MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:43.287Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 3 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 11 complaints 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2008: 21 complaints 2008
1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 21 complaints 2008
1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 21 complaints 2008

1998: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19973
19985
19994
200011
200113
200216
200316
2004116
200592
200715
200821

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Ignition wort turn at times, have to wiggle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-08

Air bags

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

This vehicle had a crash with fatalities in 2006. General Motors never issued a unintended ignition turnoff on this vehicle until AUG2014.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-18

Also filed under Steering and service brakes

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Engine

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.