1997 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
443 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 100 | 23% | 72,489 mi |
| Electrical System → | 87 | 20% | 88,500 mi |
| Steering → | 80 | 18% | 82,827 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 60 | 14% | 70,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 55 | 12% | — |
| Visibility → | 41 | 9% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 40 | 9% | — |
| Air Bags → | 25 | 6% | — |
| Tires → | 17 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.