10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,324 miles

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problem #5

Aug 092002

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 361,620 miles
ABS light comes on after I lose brake. Chronic problems associated with this year vehicle are ABS sensor, belt tensioner breaks away, cooling system heat controls, wiring to the rear lights. These are problems that this year model has that should be recalled. Especially when the break sensor goes out and brakes are lost. Why has nothing been done to force Chevrolet to fix these problems? it is not just one car but all of 1997 Malibu that has the problem. It is a definite safety issue.

- Gurley, AL, USA

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problem #4

Jan 011998

Malibu

  • miles
The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability and an accident. Been to dealer several times. Dealer replace brake pads/rotors/master cylinder and the wiring harness. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Please provide problems.

- Waynesboro, PA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 131998

Malibu

  • miles
Wiring in the steering column failed resulting in smoke from burning.

- Garden Cit, KS, USA

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problem #2

Aug 311998

Malibu

  • miles
Electrical wiring failures causing the dash lights and power window to fail.

- Garden Cit, KS, USA

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problem #1

Mar 181997

Malibu

  • miles
While driving interior lights went off due to burned out electrical wiring.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

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