1997 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 64 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the frame separated from the vehicle causing it to flip and crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Noticed a howling noise coming from front wheel. Noise grew louder at higher speeds. Determined it to be the wheel hub/bearing. The hub/bearing was replaced. This has now happened 4 times on this vehicle 3 on lf and 1 on rf wheel.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
- Brakes 136 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Steering 84 complaints
- Engine 63 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 49 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints