1997 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes, air problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, air on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle's front passenger side disc brake wears faster than others and ruin the rotors. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts”
filed Jan 8, 2003
“Excessive brake pad wear, and noise. Abs light on and off. Mechanic questioned wiring problem coming from wheel bearing to abs light which could not be found. When abs light is on the vehicle has no antilock brakes.”
filed Dec 12, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Air problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 Malibu | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 Malibu | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 Malibu | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 Malibu | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 Malibu | 29 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.