Front Suspension problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Six problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2003

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

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/27/1999

The front of my car vibrates still after being in the shop 5 times at three different dealers, at 21000 miles had to buy new tires due to the front of car being defective, steering went out along with some type of arms and a gear box , we bought this car for my daughter and its done nothing but cost us money along with the orignal payment ,the dealer says he dosent no why he cant stop the vibration I cant afford new tires every 21000 miles or a new car for my daughter I want my money back, and the dealer says they cannot do that, would you let your child drive this car ?:(.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/16/1998

No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: 215r60-15).

4 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/04/1997

Front end squeak and thump. Dealer reports no repair/remedy at this time.

5 Front Suspension problem

Right front suspension failed. Yh.

6 Front Suspension problem

Rattle, clunk coming from left front end of vehicle while driving.




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