1997 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems
84 complaints about steering have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving on a curved road driver lost control. Vehicle went off the road and rolled completely over. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported to the emergency room. Witnesses stated vehicle jerked to the left before running off the road.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. After leaving the dealer steering wheel and the brakes locked. Dealer checked vehicle, and stated that it was okay. However, vehicle was still experiencing the same problem.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
- Brakes 136 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Suspension 64 complaints
- Engine 63 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 49 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints