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1998 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems

130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu13% of all complaints for this model year.

130
Electrical System complaints
13%
share of all complaints
91,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
3 / 4
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph, the anti-theft system engaged and the engine seized. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to his home. The manufacturer was notified, but was unable to assist. The dealer was not contacted. The…

    filed Jan 23, 2019

  • Ignition switch not shutting off and at times not turning to start car. Shift lever has to be wiggled to allow key to turn to off position. Key cylinder shutting off in start position.

    filed Jan 13, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

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…

    PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
  • 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…

    PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
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Electrical System problems in other Malibu years

YearReportsShare
2024 Malibu1545%
2023 Malibu1221%
2022 Malibu3134%
2021 Malibu2531%
2020 Malibu5629%
2019 Malibu6132%
2018 Malibu19128%
2017 Malibu16023%
2016 Malibu22227%
2015 Malibu6625%
2014 Malibu8625%
2013 Malibu37545%
Malibu electrical system problems by year →

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.