1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

0 recalls, 10 complaints - 8 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 6 crashes 10 injuries 4 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
AIR BAGS2
SERVICE BRAKES1
STEERING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ENGINE1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 8, 2018
Incident date: May 7, 2018
IGNITION WORT TURN AT TIMES, HAVE TO WIGGLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Oct 30, 2014
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... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Oct 30, 2014
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... Read more
ENGINE Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Sep 20, 2014
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 MI... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2014
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
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2014
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
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Sep 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 12, 2006
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 CONDITIO... Read more
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 12, 2006
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 CONDITIO... Read more
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths
STEERING Sep 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 12, 2006
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 CONDITIO... Read more
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Sep 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 12, 2006
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 CONDITIO... Read more
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
PIT3227S May 9, 2023
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
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.
PIT3227R Apr 13, 2022
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3227Q Apr 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3227P Dec 17, 2018
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
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 (current) 0 10
1997 0 3 View
1978 1 0 View

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