1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Classic years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. That ranks 9th out of 11 Malibu Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 40,013 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 4 | 80% | 40,013 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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 wort turn at times, have to wiggle.
I completed recall nhtsa-14v400, gm-n140350 on oct 30, 2014 at dublin chevy where they inserted the spacers in my 2 ignition keys. Since then i have been notified 4 more times to come in, by gm, concord chevy and dublin chevy. . I have called dublin chevy 2 times and they verify i have had the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet malibu classic. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
1998 chevrolet malibu classic. Consumer writes in regards to airbags and ignition problems. *smd the consumers son was involved in an accident, and the air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was totaled. Prior to the accident, the consumer experienced ignition problems several times. *jb
This vehicle had a crash with fatalities in 2006. General motors never issued a unintended ignition turnoff on this vehicle until aug2014. The crash began with an uncontrollable and unexpected spinout, there was no ability to steer, brake and air bags did not deploy. These are the exact conditions…
Other Chevrolet Malibu Classic years
← 1997 Malibu Classic · 1999 Malibu Classic →
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Malibu Classic | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.