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Interior lightingPart report

1997 Chevrolet Malibu Interior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 443 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 443 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #891721, filed 2001-06

Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201320%
201010%
200510%
200420%
200210%
200110%
199930%
199851%
199710%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Brakes
111 complaints
Electrical system
87 complaints
Steering
80 complaints
Engine cooling
60 complaints
Suspension
55 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaints
Exterior lighting
40 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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