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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 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #4

Oct 302002

Malibu

  • miles

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

While driving there is a rattling noise coming from steering wheel, and there a lot of play in wheel. Consumer feels may loose control of vehicle.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #3

Sep 072002

Malibu

  • miles
While traveling on highway and without prior warning steering wheel locked up, and the vehicle veered into oncoming traffic. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #2

Jul 122001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When vehicle goes over bumps or when makng a turn steering wheel becomes loose, causing entire vehicle to shake. Consumer has been having this problem since 2,000 miles. Dealer has been contacted, but has been unable to remedy problem.

- Deblin, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 071999

Malibu

  • miles
Steering wheel will not lock at times in park not allowing the key to turn in the ingition. Dealer cannot recreate problem and refuses to fix. Occurred about 4 months ago and has happen apprx 8 times since.

- Scott City, MO, USA

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