1999 CHEVROLET Malibu

Sent my complaint 13-05-2015,realized later on that I had made a mistake on the VIN number, (1G7LT51W6KY706624) the proper number has been corrected on this form.

Bought a used 1999 Malibu in 2013, after driving it for a year or so the theft system light would come on occasionally, would not be able to start the car until the light stopped flashing. While driving the car the theft system light has come on (solid) and stayed on, felt I had to push down on the brakes a little bit harder. Have called Transport Canada, they claim to have no knowledge of this problem, also the G.M. Dealership in my area have never heard of this. Sent an email to G.M. Canada they say I should call a G.M. Dealer,sent them another email telling them I would call Transport Canada they called me saying they would talk to my local dealership.( waiting to hear back from them) After reading some comments on line,I feel this is a Safety issue, especially when some people have been driving their car, the light comes on and they lose all power of their vehicle.i have mentioned this to G.M.Canada, I also told them to go on line as this seems to be a common problem. Hopefully there are some answers out there, and this can be dealt with ASAP. Thank you.

Within the last couple of weeks I\’ve noticed that the low coolant light will intermittently come on. I took the Malibu in for an oil change and the technician told me that I was leaking coolant from the intake manifold. My car is a 99 Chevy Malibu with 51,494 miles on it. When my schedule permits, I will take the car in and it will cost me around $580.00 to fix it. That is of course, if the repair finds no other problems after they take the engine apart to get at the intake. Hopefully by me, along with other people it appears, complaining, GM will order a recall on the Intake Manifold\’s \"plastic\" gasket!!!!

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 gear, but is jerky for about 5 minutes afterwards.

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.

The main problem is that the car has had a coolant leak from the intake manifold gasket. This problem is very prevalent in this vehicle. I have spoken to many service technicians and the culprit could be the new Dex-Cool anti-freeze that is used or inferior gasket material. I have researched this problem in the internet and this is a chronic problem with a lot of GM vehicles that use this anti-freeze. The cost of the repair is approximately $600.I also wanted you to know that this car has had ABS sensors replaced twice and the fan module replaced twice. It has also had a problem of the car going into a sort of cruise control by itself, even though I do not have cruise control on the vehicle. I would like Chevy and GM to confess to these problems and pay for some of the repair.

The intake manifold gasket fails. The DexCool Coolant leaked into the oil. The bearings on the gasket are damaged. I was told that I really need a new engine, but that I could try replacing the gasket, but there are no guarantee that will work. I understand this is a common problem for most GM cars from that time frame and starting around 40,000 and that GM has even made a new part finding the original deficient.

The clear coat on the hood has came off and the paint is fading badly and starting to peel.

The car overheated for 2 years, stopped for about 6 months and has started all over again. I wrote a letter to the better business bureau and GM. Heard back from GM, they were checking into it, and that was the last I heard. I have spent hundreds of dollar on coolant and car rentals. There are too numerous attempts to fix the problem, approximately 8 or 9. I had two outside mechanics look at the problem. They would not touch the car, they stated a GM dealer should take care of this problem since it is the same problem before the warranty ran out. The engine light has been on for the last 37000 miles.

The alternator went out at 27,300 miles. Took the car to a GM dealership service center, and was also told that my intake manifold needs replacing because it is leaking oil, and corroding. Car seems to have too few miles on it to have such serious problems.

The airbags deployed without collision. Chevrolet does not want to take responsability about this matter. The inspector is saying that he thinks we hit a curb, but this is not true. We know that the airbags are only supposed to deploy in a severe front collision. We think that they are not taking responsibility for their products. This may be an issue for other driver of Cheverolets. Your attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Spider web like cracks on the paint all over the whole car.A friend who owns an auto bodyshop saw the paint on my car and told me that that should not be happening to my car,it is only 3 years old. The paint job is a manufacture defect. Another autobody shop here in town attested to the manufacturer defective paint job. I called the dealershiphere in town, and the service manager referred me to GM Customer Service. GM Customer Service in turn, made anappointment to see the dealership here in town for diagnosis on the defective paint. The dealership attested verbally, to me and then to the GM Customer Representativethat the paint is a manufacture defect. I have tried calling the GM 1800 number and had gotten nowhere.My car is only 4 years old and some months. I am the original owner, never had it repainted. My friend who is an autobody shop owner has seen GM pay for the repainting many times, so now I wonder why i am having such a stressfultime getting them to own to their mistake. You guys seemsto know a lot about GM’s sneaky ways, and I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you very much.

Overheated without warning on freeway, dealer said had leaking intake manifold gasket, and replaced. Overheated again on highway, now dealer says leaking head gaskets, maybe head repair/replacement required to $2,500. Both incidents involved trying to get out of dangerous traffic situations.

On 8/20/2001 at 46,832 miles, coolant started leaking from lower intake manifold gasket. Dealership replaced gaskets. I later found out that the original gaskets and the replacement ones were both defective parts and that GM was aware of this fact. Now, on 3/12/2004 at 75,600 miles, the same gaskets are leaking again. I understand that this is affecting 1000s of Chev. Malibu owners. GM has released new improved gaskets and installation procedures. However, many owners like myself had the gaskets replaced with the prior defectively designed gaskets before GM released the new improved designed gaskets. I think that GM should help pay for the replacement by way of a recall. This is a safety issue due to the fact if the gaskets are not replaced, coolant can mix with engine oil and cause the engine to lock-up while driving resulting in a crash or at least very expensive engine repair. Furthermore, the gasket replacement is a fairly expensive repair (appr. $400-$600).

On 12/31/02 I noticed a small puddlt of coolant under my 1999, chevy Malibu. I learned after a diagnostic check by my mechanic the intake gasket was leaking. After doing research on the internet, I have come to learn that this particular part failure appears to be a significant problem. It is time General Motors (GM) accepts responsibility for their poor design. It is time for GM to admit to the problem and fix the affected autmobiles and reimburse those who have already paid.

Noticed a smell of antifreeze around my 1999 Chevy Malibu. Looked and found the intake manifold gasket was leaking antifreeze. The car is driven by my wife, and thankfully has not left her beside 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 service bulletin on this dated March 2003 (# 03-06-01-010). Why has not a recall not been started. This problem could start a fire in the engine bay, and a whole list of other things.

My cars check engine light blinks and it shakes and almost quits, 3 out of the 4 windows just stop working.

lower intake manifold gasket leaking

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.

In march of 2004 the cam shaft broke requiring the motor to need rebuilt or replaced at a cost of 1800 to 3000 dollars. Car has only about 83000 miles on it.

I was sitting still in traffic when the drivers airbag came out without warning. The bag then exploded with a terrible odor and smoke/particles going everywhere. The vehicle has never been in an accident and there should be no reason for this to have happened. I’ve called the dealership where the vehicle was purchased with no response, although he stated he’d never heard of such a thing and would make it a top priority. I feel “at least” the airbag should be replaced with no charge. If I had been driving rather than sitting, I could have killed myself or another driver as would have lost control of the vehicle. I’m very lucky to have been sitting still. Please look into this matter and respond as soon as possible. Thanks, Renee

I have had several problems with my car. These are the only ones with receipts that I can find. As is stated above I had to get a new engine at 84,000 miles! I kept the oil changed regularly and added fluids. I have had three alternators and a new battery. I had to replace the a/c control head. I don’t have the igntion switch above that I had to replace. I had to get 2 water pumps, a new intake gasket and a new radiator cap. My CD Player still doesn’t work half the time and after I start the car it will drain in electrical power after I shift it!

I bought the car on the third of December by the end of the month it had broken down twice.My water pump was leaking two weeks after I bought the car, causing it to overheat, I took iy back to the dealer and the salesman sain the the top on the raidator was what was causing it to overheat. So they gave me the car back and two weeks later the car overheated and blew a head gasket.

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 to solve the problem please help me if you can. T. Reynolds

failure of lower intake gasket on engine. had lower intake gasket replaced and valve cover gasket had to be replaced.my mechanic was also doing a Buick at same time for exact same problem and stated a common repair for him!

Every time it rains hard the rain comes in under my driver side under seat,if its alot it also goes to the back behind driver side.The dealer said it was the weather stripping and replaced,it happened again they repaired the back weather stripping,but the rain continues to come in

both rear tail lights were not working dealer shrugged it off as if were my fault, but after reading many of the complaints about the rear tail light assemblies that it was the cause of the lights overheating and cracking the lenses and also melting the sockets so you could not replace the bulbs. I was stopped by an officer because my tail lights were not on, after just replacing them the day before. I cannot afford to buy new tail light assemblies as they are $ 325.00 each and I am a disabled person on a fixed income. Every time I go out I am afraid of someone hitting the rear end of my car. I feel like a prisioner as I can”t go out at night. as my tail lights do not work. My car is necessary as I need it to go to the Dr.s and I use a walker ( back problems ) to get in and out of the house and stores. I can only go to the stores that have scooters in them. I REALLY DEPEND ON MY CAR.

Anti-theft light is continously coming on over and over again lasting for an indefinite period of time.Continous problems with ABS lights mal-functioning.

Air controls switch back & forth from fresh to recirculate.Car has refused to start twice & antitheft system activated.Intake manifold leak upper and lower. I had the gasket replaced and GM Canada paid for the labor and I paid for the parts, approx $180 Canadian. I believe there was 78000 Km (48,000 miles) on the car at the time.Seatbelts are slow to retract.Clunking noise in front end, they can’t identify or fix.Recall on rotors caused pads to fail.

Air conditioning Control problems dealer insisted nothing wrong never repairedTires; worn out at 16000 dealer insisted that that was normal fought to get them to replace only 2 tires Engine: intake manifold gasket went out never experienced the problem in all the cars I ever owned 978.00 later. Engine 3 months later presently engine has serious internal engine rattle, lose of power don’t know what is wrong yet there was no indication of problem oil was clean no temp problem just blew last week towed to the house Brakes; had to change both front calipers could not re use them needed new ones when doing brake job would never buy a chevy product ever again!!!!

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 bars above middle. It usually resides in the middle. The radiator cap has been replaced twice and the head gasket was also suspected of being a problem related to this. The problem still exists and is going to the dealer tomorrow for another inspection. The worst time it occurred was after the head gasket had been replaced. The vehicle ran fine for two months. We took it on vacation to Lake Powell when the problems occurred again. The engine started to get hot. I turned off the A/C and turned on the heat. This was able to get the engine driveable without causing damage to it. My worry is that this will happen to my wife on the freeway or driving home to see her parents. Had this occurred the first time with just her in the car she would not have known what to do and would have been stranded.

3/18/03 – Malibu is diagnosed with an intake manifold gasket failure. The vehicle was losing coolant, but there was never any signs of leakage on the driveway. An independant shop diagnosed the problem. A little research on the internet revealed that very many other GM owners were experiencing the same problem. We attempted to get assistance in paying for the repair from GM, but they refused. The design of the gasket system combined with Dexcool coolant appears to be faulty.We also have a cronic problem with the braking system on this vehicle. About every 12000 miles the brakes need to be replaced, the rotors are warped and the pads are bad. So far, GM is picking up all those costs because the problem was reported while it was still under warranty. Through the internet we also discovered that many Malibu owners have the same problem.

1999 Malibu–All of the earlier problems were fixed under warranty (tail-lights filling with water,bad front struts,intake manifold gasket leak) I do not have records of dates and milage.Current problems which I simply cannot afford to have repaired:(Peeling paint on roof,air conditioner turns on and off all the time,engine has ticking noise when first started,front brakes shot again,power window on driver side won\’t go down at times,struts very noisy again,intake manifold gaskets leaking anti-freeze AGAIN!) This car ONLY has 50,000 miles on it,and I wouldn\’t trust it driving very far at all.It seems every Malibu owner I know has about the same problems.Luckily the wheel bearings and transmission are trouble free so far.William

1999 chevrolet malibu required new rotors, pads and calipers.*mr the vehicle had low mileage when the brake failed. the brakes continued to make noise after they were replaced. *nm

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 on more than one occasion. as a consumer i hope you will help us malibu owners who are in destress. i know the auto companies are in financial trouble but that still does not excuse making an unsafe auto. i am afraid enough not to drive my car. i feel i put my family and myself in danger taking thsi car on the road. i hope you will help correct this problem. i feel my only next option is to contact a lawyer over my legal rights.

Your car like all newer cars are junk. read claim 10926267.

Blower motor does not work at any speed,no fuses or relay are bad or blown.no power at relay by blower or blower itself.it worked friday,saturday when started did not work.also when turning left some dumb bell sounds.

I was getting out of my car and i left it running and the air bag deployed and i didn't hit anything i was wondering if there was any recall on this particular model

Takata recall: my sons antitheft constantly turns on causing the car not to start or shut off and disables his keyless remotes which than need to be reprogrammed. after searching online i was able to find a way to get it started due to many people having the same issue had some tricks. my son is in college and has been stranded many times due to this malfunction. he's had 2 accidents where the car won't fully stop causing him to hit a car. his ac light constantly shuts off making the ac not work proper. this is the worse car!

Takara recall ..front and passenger airbags did not deploy in accident. i was stopped in traffic when a car struck me from behind going highway speed , impact caused the car to get stuck in my trunk pushed me down the highway sideways and stuffed the nose of my car into the guardrail breaking the guardrail , quick thinking saved our lives ( my husband was in the passenger seat )i saw the car coming full highway speed and nosed my car into the breakdown lane to avoid getting stuffed under the truck infront of me. the car was a complete loss, i ended up with a concussion, torn rotator cuff, fractures in my right arm and right knee, chronic headaches, and paranoia of driving.. luckily no one was in the backseat because the rear seat broke from impact with the spare tire.

Started my drive to work in the took a left turn, then applied brakes and the pedal went to the floor. thankfully i was still going slow and didn't panic, put the car in neutral and slowly applied the parking brake. parked the car and opened door and looked under car. could see brake fluid near rear left tire. applied brake again and could see brake fluid streaming from the metal brake line. clearly a failure of the brake line. corrosion caused the unsafe condition. do not have pictures but i will be taking some as soon as i can get the car on a lift.

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 the problem. just un professional and un reasonable people that again would not even take the time to talk to me about the recall just let me loose my job... again the auto place is gmc laramie and the rep that would not give me the time about my car is rich!

Ignition switch and pass lock sensor causing vehicle to not start and/or randomly shutting off while driving.

While driving my airbags blew up and i crashed resulting in my back and both legs being broken

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the anti-theft warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a manufacturer recall repair remedy for the key switch. the contact was not experiencing a failure prior to the repair. after the repair, the anti-theft warning light illuminated and the vehicle was unable to start randomly. the contact was unable to determine if the dealer would repair the vehicle or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy for the condition. the approximate failure mileage was 7,135.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was a random progressing failure in which the key moved out of position without warning. the vehicle was also able to start without the key in the ignition. the fuel gauge also failed to provide a proper reading for an extended period of time and the bulbs constantly shorted out, which caused the contact to have to replace the low beam head lamps several times. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) years after experiencing the failures. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but there was no permanent repair for the condition. the failures continued, including various warning lights flashed on the instrument cluster. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while in park, the vehicle failed to start. the anti-theft warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pass lock sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,249.

Vehicle was unable to pass inspection due to tire (tread) separation on all 4 bridgestone potenza 's inspector pointed out that all 4 tires were cracked throughout the entire circumference on all 4 tires and dangerous/hazardous to drive on. had to purchase new tires in order to pass inspection... have taken photos of all the tires... tires were purchased in oct, 2010 and replaced in nov, 2015 -- tire had a total of 24,183 miles on it... and still has plenty of tread left.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was parked, the theft protection warning light illuminated intermittently and caused the vehicle to stall. after waiting, the vehicle restarted. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. ...updated 01/20/16 *bf *js

This could be a significant safety issue. (will the alarm initiate itself that is located directly behind the key cylinder lock causing the vehicle to die while driving)? this has happened twice in the last month... apparently this car has a anti-theft feature not mentioned in the user manual (mentions a alarm for the car radio, but not the car itself). my car would "not start" because "it" thought i was stealing my own car while trying to start the car. according to chevrolet there is no way to turn it off or reset it manually (you just have to wait until the alarm goes away), the chevrolet dealer said unit must be replaced (which would cost around $350.00 to $400.00 which i refuse to pay). regarding safety -- what would happen if you need to move the car for some reason or another in an emergency and the anti-theft light starts blinking? (no way to disable the alarm) -- need to wait... first time it took over 8 hours, the second time it took less than 1 hour for it to reset.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti theft light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer serviced the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Ignition switch has been getting loose and difficult to turn on for a long time. received ntsb recall letter about unintentional key rotation for the 1999 chevy malibu. i followed the ntsb instructions and removed the key from the key ring. on april 21, 2015 the chevy dealer glued a plastic housing to my keys. after receiving my keys back i could hardly get the key to rotate the ignition lock, i had to jiggle the key quite vigorously to get the ignition to operate. four days later the key fell out of the ignition and the engine shut down while i was driving about 40 mph. although difficult to steer and brake i was able to safely bring the car to the side of the road, locate the key on the floor and after reinserting the key restarted he car. i had a roll of tape in the glove box and i used it to tape the key in position. no further difficulties. on april 27, 2015 i replaced the lock core successfully. the recall fix for this problem is not acceptable or safe. i knew the ignition lock was getting bad but was not aware that the engine would shut down if the key fell out. this fix gave me a false sense of security that a problem was taken care of. when i took the car to the dealer i thought they would replace the lock core and keys and not just glue a housing onto my worn-out keys. my replacement of the lock core solved the problem the way the dealer should have. a letter needs to go out to all that received the recall letter that this is not an acceptable fix if the lock core is not replaced. when the dealer showed me the fix i laughed at the time and said you have to be kidding me that i've wasted 1:45 of my time waiting for the glue to dry. i do not know who thought this would solve anything or approved it but i think they are an idiot and should be fired from any position of responsibility for the safety that these recalls are suppose to address. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. when the ignition was turned to the off or on position, the theft lock system activated without warning. the contact stated it would take approximately ten minutes to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Car cut off went off road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and all the warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 166,000. updated 03/24/15*lj updated 10/20/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. after the engine was turned off, the air conditioner and radio remained activated which caused the battery to become inoperable. the failure recurred immediately after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

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 vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v4000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 32,035. the consumer stated she began experiencing problems as early as may 2005. the electric windows, air conditioner, dashboard lights and headlights would intermittently work. however, the mechanic, could not duplicate the problem. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where she was informed, it was possible the problem was the ignition switch. the consumer stated after all these years, the problem was solved. the consumer stated she continued to some experience an issue where the key would get stuck in the ignition. updated 07/08/15

It's been happening for a while & in recent times more regularly. while driving you can feel the steering toughening it up making turning difficult. once car is pulled over steering returns to normal. parking gets tough. fluids are fine. car is riddled with engineering gremlins that rear their heads in the most inopportune time. most have simple & straight forward solutions (bleeding the antifreeze system) but lack of the documentation can make things unnecessarily difficult. *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000. djr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key moved out of the run position while in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to shut down. the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 157,282. updated 01/23/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle independently veered to the right and left without warning. the failure occurred numerous times. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and believed that the failure was related to the recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

1999 chevrolet malibu. consumer stated keys were stuck in ignition. it cost $300 the first time, and $150 the second time. *ss the consumer stated she received a recall letter, after calling gm because she saw the recall announcement on t.v. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the key would independently release from the ignition but the vehicle continued to operate as normal. the contact also stated that on multiple occasions, the key was difficult to turn in the ignition in order to start the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the electrical system turned off. the failure occurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti theft warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled while at a traffic light. the contact had to wait ten minutes before the vehicle restarted. the failure occurred numerous times. an independent mechanic stated that a sensor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

1999 chevrolet malibu. consumer wrote in regarding replacement of ignition switch.*mw

1999 chevrolet classic customer vehicle stopped running suddenly.*cw the consumer stated the vehicle lost power steering, brakes and engine power. *jb the consumer recently received a recall notice regarding the ignition system, which described the exact problem he experienced. he is seeking reimbursement for the charges he incurred for replacing the part and towing charges. updated 07/20/15. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key was unable to be turned in order to start the vehicle on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical) but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while the ignition was started, the key fell out of the ignition switch. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and was informed that the recall was not associated with the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000. updated 11/24/14*lj updated 5/6/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

My son was driving the car when it shut off in the road, could not restart it at all...no warning lights no nothing, just plain shut off. luckily, no accident was involved and they were able to push it to the gas station where we had it towed and fixed......i have the receipt showing it was the ignition switch that went out and caused the car to stop. when contacting the recall people, they said it was not their problem and the car was already fixed. this is totally wrong....my car is on the recall list for ignition switch and they refuse to do anything to help me with this. *tr

I was involved in a hit and run accident, which wasnt my fault. the car was hit on the passenger side causing the steering column to fall onto my lap.the air bags did not deplore, i suffered a fractured pelvis which did not heal correctly. im still having problems from this . the car was totaled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact had to wait several minutes before attempting to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. the contact had to shift into park in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel cap was not applied tight enough and informed the contact to use a better grade of fuel. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the gear shifter stem came out of the shifter knob which made it impossible to shift gears. the contact merged to the side of the road and the stem was replaced with glue. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. updated 10/29/14*cn the consumer stated it was the gear shifter knob that came off of the stem. updated 7/15/2015*js

I attempted to start my vehicle when the key would not rotate to start. a few tries had gotten stuck and it was not allowing me to remove the key or start the car, or if it would start the key could easily be pulled out of ignition while in run position. ultimately i had to replace the ignition tumbler and new keys. i have received recall for ignition problems with my year make and model. however i have been told that the repairs that i had to make do not fall under the recall, even though i had to replace the ignition tumbler and keys. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 10/22/2014*lj updated 4/1/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while the vehicle parked and the key removed, the vehicle failed to shut off. the failure occurred on five occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the failure mileage was 130,000.

1999 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to engine problems. *smd the consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle, as the theft device came on and blinked up to 30 minutes before the blinking ended and allowed him to start the vehicle. the dealer informed the consumer, it was a factory problem and they had no idea, how to fix it. *jb updated 10/01/14

I was traveling south bound on i-45 at 6:45am. once in the construction area right before the west bound exit to i-94 a large object fell from the bridge and bust my passenger window. *tr

Well started when i first bought this stupid pos. gas gage didn't ever work. i never know !much gas i've got. then the abs light started coming on flashing. had it checked out by a mechanic but couldn't find anyway to fix it. the brakes then started in on me almost causing an accident but the other car didn't realize i had no way possible to stop. they just quit working no notice. i then lost the ability to roll down the back window then the door on the drivers side quit locking. to make things better the passenger front window quit and lock completely gone. can't even unlock it with the key. steering then started. started hearing a big clunk when trying to turn the wheel and it started locking up. now it's been less than six months since buying this car and it's immobile. i have sunk so much into it that i couldn't afford to pay my lot rent so it's drove me to be homeless trying to live out of this thing chevy wants to call a car had to give my pride and joy my two children to my ex husband. i lost my job over not being able to get to work and late over car trouble. i've almost gave up on life and am currently sitting in this thing at a wal-mart with no way to pay to get it to turn left or right no way to repair it no way to pay for food or to replace this car. it's destroyed my lively hood as a woman and mother taking away everything i've worked so hard for in life. once in a blue moon can ask for enough money to stay in a cheap motel(not any kids would be good in if my meaning is understood) to get a shower but that's as far as help can go. *tr

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. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact stated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who stated that the ignition switch was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 30,000.

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. updated 6/2/14*cn the consumer stated he experienced the problem for years. he asked the dealer to disconnect the anti-theft device, but they said no. updated 06/24/14

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was unknown. updated 7/9/14*cn the consumer stated on a regular basis it was extremely difficult to switch the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition causing the battery to drain. for this reason the consumer opted to "junk" the vehicle instead of trading it in. updated 07/14/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition the vehicle could not be powered off. also, the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge was showing erroneous readings and would read that the fuel tank was empty when it was actually full. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 205,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the ignition key would turn however, the engine failed to start. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired but able to be restarted after one hour. the contact would leave the engine running when exiting the vehicle for five minutes to ensure the engine would not stall. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 07/08/14 ma

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system warning lamp illuminated, which prevented her from powering on the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to recognize the key. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pass lock was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 184,000 and the current mileage was 187,000.

Anti-theft locked. will not allow the car to start. allowed ignition to stay in "on" position as stated to do, still won't work. tried this numerous times. (battery is fine-radio works, lights go on). car keeps "dinging" when doors opened, hood, or trunk. the lights keep flashing on dashboard. anti-theft light keeps going on. car had to be towed. loss of work and important appointments. resetting the lock key did not work. you refuse to put in a recall, yet there are many complaints of the issue and the consumer has to pay for the services. gm will not accept responsibility of the numerous complaints. *tr

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 which case parents may have to leave there children in the cold or reverse in the heat which could be dangerous to infants or toddlers.. many people replace the part for hundreds of dollars and in return it defects again. it causes people to be late for very important appointments such as doctors visits or even the case of (work). i believe the gm company should evaluate the part and try to come up with a solution. many people are talking about this part in which it should be recalled. as a owner of this vehicle i foresee a very big lawsuit coming about in result of injury due to the sensor not working properly. it causes more problems with the owner than it does with thieves that is supposed to be working against. *tr

The theft system, passlock, fails causing the car to not start for 10 minutes. this can and has happened consecutively, sometimes causing a wait of 30 minutes, before the car can be started. apparently the theft deterrent system is defective, known issue with gm, and does not read the key properly when inserted in the ignition system. so, it will shut off the fuel pump to the engine, disabling the engine. *tr

I stopped at the gas station to put some air in the tires, and when i got out and closed the door, both the driver side and passenger side airbags deployed. i am thankful that i was not sitting in the car when they just erroneously deployed. *js

When parking brake was applied, a load popping noise was heard. the left rear cable popped out of the parking brake equalizer since the part was rusted out. i am very concerned as i am well aware of the high mileage of this vehicle. it is still a popular car on the road today. *tr

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.

