1999 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Trunk Lid
I bought this car from a private owner not a dealership. The only problem it had when we bought it was the fuel gauge did not work. Now almost a year later i have multiple problems. The worst is while driving down the road at 65 mph my car just shuts off, no warning, the steering locks up and this happened with my 2 children in the car it was very scary. Then while sitting at a red light when i got ready to drive it…
ODI 10438536
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Malfunctioning theft system in 1999 chevy malibu, proper key is being used to start the vehicle, however, theft system light will come several times a week, disabling the fuel. The light blinks for 10 minutes before you can attempt to restart the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10344142
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge periodically doesn't register the proper amount of gasoline in the tank. Have not checked it out with a service tech as yet. *tr
ODI 10273809
Fuel System, Gasoline
Car loses power while driving in traffic and upon accelerating from a complete stop. Happens as soon as car warms to normal temperature. I have so far replaced the fuel filter, did a full tune up and now a fuel pump. *tr
ODI 10264298
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
Consumer states while driving gas fumes comes from the vent. Please add any additional information. Ts
ODI 10001452
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
CAR CREEPS, FUEL SYSTEM,RESULTED IN A CRASH
Crash reported
ODI 9000791
Fuel System, Gasoline
When the vehicle was started the gas gauge registered full. While driving the gas gauge changed to different amounts (1/4, 1/2, 3/4) of gas. The vehicle shut down from having no gas in the tank but the gauge read full. *nlm *nlm
ODI 10016127