1999 Chevrolet Malibu Unknown Or Other Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I located a recall that my car has not been fixed and took it to the gmc dealer in laramie why where my car sat for 2 weeks and endless calls no call back for the ignition recall and other issues that my car had i have emailed and called and all i have gotten was a bill for non sence and headacks and nothing has been fixed on the car and i have lost money and time because they wouldnt fix the recall or even knolaage…
ODI 11064928
Anti-Theft Device · Automatic (Asc) · Ignition · Pads · Rotor · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a 1999 chevy malibu in november 2003. I have replaced the brake pads at least 10 times ($20 each time), the rotors have been replaced 3 times ($70 each time). The brakes give you no warning they just quit suddenly which has almost caused several accidents. The abs light always comes on and when this happens you can guarantee the ignition switch is about to lock up on you. The rear windows quit working, i…
ODI 10176850
Unknown Or Other
8/19/05 - while driving home from work, the alternator bracket on my 1999 chevrolet malibu broke with a loud bang, causing my vehicle to lose power steering; the air conditioning to stop, and the engine to overheat. I was able to safely pull my vehicle into a wendy's parking lot, although it took all of my strength to steer the vehicle. 8/20/05 - i had my vehicle towed to an independent repair shop where it sat from…
ODI 10138288
Unknown Or Other
Recalls for a 99 malibu are missing from the website. *nm
ODI 10131765
Unknown Or Other
Fuse #48 to the fuel pump injector continues to blow we replace it sometimes, it will start and some sometime it don't the mechanic at the dealer ship says that the 1999 chevolet malibu needed a fuel pump so he replaced the fuel pump the fuse still blowed out the day i picked up my car. They came and took it back to the shop. I have been having this fuse blowing problem since december of 2002. No one has been able…
ODI 10069529
Unknown Or Other
Leaking oil for no apparent reason- upon check at garage advised of intake manifold leak that if not repaired will result in 3.1l v6 engine damage - auto repair shop advised that malibu's are infamous for this problem - advised to save receipts in the event of a recall & to write letter to chevy to advise of dissatisfaction.
ODI 10068869
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning - electrical failure, would flicker on and off. Engine - head gasket, faulty. Was replaced. Power window - regulator and motor faulty, the window just stop rolling up and down, did not show signs of faiure till it happened. In shop right now, not covered under manufacturer warranty. Other - cooling system, uses the infamous dex-cool coolant. The engine gets hot every time i drive it. Hot meaning two…
ODI 10070967
Injectors · Unknown Or Other
The check engine light came on after the car was ideling very rough. O'rielly chevrolet said that the #5 injector was sticking, they flushed the system & replaced the fuel filter for $207.73. Two weeks later on 2-25-02 the check engine light came on again. I took to o'rielly chev. & they said it was the #5 & # 3 injector had to be replaced. The first time the #5 injector was sticking the service rep. Said it was…
ODI 758907
Fuel System, Gasoline · Labels · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have had nothing but problems with the brake system in my 1999 chevrolet malibu. Replaced calipers, bearings,rotors,of course pads. Now my abs light comes on and off (idiot light) also the gas gauge malfunctions when it gets to 1\4 tank also my climate control fan won't work on the 1st 3 speeds. *nlm
ODI 10014303
Unknown Or Other
Engine check light is always on. Dealer says it is acceptable to drive this way, since they can't fix. Concerned that if a true system problem happens, i won't react because the light is always on. *ak
ODI 753583
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
Windshield: whistles while driving at high speeds. Taken in for repairs numerous times and told that mechanic doesn't hear anything wrong. Ongoing problem. Brakes: need to be replaced every year. Car seems to chew them up. Replaced with high quality brakes from auto zone. Lifetime guarantee, and replaced by myself. Transmission: when car goes from reverse into drive, car revs up as if in neutral. Finally kicks into…
ODI 10070687
Bumpers · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Rotor · Unknown Or Other
Lugs: nuts- these are constantly loose,i can turn them bye hand. Some are broken right off.and the chevrolet h.q.and dealership(wildd dodge) along with the chevydealership(ewalds) keep givin me the run around. The paint is simply peeling off the hood of the car,the rotors are grinding and are beginning to peel apart.the back bumper is starting to hang,and the back tail lights are melting and constantly out.*ak
ODI 731024
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Unknown Or Other
I have had this malibu in the shop 7 times for the engine check light coming on security system for 3 or 4 times that is working now brakes that has failed 2 times in the last 3 weeks and i am scared to drive it i have got 2 little children and i am scared to get it my own car what i thought was safe to drive when i got it. *ak
ODI 718677
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
Theft light comes on and car will not start. Wait 10-15 minutes car starts fine. Problem happens about 2-3 times a month. Problem has happened when weather is sunny and hot and in perfect weather and also when it has been raining.
ODI 10071103
12v/24v/48v Battery · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Door · Engine · Foundation Components · Headlights · Rim · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The left rear brake makes noise and the brake cylinder was replaced. Also, warped rotors were replaced and turned as well. *yh
ODI 567802
Air Bags · Manual Transmission · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other · Windshield Wiper/Washer
TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING FLUID. NLM
ODI 552704