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 died on me again. each time i have had to pull over, sit for a few minutes, then try to restart and it usual does until dec. 2. it died and now it will not start. it will crank, the fuel pump is working and i have spark. other problems: while checking oil one day i leaned against car and it shocked me; brake lights work when they want to; cannot lock doors from drivers side; coolant has to be refilled every week (no leaks have been found); trunk is not wanting to open with button or key; radio/antenna gets 1 station; a/c worked when we got it and apparently the diode or something went bad but you cannot buy just the diode. i am tired of all of these problems and have read many others like these. my main concern is the car dieing while driving down road and locking everything up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the driver and passenger frontal air bags deployed erroneously. the contact received injury to the face and the left foot as a result. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

Security pass lock problem, security light is on,replaced ignition cylinder. car still periodically shuts down while driving what's gm want to do wait until a incident like toyota happens, or worse causing multiple deaths or injuries. i ran across to many similar incident like this on internet. what if someone is coming on a interstate and while merging this happens, it could cause horrific incidents gm is trying to rebuild its reputation and trust this isn't a good way . *tr

While driving my 1999 chevrolet malibu my brake pedal fell to the floor no brakes fortunately i was close to my repair shop my mechanic found a rusted thru brake fluid line caused brake fluid to leak out loosing braking action a partial line was installed the remaining brake & gasoline lines are badly rusted. *tr

My 1999 chevrolet malibu takes 10 minutes to start after the anti-theft light starts blinking when i try to start my car. sometimes it takes 2 tries to get the car started(20min). it occurs randomly, but frequently. it has occurred 7 times in the last 3 days. it makes me late for work, even when i plan ahead to leave early, and makes me feel very unsafe. i have not replaced anything, as online research has shown me the problem is expensive and will return eventually, even after being fixed. please hold gm responsible for this error on their part. *tr

I try to start my 1999 chevy malibu and it will not start the security system light blinks then about 10 minutes later i have a chance of starting it again. sometimes it wont start the second try either then i wait another 10 minutes to start it. i am lead to believe this is something with the anti theft system. these vehicles need a recall so owners may have there cars fixed at the manufactures expense not ours. i just bought this car and it did seem ok for the first couple months. it is an ongoing problem. *tr

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 cars, but i know it will probably cost a lot of money that i don't have to fix the problem, i probably will try to trade it sometime in the near future, i spent a lot of money keeping my car running, if you can make some suggestions , it would be greatly appreciated. *tr

The passlock system, in my 1999 chevy malibu, fails on a regular basis. probably 1 out of 10 starts the passlock system prevents the engine from starting, and i need to wait 10 minutes before i can try it again; often, the 2nd try also requires waiting ten minutes. this is deeply frustrating on its own, but is dangerous when i need my car to start: for example, when it is late at night, or when my surroundings are potentially dangerous, or when i urgently need to get somewhere (hospital in an emergency!). i have read online that this is a problem that afflicts many owners of gm cars with the passlock system installed. this warrants a recall, or at least should require that gm provide alternative ignition mechanisms that do not have passlock systems installed. *tr

1999 malibu wont start ,theft light on. *tr

I have had this 99 malibu for almost a year now and i have actually got to drive it for about 3 months but now it will not crank at all because of the theft system i have had problems with this since i bought the car and now the car is done it will not start at all i am a single mother and i need a dependable care and it sure isn't going to be a chevrolet. *tr

Was driving about 30 mph and traffic stopped. i applied the brakes and the car failed to slow resulting in a three car accident. *tr

While driving the car at 35 mph., suddenly i was unable to steer it. it turns out that the sub frame of the car is cracked and needs totally replaced at approx. $1100. after extensive research, i understand that this is not a part of the car that should wear out and should not have cracked. (this could have resulted in a death or severe injury. i believe gm needs to make compensation for this repair.)

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 continued. additionally, the contact stated that she experienced difficulty starting the vehicle. when she turned the key in the ignition, it took approximately 15 minutes for the vehicle to start. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired for the problem. the contact also noticed that fuel would spill out of the tank when the vehicle was being fueled. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 114,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft warning light would illuminate sporadically and when doing so, the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure to determine repairs. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times yet the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 33,000 and the mileage was 62,000. updated 02/07/11 *bf updated 02/11/11

On 6 august 2010, i purchased 3 tires from ray's tire & service in st. augustine, fl 32084, having a goodyear logo touted on their invoice and a huge goodyear sign on their buildings, therefore, one would assume that tires being bought and installed are goodyear... well that's no so... while driving to cleveland, ohio suburb last monday (20 sept 10), my left front tire separated on i-75 running at approx 74 mph heading north in london, ky. had it been a woman driver with lesser driving skills, lord only knows the horrors. upon returning to town and visiting ray's tire for a rebate, i was told it was not responsible and that tire installed was a kumo tire... not a goodyear... thus, i ask those of your overseeing highway safety, is this acceptable as a "truth-in-advertising" issue? thus i ask of you overseeing highway safety, is this acceptable to goodyear corporate board of director stewardship? thus i ask, is this acceptable from a highway safety standpoint and trustworthy, the average consumer can feel comfortable with? this 84 year old ww ii overseas veteran consumer does not believe so and feels strongly you shouldn't either. *tr

Anti theft system on 1999 chevy malibu happens almost everytime i try to start the car. this disables the fuel from entering the engine and prevents the car from starting. then i have to wait 10 minutes to try to start it again and sometimes it starts and sometimes i have to wait another 10 minutes. yesterday it happened when i stopped at a farmer's market in 95 degree weather. i had to wait almost an hour in the heat with a friend of mine who has a heart condition. after trying to start it every ten minutes for an hour it finally started. i called the dealership and they basically told me there was nothing they could do about it. they could look at it but they don't know how to fix it. i searched online and found that a lot of people have this problem and nothing is being done to fix it. why hasn't gm recalled this product? i even asked them to disable the system and they said it couldn't be done. this is becoming a danger because i am a senior citizens and i never know when i will be stranded somewhere waiting for this to reset. if the dealership knows its a problem and gm knows it's a problem why can't the fix it. *tr

On june 18, 2010 i had an accident that i believe was caused by a tire failure. no other vehicles were involved in this accident and there were no injuries. the vehicle was declared a total loss by my insurance company. on june 18, 2010 at approximately 6:00pm i was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike. my vehicle was headed west somewhere between the donegal exit and the new stanton exit of the turnpike. the weather conditions were what i consider ideal driving conditions. i was in the right lane of the two lane roadway and as i was approaching a moderate curve in the roadway my vehicle pulled severely to the left, i attempted to control the vehicle by using the steering wheel and moderate pressure on the brakes. no amount of control i tried to exert was of any value and within seconds my vehicle had struck the jersey barrier on the left side of the highway and spun into a position against the right jersey barrier facing traffic. i would like to add here that i had owned and driven this vehicle for over 10 years and approaching 75,000 miles, i was completely accustomed to maintaining control of this vehicle even while driving under the worst of conditions at highway speeds. at the time of the accident my vehicle was equipped with four p215/60r15 93t yokahama avid tour s s319 bw serial no. m6orplhr1410 tires. these tires were purchased and mounted on june 15, 2010 and had approximately 150 miles on them. the immediate and severe loss of the control i experienced is the basis for my opinion that one of these tires failed catastrophically to cause this accident. my auto insurance company has researched the matter and found that there were no manufacturer recalls, investigations, or technical service bulletins relating to the conditions described. i urged them to make a physical inspection of the vehicle to determine if the tires or any other defect of the vehicle could have caused the loss of control, but they were unwilling to do so. updated ivoq 09/22/10 *tr updated 10/2811

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

Our vehicle starts and stops running the anti-theft light blinks on and off. it locks into theft mode. after letting the key sit in the "on" position in the ignition for 10minutes the car will stop. the car will drive and shut off with no warning. the abs and battery lights stays on. the car will shift out of gear when the key is out of the ignition. we've had the car towed to a gm dealership twice and they supposedly fixed the problem. they "reprogrammed" it twice almost $400 only to do the same thing over again! only to do our own research and find out online multiple gm owners are having this issue with the vats system/ passkey/passcar theft systems! *tr

My 1999 chevrolet malibu, like many others, does not start half the time, because of its passlock system that is horribly unreliable and doesn't recognize the key. it makes this car almost worthless, as i never know when it's going to start or not, and it's caused me to be late to tests and even miss class numerous times. something needs to be done about this passlock anti-theft system, it's a burden on so many of us chevy drivers. it happens to me once a week. *tr

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

The turn signals work only once in a while, more often they do not work. the vehicle was purchased in 12/2009, the problem began later in 12/2009. with our extended warranty we took it back to where we purchased it, after 8 hours, they said they think they found the problem and corrected it. two weeks later, the same problem began again and is still a problem. it is illegal to drive without turn signals and extremely dangerous. we were not told of the part put onto the car, but we did see them take a part off of another car to put into ours. *tr

Abs light randomly coming on, and brakes completely failing at unspecific intervals. today as i was driving i came upon a stop sign, while decelerating on an downhill incline my brakes decide that the would completely let off, and about 500 feet later down the road they catch and lock. luckily i had ample space ahead of me and wasn't involved in an accident, but those intermittent failure can defiantly be a problem. *tr

Malibu 1999 with 68,000 miles came out to leave for work found pass side spring. *tr

The motor keep going out. *tr

First incident. i have a 1999 chevy malibu and in december 2009 (i believe) the front passenger side tire came off due to lugnuts snapping off. i had to replace all the lugnuts the spring on the shock and bend the wheelwell. unfortunately the parts are not available from that incident but the car only had about 77,000 miles on it. second incident. the front driver side spring wore right in half and broke just before getting into the car. i had to replace the whole front strut and i do still have the parts. the car has about 80,000 miles on it. *tr

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 was coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 155,000.

I bought a 99 chevy malibu for my daughter. only 55,000 miles on it. the vehicle all of a sudden started acting up, lights flashing, power locks going crazy locking and unlocking, all the gauges on the dash are going crazy, vehicle ended dying and wont start. bought a brand new battery $80.00, then purchased a alternator $150.00 vehicle still not running correctly , vehicle ended up not running at all , had the vehicle towed to a gm dealer and they put the veh on diagnostics (charged $95.00) and was told that cannot run diagnostic because there is an electrical problem....fixed that problem ($300) and the vehicle still wont run because of the anti- theft lockout system failure (which i mentioned to the dealer, because of doing research on the internet) i have read online that there are several (more than several people) that all have the same issue with this vehicle, but are being taken for a financial ride with the repair facility not being able to figure out the problem and replacing part after part and the vehicles still don't run. gm obviously has been aware of this problem and the consumer is stuck to foot the bill with a obvious defect that they included in this vehicle. i really would like to know what it takes for a recall on a part that the manufacturer is fully aware and has done nothing to fix the problem, other than charge the consumer $$$$$$$ to fix their mistake. i have read over and over how people are stranded with this vehicle all because of a defective part : anti- theft lockout system failure. *tr

The subframe of my 1999 chevrolet malibu suffered corrosion to the point where it needed to be replaced. this is a very unusual failure of the suspension system. the area round one of the bolts holding the subframe broke off due to corrosion, causing the vehicle to not be able to be steered properly (could not turn right more than 10-15%). if this had happened while i was driving at any speed, it very well could have caused an accident (the component broke while i was attempting to parallel park). recently hyundai recalled a number of vehicles due to the same damage for those residing in the salt belt (i happen to own a hyundai involved in the recall). based on the damage my malibu suffered, i believe that the issue of subframe corrosion for those in the salt belt may go beyond the hyundai recall. *tr

Theft system on my 99 chevy malibu has been a constant source of trouble for the last 5 years. have replaced ignition cylinder 3 times but still causing problems. this does not work and causes major problems for the drivers especially when it disables the car several times in a row. it appears the system malfunctions in many models and gm is probably aware it was a bad product and should be recalled.*cw

Sub frame under motor rotted/rusted to the point that the steering rack separated from frame casing steering problems. *tr

Sometimes the brake and tail lights wont work. *tr

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. this problem started approx. 4 years ago and is very random. *tr

I have found that car can be shifted out of park without the key even being in ignition. *tr

After driving to work (25 miles) i backed into the parking space in the morning. at noon, i started the car to move forward and heard a heavy rubbing. the front left strut spring had broken at the its bottom ring and was rubbing on the tire. i was fortunate that i was not traveling 50 mph to work. car mileage 140,000. 1999 malibu. *tr

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

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

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

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the fuel indicator on the fuel gauge sporadically fails and displays inaccurate readings. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 106,000.

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

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

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

Front passenger side coil suspension spring broke without warning severly damaging tire. heard a loud bang sound and then saw a lot of smoke coming from front passenger side tire. bottom of front passenger side coil suspension spring broke and lodged into tire without warning. *tr

1999 chevrolet malibu sedan with about 70,000 miles on odometer. a similar problem to that described in your nhtsa action number pe03031. within a few hundred yards of starting up the car and leaving my home, there was a audible bang and the passenger side macpherson strut coil spring suddenly fractured and the broken spring end penetrated the front tire inside sidewall leading to a blowout. i did not travel over any kind of bump or pothole. fortunately i was traveling at a low speed and the loss of control did not cause an accident. it was winter conditions (salted roads) with an air temperature of around 20 deg.f. i feel that this was a design flaw structural failure in the suspension that should never have happened as it could have been extremely dangerous. i am having both front strut assemblies and a tire and rim replaced at considerable expense. *tr

1999 malibu ls- (r) brake light keeps going out- have had to replace bulbs every other month for the last 3 years. have had work done in 2005,2006 replace housing and 2008 replace socket plate. *tr

Gasket on intake manifold leaking again replaced in 2001 will have to replace in 2008. *tr

Noticed left rear of '99 malibu lower than right while parked in a filling station on the evening of 9/24/08. while hoisted for an oil change on 10/01/08, the technician showed me the left rear coil spring was completely ruptured. (in august of 2005, the front left coil spring ruptured. i paid to replace it with a new one.) the right spring coils are original to this day. *tr

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

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. no matter which way he turned the steering wheel, the vehicle would head in the opposite direction. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic stated that the frame that holds the rack and pinion had completely rusted away. he further stated that it was very rare for that to occur to a vehicle. the contact has not notified general motors; however, the dealer stated that nothing could be done. the vehicle has not yet been repaired and is currently using a used frame. the current and failure mileages were 184,000.

