1997 Chevrolet Malibu Body & Structure Problems
7 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (7)
NORMAL DRVING CONDITIONS. HE ENTIRE VISOR AND ITS HINGES ON DRIVER'S SIDE SPONTANIOUSLY FALLS OFF. THE END OF HINGE HAS SHARP PLASTIC SPIKES WHICH INJURED THE DRIVER. *AK
GLOVE COMPARTMENT WOULD NOT CLOSE AND WOULD NOT LOCK SINCE NEW. YH
GLOVE COMPARTMENT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE AND LOOSENESS.
DASHBOARD SEPARATES BETWEEN THE UPPER DASH NEXT TO WINDSHIELD AND THE DOOR, REPAIRED AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER CONTINUES TO SEPARATE.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT PROBLEMS.
DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE'S HOOD/WINDSHIELD AREA IS VERY WIDE CAUSING SNOW, LEAVES AND DEBRIS TO ENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
VEHICLE MAKES ALOT OF NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING AND HITTING BUMPS. *AK