1997 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine check light and the abs light illuminated while driving. Vehicle been to a repair shop on 3 separate occasions, and the problem had not been resolved. Vehicle had its gas tank cap replaced, and the brake system was overhauled. But problem recurred. *ak”
filed Jul 9, 2004
“Cars add engine coolant light came on, no obvious leaks; taken to auto repair place and was informed that I had an intake leak; then informed by another repair shop there was water in my oil ; possibly because of a problem with gasket; basically same situation as odi-id758781. *ak”
filed Jul 24, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.