I have a chevy/malibu. i have been replacing the gasket, it seems, every two years. i have just learned about the recall. i am applying for reimbursements for parts and repairs. *tr

Rear defroster failed to auto shutoff resulting in rear windshield shattering and needing full replacement. *tr

This is the 2nd chevy that i've owned whose brake lights fail (center brake light continues to work) to illuminate due to a faulty turn signal switch. although the turn signal, cruise control, wiper control, etc. work fine, there is something internal to this turn signal/multi-function switch that suddenly causes the left and right brake lights to not illuminate. the driver is unaware of the problem until another driver on the road brings it to their attention. there are numerous gm car owners who complain of the same problem on the internet, yet gm has not offered to replace this switch for the owner. the dealer wants $170 for the part and charge 2 hours labor at $90/hour for a whopping cost of $350 + tax and only offer a 12-month warranty for their parts/labor. to me, this is a very unsafe condition that gm fails to recognize by recalling or simply repairing free of charge. apparently, gm says the left/right brake light switch is wired through the multi-function/turn signal switch so the cruise control will cancel once the brake pedal is pressed, but that feature still works even though the brake lights don't illuminate! other car manufacturers' cruise control switches off when the brake is pressed, yet they don't have the issue of the multi-function/turn signal switch failing internally causing the left/right brake light to not illuminate. please do whatever you can to get gm to replace this poorly designed switch, free of charge to the customer. it should be noted that both this 99 malibu and 96 monte carlo were both very well cared for by us and still, these brake lights failed with less than 100k miles. thank you. respectfully, scott steffes *tr

On august 24, 2008 my 1999 chevrolet malibu was driven less than a mile and the passenger side front coil spring broke. on august 25, 2008 i took the vehicle to bob sumerel tire co. for repair. the spring appeared to have broken at the top first ring. the spring was replaced. i have the remainder of the broken spring. the top part that broke off has been lost. i noticed there are at least two other reported instances of this that were previously investigated by the nhtsa but no recall was issued. this could have resulted in severe tire damage and accidental injury. *tr

I was installing our infant car seat and found that neither of the seatbelts in the back seats that have shoulder harnesses lock when you pull the belts out all the way. we purchased the car used last december. there was only one owner previous to our purchase. we did not realize there was a problem with the seatbelts until now because we had not installed a carseat until the birth of our daughter this summer. i cannot properly secure our child's carseat when the shoulder belts do not lock. i cannot get the shoulder belt to lock, so i cannot install the carseat. i took the car to a local garage and was told there had been a recall on some of the models for this exact problem, but i don't see there's one for our make, model and year. i am contacting the local dealership monday morning to get the belts repaired/replaced. *tr

Driving at 35 mph, the spring fractured on the front left strut of a 1999 chevy malibu with 19000 miles. the break caused a huge bang and the front of the car dropped. luckily the sharp part of the break did not puncture the tire, damage the brake line or break the tie-rod end. the spring did indeed contact the tire and wore the epoxy coating off, but again, did not puncture the tire. i had the two front struts replaced and saved the broken one and the receipt for verification in case there is a future recall. i have seen that this problem has many complaints and i can say that this is a defect in the steel that was used to make the spring....not a corrosion problem. the spring is covered with an epoxy coating and where it rubbed off, from contact with the tire, the steel looked shiny new. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while turning into the parking lot at an unknown speed, the tire struck the curve and the passenger side air bag deployed. approximately five minutes later, the driver side air bag deployed. the weather was sunny and the streets were dry. the contact feels that this was a safety issue because he could have been seriously injured. a police report was filed. the failure caused the windshield to shatter. the contact sustained a concussion and was rushed to the emergency room. the failure mileage was unknown.

I just filed a complaint, odi# 10234547, 2 days ago on the front strut spring breaking without notice and after replacement of the front struts, i took the car to a local repair shop for an alignment and nys inspection. i receive a call from the mechanic stating that he cannot do the alignment and inspection because both rear strut springs are broken. this car has less than 20k miles on it. this is obviously a defect in the steel used to manufacture these springs.....with many, many complaints filed.....yet no recall....it will continue to happen to these cars and the pontiac grand am, which is basically the same car. will tragedy have to strike a determined amount of families before the investigation into these strut springs is reopened? i hope not. *tr

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 then die on me. i brought to the dealer again and they said i needed new spark plugs. got that all done, and it didn't help one bit. now, i drove my car all the way from minnesota to new york with no problem, but the day i got here, i started having problems again. my car won't start or it will and it stalls on the through-way, which is very scary, unsafe and inconvenient! i called the dealership here, and i told them what was going on and before i even told him what kind of car it was, he asked if it was a chevy malibu and i said yes. he told me chevy knows about all this happening to almost every malibu they have and they aren't doing anything about it! he said it has something to do with the anti-theft passlock making it so the security comes on in the car and locks the car up because it's faulty. i can't afford anymore repairs and i've been in 2 accidents because of my car randomly stalling! i am glad my 6-month old wasn't in the backseat at any of those times! what am i suppose to do if i have an emergency and can't get my car started because chevy knows about this problem, yet they aren't doing any recalls?! *tr

Coil springs breaking on 1999 chevrolet malibu. i was standing outside one morning last year when i heard a large bang. front coil spring broke and was rubbing up against the tire. replaced it with a used strut. last week found a broken spring in the rear while rotating tires. i went on-line and did a search and found that this has happened to many people and what is scary is that it has happened to some while driving, which immediately blows out the tire. contacted a friend of mine that is a gm service manager, he had just gone through this problem with his nephews 1998 car. he told me that gm had no recalls on this. this is my sons car and i don't want him to become a statistic, to resolve it this safety issue. *tr

Front right coil spring broke on my 1999 chevrolt malibu wondering if there may be a recall on said part? *tr

Turn signals and hazard lights work when they want to, which began last year 07/07. i replaced fuses to see if this was the problem. it continues to happen. after almost being rear-ended with my infant son in a carseat the back seat as my turn signals flashed twice and failed i found out later there had been a recall on the hazard/turn switch on the 2000 models of malibu and not the 99's. *tr

The right front coil spring on our 1999 chevy malibu broke while we were driving. the strut assembly dropped & punctured the new tire we had gotten less than a month before. the car was not drivable & had to be towed & repaired. i researched this problem online & found that there have been a lot of complaints about this same problem with 1999 chevrolet malibus, while chevrolet has no consequences for having defective parts. this is dangerous & someone could be killed by the defects. we still have the broken coil spring with the part number on it. we should be reimbursed for the cost of the repairs, the new tire that was ruined & the mental anguish of having come so close to a possibly fatal accident. does someone have to die before defective parts will be recalled & replaced at the manufacturer's expense? *tr

No prior crashes or problems brake lights stopped working unable to find short in system to the point that the hosing on the rear brake lights are melting around bulbs running lights work still yet no rear brake lights on drivers side outer and passenger side inner. *tr

1999 chevrolet malibu front end coil spring failed. consumer states that the front end of the vehicle fell onto the tire due to the failed coil spring. she states that gm should have recalled this problem. *kb

1999 chevrolet malibu upper and lower manifold gaskets replaced. consumer believes there should be a class action suit for this problem. consumer would like to know how to get reimbursed. *kb the dex-cool coolant corrodes all parts of the engine it comes in contact with including the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. *jb

My 1999 chevrolet malibu will suddenly stall in hot weather on a highway. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. since 2000 the back up lights failed. the dealer replaced the internal bright lights in 2000 and 2002. the air conditioner also comes on and off without warning. the failure occurs every time the contact attempts to back up or use the air conditioner. after performing an electrical test, the dealer replaced the air conditioner control assembly and the ac control head on two occasions. the contact is aware of the safety recall for the fuel pressure regulator. the current mileage was 105000 and the approximate failure mileage was 92000.

Failure of front strut springs. no notification either time they broke / passenger's side front spring broke about 6 months ago. i did not think too much of it because dealer stated they have seen this happen before. 6-27-07 my driver's side strut spring broke. i was now told that this could have caused an accident by the way this had broke. i contacted another dealer per recall or any notification out there regarding this safety issue. i was told by dealer that they replaced them often enough that they even stocked them. i felt that in this year the production defect required intervention by you. i again had no indication until i heard a clung. which at that time i was not driving very fast. i work in a repair shop, and have never seen a spring break on any vehicle. the shop i work for deals with vehicle with lots of miles on them. my 99 malibu only has 85,000-90,000 miles on it and both my springs broke within 6 months of each other. thanks for taking the time to read my concern. please let me know if you have heard of anymore issues that may relate to my concern.*ak

Rear suspension - bolt holding lower control arm for rear tire. either unscrewed itself or broke. vehicle began to shake violently and was difficult to control. any other driver may have not been able to handle vehicle causing a serious accident with injuries or even death. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph the engine coolant indicator light illuminated on the dashboard. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, who stated that the intake manifold gasket failed, allowing the coolant to flow into the engine. the current and failure mileages were 54,300. *ak

I bought the car in 2003, 3 months later the anti-theft light began coming on keeping the car from starting for at least 10 minutes. april 24, 2007 the car would not start at all. i contacted chevrolet several times, and no definite answer for the problem could be given. i could not afford to let them try to figure the problem out. i work in a not so safe part of town and the car stalled in an empty parking lot at night and i could have been robbed or worse. this was very unsafe for people. if a person needing medical attention was driving one of these defective malibus it could have resulted in very serious problems if not even death to the owner. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle's turn signals and hazard lights have worked sporadically since october of 2006. beginning in may of 2007, the lights do not illuminate at all. the current mileage is 100,100 and failure mileage was 92,000.

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 on more than one occasion. as a consumer i hope you will help us malibu owners who are in destress. i know the auto companies are in financial trouble but that still does not excuse making an unsafe auto. i am afraid enough not to drive my car. i feel i put my family and myself in danger taking thsi car on the road. i hope you will help correct this problem. i feel my only next option is to contact a lawyer over my legal rights.

Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 cheverolet malibu with failure mileage 110,000. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph she noticed that the hazard lights and signal lights worked on occasion or not at all. also, the contact stated that sometimes they will stop working at any given time for a period of time. she contacted the manufacturer, and they did not do anything other than tell the contact that the above mentioned parts that were affected did not come from the same place as those parts of the 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact mentioned nhtsa notification rq040005 as a reference. the current mileage was 117,000.*ak update 4/30/07*tr

Right front coil spring broke damaging strut and damaging tire. break was due to rust. vehicle was making a turn when break occurred causing wheel to be "stuck" in the turn position due to parts rubbing on tire. mechanic says many of gm products are and have experienced said problem. *jb

While driving 30 mph on christmas day, my right tire burst. after investigating i learned the right front suspension coil ring had fractured and punctured the tire. i had to have the entire front suspension replaced, as well as purchase a new tire. *nm

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 hear a weird popping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving down the highway. the anti theft system has came on 6 or 7 times and will not allow me to crank the car(once it happened while my child was having an asthma attack and i was attempting to take him to the er). if you hit a bump in the road sometimes it sounds like a small explosion in the front end and causes the steering wheel to jerk uncontrollably for several miles. i have taken this vehicle to several mechanics who absolutely refuse to work on it because of the general fact that it is a 1999 malibu, now my ignition has completely quit, actually it hung in the start position and was making my starter grind and almost catch fire, this has happened several about 15 times, but usually after jiggling the key a few times it comes undone, but not this time. my dad had to take my battery off in order to make the engine die. so now my employer got so fed up with me being late or calling in because of my car problems that i was terminated. i am a single mom with 2 children, both have chronic asthma and have to be rushed to the er with severe asthma attacks all the time, and now i have no way to take them should the need arise. the parts are going to cost me $200 and the cost of labor and now i have no job. if you call chevrolet all they tell you is to take it to a dealer and let the mechanic look at it for a fee, and then they want to charge you more than i make in 2 months, and they never even ask you any personal info so there are no documented claims on your calls. *nm

After replacing my intake gasket 8 months ago, my car still overheats. one of my cooling fans is not working. my ac level controls 1 & 2 doesn't work, only 3,4, and 5. ac shuts off on its own. my engine belt went from sqeaking to making a noise i never heard before. now my car is non operational due to a knocking sound coming from the engine. so far in the past 8 months, i replaced my intake gasket $600, replaced my engine belt cost $120, replaced my brake pads and caliper twice in the past 2 years $250 each time. now i'm looking at another major repair job. help me please

I have a 1999 chevy malibu. i noticed last year about august around my gas tank the paint was starting to bubble, so i took it in to a chevy dealer in livonia to see if there was a warranty on the bubbling paint, they had told me the warrant was up on that, they had also said that they had been getting a lot of complaints about the same issue from other owners of a 1999 chevy malibu. i wanted to know if general motors is going to have a recall on that, or do i just have the problem fixed by a body shop? *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 mph, an emergency braking situation arose, and the front seat belts came unlatched due to the forward momentum of the occupants. there were no warning signals prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the engine ran hot. in march 2006, the service dealer could not locate any problem. in oct 2006, the vehicle ran hot again causing smoke to come out from under the engine. when pulled over, the contact discovered the vehicle needed antifreeze. the contact filled the antifreeze and tried to drive the vehicle again. within one mile smoke came out of the engine and the antifreeze was empty again.

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

Coolant system overheating. *nm

In july of 2005 i was involved in a accident due to the fact i was unable to stop this vehicle. i did not realize at the time that i had the ability to file a complaint to a federal safety organization. this vehicle has now had 5 brake jobs, the last being today. the front rotors had to be repaired because the vehicle was difficult to stop and had severe vibration during braking. the mileage on this vehicle is 101000 miles. at the last brake overhaul it was noted that the rear brakes were not working, ( the vehicle was delivered to me this way new) this problem was reported as repaired. i purchased this vehicle new from gamblin motors in apr 1999 and as i have stated 5 brake repairs in 101000 miles. in july 2005 the reason i rear ended a vehicle was i was unable to stop due to poor braking action. this vehicle has had 3 sets of front rotors and brake pads and the rotors have been turned (trued on 2 separate occasions). i have filed complaints with gm about this problem and it has been disregarded. this may be because the original complaint was because of coolant system leaks that caused damage to the engine. *nm

Front driver side coil springs failed causing vehicle control to be reduced. the spring failed after its first winding down from the top, it appears during compression the spring end contacts the winding below which probably induced a crack and ultimately propagated a stress failure. the part failed while backing out of a driveway with the steering wheel near full right turn. during the turn the spring failed. the passenger spring was also replaced and looked as failure was immanent based on a marks in nearly the same spot as the failed spring. the failed spring is currently in my possession.

Dt*: the contact stated the low coolant light illuminated. the dealership determined antifreeze was leaking into the engine and replaced the intake manifold gasket. three years later, the vehicle had the same problem and the dealership replaced the same component.

