Two problems related to brake drum wheel cylinder have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Bought car new 4-14-1997----problem car 32750 mi now Chevrolet ran away from this car and so did dealers---kept customer in the dark----waiting for 3 yrs or 36000mi suspension noise on going---rattle---creaking---glunking water pump leak at 23000 miles--fix est. $835. 00--29295 mi suspension noisy yet 32655 mi on car. Relaced ignition lock cylinder $532. 42---32600 mi replace 4 tires $314. 00---32525 mi took 3 years to get brakes up tp par. Suspension still a problem. Over all this car has problems from day one. Battery---windshield---poorly built auto. That's why I have low miles don't use it much.
Slowing down vehicle, heard a grinding, screeching noise. Took to dealer & informed that the brake rotors/pads & calipers were shot & needed replacing. Took vehicle back for same problem, but in rear wheel cylinder.