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  1. Gen 9 Problems/Service Issues/Troubleshooting
    Hi guys. I bought front strut and strut mount for both front wheels on rockauto. After change, I notice there is noise coming from only front left strut (I mean whole assamble). Can anyone help me to solve that problem. Or maybe anyone had same case. I have been in service many times, but they...
  2. Gen 9 Wheels, Tires, & Suspension
    I’ve got a 2018 Premier 2.0t 9spd with 104k miles. I had the STORM lowering springs, which are mentioned here and there on this forum, installed by my reputable mechanic, and everything was fine for a few weeks while they settled. But after about a month or so I started to hear a creaking noise...
  3. Gen 7 Do It Yourself Maintenance
    I have some horrible noise coming from the rear end of my Malibu and as far as I can tell it's the trailing arms. I just ordered a pair off Rock Auto and was looking for some guides for the replacement but couldn't find any. The job looks pretty straight forward but I was wondering if anyone...
  4. Gen 7 Problems/Service Issues/Troubleshooting
    I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu LS with 150k miles on it and I've just recently started noticing an occasional rumbling/knocking noise from the right rear side of the car when I'm turning left. I've jacked up the car to look at the shock absorber and the bushings and noticed that the bushings were...
  5. Gen 9 Wheels, Tires, & Suspension
    I see that a lot of people have swapped Coilovers onto their Malibu to lower/stiffen/soften their suspension, but I haven't seen thst anyone's tried air suspension. I'd like to shoot at getting it installed at some point so I can have my Bu' lowered or raised when I want, but also have gentler...
  6. Gen 8 Wheels, Tires, & Suspension
    Hello, I'm new here and new to learning how to work on my car myself. I have a couple problems so you'll probably see me posting a bit. But, for this I need help figuring out what's wrong with the rear end of my car. Its only on the right side, rear wheel. When that tire hits a bump or a pothole...
  7. Gen 5 & 6 Wheels, Tires & Suspension
    Hello all, I am looking for a suspension kit for my 2007 Chevy Malibu LT. I have found an affordable option but it says "LS model" so I want to know if anyone can confirm if the LS model suspension can work for my LT model. I do not want to go through the trouble of sending back if it is not...
  8. Gen 8 Problems/Service Issues/Troubleshooting
    Just purchased 2016 malibu limited with 70k miles on it, there is a strange noise clicking when I put the brakes on, i brought it back to dealer to check it out and they said they could not find anything wrong and sprayed the breaks and now the noise is gone, i will be picking it up tomorrow but...
  9. Gen 7 Do It Yourself Maintenance
    This is my 1st attempt at rear adjustment on my 2012, I've read camber bolts to be used, or SPC Alignment shim part number 75400 and spacer kit 75970. I have only seen 1 bolt on the lower that can or has been adjusted after the last alignment. Attached is a copy of the last alignment, lost a...
  10. Gen 7 Wheels, Tires & Suspension
    Hey everyone, so it's time to replace sway bar links on the 2008 Malibu LT2 with 117k.. I replaced them about two years ago with cheap drive works brand links from Advance Auto parts. Those links have a lifetime Warranty, but they started rattling and making noise within 3 month. So I don't want...
  11. Gen 7 Wheels, Tires & Suspension
    i hit a curb now hear crunch crunch crunch when coming to a complete stop. i took brake pads off loo fine no metal rubbing its the front passenger wheel its been a couple months no uneven wear on tire hub not loose ant answers would be greatly appreciated
  12. Gen 7 Problems/Service Issues/Troubleshooting
    Ive been having some issues with my malibu, 2011 LS model, Including very loud noises when driving over any bumps and an intermittent grinding noise, all from the front driverside wheel. My local mechanic said that its a bad control arm, but I couldnt find anything about the grinding noise being...
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