1999 chev malibu gm pass lock ii security system activates and prevents use of car. people with medical problems can not depend on car. *nm

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 neither light is working. i checked in this site and nhtsa action number rq04005 indicates the following: gm in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327. the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. gm will send letters to owners starting december 30, 2004. the actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists. the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances. i called gm as well as the local chevy dealer and they would not replace the light they claim the agreement was only for some of the 1999 chevy malibu and my vehicle [xxx] is outside the range they are covering. i was told by a gm customer service to wait and see if they recall other cars. i am very disappointed of the advice as this is a safety issue. also, the information and agreement posted on nhtsa (see above) does not indicate any exceptions. can someone investigate this please? in addition to this problem, the coolant was leaking and i had to have the manifold removed and a new gasket put in twice. replaced brake pads 5/6 times and rotors once. *nm updated 07/16/2012*js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

I was driving on the highway to work in the morning on a clear and dry day. all of a sudden my vehicle jerked to the left and it was out of control. i managed to pull off to the side of the highway and my tire was ruptured. after getting the car towed, the dealer let me known now that the left front spring broke and punctured the tire. not only was this a very dangerous situation, but the repair is very costly, not to mention i had just gotten new tires a few thousand miles prior to the incident. i have heard this complaint before and now wonder if this could or should be a recall item??*jb

Vehicle has just reached 62000 miles. most recent incident - all dashboard warning lights came on-car died and had to be towed to dealer. replaced alternator - supposedly "common" at this mileage. six weeks prior - coolant indicator keeps coming on. dealer replaced lower intake manifold gasket and water pump. also told common in this car at this mileage. brakes done also - rotors needed replacement - again supposedly common in the malibu. *jb

Dt: the contact stated the coolant light illuminated. he checked the coolant and it was low due to a leak from the intake manifold gaskets. he contacted the manufacturer. repairs will be made at the consumers expense.*ak updated 01/11/06. *jb

Steering wheel locks up upon vehicle start and while driving, in relation to belts or steering fluid pump. results in inability to turn car during slow speeds. usually corrects itself after a minute or so. *jb

Dt: the consumer stated four months after purchasing the vehicle with 7,000 miles on it the brakes failed. when stopping the vehicle felt as though the brakes were hitting on one side. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and they replaced the rotors. approximately nine months later the problem recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the rotors were replaced a second time. *ak (12/08/05) the brakes would pulsate when applied. *sc updated 12/07/05. *jb updated 11/20/2005. *nm

While pulling out of my car port, i heard a loud noise. all of a sudden the front passenger side of my car fell. i proceeded to go to a auto repair shop not too far from my home to have the problem checked. while in route, right around the corner from where i live, my tire blew out. there was a weird smell and smoke coming from the front right tire. i was able to pull into a parking lot to wait for aaa to tow my car to a repair facility. thank the lord, i wasn't on the freeway when this happened. the right passenger spring broke and caused the tire to blow out. had to replace the coil springs, a tie rod and struts. *nm

I was driving in slow morning traffic, more or less 20 mph when all of a sudden both driver and passenger airbags exploded. there was no crash. i did not hit anything thanks that i was driving slow. mr. dan bailey, service manager at holler chevrolet - 407-645-1234, after checking the car out, said this was the second time he saw airbags exploding without accident on a chevrolet. *nm

Passenger side front coil spring broke and punctured tire causing immediate flat tire. car was traveling at slow speed and driver did not lose control. *jb

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 8/20/05 to 9/19/05 waiting for a new alternator bracket. it was this shop that determined it was the alternator bracket that had broken. weekly calls to the repair shop were answered with, "we're still waiting on the part". a phone call to the local chevrolet dealership service dept. revealed that the independent shop had ordered the alternator bracket through them. i was then told there were no alternator brackets for my vehicle in all of ky or tn and that there was a national backorder on them. 9/19/05 - i had my vehicle towed to the chevrolet dealership to await an alternator bracket thinking that if the dealership had to look at my vehicle sitting on their property, they might be more motivated to get it repaired. 9/20/05 - my vehicle was repaired with a salvaged alternator bracket from another malibu and the alternator was replaced...no mention on my repair receipt if the alternator was new or rebuilt. while i'm am grateful for the resoucefulness of my dealership's service team, i am concerned about a used alternator bracket in my vehicle. if these alternator brackets have a tendency to break, who's to say that this used one in my vehicle won't break while i"m driving down the highway at 65 miles per hour? i am concerned that the alternator brackets for malibus might be defective, causing engine shutdown and damage when they break - not to mention loss of control of the vehicle when the power steering goes out. i am also concerned that new alternator brackets don't seem to exist when service departments need them. *nm

Both front coil springs have broke since owning this 1999 chev malibu. purchased the car new in 1999. left front spring failed within 36 months of purchase. the right front spring recently failed and penetrated the right front tire and ripping it open causing the tire to rupture.*jb

Searching your database model "malibu" was not on the list. i find that hard to believe with so many complaints. after several no stops and finally an abs that would stay on the cause turned out to be the passenger hub. you probably don't want to hear all the other stuff. *nm

Car will not start, replaced starter, relays. dash lights come on but it won't turn over. repair shop said it is ignition switch @$254.00l. i can't afford to repair. tried to start it few days later, perfectly ok and starts everytime for about a week or two, then no warning and it doesn't start again. engine cuts off while driving even. air coditioner blower doesn't work on 1-4, only if fan on 5. fuses have started to blow. cig 4x, radio 2x. dash light "theft system" stays on at times after start and while operating. could this be any part of why car doesn't start????? my mechanic is bewildered to say the least. *jb

Abs pump leaking. noticed a leak about 1 year ago, but it stopped. started up again when i noticed break light come on. when brought it into the dealer they told me that the abs pump was failing. *nm

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

Right front coil spring broke while getting into the car. *nm

Small bump accident air bags are suppose to be for moderate to heavy frontal accidents. yet the air bags deployed on my vehicle when my daughter had a accident where she barley bumped the vehicle ahead of her. there was no damage to either vehicle except the air bags. in fact, she was injured more by the bags (she was dazed and had a head ache) then the bump. if it had not been for the air bags deploying there would have been no damage of any kind. if air bags are for moderate and worse accidents why are they deploying on a slight impact accident? *nm

Recalls for a 99 malibu are missing from the website. *nm

Car fails to start more than frequently. was told to replace ignition switch, a cost of $254.00. don't think car should already need ignition replaced. car has died completely while driving on the interstate numerous times. also has something to do with if dash lights come on or just theft deterrent lights. day running lights are equal to reg headlights, all system lights turn on when car is started, no need to even turn switch on, could this be normal? mechanic installed a switch under hood that connets directlyto my starter so when car fails to start i push switch and she starts right up, he said something in column but he not able to pinpoint. steering column doesnot lock, ever! *jb

Dt: the front driver side strut spring sheared off yesterday and was flushed against the tire. backing out of the driveway at about 8:45 pm heard a loud noise and the car locked u for a second. tried to pull it off the road, and could smell the tire burning. got it to a side road, and drove it a little while to see what was wrong. finally got it to the house garage and noticed the coil spring pressed against the tire.*ak

I just got my car in december of 2004.i went to get my state inspection and the mechanic told me that i needed to replace my brake lights because they were not working properly because water had gotten into the light.i go back a couple of days later after dumping the water out of my lights and my car passes the state inspection but my right brake light does not work because of a wire shortage.

Dt: the igition switch shorted out and left consumer stranded.the heater switchers burned out, can be replaced but it will burn out again. took vehicle to the dealer, and had an igintion switch put in this week. dealer didn't say what caused the problem.*ak

The rear tail lights on my chevrolet malibu are about to burn i can smell a bakalite smell when i open the trunk. i have been going to maroone chevy in pembroke pines saw the service rep ( mandy ramos ) complainng to him since 2000 and he said that there was no recalls on the lights. ifound out that general motors filed a confidentiality report and that way gm did not repair the lights. i disabled person and when i bought the car i knew that it had to last a long time. now i am fearful of it catching on fire. it cost me $ 25,000.00 to buy and gm has the nerve to keep ontelling me for the past 5 years that there is nothing that can be done. it could have been done back in 2000 when they requested the confidentiality agreement being approved, they knew that they had this problem. the report is ea00010 i found this out today online. the cost of the pair of lights is $ 500.00. tell me where i can get this kind of money on disability. the government is good at hiding things. maybe they can find out how i can come up with the money before i get burned alive as i am disabled.

Dt: chevrolet, malibu 1999, vehicle had brake problem. consumer took vehicle to the dealer four times over the life of the car. dealer told the consumer that the vehicle had warped rotors. dealer fixed the brakes four times at the consumer's expense, gm denied the problem. the first time the brakes only lasted until 43, 000 miles. the second until 71000 miles, the third time until 79000 miles, and the forth time until 91500 miles. *ak there have been numerous reports of this same defect. *sc *jb

. 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.

Dt: coil spring broke twice. the first time it broke on the front and now the front one broke again. *ak

1999 chevrolet malibu suddenly accelerated while the brakes were depressed. *mr while in park, the rpms advanced to 2600. when placed into drive the vehicle would gain speed to 45-50 mph on flat ground with foot off of brake and accelerator. there were incidents of running through a red light with difficulty slowing down and suddenly accelerating almost hitting a bicyclist. the original iac valve (intake air temperature) with a new original gm iac valve. the last incident occurred after the iac repair. *sc

The consumer had to replace the abs bearing 3 times. the light had come on twice, one replaced then the next one. the third time the vehicle made a funny noise. *ak *sc

Dt: consumer states: the air bags didn't deploy during a wreck. got hit from the front, and hit a truck in the back. the hood and fender bent. speed may have been 55- 60 mph. *ak *sb *nm

Chevrolet malibu ls 1999, front end loose, replaced 2 bolts. *bf while driving the entire steering rack cracked for no reason. less than a year later, the engine cradle rack came apart from the frame of the vehicle. the front brakes, lower intake gasket and water pump were all replaced. the abs and power steering pressure hose was replaced. the brake light bulbs had burned out. *jb

Coolant leaking. have refilled several times. took to car x, told me intake manifold gasket is leaking, has not failed but all engines of this type fail at some point. is a known problem. checking internet, that seems to be the case. has not been repaired yet because of time involved and money ($600). would like to see the part recalled.*ak

I was driving my 1999 chevrolet malibu down my driveway when i heard a loud clunking noise. the front passenger side of the car went down almost to the ground. i turned car around to go back to my home and smoke started pouring from under the car. had to have it towed to the dealer where the spring and strut had to be replaced. they had broken and cut into the tire. extended warranty paid for the broken spring and strut but would not replace other side. just have to wait for it to break. i had to pay to replace the tires which had only 30,000 miles on them. the malibu has 72,000 miles on it. i bought it at 29,000 miles. have had to replace 4 fuel injectors, replace brakes, have had the blower control fixed twice, still does not operate on 1 or 2 setting, check engine light and anitlock brake light comes on and off for no reasons, replaced belt tensioner twice, serpentine belt twice, had oil leaks, has a loud tapping noise when first starting engine (was told that this is common in this car) (sounds like a valve problem to me. i am keeping this car only until the extended warranty is about to expire. it has been a lemon since day 1. this model of malibu should have been recalled. it is a danger for anyone to drive. thank god i was in my own driveway and not on the expressway with my grandaughter. no more chevrolets for me! *nm

The tail lights failed to work properly when applied. the light bulbs were changed by the driver on several occasions. however, problem recurred and had not been resolved. driver took vehicle to the dealer, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

(1) i was driving my 1999 chevrolet malibu about 35 mph on a town street. (2)without warning, i heard a loud bang from the left front wheel. the car instantly made a sharp left hand turn into the oncoming lane. there were no oncoming cars. i was able to quickly regain control of the can and get back into my lane. i pulled down a side and looked at the left front tire and it looked normal. under the hood looked normal. i proceded home. the left front wheel had a noticable clunk over the slightest bump in the road. i went home about one mile and took the left front wheel off. i noticed the coil spring around the strut had fractured. the base of the coil spring, (the pearch it was sitting on was bent) was close to the tire. i noticed a rub in the tire was caused by the fractured spring. the fracture was clean except some corrosion was evident at the start of the crack propagation. i have photos if you want. i will also ask for the fractured spring. (3) the car had both front end struts replaced and coil springs replaced. *ak

Car had been driven from ohio to florida for vacation. car was driven out of living complex when black smoke & burning rubber was noticed,drove back into complex & exited car when the tire on front passenger side blew.called aaa to have vehicle taken to an auto repair shop. *ak

On several occasions my car has failed to start for no apparent reason. the alternator and ignition system have all been checked out with no problems and i had my battery replace because i thought that was the cause of the problem. the very next day after having my battery replaced, it happend again. each of these times, i attempted to start my car and it would sound like it was trying to start but fail to turn over. each of these times, my theft system light was blinking. if i wait several minutes, eventually the car will start. this has happened in cold and warm weather and has stranded me and my 2 young children many times. also, now my the fuel gauge in my car has begun to fall to empty even when it is full with gas. my gauge suddenly went from 1/4 of a tank to empty a few minutes into my trip. i stopped to fill up my gas tank and was only able to put 7 gallons of gas in it when i know my gas tank hold 13 gallons of gas. this is a new problem just starting yesterday (3/16/05) but has happened every time i start my car since then.*ak

I have had dex cool anti-freeze leaking from intake gasket manifold, causing engine damage. i have heard that the problem is caused by the dex-cool attacking the gasket and deteriorating it.*ak

Anti-freeze is leaking from intake manifold gasket causing engine damage. i have heard that the problem is caused by dex-cool anti-freze. this new type of anti-freeze attacks the gasket material. the cause could also be inferior gasket material specified by gm.*ak

It took several attempts before it would start. the vehicle stalled in traffic and had taken several attempts to start again. the mechanic suggested that the problem was with the starter switch. *ak *sc

Vehicle was taken to dealer for regular maintenance, and results showed that the intake manifold was leaking fluid, which could cause it to overheat. manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.*ak

