1977 Chevrolet Malibu Auto
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- 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
- Photo: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu wagon, front right (ISWC meet, July 15, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu (Auto classique Hudson '12) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- 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
- Photo: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Auto is a 4.1-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.1L Inline-6 OHV |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 89.7 mm |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 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
Jun 13, 1978 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 78V138000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 CHEVROLET MALIBU. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.