Suspension Bottoms
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: A loud bang or thump that can usually be felt and/or heard when the vehicle is driven over bumps. This condition is commonly noticed when the vehicle trim height is too low. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis |
| 2 | Verify that the suspension bottoms. Does the vehicle operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect for vehicle overloading compared to the weight rating on the vehicle certification label and correct the overloading condition as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the following components:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Trim Height Inspection Did you complete the trim height inspection procedure? |
Go to Step 6 | - |
| 6 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |