1999 Chevrolet Malibu Cooling System Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- intake manifold · 6 records
- water pump · 6 records
- cooling system · 6 records
- intake gasket · 5 records
- engine cooling · 5 records
- manifold gasket · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cooling System
My car started leaking engine cooler, i had it checked, they said it was coming from the overflow valve or hose, and that i may have put too much in there. And then one morning i got up and started to drive, it cranked up fine and then i started hearing a noise, i didn't know where it was coming from , so i took it back home. One mechanic said it may be my intake manifold or a gaskets, i really don't know much about…
ODI 10408481
Cooling System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. While the contact was attempting to lift open the hood of the vehicle the engine coolant suddenly splashed on top of the engine and the pavement below the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact had the coolant tank replaced. Two weeks after the repair while traveling at 20 mph the contact noticed that coolant had begun leaking and that smoke…
Fire reported
ODI 10319912
Cooling System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights get condensation behind them and i have seen several complaints on internet. Also the coolant tank needs to be refilled more than average. *tr
ODI 10243436
Cooling System
COOLANT SYSTEM OVERHEATING. *NM
ODI 10166769
Cooling System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chevrolet malibu 1999. 84000 miles. In the last four years i had to replace the tail lights twice this is the entire unit which cost over $250 each i also had to replace the stop/brake light bulbs at least six times on each side. The socket that holds the bulbs keep melting and last december it melted to the point that i saw smoke coming out and when i opened the plastic socket was completely melted. As of now…
ODI 10153529
Caliper · Cooling System · Pads · Rotor · Tail Lights
. I bought car new. The rotors, calipers and brake pads on this car have been replaced 4 times. The passenger side tail lights have had to be replaced every year due to water getting into the assembly. The ac switch - blower resistor has had to be replaced. The first time i replaced the rotors - it only had 5000 miles on it. It has 61000 today.
ODI 10121776
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
Cooling System
At only 43000 miles the vehicle's intake gasket failed. *nm when the gasket failed it let coolant into the oil. The consumer requested reimbursement from the manufacturer. *nm
ODI 10111020
Control Module · Cooling System · Mechanical
Intake valve. Seal leaked , lost anti freeze almost over heated engine. *ak
ODI 10095838
Cooling System
Noticed a smell of antifreeze around my 1999 chevrolet malibu. Looked and found the intake manifold gasket was leaking antifreeze. This car is driven by my wife, and thankfully has not left her beside of the road. Will replace the gaskets on my own, will have the old parts available. Found a lot of people with the same problem. And if no problem why did gm redesign the gasket (part # 89017279). Why also is there a…
ODI 10079153
Cooling System · Disc
36000 miles plus....ever since i purchased the car. Was searching the web and found this site so i decided to add my two cents worth about my malibu. Replaced front brakes (drivers side 3 times - due to caliper) and rotor twice. Engine gasket problem - overheating. Still have problem with fan motor control settings 1 and 2. Engine misfiring - had injectors cleaned twice and replaced entire ignition system. Have a…
ODI 10058788
Cooling System · Pads
Ltr re defective 1999 chevrolet malibu coolant system, requesting reimbursement for repairs and a recall investigation.*mr the intake gaskets and the water pump had to be replaced it cost the consumer almost $2000.00 for repairs. *cb also the brake pads were replaced. *jb
ODI 10051881
Cooling System
ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING. *AK
ODI 10049731
Abs Warning Light · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Anti-Theft Device · Control Module · Control Unit/Module · Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fan/Motor · Hub · Interior Lighting · Lock · Macpherson Strut · Master Cylinder · Pads · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor · Wheel Bearing
This 1999 chevrolet malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me .this way with a promise it had been fixed. Within the first year i had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. Then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they…
1 injury
ODI 10045462
Cooling System
Chronic coolant leak due to faulty intake gasket.*ak
ODI 10108335
Cooling System
Leaking coolant through manifold gasket. I was told by mechanic that this has been a problem with chevrolet malibu cars after 30,000 miles. I noticed on your complaint database that there has been several complaints on the same issue but no recall has been issued. Is there a manufacturing problem? What is the threshold for a recall? *nlm
ODI 10023193
Cooling System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 malibu with enging cooling problems and fan does not work on position 1 and 2. Had to have intake gasket replaced and one month later entire engine went out and had to be replaced. I really like my malibu, but hate the problems that i have had. I, too, have had brake problems and coolant leakage problems.*ak
ODI 10021341
Cooling System
Cooling system boils over and reservoir requires frequent filling. Dealer said it was common in 3.1 engines under 75000 miles. 450$ to fix the intake gasket. *nlm
ODI 10016891
Cooling System
I have already sent in a complaint re: my '99 malibu's engine cooling system. I have since found out that wal-mart, the company i work for, has had engine problems on between 30 and 50 of their '98-'99 malibu's, grand am's and grand prix's. I am still trying to get gm to pay for the new engine i had to get because this is my only car. I paid $2000.00 for a used engine to be installed and who's to say that the same…
ODI 10014022
Cooling System
My "99 malibu developed engine cooling problems and the fans were not working. It got too hot and trashed the engine. I dealt with gm for about a month and they finally turned me down for help because i took it to an independent mechanic who checked it out and said the transmission gasket was leaking, so they replaced that and when it still leaked they said it was the sensor to the thermostat and by that time it was…
ODI 10013574
Cooling System · Fan
Have less 15,000 miles on the car, mostly used to drive to work only about 2 miles each away. Have a problem with getting the air conditioner to turn on and when used alot. Seems to be a problem with the air conditioner clutch. Also just having problems with fan control as the fan does not work in position 1 or 2. Will check if resistor for fan control needs to be replaced. Car just went out of manufactor warranty…
ODI 10005606
Cooling System
While driving the vehicle overheat, dealer change water pump, still reoccuring the problem.
ODI 8019565
Cooling System · Engine
There is a coolant smell in vehicle, and vehicle hesitates. Also, head gaskets are leaking. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8013739
Cooling System
Water pump went out while the conusmer was driving and vehicle started to smoke and leak anti freeze.*ak
ODI 8005555
Cooling System
Gasket on intake manifold leaking again replaced in 2001 will have to replace in 2008. *tr
ODI 10249564