1981 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Chevrolet Malibu.

< older1982
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

#21 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

#31 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Chevrolet Malibu.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM1———

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