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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 272002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear tail lights have a tendency to overheat, short out circuit board inside tail light. Owner has had to replace 5 bulbs from the tail light assembly, along with one light recepticle.

- Milton, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 012001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the defroster is turned on, fuses in vehicle short out, causing all gauges and electrical systems to fail including the lights. A private mechanic replaced compressor in vehicle to correct this defect. Vehicle also has a head gasket leak.

- Greenwich, CT, USA

problem #1

Mar 202001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Horn assembly would only respond intermittently when in use. Acts as if electrical system has a short in it. Have not taken to dealership.

- Coral Gables, FL, USA

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