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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Heard a loud noise when applying brakes, and brake pedal felt spongy. Been in dealer shop on five occasions to replace brake lining and front pads, but problem reoccurred every 3-4,000 miles. The manufacture knew of the problem but never informed the consumer.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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