1997 Chevrolet Malibu steering problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch cut off issues. *tgw the ignition switch was replaced at a cost of $400.00 and is seeking reimbursement. Also, the outer and inner tie rods were replaced. *jb”
filed Oct 23, 2014
“I was driving on my way home, and I made a right turn into my neighborhood and when I began to turn left into the curve my steering wheel was turning but my car continued to go straight into a neighbor's yard causing me to slam on brakes and hit a hill! I got my car checked out that next morning…”
filed Oct 13, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION…Campaign 03V527000 · Dec 11, 2003
Steering problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Malibu | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Malibu | 15 | 8% |
| 2019 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 40 | 6% |
| 2017 Malibu | 46 | 7% |
| 2016 Malibu | 42 | 5% |
| 2015 Malibu | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 Malibu | 25 | 7% |
| 2013 Malibu | 181 | 22% |
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.