1997 Chevrolet Malibu ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 14, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Malibu Classic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu Classic median. How we score
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What Malibu Classic owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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