1998 Chevrolet Malibu service brakes, air problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, air on the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The abs light on the instrument panel frequently turns on, especially during braking, and/or non-braking while making a turn. When the abs light turns on, the braking capabilities of the car are diminished (conversely of what should happen). These incidents of abs system malfunction have almost…”
filed Aug 10, 2004
“Consumer complained about an ignition problem. Consumer had to hold the key in ignition switch, turn and hold for a period of time before the engine turned over. Secondly, seat belt on the front driver side did not retract. Had to put the seat belt on manually. Also, brakes squeak when applied. *ak”
filed Mar 2, 2004
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% |
| 1997 Malibu | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.