Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
1997 Chevrolet Malibu: engine stalls while driving
13 of the 443 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the auto theft system independently functioned and caused the vehicle to stall without warning. After 10 to 15 minutes, the vehicle was operable again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle passkey sensor and ignition switch were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft system engaged without warning and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Anti theft system arms and disarms randomly, causing the car to not start or stall out.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately between 5 to 10 MPH and encountered several speed bumps in the roadway. Immediately after driving over the speed bumps the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to his residence. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to the anti-theft path lock. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Suddenly brakes stopped working, and consumer's vehicle was involved in four collisions. . In the most recent collision consumer's vehicle struck the rear end of a truck at 30 MPH. Also, vehicle stalled and cuts off in traffic.
Vehicle stalled while driving. When this occurred the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic test in which no failure code was found. Dealer was unable to find the cause of the problem.
While driving at any speed intermittently vehicle stalled. Driver consumer had managed to get vehicle out of traffic. Had tried to restart vehicle, and some times had to wait an hour to restart vehicle. However, vehicle was inspected by two separate dealerships, but could not duplicate or correct the problem.
While driving at any speed and without any warning vehicle stalled.
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
Vehicle would shake while driving. Suspension was bad in the front. Also, battery did not work & needed charging/ windshield needed replacing due to wind singing/ vehicle would stall/ brake rotors were warped, and tires were wearing out excessively due to the poor suspension. Vehicle at dealer.
Upon initial start up with cold engine, engine runs fine until driver attempts to accelerate. Upon acceleration engine runs extremely rough, has no power, and will stall as soon as pressure is released from accelerator pedal. Engine is difficult to restart. Once restarted engine continues to run rough, etc until near normal operating temperatures are reached. Vehicle is unsafe to drive until normal operating temperatures are attained due to stalling and lack of power. This vehicle has been into the dealer's shop at least twice. On the last servicing on september 10, 1999, dealer rep laced throttle position sensor and reprogrammed ignition computer with newer version of manufacturer's software. Dealer charged $64 for new software which I strongly believe should be covered by manufacturer's warranty or the extended warranty I purchased with this vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Engine starts and immediately stalls and then CAN be restarted and will run normally
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Experiencing a no crank no start, crank no start, no start or a start doesn't run that may be accompanied...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu?
13 of 443 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu?
There are 0 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
Wipers 27ABS 24Ball joint 23Grinding brakes 19Headlights 17Premature wear 13Won't start 11Power steering loss 9Steering lock-up 8No deployment 7Brake failure 7Overheating 7Engine failure 6Knocking 5
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