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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,361 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #9

Feb 182000

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering seemed rough brought car to dealer and they replaced box $689, I brought car in for oil change dealer said it needed rack and pinion and new lower control arms $2000 approx. I was driving and battery light went on brought to a shop open at night needed a new alternator and battery.I contacted GM and they said they had no complaints on any of the following.I guess they lied with all the information I have found.

- North Haven, CT, USA

problem #8

Apr 192000

Malibu

  • miles
Steering wheel locked up while completing left turn.

- Pleasant Prairie, WI, USA

problem #7

Apr 182000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While turning left vehicle steering locked up consumer was forced to stop vehicle. Took to dealer, and they said rack and pinion steering was defective.

- Pleasant Prairy, WI, USA

problem #6

Mar 231999

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I went to the dealershop for complaints of squeaking in "tires" and T2222he undercarriage felt lose over small bumps. I got the steering gear assembly replaced for $1,200 and declined the other repairs at this time. With the car only being 3 years old, I shouldn't have any major repairs! I have already contacted customer service. With the new steering assembly, the undercarriage still feels loose. I can feel it under my feet. To add to the problem, the 1 and 2 blowers don't work! they worked fine when I first took the car in! when it came out of the shop, they didn't work. I will continue to get these problems solved.2

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #5

Nov 241999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
12 service visits, suspension control arms, rack and pinion, steering gear bad, brake rotors warped. All have been replaced 2 to 3 times and several reapir attempts with tape and bushings. Other items as well.

- Stanley, NC, USA

problem #4

Aug 271997

Malibu

  • miles
The car has had air condition problems, power steering was changed, the drivers seat pedal to move forward broke, the two left doors had to painted a week after purchased, I wanted another car since I had given $10,000 dollars as down payment but they said this was not possible, please can you help me?

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #3

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Due to a malfunction in the steering rack and pinion, the vehicle shakes and rattles while driving the vehicle. Consumer feels it will lead to a steering problem.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Aug 011997

Malibu

  • miles
While making left turn, steering wheel locked up, also heard a clicking noise while making the turn, dealer said manufacter was working on building a new pinion, almost had an accident.

- Capital Heights, MD, USA

problem #1

Jul 011997

Malibu

  • miles
Bushing within rack and pinion steering assembly failed, steering became loose/unstable and lost control.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

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