1997 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems
The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu has 64 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
64
Suspension complaints
9%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO FLIP AND CRASH INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES WHICH…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA has 64 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu suspension — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.