Tail lights work intermittently. consumer states that she came very close to several accidents because she did not know the lights were out until someone blew the horn. she had the tail lights replaced three times. *ak

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

The intake manifold has been replaced 2 times on this car. we are still having engine cooling problems. it is in the shop as we speak. now they are looking at the head gaskets due to coolant leaking into the overflow. there has been numerous complaints i have found in regards to this model. why isn't anyone contacting the chevy to get this design flaw corrected and compensation for the affected consumers who were unfortunate enough to buy this particular model? *jb

The vehicle alarm went off. the consumer went to check the vehicle, upon trying to back the vehicle out of the garage, the vehicle leaned over to the right. the consumer had the vehicle towed and it was discovered the strut and the spring had broken on its own. *nm

Consumer complained about an intake manifold gasket problem. it was leaking. owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. owner was told that it was common for this to break after 60,000 miles. *ak when the consumer purchased the vehicle the mechanic told him the intake gasket was defective. the engine was leaking coolant. *tc

After making buying this car, i found out what a lemon really is. one month after the purchase, the front end started shaking so bad, i could not drive over 55 on the interstate. i brought it back to the dealer who told me the rotors were a bad design. they apparently had made them too thin, which was causing them to warp during braking. after they were changed to a thicker rotor i still continued to have problems. the dealer new of several complaints with the same thing happening, and even though they put a thicker rotor on, it was still happening. i could not get help anywhere. they blew me off until there was no warranty left. i was told it was the tires being out of balance. when i went to the tire dealer, they would tell me it was the rotors. needless to say, after 6 new sets of tires, and 7 sets of rotors, i learned to deal with it. i would drive it about a month, the shaking would come back, and i would change the rotors again. this however would eventually ruin the tires after a few months, so i would replace them to. i to had the same problem with the antifreeze light coming on, and was loosing it somewhere within the motor. when my husband went to change the oil, there was antifreeze mixed in with it. i only had 6 payments left on this car, but i was tired of 5 yrs of dealing with this lemon. i traded it in! never will i own another malibu. they are junk! i now own a subaru! these dealers need to learn the secret subaru has. treat your customer good after the sale!!!!!!!!!!!!! word. of mouth is the best form of advertisement. as for the dealers i dealt with. i would not send my dog to them!!!!. *nm

I heard a really loud bang and the front of the car dropped down while traveling at 25 mph near my home. after pulling into my driveway and removing the front tire, i found that the drivers side coil spring had broken and the coil was now rubbing on the tire. the tire was slightly damaged and the car is not drivable. i am planning to have the car towed to my repair shop. *jb

Intermittently during severe cold weather, all the windows fogged up so bad the consumer was unable to see, even when the defogger / defroster is on it does not clear all the glass and causes severe visibility while driving. the dealer was notified. the dealer inspected the heater, defogger and the defroster and nothing could be found wrong. *jb

Very erratic steering when braking supposed "silent" recall; as rotors were not annealed properly chevrolet replaced rotors (i hope) and front pads condition occurred again six months later,had private garage re-cut rotors, replace pads condition occurred again three months later believe defective rotors but can't afford it, fixed income, this condition could cause severe accident if driver panics as it feels like control is totally gone. feel there should be a real recall and new type of rotors installed, i was all set to do my brakes the first time but a friend told me about the "silent" recall. i don't feel that brake problems should be "silent".*jb

Chronic coolant leak due to faulty intake gasket.*ak

Vehicle experienced front coil spring problems. consumer was backing out of the driveway and the suspension dropped. then, driver saw the tire smoking. the tire was damaged because the spring went right inside the inner sidewall. *ak

I was pulling out of a parking space and heard a loud clunk following with the vehicle dropping a few inches. after i got the vehicle towed i pulled off the left front wheel and noticed the spring broke off, and there was a fracture that occurred in the first active coil above the lower isolator. the coil spring did not damage the tire, but was lying on top of the tire prior to removal. nothing has been repaired yet, and yes the old parts are still and will be available.*ak

Consumer stated his daughter's vehicle hit something with the rear bumper at a low impact of 5 mph or less, and both frontal air bags deployed for unknown reason. no injuries were reported. dealer and manufacturer were not notified. *ak

The brake light comes on for a few seconds, occasionally when the weather is warm, numerous times when the weather is cold. have had the sensor replaced, but the light still comes on after almost 6 years. very annoying!! *ak

I first noticed the low antifreeze light came on after the car was sitting for over 6 hours. after stopping to see what was wrong, the light went off. after getting home, i looked at the engine and noticed a collection of antifreeze pooling on the engine, and much sludge collected on the engine. i refilled the antifreeze reservoir and took the car into bob montgomery chevrolet, louisvile, kentucky. they indicated that the intake manifold gasket needs replacement, which is what i figured after doing some research online. apparently, this problem has been reported before by over 1100 car owners, and is a design flaw with this particular engine. moreover, some research indicates that the design has not been corrected, and therefore can be expected to reoccur. my problem first occurred during the first week i owned the car, fall of 2000. this incident was repaired under warranty by uebelor chevrolet, jasper, indiana, and has not recurred until now. this complaint should be added to the large group that came before it. *jb

Consumer stated alternator bracket broke. *ak

Turn signals and hazard lights do not operate. the problem started intermittently.*ak

Stop/brake light failure numerous times. *jb

1999 chevrolet malibu. brake failure, more than one time. now up to 10th set of brake pads and rotors. *jb

Engine coolant light came on. took car in to get checked while having oil change and was told that there was a coolant leak in both the upper and lower intake manifolds.*ak

While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. tried to restart the vehicle . the anti theft system appeared on the dashboard, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. but, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

Intake valve. seal leaked , lost anti freeze almost over heated engine. *ak

Water light coming on intermittently - taken to dealership 3 times for repair. after warrenty,car regularly overheats and the light came on and book said 'coolant' problem. i had radiator flushed and filled with antifreeze. car now continues to overheat. mechanics (3 so far) said this is a common problem with chevrolets. cost would be $800 - $1,000 to repair leakage around lower intake gasket. i believe if this is a common problem with chevrolets and it will continue to happen yearly, chevrolet should be responsible for repairs.

For over a year now, my 1999 malibu has had its check engine light on intermittently. it will stay on for months at a time and go off occasionaly. it was diagnosed by a chevrolet dealer to be the air pump which i had replaced for approximately $400. the light is still on. i have had it diagnosed again, but the mechanic cannot seem to find the problem. i am now told that there is going to be a new law passed which will prevent me from getting an inspection with my check engine light on. if the dealer can't figure it out, i do not understand why i should be penalized and have to spend additional money for them not to figure it out. i also have my abs light coming on constantly now for the past 6 months. the diagnosis showed it was the abs sensor which was replaced and the light is still on. i took it back and it was diagnosed again. i had to have both front wheel bearings replaced ($500) at 55,000 miles, which includes new sensors. the light is still on. i am now planning on taking it in for another diagnosis. *ak

The rubber molding around the back light encasing is loose, so water is constantly seeping in causing the back lights to stop working. this is an ongoing problem. i have to constantly change out the bulbs. my brake light in my window is the only one working at this time.*ak

I have a theft systme light that comes on in my car and it won't let me start my car,,i have had it in the shop numorous times and they can't find anything wrong,,and all they told me was when this happened to switch keys,,dumb but it works sometimes but why should i have to do this..it is a 1999 chevy malibu 4 dr. with only 53000 miles on it.*ak

Problems with brake equipment on chevrolet malibu. *mr the consumer has had to replace the vehicle's brakes, calipers and rotors many times. the vehicle's struts were also replaced. *nm the consumer was made aware of other consumers with the same make/model that have experienced the same problem. *sc

Turn signals work intermitantly. they work fine one moment and then they stop working, many times in the middle of an intersection. then a little later they work fine again.

While driving the vehicle stalled every 5 seconds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and a diagnostic test was performed that read fuel pump failure. the fuel pump was replaced. *ak *sc

I have contacted gmc chevrolet division via their customer service line to no avail. i have several pages of documentation that supports the vehicle i drive(1999 malibu) is one that chevy should be ashamed to attribute to the "made in america" caqmpaign. i have had to replace on seven occasions the rear stop/tail lights. the bulbs burst, they simply stop and as of 08/14/04 i have replaced yet another set of bulbs except this time the lights failed to work at all. the worker at napa auto store in riverdale georgia even checked the fuses and found no fuse blown; he even showed me the fuses as he pulled them. additonally i have had to replace the intake manifold gasket and the heag gasket;this is a common problem with these vehicles and there is a technology bulletin from gm that supports the intake mainifold gasket was/iis faulty because of the material it is made from on this vehicle on several gm mid-size vehicles. the dexcool product turns to sludge and thereby creates a leak. i read in the atlanta journal constitution that your agency's intervention has prompted gm to recall the chevrolet malibus from 200-202 (?) to correct the rear light problem and the article stated consideration was being given to extending the recall to the 1999 model for the same problem( rear light). i really need to find out the status of this attempt becasue i currently am unable to drive at night because i will be ticketed.*ak

Multiple tail lamp failures on my 1999 chevrolet malibu. i have replaced more tail lamps than i can remember. while replacing them the last time i noticed that the place where you plug in the lamp was starting to melt. i think this is a hazard. the lamps are not burned out when i have to replace them. they just don't make contact with the contacts after a while. i have to put new ones in to get them to work again. this last time i almost couldn't get one to work. *ak

Within the past year we have had multiple system failures with our 1999 chevrolet malibu with 47,000 miles. the intake manifold gasket has leaked, the brake pads, rotors, and wheel cylinders were repaired, the theft deterrent system and abs warning lights come on repeatedly, and the alternator and water pump have failed. the passlock sensor and body control module have been replaced to address the theft system warning light and the harness and individual wheel speed sensors have been suggested for the abs warning light. chevrolet should be requred to recall the vehicle to address some or all of these problems.*ak

Front spring failure and front tire blowout.*ak

1999 chevrolet malibu required new rotors, pads and calipers.*mr the vehicle had low mileage when the brake failed. the brakes continued to make noise after they were replaced. *nm

Brake lights keep burning out to the point of holes in the bulbs, leaks around rear drivers side door every time it rains, and loose seals around trunk and rear lights , theft system light comes on for no apparent reason. *la

Owner of a 1999 chevrolet mailbu. front driver's side coil spring failed, resulting in having the car towed to a service facility. the failure occurred in our driveway. if it happened while driving it could have resulted in an accident. did some research on your website and found an investigation into this defect (ea03021).*ak

Have had to change brake pads 4 times since purchasing vehicle, due to the fact that the calipers are bad, specifically the right front. brakes make a creaking noise when stepping on them. *jb

1 - brake failure at 15,000 miles; replaced brakes 4 times after dealer and manufacturer (chevrolet) failed to repair; i purchased 3 calipers, 4 rotors and many brake pads at costs of $1,000. 2 - gas guage sending unit failed after 60,000 miles; could not determine proper fuel level; purchased and replaced unit at cost of $325. 3 - intake manifold failed at 45,000 miles; vehicle experienced severe overheating; dealer charged $700 to perform valve job after charging $700 to replace intake manifold; 4 - battery failed after 25,000 miles; positive post fell out of battery; purchased replacement and did not have vehicle towed to dealer because i was in california from texas on a trip - costs $70 . *ak

While driving at 20 mph passenger side air bag deployed. *ak

Consumer's wife was driving down the street and front coil spring broke. this caused the vehicle to break down in the middle of an intersection, which was very dangerous. vehicle was towed to a private mechanic.*ak

I had frequent loss of coolant, and drips on my driveway surface. upon taking to dealer i was informed that intake gasket leaking. also i was told brakes were almost gone. at 53,000 miles this seemed excessive on both counts. the replacement of the intake gasket was about $700.00. replacing the pads and turning rotors cost $250.00. this makes the 3rd set of pads, and resurfacing of the second set of rotors since i bought the car new. shortly after the repairs the abs light started coming on whenever making a turn. brought the car into the dealer in may and was told that the front wheel bearing assy needed to be replaced. i was also told that this occurance had nothing to do with the recent brake job, even though there were no problems until i had the brake job done at their recommendation. the dealer, while acknowleding no blame paid 50% of the repair leaving me with a $200.00 bill. in little more that 30 days i have spent $1200 on critical part repairs for a well maintained car with only 53000 miles. *ak

Ongoing problems since february 2004. seems to get worse as time passes. abs and emergency brakes lights warning comes up at the same time either during driving or 10-15 second after starting car. when this happen, power windows locked up. also, air conditioning power light went out and don't work. sometime restart cars several time to clear but doesn't always work. problems can last a few minutes to hours or until restart cars. only worry is when driving on highway on very hot days with windows close and ac on and problem locked windows and shut a/c down. had to do this once. had to pull over and restart car to open windows. not sure if this is related to a/c switch problem. a/c turn off/on at will. was fixed once before but problem reoccured. also have problem with brakes, ac smell, rotors warped... same reoccuring problems as many other 1999 malibu owners had. have problem check but technician unable to pull error codes from it. been to a few places to have problem checked, get charge for diagnostic but no one seem to know what causing it. because problem is intermittent, make it even harder. *ak

Lost of control of vehicle three separate occasions. vehicle pulls to the left into oncomming traffic. on three separate occasions my chevy malibu has lost control while changing lanes from the right lane to the left lane. the back end has swung out and caused the car to wooble from right to left out of contol. the first time was at 40 miles per hour and i was able to regain conrol over the vehicle. the second time was on the highway at 55 miles per hour and i hit a guard rail with only small damage to the bumper. the last time was a week ago and was the most serious. i was changing lanes from the middle to fast lane of a three lane highway going about 65. the vehicle back end broke loose again and skidded back and forth 3 or 4 times before i lost all control of the vehicle. i hit a truck and caused unknown amount of damage to the truck and $3000.00 of damage to my car. i was very lucky that no one was hurt. i have replaced the tires four times at chevy dealerships recomendation. each set has produced the same effect, pull to the left. i have had four aliment jobs. each time the repair shop has acknowledged the pull was still there. rotated tires eight times. no effect at all. i have even had a professional body shop look at the vehicle to check for previous acident damage even though the car was purchased new. they found no accident damage, but said the engine cradle might not be in the vehicle straight and could not fix it. at this point i am ready to sell the car and buy a safer vehicle. *jb

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 service bulletin on this dated march 2003 ( # 03-06-01-010). why has a recall not been started. this problem could start a fire in the engine bay, and a whole list of other things. *nm

Air controls switch back & forth from fresh to recirculate. car has refused to start twice & antitheft system activated. intake manifold leak upper and lower. i had the gasket replaced and gm canada paid for the labor and i paid for the parts, approx $180 canadian. i believe there was 78000 km (48,000 miles) on the car at the time. seatbelts are slow to retract. clunking noise in front end, they can't identify or fix. recall on rotors caused pads to fail.

