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1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

0 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
WHEELS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 14, 2016
Incident date: Mar 10, 2016
IGNITION SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING
WHEELS Nov 8, 2015
Incident date: Nov 8, 2015
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 21, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
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 FO... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260 Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC across all model years (1978, 2005).

3 Total Recalls
406 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
33 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
4 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 0 36 View
2007 0 16 View
2005 1 123 View
2004 1 144 View
2003 0 18 View
2002 0 21 View
2001 0 17 View
2000 0 13 View
1999 0 5 View
1998 0 10 View
1997 (current) 0 3
1978 1 0 View

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