Prominent problem that occurred for this year was a repeat of the Turn signal/hazard light problem that occurred the year before. Apparently some of the parts used from the previous year found its way back in the assembly line and was fitted to the present model. In a certain number of Malibu's, they may have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit the turn signal/hazard lamps become inoperative.

 

Without these, a driver may not show his intent for turning and may result in an accident. Other recalls were done on a much smaller scale and was not issued officially by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. Some involved the seat belts hinges, air intakes, manifolds and the wheels. They were of minute detail and recall were easily done and the problem was remedied by bringing the Malibu of the certain model and check ups and replacements were done.