1997 Chevrolet Malibu visibility problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph in inclement weather conditions, the pivot housing fractured and caused the wipers to fail. As a consequence, the contact's visibility was significantly reduced and the risk of a crash was increased. The dealer stated…”
filed Dec 30, 2008
“My fiance and I have had a 1997 chevy malibu for a year and a half. About a month after purchasing it, the vehicle started having problems with the passlock theft system that would leave us stranded for 10 minutes because the car wouldn't crank. Gradually it started doing it more and more. We've…”
filed Mar 13, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE "SALT…Campaign 01V068000 · Mar 8, 2001
Visibility problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Malibu | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Malibu | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 Malibu | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 Malibu | 4 | 0% |
| 2011 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 5 | 0% |
| 2009 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 Malibu | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
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.