Suspension Noise problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Three problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2002

Front and rear suspension make loud squeaky noises. The noise is consistant while driving over rough and bumpy roads. Dealer confirms that suspension is bad. Dealer was notified.

2 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/29/1998

Repairs to vehicle started 6-29-98 and continue to present. Dealership service dept. Can repair rear suspension per gm tech. Notes but problem noise in rear suspension reoccurs within 50-300 miles. Gm has stated that they will repair vehcile under original warranty agreement, but after 10 repairs I feel this is a defect in the vehicle and not just the parts.

3 Suspension Noise problem

Possibly due to poor suspension vehicle makes noise while driving over rough roads. Yh.




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