The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY OVERHEAT

   NHTSA #EA00010

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

   NHTSA #RQ03001

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA02003

   Status:

   RECALLED

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5. INVESTIGATION: STEERING RACK AND PINION

   NHTSA #PE01038

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER

   NHTSA #EA00019

   Status:

   RECALLED

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7. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER

   NHTSA #PE00009

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

   NHTSA #RQ04006

   Status:

   CLOSED

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