11 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Was driving on interstate when car completely shut off, lost all power , no power steering or power brakes. Second time, came to a stop on city street and car shut off again , no power , no power steering or power brakes again. Car had to be towed. This happened after I paid modern Chevrolet to fix the issue which ignition switch was found to be at fault. (NHTSA reference number-14v400000) affected number- 5,877,718.
My ignition switch and cylinder kept turning my car off when I started it. Also while I was driving the car would just cut off. . Now it got to the point where I have to replace the piece.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the auto theft system independently functioned and caused the vehicle to stall without warning. After 10 to 15 minutes, the vehicle was operable again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle passkey sensor and ignition switch were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
1997 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch cut off issues. The ignition switch was replaced at a cost of $400. 00 and is seeking reimbursement. Also, the outer and inner tie rods were replaced.
Many problems with my 1997 Malibu, suspension noise/leaky water pump/key agnition, and lock collar. 32600 miles on the car many repairs.
Dealer had replaced ignition switch, and problem still recurring.
Key will not turn in ignition. Had to replace switch twice.
I cannot start the car. The key lock loose. Friend had same problem. I put the key into the lock to start the car and the key does not turn. This makes the mileage a guess, as it is electronic and only displayed when the key turns over. Friend said his wife found this problem documented somewhere on the internet but I was unable to find it. Thank you.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with ignition switch. Intermittently the vehicle would start and sometimes would be unable to start. Dealer notified, and replaced and repaired ignition switch, but problem still reoccurring.
Ignition switch went bad keeping vehicle from starting. Dealr has been contacted.
When putting the key into the ignition switch the cylinder will not turn, cause unknown. Dealer replaced the cylinder three times which has not corrected the problem. Please give any further details.