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6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,560 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #5

Nov 102006

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,800 miles

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

Purchased this car from centennial Chevrolet, the transmission was slipping at times. Took it back several times to dealership and they said they could not find nothing wrong. Even after a mechanic had it personally after a few days. To this date it is slipping dramatically, and since the car is now out of warranty it has to come out of my pocket twice! know a few other people that have had the same issues and they had to replace the transmission for $2400. Doesn't seem quite right to me.

- Uniontown, PA, USA

problem #4

Apr 151997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil leaks and transmission is pulling.consumer contacted dealer.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #3

Jan 101999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
No summary provided by consumer

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #2

Dec 281997

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When engine is warm the transmission continuously shifts in and out of overdrive. The transmission jerks entire engine and has difficulty on inclines, making loud noise when shifting.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 101997

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The transmission is not locking when the key is in the accessory position.

- Tujunga, CA, USA

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