Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the body (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Malibu


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

The Body problem

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v527000 (steering), received the recall repair and weeks later the failure recurred. The contact stated that while making a turn, extreme force had to be applied to the steering wheel and the   Read details...

The Structure problem

Normal drving conditions. He entire visor and its hinges on driver's side spontaniously falls off. The end of hinge has sharp plastic spikes which injured the driver.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the frame separated from the vehicle causing it to flip and crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed.   Read details...


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