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 1998 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: WINDSHIELD WIPER

    NHTSA #EA00019

    Status:
    RECALLED

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