1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.

Most common 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Wheels	1

What owners report

2016-03-14, Electrical System
IGNITION SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING

2015-11-08, Wheels
I WAS DRIVING IN NEW BERN WHERE I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THAT BUSTED MY TIRE. I MADE A POLICE REPORT. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ONLY GOING 3-5 MPH WASN'T ABLE TO GET GOOD PICTURE OF TIRE IT'S STILL ON THE RIM

2014-11-21, Electrical System
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM CHEVROLET DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS SEPTEMBER 2014. GM RECALL 14350. IGNITION SHUT OFF PROBLEM. GM ADVISED ME BY LETTER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR BY OCT 1, 2014. COMPLIED WITH GM REQUEST ON OCT 1, 2014, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT GM HAD NOT SENT PARTS FOR REPAIR AND TO CHECK BACK IN ONE MONTH. COMPLIED WITH DEALER REQUEST AND RECONTACTED DEALER ON NOV 10, 2014 FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT GM STILL HAD NOT SENT PARTS AND THAT MY NAME WOULD BE ADDED TO A CALL BACK LIST. AS OF THIS DATE, NOV 21, 2014 HAVE NOT HAD A CALL BACK FROM DEALER. *TR

1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has been fixed?

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