Chevrolet Malibu
1997–2001 only
1997–2001 Chevrolet Malibu models have 691 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 108,227 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Malibu report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 1997–2001 only
Median onset: 108,227 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 100,597 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 115,000 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 106,000 miles.
Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.
Median onset: 116,876 miles. 69.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 109,740 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 154,392 miles. 18.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 92,768 miles.
More common in newer model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1997–2001 model years. See the full Chevrolet Malibu report for every year and full specs/safety data.