1999 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 73
- 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.
Among these 73 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Ignition · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
1999 chevrolet malibu. No start problem due to a defective ignition switch and or anti-theft system. Ongoing problem. No set time or conditions. Have key separate from others. Not a weight of key ring problem. If a stall occurs or in an emergency occurs, vehicle is disabled for 10 minutes.i have tried to garner any and all information i can, including the non-help from chevrolet to by-pass or correct this problem.…
ODI 10283764
Electrical System
The anti theft light comes on and we have to wait about 15 minutes before the car starts up. Sometimes even longer. This has caused dangerous situation from my wife and daughter where they have both been stranded at night not being able to get the car started. There are many people that have the same problem with this anti theft issue. Please make this manyfacturer recall and fix this issue.
ODI 10450948
Electrical System
Passlock sensor theft system, i believe this was a huge mistake for the gm company. As a owner of the 1999 chevy malibu, and exper. The problem many times. I have reviewed many complaints on the internet about this part as it keeps the vehicle from starting and is a very expensive part to replace. It is dangerous as well as a inconvenience to many....it can take up to ten minutes for the passlock sensor to reset in…
ODI 10490973
Electrical System
The theft system light kept coming on. It won't start i have to wait about 20mins before the light goes off . I have had my car for 2 -3 years. The problem started about a year ago. How can one light give me so much grief. My car is not worth stealing. Is this problem included under safety standard 102 (09v-073) chevy malibu recall ? Please advise. *tr
ODI 10350486
Electrical System
My 99 chevy malibu, anti-theft light comes when i try to start and i have to wait 10 minutes before it goes out to start the car. Is always having trouble starting - it chews through brakes & rotors. Very poor manufacturing by gm. *tr
ODI 10265420
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
My car kept stalling and one day it didn't start at all. The dealers first sure thought it was the fuel pump and the lines, so i got that replaced. About a month later my car would stall while driving. So, i brought it the dealer again and they replaced the alternator. Car ran fine again for a couple of weeks, and once again, it started stalling on me while driving. Sometimes it wouldn't start, or it would start and…
ODI 10227649
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti-thief warning light illuminated. The vehicle started after a ten minute wait. The failure occurred ten times over a period of one year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,500.…
ODI 10577386
Electrical System
My 99 chevy malibu, is always having trouble starting - i must wait for the anti-theft lights to go out. It chews through brakes & rotors. Very poor manufacturing by gm. *tr
ODI 10264347
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact was informed by another motorist that her brake lights were not functioning. The contact replaced the brake lights herself. The failure occurred at least five times a year. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a mechanism within the brake lights needed to be replaced; the vehicle was repaired but the failure…
ODI 10361373
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the headlights shut off and the lights on the instrument panel illuminated intermittently. Also, the electric window panels and the air conditioning system seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that there was a faulty ignition switch that needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10672006
Cooling System · Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times since 2002- a/c goes off and on- ignition switch replaced due to electrical failure- driver's side window don't roll down- alternator and battery replaced- intake manifold gasket and radiator replaced. *nm
ODI 10132611
Electrical System · Fan · Front · Power Window Devices And Controls
At about 27000mi (3000mi. Service) i notified dealer of squeaking in front & rear suspension bushings. Dealer sprayed lube on rear (about $100)and notified me that they would have to lower complete front end to lube front, approx $200 more. Extended warranty didn't cover. At 30000 mi service dealer notified me i needed complete brake job. I inspected brakes while on lift. Mechanic said he made mistake! He said that…
ODI 10038882
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to start after numerous attempts. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would experience a sudden loss of engine power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10609875
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
All malibu's seem to have the same problems, low miles high miles, ect brakes are replaced at least three to four times a year with minimal miles each time, head gasket leaks, alternator replaced twice, battery twice, electrical shorts twice, ignition switch handles terrible, not safe, car was suppose to have high ratings, lying to get people to buy junk. *nlm
ODI 10023072
Electrical System
#1 on the stock radio, which came with the malibu, the lights illuminating the radio buttons and knobs burnt out. First along the bass, treble, fade & balance turn knobs and now all the preset buttons #'s 1-6. You can't see anything on the radio in the dark now. #2 i have terrible reception of fm (some times) and am (all the time) radio stations. This has gotton worse since i owned in 6/13/02.
ODI 10039360
Abs Warning Light · Air Conditioner · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Injection System · Interior Lighting · Mechanical · Sensor/Control Module · Steering · Wheel Bearing
My 1999 chevy mailbu has had many problems. I will start with the 2 fuel injecters replaced 2 months after purchasing. The car begin to run rough then would have problems starting. Then there was the altanator, the thermostat, the head and intake gaskets and the numurous electical problems. The electrical problems still cannot be solved after numrous tripsto the repair shop. Most of the problems have been corrected…
ODI 10185956
Carburetor System · Electrical System · Gasoline
Horn was replaced twice by the dealer. No lights illuminated on the dashbaord as linked to another problem. This keeps causing a short circuit.*ak consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealership 5 times for electrical problems, the multi-function switch, relay switch and cancel cam horn were all replaced, also the intake manifold gasket was leaking oil due to the gasket being improperly sealed, the oil pump…
ODI 8012969
Electrical System
1999 chevrolet malibu, the theft system will malfunction and the car will not start for 10 to 15 minutes. This is a safety issue if the car happens to stahl at an intersection or you need to get away quickly from robber or carjacker. *tr
ODI 10272396
Electrical System
Please understand this is not the normal static electric shock you occasionally get from other vehicles. This is on the order of three or four times as strong. I am concerned that the energy released during one of these electric shocks could ignite gas fumes at a gas station when i go to fill up the gas tank.
ODI 713860
Electrical System
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing brake light to be inoperative/ air conditioner to turn off/ abs light to come on and off, and vehicle to stall unexpectedly which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced battery/ alternator, and etc. Took to dealer for these problems 13 times. Dealer could not determine cause. *ak all left side and right side brake lights failed. The a/c was shorting. The vehicle stalled on…
ODI 878000
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Gasoline
Problems with brakes since car was new, engine oil leaks, electrical problems
ODI 718250
Electrical System
On two occasions while driving, the vehicle would shut down with no warning inhibiting the control of the vehicle with entire console going blank and gauges dropping to zero. The cause of the failure has not been diagnosed. Please describe details. *mr
ODI 8020321
Electrical System
Everytime passenger gets out of vehicle experiences an electric shock. *ak
ODI 881967
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