Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

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.

1 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2002

Control arms, r & r arm, control lower-one side . Both went out, both needed replacement.

2 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

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.

3 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1997

Front suspension malfunction. Dealer advises owner that the dealership has replaced 5 sets of lower control arms on this model.

4 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 05/05/1997

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.


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