1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU Visibilitywiper Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU

2 visibilitywiper 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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All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#11322384 | April 27, 2020

I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE PASSENGER CALIPER AND ROTORS TWICE BECAUSE THE BOLTS FOR THE CALIPER KEEPS POPPING OUT AND THE BOLTS FOR THE BRACKET KEEPS POPPING OUT.. MY WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WENT OUT LAST MONTH..LAST NIGHT THE CAR WOULDN'T START UP ANYMORE WHEN I DO TURN THE KEY THE LIGHTS COME ON BUT WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR UP I GET A CLICKING NOISE, THE RADIO KEPT GOING IN AND OUT ALSO. NOW MY O2 SENSORS AND TRIPPING. I'VE HAD TO CHANGE THE EGR VALVE BECAUSE IT KEPT GETTING STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AND I ALSO CHANGED THE BELT

#10491459 | January 4, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPERS CROSSED OVER EACH OTHER AND STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT THEN MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND MANUALLY DISLODGED THE WIPERS HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE LINKAGES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,200.

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 Engine And Engine Coolingengine 24 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 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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