Four problems related to front suspension lower control arm have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Control arms, r & r arm, control lower-one side . Both went out, both needed replacement.
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.
Front suspension malfunction. Dealer advises owner that the dealership has replaced 5 sets of lower control arms on this model.
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.
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems | |
| Clunking Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems |