Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Clunking Noise problems | |
| Multiple Axle Suspension problems |
Subframe rusting away on the driver side front. Can't replace due to they discontinued making the part. Even if the part was found it would coast about $900. 00 then the tirods would need replacing. In all after new tires and all it would coast $2000. 00 to fix. Read details...
Starting at 60mph, front-end begins to shimmy. Dealer says it's a harmonic viberation that their tech center has indicated. No repairs have been done. I feel I have just purchaced a "lemon" ( dot number: ) Read details...
Vehicle was going 25mph on a straight road. There was no warning and left front end dropped. Left tire blewout, and vehicle skidded/ hit the curve. Lower ball joint broke, causing rear end to spin around. Read details...