1997 Chevrolet Malibu Steering:rack And Pinion Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING:RACK AND PINION · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering:rack and pinion ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 443 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“THE CAR HAS HAD AIR CONDITION PROBLEMS, POWER STEERING WAS CHANGED, THE DRIVERS SEAT PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD BROKE, THE TWO LEFT DOORS HAD TO…”NHTSA complaint 713171 — filed 10/11/1999
“DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING RACK AND PINION, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS IT WILL LEAD TO…”NHTSA complaint 818633 — filed 11/10/1997
“WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, ALSO HEARD A CLICKING NOISE WHILE MAKING THE TURN, DEALER SAID MANUFACTER WAS WORKING ON BUILDING A…”NHTSA complaint 816786 — filed 10/01/1997
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Steering:rack And Pinion complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu have steering:rack and pinion problems?
Steering:rack And Pinion is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu: 29 of 443 complaints on file (6.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
443 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering:rack and pinion category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:RACK AND PINION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
