1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
The 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IGNITION WORT TURN AT TIMES, HAVE TO WIGGLE.
I COMPLETED RECALL NHTSA-14V400, GM-N140350 ON OCT 30, 2014 AT DUBLIN CHEVY WHERE THEY INSERTED THE SPACERS IN MY 2 IGNITION KEYS. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED 4 MORE TIMES TO COME IN, BY GM, CONCORD CHEVY AND DUBLIN CHEVY. . I HAVE CALLED DUBLIN CHEVY 2 TIMES AND THEY VERIFY I HAVE HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED AND SAID THEY WILL SEE THAT IT IS TAKEN CARE OF AND I WILL NEVER BE CONTACTED AGAIN. AS OF JUL 11, 2015 IT IS STILL LISTED AS RECALL INCOMPLETE ON YOUR SITE. PLEASE CORRECT YOUR RECORDS.
I COMPLETED RECALL NHTSA-14V400, GM-N140350 ON OCT 30, 2014 AT DUBLIN CHEVY WHERE THEY INSERTED THE SPACERS IN MY 2 IGNITION KEYS. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED 4 MORE TIMES TO COME IN, BY GM, CONCORD CHEVY AND DUBLIN CHEVY. . I HAVE CALLED DUBLIN CHEVY 2 TIMES AND THEY VERIFY I HAVE HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED AND SAID THEY WILL SEE THAT IT IS TAKEN CARE OF AND I WILL NEVER BE CONTACTED AGAIN. AS OF JUL 11, 2015 IT IS STILL LISTED AS RECALL INCOMPLETE ON YOUR SITE. PLEASE CORRECT YOUR RECORDS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS AND IGNITION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMERS SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED IGNITION PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
- 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 3 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 5 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 13 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 17 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 21 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 18 complaints
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