Two problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2008 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the steering column made an abnormal knocking noise. The contact stated that the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links, ball joints, front shocks and the axle were all replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
I have made this complaint before. It concerns the front wheel skake, vibrattion. After getting tired of this I put the car on jacks removed the wheel and found the tie rod end ball nut to be loose and the ball joint to be frightenally worn. I replaced the lower control arm and tightened the tie rod ball nut myself. The problem has completly dissapeared. Funny the dealership couldn't figure this out. I think that other owners should be warned of this potentially fatal condition!.