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1975 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon 3MT

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1975 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon – front Unverified
Photo: 1971 Chevrolet Concours Walk-in Wagon in Cottonwood Green, Front Right (St. Ignace 2023) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Chevelle Malibu wagon (1973–1977); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1971 Chevrolet Concours Walk-in Wagon in Cottonwood Green, Front Right (St. Ignace 2023) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Estate (front) by Niels de Wit from Ede, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Chevrolet Malibu en Dalhem by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle wagon Dell Osso by Dave Parker from Tracy, CA, USA, cropped and altered by uploader Mr.choppers, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Estate (rear) by Niels de Wit from Ede, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon 3MT is a 4.1-liter inline-6 wagon with a 3-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
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 manual

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1975 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

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1975 Chevrolet MALIBU

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1975 Chevrolet MALIBU. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 31, 2000 · Tires
“FIRESTONE TIRE BEGAN SEPARATING WHILE DRIVING CAUSING NOISE. NLM”
Jun 10, 1996 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 HRS AUTOMOBILE BEGAN TO BURN. *AK”

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 1975 CHEVROLET MALIBU. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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