1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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   1997-07-15Air bags97V107000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fasteners that secure the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel tie bar were omitted.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the air bag module for the presence of the fasteners and, if necessary, install any fasteners that may have been omitted.

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   2000-02-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-07-12 Windshield wiper
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   2000-03-27Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-09 Stop lamp assembly overheat
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   2000-07-12Engineering analysisClosed 2001-03-06 Windshield wiper
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   2001-08-14Visibility01V068000 On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "Salt belt" States: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began August 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

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   2001-11-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-04-04 Steering rack and pinion
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   2002-04-04Engineering analysisClosed 2002-12-10 Power rack and pinion steering failure
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   2003-01-02Recall queryClosed 2003-09-15 Power rack and pinion steering failure
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   2004-02-05Steering03V527000 Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball…

   Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004.

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    2004-07-07Recall queryClosed 2005-01-13 Windshield wiper failure
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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

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Is the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.