1997 Chevrolet Malibu tires problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. While driving 60 mph the vehicle was shaking and vibrating on the rear driver side. The vehicle was taken to a dealer tire shop and after inspecting it they found that the rear driver side tire was warped and had tread separation. The brand name was…”
filed Oct 19, 2010
“I would like to get a replacement,discount or free service on my 1997 malibu. I've had my car since 2004 and had to get another motor in 2005 which is needed now .this car has put me down a lot not only problems with the motor but the ignition locked up and I had to replace that as well as the…”
filed May 12, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Tires problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Malibu | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Malibu | 6 | 0% |
| 2009 Malibu | 6 | 0% |
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.