Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1983 Chevrolet Malibu. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
- Summary
- THE MASTER CYLINDER REAR BRAKE PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES, MAY DEVELOP A LEAK DUE TO EXTENDED CHAFING ON THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET.
- Remedy
- IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THERE IS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE PIPE WILL BE REFORMED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY THREE QUARTER INCH SPACE. ONLY THOSE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
- Summary
- ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
- Remedy
- DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COTTER PIN, TO RETAIN THE ACCELERATOR PUMP PIN, AND A SPRING CLIP THRUST WASHER ON THE ACCELERATOR PUMP LINK.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 100% |
How 1983 compares with other Malibu years
Best and worst Malibu years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 443 | 4 |
| 1998 | 976 | 3 |
| 1999 | 789 | 1 |
| 2000 | 922 | 3 |
| 2001 | 721 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1983 Chevrolet Malibu FAQ
How many recalls does the 1983 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 83V106000 (brake), 83V077000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1983 Chevrolet Malibu problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1983 Malibu compare with other years?
Among the 1981–2001 Chevrolet Malibu model years at least five years old, the 1983 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1998 the most (976). The 1983 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.