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1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Owners have filed 693 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. After that come electrical system (14%) and steering (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
693 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Brakes 20% of complaints
Recalls
4
Fuel economy
21 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 693 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. After that come electrical system (14%) and steering (12%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Recalls

The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 4 recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel economy

The EPA rates the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

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