1997 Chevrolet Malibu acceleration problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Linkages
2
Cables
2
Accelerator pedal
2

At what mileage

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Chevrolet Malibu acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Acceleration · 95,797 miles · 00

While driving accelerator cable broke. Consumer pulled to the side of the road and called a tow truck. *ak

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Acceleration · MI

Cable nearly severed. Had reported accelerator problems in past to dealer. Was dismissed as floor mat catching the pedal.

Filed Oct 1, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · WI

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 Jun 29, 2001 · Acceleration, Lights · NY

While driving and foot removed from brakes, vehicle would accelerate on its own. When this happens, dashboard lights would flash on/off. Would need to slam on brakes to stop vehicle. Will be taking to dealership to have mechanic check it.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · AL

Anti- theft system activates ramdomly and the ignition will not start. Has been in the shop for repairs numerous times without success. The ABS light comes on at random. The rotors wear out excessively on this car. The cruise control cuts itself off while driving. We have also had sensors replaced on the air conditioner twice. Those are just the major problems.

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Acceleration · MD

Accelerator cable failed while consumer was accelerating. Nlm

Filed Aug 21, 2000 · Acceleration · WA

Throttle cable from pedal to engine broke

Filed Aug 7, 2000 · Acceleration · MD

Accelerator cable broke at throttle body causing the gas pedal not to work. Nlm

Filed Dec 14, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · WV

Throttle body was clogged, causing the accelerator pedal to stick. Also, the vehicle has expoerienced premature brake wear.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Acceleration · CA

Cruise control failed.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu acceleration

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the acceleration of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Malibu acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most acceleration problems?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2016 (152 complaints), 2017 (135 complaints) and 2010 (116 complaints).