1997 Chevrolet Malibu
1997 Defect Investigations
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STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY OVERHEAT: Exterior Lighting
no recall issued
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- Allege that overheating of the stop/tail lamp contacts may cause outages of stop/parking lamps. Investigation was initiated on March 27 2000. Closed on August 09 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00010 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE01038STEERING RACK AND PINION: Steering
no recall issued
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- Allege that while driving and without warning, the steering rack and pinion can either bind or lock up, which makes steering difficult Investigation was initiated on November 14 2001. Closed on April 04 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE01038 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ03001POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE: Steering:Rack And Pinion**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- GM conducted a safety recall (NHTSA # 02V286) to address a steering defect pertaining to a lower pinion bearing (lpb) within the rack and pinion steering gear (R&P). The recall covered 1,159,156 model year 1997-1998 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles built between March 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997, 1996-1998 Pontiac trans sport, Chevrolet lumina apv, Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette minivans, and Chevrolet cavalier and Pontiac sunfire sedans built between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997. ODI opened this rq after receiving reports that other vehicles were exhibiting the same symptoms as the recalled vehicles. Based on ODI's review of technical and complaint data collected during the rq, the W-cars are associated with either a higher steering complaint rate or a higher lpb failure rate than the other vehicles investigated under the rq and are above or near the rates for the recalled vehicles. Thus, ODI will further examine the W-cars (1996-1997 Oldsmobile cutlass supreme, 1996-1998 Buick regal, Chevrolet lumina, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1997-1998 Buick century, and 1998 Oldsmobile intrigue) under a new investigation, engineering analysis (ea)03-019.
Investigation was initiated on January 02 2003. Closed on September 15 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ03001 »
POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE: Steering:Rack And Pinion**
Recall #02V286000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- The lower pinion bearing in the rack and pinion steering assembly may fail. GM will recall 1997-98 Grand Prix built between 1-mar-96 and 31-oct-97; and 1996-98 U-vans/J-cars built between 1-jan-96 and 31-oct-97. See attached summary.
Investigation was initiated on April 04 2002. Closed on December 10 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02003 »
WINDSHIELD WIPER: Visibility
Recall #01V068000
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- Allege the the passenger side wiper pivot housing compromises the windshield wiper transmission Investigation was initiated on July 12 2000. Closed on March 06 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00019 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00009WINDSHIELD WIPER: Visibility
no recall issued
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- Allege cracking of components within the windshield wiper transmission results in wiper entanglement or loss of wiper action Investigation was initiated on February 22 2000. Closed on July 12 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00009 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ04006WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- In March 2001, GM notified NHTSA that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA number 01V068) on certain model year (MY) 1997-1998 Chevrolet Malibu and Oldsmobile cutlass vehicles to replace defective windshield wiper pivot housings. GM reported the wiper failure was triggered by loads placed on the wipers when operated under conditions of moderate to heavy snowfall. GM conducted the recall in 28 states and the District of Columbia (recall states) that receive moderate to heavy snowfall. The recall covered the subject vehicles built through January 1998. ODI opened this rq in response to complaints from consumers that experienced wiper failure and were denied the recall remedy. GM is sending letters to owners not located in the recall states giving them a free remedy upon request if they anticipate driving the vehicle in areas that may have moderate to heavy snowfall. In addition, GM is notifying all owners who have changed their residence from a non-recall state to a recall state since the date of the original owner notification letter (March 2001). The actions taken by the manufacturer are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The Agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached summary.
Investigation was initiated on July 07 2004. Closed on January 13 2005. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ04006 »