grinding sound while turning to the left-has been there since I bought the car-the dealer would not fix it when I took it back a week later- I feel there is a problem with it and it should have been taken care of within the time that I first bought the car without a charge!.
Brakes cause front end to shake. Dealer states that the only solution is to turn the rotors.
Front rotors worn out excessively. Yh.
Failed again 28,800;indpndt shop says original rotors 2thin 2turn after "miked";rotors have never been turned;no grooves.
Front brake rotors warped & uneven. Has happened twice before. Had the rotors turned at least twice. Mechanic could not locate cause of problem.
Brake problems; the brake rotors have been turned once and replaced twice because of warping. Turned on 3/6/98 with 14,574 miles. ; replaced on 4/30/98 with 18, 225 miles, and 7/31/98 with 25, 039. When applyng the brakes, the steering wheel would pulsate and shake.
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. 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.
Brake lower control arms had excessive clearance, damaged joints. Rotors out of round causing severe vibrations upon braking.
Consumer replaced rotors due to the noises they made when the brakes were used and they did not fit properly, they were too loose and they shifted.
Front end shakes at highway speeds,brake rotors failed,tires worn at 30000 miles. ( dot number: tire size: p21560r15 ).
Brake rotors are defective. Yh.
12 service visits, suspension control arms, rack and pinion, steering gear bad, brake rotors warped. All have been replaced 2 to 3 times and several reapir attempts with tape and bushings. Other items as well.