1997 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,797miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,797 miles.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #745616, filed 2001-05“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”
NHTSA complaint #9004520, filed 2001-10“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“While driving at 50 MPH. On the right line the vehicle accelarated by itself, comsumer couldn't deaccelerate. The vehicle had been taken to the shop for three days, the mechanic said the problem was the throttle cable.”
NHTSA complaint #814007, filed 1997-07“Vehicle surges, and rpms jump up and down, causing the ABS to kick in and roll forward, happened two times. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and are not aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828058, filed 1998-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 18 | 9% |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 | 114 | 16% |
| 2017 | 135 | 19% |
| 2016 | 152 | 18% |
| 2015 | 28 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 28 | 3% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 87 | 9% |
| 2010 | 116 | 9% |
| 2009 | 73 | 5% |
| 2008 | 42 | 4% |
| 2007 | 31 | 3% |
| 2006 | 35 | 3% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 85 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 25 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 22 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
111 complaintsElectrical system
87 complaintsSteering
80 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsSuspension
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsExterior lighting
40 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsTires
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsOther 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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