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.

The consumer smelled fuel while driving. she then observed fuel dripping onto the ground while parked, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. it was determined that the fuel line was leaking at the fuel filter connector due to corrosion. the consumer feels the manufacturer should be 100% responsible for replacing the fuel line. the consumer has had other components fail on the vehicle. all four tires were replaced due to center tread wear. the front brake pads were replaced at 20000 miles and again at 41313. the driver's side sunvisor broke. both front wheel hub assemblies were replaced due to bearing failure at 41313 miles. both front brake rotors were replaced at 41313 miles. *jb *nm

Intake gasket was leaking coolant, and the engine was running hot. consumer had to check it everyday. also, had to add coolant. *ak

Air conditioning control problems dealer insisted nothing wrong never repaired tires; worn out at 16000 dealer insisted that that was normal fought to get them to replace only 2 tires engine: intake manifold gasket went out never experienced the problem in all the cars i ever owned 978.00 later. engine 3 months later presently engine has serious internal engine rattle, lose of power don't know what is wrong yet there was no indication of problem oil was clean no temp problem just blew last week towed to the house brakes; had to change both front calipers could not re use them needed new ones when doing brake job would never buy a chevy product ever again!!!!

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 bars above middle. it usually resides in the middle. the radiator cap has been replaced twice and the head gasket was also suspected of being a problem related to this. the problem still exists and is going to the dealer tomorrow for another inspection. the worst time it occurred was after the head gasket had been replaced. the vehicle ran fine for two months. we took it on vacation to lake powell when the problems occurred again. the engine started to get hot. i turned off the a/c and turned on the heat. this was able to get the engine driveable without causing damage to it. my worry is that this will happen to my wife on the freeway or driving home to see her parents. had this occurred the first time with just her in the car she would not have known what to do and would have been stranded.

The intake manifold gasket fails. the dexcool coolant leaked into the oil. the bearings on the gasket are damaged. i was told that i really need a new engine, but that i could try replacing the gasket, but there are no guarantee that will work. i understand this is a common problem for most gm cars from that time frame and starting around 40,000 and that gm has even made a new part finding the original deficient.

3/18/03 - malibu is diagnosed with an intake manifold gasket failure. the vehicle was losing coolant, but there was never any signs of leakage on the driveway. an independant shop diagnosed the problem. a little research on the internet revealed that very many other gm owners were experiencing the same problem. we attempted to get assistance in paying for the repair from gm, but they refused. the design of the gasket system combined with dexcool coolant appears to be faulty. we also have a cronic problem with the braking system on this vehicle. about every 12000 miles the brakes need to be replaced, the rotors are warped and the pads are bad. so far, gm is picking up all those costs because the problem was reported while it was still under warranty. through the internet we also discovered that many malibu owners have the same problem.

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.

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 gear, but is jerky for about 5 minutes afterwards.

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 to solve the problem please help me if you can. t. reynolds

Coolant system failure. this "5 year" coolant gm uses does not last 5 years. this 1999 vehicle developed a leak, overheated, and blew a lifter. the engine is ruined at 78,000 miles!

Lower intake manifold gasket leaking

Tail lights and turn signal failed. dealer stated that wire connector melted. consumer replaced light bulbs. *ak

Consumer stated that anti-freeze was leaking in vehicle for about 3-4 months. consumer was told that there was a recall for the same problem. consumer has not yet taken vehicle to a mechanic, but will do so soon. *ak

Tried to start 1999 chevy malibu on 4/26/04-ignition module had gone out of vehicle-now to replace it i have to apy for it completely because the warranty has expired- i only have 53,500 miles on my car and i feel the manufacturer should be responsible for some of the cost

Intake manifold gasket leak. replacement costing $613.00.*ak

Coolant leak from the intake manifold gaskets and related parts. *ak

While driving on the highway, the right front tire blew out and had come apart. also, the left tire blew out and separated upon pulling into a repair shop to fill the tire with air because air was seeping out. the cause of the both tire blowouts was not determined. *ak *sc *jb

My car vibrates when braking after i reached 50 or more mphs.*ak

On 8/20/2001 at 46,208 miles on my 1999 chev. malibu, coolant began to leak from the lower intake manifold gasket. dealership replaced gaskets under gmpp extended warranty. now on 3/12/04 at 75,600 miles, the replaced gaskets are leaking. after the first repair, i discovered that the original factory gaskets along with dex-cool coolant were defective. at the first repair, still defective gaskets were used to make the repair. after this first repair, gm released a newly redesigned gasket and procedure to address this issue. i feel that there needs to be a recall on the issue due to the number of consumers who are experiencing this same trouble. this could become a safety issue should the gaskets completely fail and allow coolant to mix with the oil. this would cause engine failure while driving, possible resulting in a crash.*ak

Intake manifold gasket failing at 50,000 miles. *ak

When the brakes are applied there is a grinding noise. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Consumer complained about two defects. front brakes were wearing out prematurely. the brakes and rotors were replaced 4 times in less than 20,000 miles. also, the intake manifold was leaking into the crankcase and onto the motor. *ak *jb

Water was leaking inside of the tail lights, causing the bulb to short out. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that it was not covered under a recall. *ak *mr

Plastic lower intake manifold gasket replaced under warranty @ 28,000 miles, and it needs to be done again @ 78,000 miles for a cost of $800.00. *jb

The vehicle's anti theft system would engage intermittently. as a result the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *nm

Overheat, purchase of numerous gallons of coolant. brought to dealer 8 times over a 2 year period, was told nothing wrong when warranty in place. warranty ran out, problem of gasket fixed. car still overheats if sits for more than 10 minutes.*ak

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 rattle in the front for the last 20000 miles. car has failed to start around 8 times. engine has died multiple times after starting and sometimes while in motion. abs light and brake light problem. theft system light occassionally lights up. looking forward to a class action suit. would rather settle for an admission by chevrolet/gm and compensation for some replacement parts and labor. this is the worst gm product i've ever owned and due to the other complaints i've read on the internet, this volume of complaints is way to high. *ak

Ea 03021 - while traveling on 3/7/04 the drivers side front coil spring broke on my 1999 chevy malibu. this broken spring rubbed against the tire and caused it to pop. it also ruined the drivers front strut assembly.*ak

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

Front end vibration. consumer took vehicle to dealer, they replaced the rotors and front brakes. however, problem recurred. *ak

Have to replace brake pads/rotors every 5,000 miles. i've spent more money on the brakes on this car than gas. i've also gone through 5 sets of tires. replaced wheel hub bearings, and still, after replacing items, the vibration, shaking, instability comes back. also, problem with abs. light comes on and stays on. i've had it looked at 6 times and dealer can't find problem. each time after seeing dealer, it goes out. but then comes back on again in a few days. have problems braking. i've had to stop quickly, and the brake pedal goes to the floor, and car won't slow down. it's as if i'm trying to slow down on a sheet of ice, and i live in florida!!! back taillights constantly melt around bulbs. i've had to replace the tail light assemblies in both. is chevrolet going to do anything about these problems?? i've read that a lot of other people are having these same problems. does it take a few people's deaths to finally get them to care? come on chevrolet, i used to believe in you, but now i'm questioning the cars. this is the 6th chevrolet car i've owned. strongly thinking of never buying a chevy again. *jb

I have numerous complaints regarding the brake system of my vehicle. i have had my car for just over a year now and i have had 3 wheelbearings done, the brakes changed twice, the rotors changed and turned, the calipers changed and more. the calipers continue to make a horrible crunching noise and no one wants to take responsibility for it. the dealer says its a manuafacturing defect and chevy says it was under warranty when i bought it, 12 days, and it was never brought into a chevy dealership so there's nothing they can do. well, its crap and i know there are at least a hundred other people with the same problem so if you have a 1999 chevy malibu with defects call me and lets sue in a class action suit because they should not get away with this. 607-397-1782

Vehicle had catalytic converter and alternator go out completely within 10k of each other. once the cat had gone bad, it caused the valve seals on the engine to need to be replaced along with the intake manifold gasket, a $1300 job not covered by extended warranty. also have had break pad problems with them wearing unevenly. the vehicle was at a chevrolet dealer for almost a week before they guessed the problem-no one actually looked at my engine to verify that the seals needed to be replaced, i was so annoyed with waiting for a diagnosis, i had another mechanic complete the work and replace the cat. these problems also resulted in a midnight tow two hours away from home since my car would not start, taking more time and money out of my hectic schedule. *ak

While driving 30 mph consumer smelled a burning rubber odor and smoke. without any indication passenger front end dropped down on to rim. consumer removed tire to change it, and noticed that coil spring snapped. *ak

When the consumer made a left turn, the steering wheel locked up. *jb

While driving 75 mph vehicle vibrated when applying the brakes. vehicle was taken to an independent shop, and mechanic determined rotors and pads needed to be replaced. *ak *mr

Brakes lights failed. *ak

Intake manifold gasket was defective-causing problems with stalling and ignition among others. car has stalled three times while in motion. chevy cannot replicate the problem. left me sit twice because it would not restart-eventually would restart after engine cooled. still runs terrible after some type of maintanence was completed on the car which chevy believes would fix the problem. has become an unreliable car and i am fearful of driving it due to the ignition stalling problems. chevy not really helpful in dealing with the situation.*ak

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

!999 chevy malibu ls, replaced left front wheel bearing. mileage on car 32,728

Engine cooling light went on, and vehicle began to overheat. the intake manifold gasket was defective and leaked into the engine, causing white smoke to appear from the exhaust.*ak

While turning in either direction vehicle made a loud noise. consumer suspected there was a problem in the steering column. *ak

I myself, had to have my intake manifold gasket replaced in my 1999 chevrolet malibu. it was recalled on certain vin numbers, but not mine. a friend of mine also owns this same make and model of the chevrolet malibu and she is currently having to have the same problem fixed. i am experiences several problems with my vehicle that i saw on a recall list for a particular set of vins. i find this to be a bit strange that i am currently having these manufacture defects, as well as others that own this make and model of this vehicle, and they are only recalling a select few. it seems strange that 3 people i know experience the same problems with this vehicle, yet, there is no recall on them.

Since i've had the car, the brakes have been replaced twice, rotors replaced (also cleaned and other things-to the point they asked me to see if there was a recall on brakes and rotors). the right front passenger window will not work from the driver side to roll down but can still roll it up from there. the air conditioner button(resistor) needed replacing and then the vent button(resistor) needed replacing. also, had to replace tie rod end and wheel bearing . not to mention a water pump. we bought the car used from sawyer chevrolet with 38,000 miles on it. it now has 76,000. but within a year and a half of owning it, this is all the work we had to put into it. i've never had a car that needed all that repairing done before it reached 100,000 miles. plus we had to get new tires because they had firestone tires on them that were warping, etc. but sawyers refused to replace them and firestone did not get back to us in time before our vacation. so we put new tires on ourselves.

1999 chevrolet malibu's engine is leaking antifreeze. *mr *scc *jb

When depressing the brakes at any speed there was pulsation and severe vibrations throughout the steering column. also, there was extended stopping distance. dealer had vehicle three times, and replaced rotors/pads on both sides, and the left front coil spring.*ak

Problems with vehicle's brakes. *mr the problem was with the abs. gm had not been truthful with the consumer and left trail of evidence. people have been hurt and property have been damaged as a result. *scc the dealer stated extensive rotor damage was found on the rotors. *jb

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

Gm 3.1 litre v6 intake gasket leak at appox.60,000 miles and again at 85,000 miles. *ak

Engine coolant leaking. *ak

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 replaced alternator but refused to re-emburse me for the battery. then ignition switch caused problem with anti-theft system would not start. had that replaced in march 2002. then anti-lock brake system went out had to have it replaced window switch very slow had to be cleaned another one not working at all now, not covered under warranty, at this time also had to have anti theft system fixed again light on all the time another bad ignition switch. also had blower motor & relay switch for heater to go out over the summer most of the interior lights have long ago burnt out & had to be replaced lock out for trunk lid also broke not covered on warranty. hub caps have lug nuts made in them that screw onto your lug bolts stripped out when took for repairs by dealer refused to replace them because they cost $500.00 for a new set. so i purchased the lug nut part & repalced it myself at a dealership for $10.00 set of 5. november of 2002 brakes & rotors were replaced in jan. 2003 brake pads replaced again in march 2003 pads replaced again in july 2003 pads replaced once again then in sept. 2003 master cylinder replaced in oct. 2003 master cylinder replaced again now it's nov 2003 & master cylinder being replaced again tomorrow.these cars have a real brake problem that needs to be fixed it's costing a fortune.*ak

Plastic intake manifold gaskets developed cracks which let the engine coolant leak inside engine. *mr general motors did admit there was a problem and there was a recall, however it did not apply to the consumer vehicle. *scc *jb

I don't know where to begin with the complaints that i have for my '99 malibu. the brake system on this car is the worst. i can't count the number of times that i have replaced my brakes. i was reading the complaint board and could not believe the number of people that had similar brake problems. you would think that the government would see some kind of pattern and make gm do something about this. i think car manufacturers should take some responsibility for the products they put out and someone should make sure that they do. i am now going to have to replace my intake gaskets because of anti-freeze leaking into the engine. i have seen over 50 complaints about this on the complaint board. i will never again buy a gm made vehicle. from now on i'm buying nothing but foreign made cars. my car is still sitting in my driveway waiting go get fixed because right now i can't afford the $400+ it's going to take to fix it. *la

Faulty cooling situation with 1999 chevy malibu. it has been getting warm, two bars above middle, on the temperature gauge. the mechanic said it was a faulty head gasket, so he replaced it. two months later, we were on a trip in the middle of the southern utah desert region coming home from lake powell when the engine started to get hot again. we were able to bring it down by turning off the a/c and running the heat. however, we were in the middle of nowhere and close to breaking down. had it just been my wife in the car, she would not have known what to do and the car would have over-heated. she drives it just to work now, 4 miles away and it gets hot in the process. it uses dex-cool coolant and also has the gm 3.1 liter v-6 engine, both have inherent problems. it has cost us more money than we have to get it fixed and cannot sell it because of this problem. i appreciate any inspection you can do regarding the gasket and the dex-cool coolant. thanks. *jb

I experience constant brake grinding, and i had the rotors turned and the pads replaced twice over the past year. recently, the calipers seized and the brakes did not work. the dealer claimed that there¿s nothing wrong -- two days after the pads, rotors, and calipers were replaced. *la

Consumer said while driving at highway speed the vehicle died. driver was two lanes from the shoulder. police had to stop traffic while vehicle was pushed to the shoulder. mechanic replaced a # 48 fuse for fuel pump injector. *ak

The airbags on my 1999 chevy malibu did not deploy when i was in a pretty serious accident. i have photos of the car and the accident scene. i was hit in the front by someone running a stop sign. *jb

#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.

