Why does my Chevy Malibu make a popping noise?

The rear suspension of our car started making a metallic popping noise when we drove over bumps or accelerated from a traffic light. The sound also occurred when someone sat in the rear seat with the car parked. Integrity Chevrolet of chattanooga, TN determined that both knuckles in the rear suspension needed to be replaced.

Why is the no start light on on my Chevy Malibu?

Turning key to run position and letting sit for 10-15 minutes, then to off letting sit for 5 minutes. This I found as a “trick” related to possible malfunctioning anti-theft system that causes similar no start issues, however my anti-theft light does not stay on.

Why does my car make a clicking noise when I Turn on the engine?

If your engine ticks along with engine RPM and the ticking sounds slower, say once every engine revolution it could indicate that you’ve got rod knock. Rod knock comes from a bad bearing in your connecting rod. As the bearing wears out it will allow movement and that play will sound like tapping or clunking depending on how bad it is.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Malibu?

See all problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu . : the contact stated there is a noise in the front end while turning at low speeds. The dealership determined this is the issue addressed in the technical service bulletin, manufacturer #1716682 regarding the suspension.

Why does my car make a clicking noise when I start it?

Because the starter is not getting enough electricity to stay powered and crank the engine, the system’s repeated attempts make a clicking sound. Follow these steps toward a resolution: Try jump-starting the car. If it starts, then dies, you might have an issue with the alternator.

Why is there a bang coming from my Malibu?

Your Malibu attempting to tell you something’s just not right. Use this guide to help troubleshoot the source (s) of the noise (s) coming from your Malibu. *Bang: An abrupt sound, like a gun has been shot, is your vehicle backfiring. This could be a result of something causing a rich air-fuel mixture. Timing could also be a possible cause.

Where can I get my Chevy Malibu suspension replaced?

The vehicle was taken to ourisman Chevrolet of bowie (16610 governor bridge rd, bowie, MD 20716), and was diagnosed that the rear suspension knuckles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 96,990.

Why does my Chevy Impala make a clicking noise?

Loud clicking/tapping/clacking noise coming from behind the dash related to the HVAC operation. The problem is one of the two blend door actuator in the dash behind the glovebox is failing. To fix you’ll need: open the glovebox and extend it down by popping the stops at the back of the glovebox under the lip on the dash panel.

Why are the shocks on my Chevy Malibu not working?

This rear knuckle part is on a national back order, causing delays of approximately 6 months for the safe and timely repair of this issue. Without these washers on the rear shocks, the top of the shock makes physical contact with the bottom of the strut mount, causing the suspension knuckle to fail, which then causes bushings to fail.

How does the suspension work on a Chevy Malibu?

The one thing that I did notice is the lower bolt of spindle, the one that I removed, goes through a ball joint. This heim-type of ball joint is sandwiched between the U-channel of the spring perch. This ball joint barely moves with the up and down of the suspension but does have to rotate as the suspension moves up and down.

Why does my car make a clunking noise when I drive over a bump?

Cars that make clunking noises as they drive over bumps may have worn struts or leaf spring shackles, or damaged control arms or shock absorbers. If you drive over bumps and hear a clunking sound, there is a good possibility that something important is wrong with your car.

Why does my Chevy Malibu make a noise when I hit a bump?

At first the noise was random and only at passenger side. Now (70k) it happens every time it hit a mild bump (like a speed reduction bump) and it happens both on right and left rear tires. I read somewhere it is related to a improperly tightened bolt on suspension but I checked everything and found nothing.

Why is my rear suspension making a noise?

That description sounds plausible. Also, if the springs were replaced and the rubber isolators were not put back or installed the wrong way, the spring could be hitting the perch. Click to expand… No I replaced the isolators when I did the springs.

Why does my Chevy Malibu make a clunking noise?

Purchased this vehicle brand new from dealer in June of 2009. 1st time I heard clunking noise from front suspension only when the temps drop below 50 degrees. Once car warmed up, the noise would go away. Sounded like a broken stabilizer link.

Why does my car make a creaking noise when I brake?

If this condition exists, it should be able to be duplicated when the vehicle is not moving by depressing the brake and listening for the noise from the wheel-well/caliper area. Some customers may comment on a creak-type noise occurring when applying the brakes.

Curious how the 2007 Malibu compares to other years? Check out our Chevrolet Malibu overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Malibu. Bump the Malibu problem graphs up another notch.

How much does it cost to fix a 2007 Malibu?

1 Clunking/Popping Noise From Steering 2007 Malibu Average Cost to Fix: $500 Average Mileage: 47,000 mi 2 Power Steering Not Working Properly 2007 Malibu Average Cost to Fix: $700 Average Mileage: 107,000 mi 3 Jerking Motion 2007 Malibu

Are there any problems with the Malibu suspension?

Chevrolet Malibu owners have reported 17 problems related to suspension noise (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the Malibu.

What should I do if I hear a thumping noise on my brakes?

Do this three to five times, while keeping a steady speed; the noise should disappear, or at least be 90% gone. Then drive the car at normal speeds and use the brakes the way you normally would. If the noise has not changed, you may have a different thumping noise than what I have described here in this article.

Why does my Malibu make a weird noise when hitting a bump?

That along usually means something. I have been following this cursed noise for a very long time on our 2013 Malibu. At first the noise was random and only at passenger side. Now (70k) it happens every time it hit a mild bump (like a speed reduction bump) and it happens both on right and left rear tires.