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1974 Chevrolet Malibu Auto

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1974 Chevrolet Malibu – front Unverified
Photo: 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Colonnade Hardtop Coupe in Medium Gray, Front Left, 05-14-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Chevelle Malibu (3rd generation) (1973–1977); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Colonnade Hardtop Coupe in Medium Gray, Front Left, 05-14-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu wagon, front right (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu (Auto classique Hudson '12) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Colonnade Hardtop Coupe in Medium Gray, Rear Left, 05-14-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1974 Chevrolet Malibu Auto is a 4.1-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.1L Inline-6 OHV
Displacement4.1 L
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke98.4 x 89.7 mm
Injection Type1-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1974 Chevrolet MALIBU. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

NHTSA campaign 07E088000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1974 Chevrolet MALIBU

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1974 Chevrolet MALIBU (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 13, 2001 · Suspension Crash 1 injury
“WAS RIDDING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 65 MPH AND MY CAR JUST WENT INTO A SWERVE I RAN OFFTHE HIGHWAY INTO A DITCH WHEN I SEEN MY CAR THE WHOLE RIGHT SIDE DOOR WAS MESSED UP PRETTY GOOD.THE TIRE WAS…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1974 CHEVROLET MALIBU. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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