Model year record

1977 Chevrolet Malibu

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V138000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
265,068
Reported to NHTSA
1978-06-13
Owners notified
1978-06-26

Defect description

THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.