1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Classic years
- Not enough data 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. That ranks 11th out of 11 Malibu Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 83,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 83,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 252,596 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Ignition shuts off while driving
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
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…
Other Chevrolet Malibu Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Malibu Classic | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 Malibu Classic | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 Malibu Classic | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 Malibu Classic | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 Malibu Classic | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Malibu Classic | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Malibu Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Malibu Classic | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu Classic model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.