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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 engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 011997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

5 different times, vehicle stalling in the middle of traffic causing exteme anxiety and stress, replace the PCM. Check engine light is on, due to cap cracked, replace fuel cap, clean code road test ok. Gas pedal loose, replace accel pedal shaft and bracket assembly

- Ripon, WI, USA

problem #1

Feb 021998

Malibu

  • miles
The accelerater sticks and the engine accelerates.. the only way to stop is to turn the key off. Has been to dealer 4 times for same problem.

- Mareno Valley, CA, USA

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