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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #7

Sep 052002

Malibu

  • miles

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

Cable nearly severed. Had reported accelerator problems in past to dealer. Was dismissed as floor mat catching the pedal.

- Hastings, MI, USA

problem #6

Jun 132001

Malibu

  • miles
While driving and foot removed from brakes, vehicle would accelerate on its own. When this happens, dashboard lights would flash on/off. Would need to slam on brakes to stop vehicle. Will be taking to dealership to have mechanic check it.

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 292001

Malibu

  • miles
Anti- theft system activates ramdomly and the ignition will not start. Has been in the shop for repairs numerous times without success. The ABS light comes on at random. The rotors wear out excessively on this car. The cruise control cuts itself off while driving. We have also had sensors replaced on the air conditioner twice. Those are just the major problems.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #4

Aug 182000

Malibu

  • miles

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

Throttle cable from pedal to engine broke

- Snohomish, WA, USA

problem #3

Dec 141999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Throttle body was clogged, causing the accelerator pedal to stick. Also, the vehicle has expoerienced premature brake wear.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #2

Jul 011997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control failed.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 101997

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle surges, and rpms jump up and down, causing the ABS to kick in and roll forward, happened two times. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and are not aware of the problem.

- Blissfield, MI, USA

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