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10.0

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

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 161998

Malibu

  • miles

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

No summary listed for above vehicle. (dot number: 0 tiresize: 215R60-15)

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #4

Oct 252000

Malibu

  • miles
Loud squeaking noise coming from the idle pulley. Had that part replaced with new part. By the time I got home noise was back. Brought car back to mechanic this morning. He is checking to see if new part was defected or if belt needs replacement. I am very disappointed with the Malibu's performance. In the 3 years that I have the car, I have replaced front and back brakes, alternator, battery, etc. Etc. And now the idle pulley (hopefully nothing else major).

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 221999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle would shake while driving. Suspension was bad in the front. Also, battery did not work & needed charging/ windshield needed replacing due to wind singing/ vehicle would stall/ brake rotors were warped, and tires were wearing out excessively due to the poor suspension. Vehicle at dealer.

- St George, UT, USA

problem #2

May 071999

Malibu

  • miles
Battery failed. Mjs

- Brazoria, TX, USA

problem #1

May 011998

Malibu

  • miles
No summary

- St. George, UT, USA

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