1998 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
34
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 18 report injuries (24 people injured, 3 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1998 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles were involved in 11 fatal crashes with 9 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
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