1997 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems
63 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Suddenly brakes stopped working, and consumer's vehicle was involved in four collisions. . In the most recent collision consumer's vehicle struck the rear end of a truck at 30 MPH. Also, vehicle stalled and cuts off in traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 MPH the contact smelled antifreeze and noticed some on the engine. The mechanic stated that the manifold gasket was defective. The failure was remedied at approximately 50,000 miles. Thirty days later the same failure occurred. Once again, the mechanic stated that the manifold gasket was defective and performed the repairs. The failure recurred. The manifold gasket was replaced on two more occasions.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
- Brakes 136 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Steering 84 complaints
- Suspension 64 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 49 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints