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1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

24 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU

24 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10279791 |
CAR ENGINE OVERHEATING NOT DUE TO THERMOSTAT OR WATER PUMP. *TR
#10046240 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
#10036809 |
LOSING WATER FROM RADIATOR RESERVOIR INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON ON 97 CHEVY MALIBU.
#10010668 |
COOLANT POURED OUT OF VEHICLE. MANIFOLD GASKET WAS A LEMON. REPAIR PLACE INFORMED US, THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET VEHICLE'S. *JB
#10003425 |
THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY 20,000 MILES. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS BEEN FIXED A FEW TIMES AND NEEDS REPAIR AGAIN. NOW, THE ENGINE HAS STARTED TO CONSUME OIL AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE MALIBU IS A LEMON OF A CAR.
#770492 |
THE TENSIONER PULLEY FOR THE ACCESSORY BELT COMPLETELY BROKE OFF FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE DEALER HAD TO REMOVE THE ENGINE TO DRILL OUT THE OLD BOLT AND TO GET THE NEW ASSEMBLY IN. THIS IS A PIECE THAT SHOULD NEVER JUST BREAK. DT
#565690 |
RENEE BORSTAD, DIRECTOR/SUPERINTENDENT OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WRITES ON BEHALF OF PARKER FLORES, ALSO, 2 OF THE 3 ENGINE MOUNTS ON VEHICLE FAILED, INCURRING DAMAGES WHERE EXTENSIVE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT WAS NEEDED. *JG
#764595 |
CARS ADD ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, NO OBVIOUS LEAKS; TAKEN TO AUTO REPAIR PLACE AND WAS INFORMED THAT I HAD AN INTAKE LEAK; THEN INFORMED BY ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP THERE WAS WATER IN MY OIL ; POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH GASKET; BASICALLY SAME SITUATION AS ODI-ID758781. *AK
#565690 |
RENEE BORSTAD, DIRECTOR/SUPERINTENDENT OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WRITES ON BEHALF OF PARKER FLORES, " ALSO, 2 OF THE 3 ENGINE MOUNTS ON VEHICLE FAILED, INCURRING DAMAGES WHERE EXTENSIVE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT WAS NEEDED. *JG
#564702 |
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A FLUID LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE COOLANT HOSE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT 2 OF THE 3 ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CONVERTER.*JB
#8009045 |
CONSUMER STATES INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS IT WOULD START TO FLICKER ON/OFF, WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB ALSO, CONSUMER STATES DEALER REPLACED FUSE, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, DOME LAMP WIRING, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, POWER STEERING HOSE, FUEL PUMP, ENGINE MOUNT, HEATER, LEFT DOOR WINDOW SWITCH, RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT, LEFT FRONT DOOR HANDLE COVER, AND LEFT FRONT DOOR LOCK SWITCH.*YD
#564702 |
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A FLUID LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE COOLANT HOSE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT 2 OF THE 3 ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CONVERTER.*JB
#899718 |
MOTOR MOUNTS ARE DEFECTIVE. IF CONSUMER WOULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE THEN MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION COULD FALL OUT OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE.*AK
#889947 |
WHEN THE DEFROSTER IS TURNED ON, FUSES IN VEHICLE SHORT OUT, CAUSING ALL GAUGES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO FAIL INCLUDING THE LIGHTS. A PRIVATE MECHANIC REPLACED COMPRESSOR IN VEHICLE TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT.*AK VEHICLE ALSO HAS A HEAD GASKET LEAK. *SLC
#552889 |
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO GASKET LEAKS. YH
#552889 |
THE VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE DRIVE BELT SNAPPED DUE TO BROKEN PULLEY ASSEMBLY. YH
#552889 |
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO GASKET LEAKS. YH
#552889 |
THE VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE DRIVE BELT SNAPPED DUE TO BROKEN PULLEY ASSEMBLY. YH
#552889 |
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO GASKET LEAKS. YH
#552889 |
THE VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE DRIVE BELT SNAPPED DUE TO BROKEN PULLEY ASSEMBLY. YH
#735169 |
LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE IDLE PULLEY. HAD THAT PART REPLACED WITH NEW PART. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME NOISE WAS BACK. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO MECHANIC THIS MORNING. HE IS CHECKING TO SEE IF NEW PART WAS DEFECTED OR IF BELT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE MALIBU'S PERFORMANCE. IN THE 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE THE CAR, I HAVE REPLACED FRONT AND BACK BRAKES, ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, ETC. ETC. AND NOW THE IDLE PULLEY (HOPEFULLY NOTHING ELSE MAJOR).
#861557 |
THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT HAS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO HAVE NO SUPPORT ON THAT SIDE, IT WAS HANGING. *AK
#720469 |
THE OIL PAN ON THE CAR HAS DEFECTIVE GASKETS THE ENGINE MANIFOLD HAS DEFECTIVE GASKETS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN 36,000 MILES. *AK
#525087 |
CONSUMER EXPERIENCES ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN REMOVING OIL FILTER.

Other 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 46 complaints Electrical System 31 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 26 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 25 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 17 complaints Suspensionfront 17 complaints Electrical Systemignition 16 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 13 complaints Steering 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 11 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 11 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 10 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 7 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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