1997 Chevrolet Malibu vehicle speed control problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cable nearly severed. Had reported accelerator problems in past to dealer. Was dismissed as floor mat catching the pedal.*ak”
filed Sep 10, 2002
“5 different times, vehicle stalling in the middle of traffic causing exteme anxiety and stress, replace the pcm. Check engine light is on, due to cap cracked, replace fuel cap, clean code road test ok. Gas pedal loose, replace accel pedal shaft and bracket assembly”
filed Dec 6, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Malibu | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Malibu | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Malibu | 18 | 9% |
| 2019 Malibu | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 Malibu | 111 | 16% |
| 2017 Malibu | 135 | 19% |
| 2016 Malibu | 152 | 18% |
| 2015 Malibu | 28 | 10% |
| 2014 Malibu | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Malibu | 28 | 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.