1997 Chevrolet Malibu: windshield wiper failure

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · MO

I have had to change the passenger caliper and rotors twice because the bolts for the caliper keeps popping out and the bolts for the bracket keeps popping out.. My windshield wiper on the passenger side went out last month..last night the car wouldn't start up anymore when I do turn the key the lights come on but when I try to start the car up I get a clicking noise, the radio kept going in and out also. Now my o2 sensors and tripping. I've had to change the egr valve because it kept getting stuck in open position and I also changed the belt

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Visibility · 142,200 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The contact stated that the wipers crossed over each other and stopped working. The contact then moved off the roadway and manually dislodged the wipers however, they would not move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the linkages needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 142,200.

Filed Dec 30, 2008 · Visibility · 93,986 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 MPH in inclement weather conditions, the pivot housing fractured and caused the wipers to fail. As a consequence, the contact's visibility was significantly reduced and the risk of a crash was increased. The dealer stated that his VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v068000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages). The contact paid $380.68 to replace the windshield wiper pivot housing. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 93,986. Updated 1/26/09 *cn updated 01/26/09.

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Electrical, Steering · AL

My fiance and I have had a 1997 chevy malibu for a year and a half. About a month after purchasing it, the vehicle started having problems with the passlock theft system that would leave us stranded for 10 minutes because the car wouldn't crank. Gradually it started doing it more and more. We've had incidents where the theft system light would go off after 10 minutes but when trying to start it again; it would do the same thing. I've actually had times of being stranded for 2 hours because it would keep doing it! Right now our car is at my fiance's work because it won't crank and we got tired of trying after 3 hours. This is so annoying! Chevrolet should be ashamed of themselves! I know a lot of people that have had this same problem(not counting all the other problems like the brakes and windshield wipers). With so many people having the same problem..that means they should recall it and fix it. We don't have money like they do and can't afford to keep putting it in the shop to be worked on. I'm currently a college pell grant recipient that is going to lose my grants because of this lemon car! I was adopted by my grandparents that are on ssi and disability and they can't afford to send me to school. I hope the people at chevrolet are happy with ruining my future! Please help me!!!I need my car fixed before it's too late!

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Visibility · 162,300 miles · NC

I am the owner of a 1997 chevy malibu. One day while I was driving around town, it was raining, and my windshield wiper arm flew off of the car. I looked up recalls on your site and found that there is a recall for the problem I have. I contacted chevrolet and they told me that there is no such recall for my car. I don't feel I should have to pay for replacement parts if there is a recall on defective parts. The federal safety agency campaign id # is 01v068000

Filed Mar 26, 2005 · Visibility · MO

There is a recall on my 1997 chevy malibu for the windshield wipers and I have had them break do to the recall but the dealer in my town will not cover the recall because I do not have the VIN number that is listed in the recalls and I live in the state of missouri. Just because someone has not reported it from missouri about this happening does not mean it should not be covered. The exact thing that is said to happen to the wipers on the recall has happened to mine and it will cost me 150.00 to replace the whole system that broke. I want this problem fixed so I can get my car fixed. Please ad missouri to the list and also all chevy malibus in 1997 should be covered under this recall as it has happened to me.!!!

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Visibility · 96,000 miles · KS

Recall 01v068000 concerning windshield wiper arm. Front windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement conditions. Dealer was notified, but dealer informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Visibility · AL

1997 chevrolet malibu wipers the part broke from the arm called chevrolet place in boaz alabama to check if they had a recall he checked and said no.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Visibility · IN

While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers stopped working on their own. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection,and the mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak the wipers are inoperative. *sc

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Visibility · 109,482 miles · FL

While traveling on a busy interstate in very heavy rains and rush hour traffic, I heard a loud noise and then my wipers were stopped & criss-crossed in front of me. I felt extremely lucky to get off the highway, without causing a wreck. Later, I found out that there was a know defect on the wiper pivots for my model car. But regardless, the recall wasn't any good for my state. I don't understand the logic behind this... If a part is defective- it is defective. The recall was only effective for certain 'salt-belt' states, of which my state isn't included. I did however live in one of these salt-belt states for several years (with this car). But whether your car is registered in one of those states or not you could have a lot of use of the wipers. Between hurricane season and the rainy season in florida, wipers get a whole lot of use down here too.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Visibility · 91,000 miles · FL

The windshield wiper linkage failed. A recall has been issued however, the vehicle identification number was not included.*ak *sc

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Visibility · OR

Sep.6 2001 &july 22, 2003 recall windshield wiper pivot housing---dealer said I didn,t need the recall replaced and mercy from g.m. Said take the car in on that recall still no work on wiper pivot housing----lots of problems with this low milelage car---32610.