1997 Chevrolet Malibu safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
22
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (14 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system · Jul 3, 2014
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND… · Dec 11, 2003
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE… · Mar 8, 2001