1999 Chevrolet Malibu Automatic Transmission Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
I have found that in my 1999 chevrolet malibu that when the key is in the accessory position in the ignition that the car can be shifted out of park without the application of the brakes. *tr
ODI 10278854
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Front · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Rotor replacement x 3. Suspension - front replaced. Calipers x3. Tire wear and leaks - replaced annually. Radio - bad wiring. A/c in dash wiring replaced twice. Rear light assembly replaced twice. Leaking in rear light assembly and trunk. Coolant leak - 8/06 at 74000 miles. Mechanic believes it is the water pump. A/c sensor replaced. *nm
ODI 10166043
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission housing is coming apart due to the gears grinding together. This condition causes transmission fluid to leak. Vehicle had not been to a dealer for service. *ak
ODI 10059191
Automatic Transmission
When the consumer pressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not move. The dealer was notified. *nlm
ODI 10017238
Automatic Transmission
While transmission was in the parking gear with ignition running, it jumped out of park into reverse and rolled down hill. Vehicle crashed into a tree. The vehicle is being repaired. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 871846
Automatic Transmission · Brake Lights · Rear Compartment/Trunk
I have noticed several mailbu's where brake lights have failed. *ak
ODI 735692
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Fog Lights · Front · Headlights · Steering · Structure · Tires
Front wheel started to squeak. This was the fourth set of front wheel bearing contacted dealer ,and dealer stated just keep changing wheel bearings . *akglove box door does not close, headlight brigher than other, fog lamp fell off while driving, foglamp assembly was replaced, passenger rear door queeks when opened / closed, automatic transmission fluid leaks, brakes noisy / squeeking when braking, vehicle squeeks…
ODI 898374
Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Body · Column · Disc · Emission Control · Power Window Devices And Controls
The brakes have been resurfaced once. The pads have been replaced 3 times and the rotors replaced twice. I have had the car in for the final repair attempt on the brakes. They say there is nothing wrong with them. While the car was in the shop for this, the driver's power window went out. Three people in the service dept. Tried to get it to work. I had to leave the car another day. When i went to pick it up, i was…
ODI 736211
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure after only 7187 miles not a dependable vehicle. Left my wife and i stranded in the middle of desert had to leave car and get ride from stranger . 4 days have gone by and have not been contacted by dealer. *ak .
ODI 718019
12v/24v/48v Battery · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Shaft Pitman · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
At less than 3000 miles car started to lose power in acceleration. And transmission started shifting roughly. Has now been to dealership 5 times for the same problem. My children and i have almost gotten ran over by other automobiles numerous times, simply because the car would not go. While the car was in for the 2nd repair of the clock spring they broke the tilt lever and scratched trim on steering column. Tires…
ODI 717684
Automatic Transmission · Filler Pipe And Cap
When putting the vehicle into park the vehicle will roll two to three inches. Also, fuel tank filler tube is loosely connectedthe frame of the vehicle. When the consumer put gas into the vehicle, the filler tube moves up and down. *ak
ODI 842904
Antilock · Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Switch
Consumer complained about an anti-lock brake problem. The transmission was also performing poorly and the ignition switch required a little jiggling before it ignited. The intake gasket leaked and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle became inoperative. *ak
ODI 10050377
Anchorage · Automatic Transmission · Door · Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Rear Window · Rotor · Suspension
The rotors warp every 10,000- 15,000 miles. Also, the stopping distance has increased. The dealer has repaired this problem 3 times already. *ak the consumer states that there is early shifting in all the gears, the ride is rough, the electrical rear defogger doesn't clear well, sometime the passenger seat belt sticks, the brake pedal goes to the floor/too far, sounds like air is coming through the front door/and…
ODI 8015262