CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Malibu has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 443 complaints with NHTSA, including 22 crashes, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (124 reports).
1997 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Problem areas named in the 443 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 124 |
| Electrical System | 95 |
| Steering | 84 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 73 |
| Suspension | 64 |
| Visibility | 47 |
| Exterior Lighting | 44 |
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Tires | 18 |
| Seat Belts | 15 |
What owners report
Theft light. Car wonât start itâs happened 20 times in the last 6 months. I was driving and theft light caused everything to shut down. This is a dangerous thing that needs to be fixed
Theft light keeps coming on, my car will stop when it happens. This has happened while driving. And will not start. Iâve had the recall fixed years ago that was said to be the reason. It didnât fix the problem
MY THIEF LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND MY CAR WILL NOT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES THIS PAST MONTH. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE PASSLOCK TO TURN CAR IN ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL LIGHT STOPS BLINKING THEN IT WOULD START. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUES THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BEFORE IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING
WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, LOST ALL POWER , NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. SECOND TIME, CAME TO A STOP ON CITY STREET AND CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN , NO POWER , NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AGAIN. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER I PAID MODERN CHEVROLET TO FIX THE ISSUE WHICH IGNITION SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE AT FAULT. (NHTSA REFERENCE NUMBER-14V400000) AFFECTED NUMBER- 5,877,718
MY IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER KEPT TURNING MY CAR OFF WHEN I STARTED IT. ALSO WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WOULD JUST CUT OFF..NOW IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE PIECE. *TR
1997 Chevrolet Malibu questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu: Electrical System:Ignition; Steering:Rack And Pinion; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu?
Based on 443 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (124), Electrical System (95), Steering (84).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Malibu has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.