Intake manifold gasket leaking coolant after only 25,000 miles. numerous other complaints regarding this issue. all gm mechanics know about this issue but gm will not take responsiblity for this design flaw.

It appears the left front brake line has rubbed through causing a brake fluid loss and loss of power brake function

General motors has just announced a recall of 2000 and 2001 chevrolet malibus for a faulty hazard light switch which could result in the failure of hazard lights and turn signals. i own a 1999 malibu not subject to the recall. my turn signals do not work consistently, and my mechanic has indicated it may be the result of a faulty switch. i believe the problem is the same and that the 1999 model year should be covered by the recall as well. is there anything i can do to get this taken care of under the recall?*ak

I have to do a front brake job on my 99 malibu about twice per year because of excessive vibration when brakes are applied. this started after the original brakes started doing this and has continued. this is caused by the brake rotors not wearing evenly.*ak

A/c cuts off and blows hot air, when i press the a/c button, it will come back on, but will not stay on for any length of time. dealer replaced the a/c console in august/september 2001, and now it is out again.*ak

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 he hadn't pulled wheels of yet. said there was 80% left, repair invoice said 50% left. a little over a week later there was a puddle of trans fluid on garage floor & air conditioning smelled like urine when on, also switching itself from recirculation to fresh. took car to dealer, they replaced switch, deductible $se on extended warranty, sprayed something in outside vent (mold they said?), and tightened trans cooling line, their fault! three days later cooling leak, dealer replaced water pump, deductible $'s on extended warranty. two weeks later the rear power window actuator (motor & cable assembly) quit! i might have used this window 12 times since i bought 99 malibu ls from champion chevrolet, reno,nv. new in 12/99! all things considered, i feels like they are sabotaging my vehicle to get back at me for discovering they lied about brake job! also after reading your complaint list, i realize that i am not alone thinking that brakes, steering vibration, and reliability in general is poor on this vehicle. *ph

On august 30,2002 i was in a curve and applied the brakes and upon braking the car slid and was uncontrollable. this was the third time that this happened. the first two times i took the car to the dealership and was told that there was nothing wrong. after the accident on the third time a mechanic looked at the car and told me that the rotors and drums were out of round and should have been replaced. the car only had 41000 miles on it and had already had the rotors replaced twice. *jb

In march 2003 i had to have my rotors and pads replaced at 39,733 on my 1999 chevrolet. malibu. the rotors were warped and the pads were eaten away by the rotors. now, august 2003, my pads are eaten away again with less than 12,000 miles on them. i am afraid the rotors are warped again. i have heard many malibu owners and auto mechanics tell me there is a vehicle wide problem with the rotors and pads, yet gm (chevrolet) won't help correct the problem and help with the cost of repairing (again and again).*ak

1999 chevrolet malibu 3100 v-6----the throttle cable broke. the white plastic clip that clips in engine compartment broke off causing gas pedal to flop to floorboard

Broken left front strut and spring. just driving down the freeway the strut broke. the service dealer couldn't believe that happened. the left front strut, spring and strut bearing had to be replaced on a car with only 50,182 miles on it. again i called gm zone they told me to send copies of all my bills and i have not ever heard anything else. *nlm

Manifold gasket replaced on 1999 chevrolet malibu that i paid for and gm has not even got back with me yet after i sent them copies of all my bills. this problem never should have happened and now i see a service bulletin on it and have a 2002 impala that they want to put sealer in instead of fixing the gasket. i think they owe me money for the malibu and they need to replace the gasket on the impala. *nlm

While backing into a parking lot front suspension coil broke, and caused front tires to burn. *ak

The rotors on my 1999 chevrolet malibu have to be replaced at least once every 6 months. i have spoke with many malibu owners and they have the same problem as i do. so why is there no recall on this problem? *ak

Altenator replaced at 44500 miles, thought that was the problem but when started up vehicle slams into gear and has no reading on the engine temp, engine warning light continued to stay on odbii testing reads 2 codes both are cooling system input sensor failure, car is now sitting in the garage as repairs are too expensive right now, gm should take responsibility for this failure, as this car is well maintained, i can tell you this i wil never buy another malibu again in my life. *ak

The intake manifold gasket cracked, and caused coolant to leak onto the engine. *ak the vehicle needed coolant about one year ago. the consumer added coolant in the beginning of 06/03 at approximately 37,500k miles and again one month later at 38,500k mile. several mechanics said they had seen a lot of these problems around 40k miles. *scc *jb

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed, the anti lock brake light illuminated and remained on the entire time the vehicle was in motion. *ak the consumer stated the alternator failed. *jb

Alternator failure.*ak

Brake seals failed causing brake system failure. had to have calipers replaced as well as disc/pad & drum/shoe repair/replaced. *ak

Severe piston slap. dealership has replaced lifters 3 times, pistons and all other moving parts in engine once. engine still runs very hot and has significant loss of power (i have to floor it to maintain highway speed while going uphill, etc.)*ak

Defective intake manifold gasket and then the head gaskets blew on me requiring expensive repairs. *ak

The front brakes have been repaired at 20,150 miles, 29,853 miles, 44,379 miles, and 60,000 miles. the consumer has contacted chevrolet who stated there was nothing that could be done. *ak the left and right front wheel bearings were replaced and the upper bearing strut plate was also replaced. *ph *nlm

The consumer stated the technician noticed all four tires had tread separation. *ak there were cracks around the tread. (found during the state inspection) *scc *jb

Have had many problems with this car! bought car 2/17/2001.....-8/15/2001 had to replace alternator....2/24/2002 had intake manifold gasket replaced because of coolant leakage, cost was 600.00.....06/20/03 had to replace battery due to leakage and corrosion around positive cable.......7/24/03 had to replace brake pads and have rotors turned for the second time....i think that there should be a recall for some of these things!!!!! car now has 70,000 miles on it... thought i was buying a good car!! :)*ak

Power windows fail to operate at different times. this is caused by an ignition switch failure. *ak

This vehicle has several problems. problem# 3: the brakes need new rotors and pads. the vehicle constantly needs work done to the brakes. *ak

This vehicle has several problems. problem# 2: about a year ago the hood latch broke. *ak

This vehicle has several problems. problem# 1: about a year ago the vehicle had a faulty motor mount gasket which caused coolant to leak. *ak

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

Electrical system went out while driving on the interstate due to alternator failure. *ak

Intermittently abs warning light is on the dashboard. dealer notified. *ak

While backing out of the driveway front coil spring snapped and ripped through the tire. dealer notified. *ak

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

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the vehicle started to leak coolant. *ak

Disc brakes and rotors have been replaced almost every 17,000 miles. *ak

While driving at a very low speed, the driver's side spring over the strut broke and caused the tire to blowout. *ak *scc *jb

The blower motor did not work, and the consumer was unable to defrost the windows. *mr *tt *jb

The hub bearing on the left side of the vehicle failed. also on june 5, 2003 the coil spring broke. *mr *ts *jb

My airbags did not deploy when i was in a 50 mph head on crash. one car accident against a medium which led to pain in my neck, chest, and lower back. i was going home in left lane and two speeding cars past me and cut me off, didn't stop and i hit a metal rail. i'm very upset because it could have been fatal. the car is a 99 chevrolet malibu which we purchased from carmax and they said they sold us a car with no defects. where do search for answers? the car is reparable but might not be in the same condition when i get it back. i'm very happy i didn't have my children in that car then. *nlm

Two repairs in one week, alternator had to be replaced,dash lights started coming on & guages going crazy! car wouldn't start after being parked for 1 hr, then when jump started it, died again in few minutes, replaced alternator, battery, then next day ignition failed, key wouldn't turn in ignition, had to be towed to my mechanic (this was the third (3rd) time the ignition switch locked up like this and the key wouldn't turn & the car would not start & entire ignition assembly had to be replaced, 2x earlier it was under warranty...this time it cost me over $400.00 (the part alone cost $289.) i am so frustrated w/ this problem, as dealership repaired it the first 2 times & they didn't seem to understand it. this is the second battery i've had to purchase since i bought the car brand new in january 2000. *ak

Intake manifold is leaking fuel.*ak

Brake rotors and pads had to be replaced at 14,000 miles. vibrations even though rotors/pads replaced. currently at 36,000 miles. also had loud noises when brakes first applied at cold start. *tt

I have had my rotors reground numerous times over the past one and a half years as well as have had both bearings replaced in the front. i had all valves replaced on the coolant system and it continues to leak still. there is a strong oder that comes in through the airconditioning vents. there is also a strong vibration when braking or traveling at higher speeds which makes the vehicle difficult to control.*ak

While traveling on the highway without prior warning heard a popping noise. the right front tire tread separated from the wheel.the tire was a firestone p20585r15. dealer was aware of the problem.*ak *ts *jb

The blower motor failed. the consumer was unable to defrost the windows and windshield, which resulted in poor visibility.*ak *tt *jb

Replaced brake shoes and rotors every 6 months. *tt

Head gaskets all needed to be replaced at 53000 miles. this is a known issue with gm, but they refuse to own up to the problem. some dealers goodwill the repair costs ($500-900), but others offer nothing more than an apology. two recent tech. service bulletins address this very issue. this defect can lead to engine failure and could put other drivers are risk. gm needs to issue a recall and fix the problem. *nlm

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

1999 chevrolet malibu. "check" engine light has repeatedly come on since march 03. scan reads code p0420 catalyst system low efficiency. vehicle is out of emission warranty. vehicle has been into chevrolet dealer twice for to diagnose this problem. obdii diagnostic can not find a defective component or cause for code. through default, dealer diagnosed problem as bad converter. catalytic converter has been replaced twice with non oem brand since problem first diagnosis in march 03. obdii code p0420 reappeared again 2 weeks after last converter was replaced. i am beginning to doubt reliability of obdii system. the original and 2 replacement converters can not all be bad. no faults for other emission components have been identified by obdii. *nlm

While driving, the engine failed. dealer notified. please provide additional information. *jb

When a turn was made, the vehicle made noise, and the steering was difficult to turn. *jb

There have been issues with this car involving the front driver's side brakes (calipers sticking), the rear brake lights (rusted circuit board and burned out bulbs), rear seat belt (part that locked belt to make it safe for child seat was plastic and broke) and now also the intake & intake gaskets on the cooling system. i'm getting really fed up with having the car in the shop all the time. now, at 57,000 miles, the intake gaskets need to be replaced at a cost of $600, when they were already replaced at 16,000 miles when the intake was replaced. we thought we were done paying for this car, but i guess not. *jb

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

Continual brake problems. three complete front brake services including rotors and pads each time at 20,000 , 36,000 , and 55,000 miles. all service was performed by chevrolet dealers. after each service i have noticed a "grinding" noise, faint, at first but worsens gradually until replacement. last dealer (simms chevrolet ortonville michigan) strongly suggested i call gm (which i have on the last two occasions) but they claim it is normal. i leased the vehicle for my wife to drive to work, but she will no longer drive it as she is afraid of a total failure. *jb

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

1999 malibu keeps eating front brake pads. rear brakes never wear. pedal is always soft. have been told by a former mr. goodwrench that this an ongoing issue. have tried to get gm to respond but they will not!!! i am afraid that the majority of the braking is occurring in the front and that in an emergency stop-full braking on all four wheels may not occur. thanks. *nlm

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

Anti theft controller shut engine down due to faulty ignition switch/module. *nlm

The vehicle was involved in an accident yet the air bags did not deploy. the consumer sustained minor injuries. the dealer was notified. *nlm

While turning the steering wheel became hard to turn. *nlm the service dealer found a leak in the rack and pinion. the dealer stated that there was no leak and had given the vehicle back to the consumer. (the rack and pinion was replaced) the ac was found inoperative due to the suction and discharge hose leaked, the engine raced but didn't move due to low transmission fluid, and the left rear tail lamp seal had fallen apart. *scc

When the consumer pressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not move. the dealer was notified. *nlm

The vehicle was involved in a head on collision yet none of the air bags deployed. the dealer was notified. *nlm

All the windows will fog up at random times. it does not matter if the defroster is on, if it is raining or dry outside. the only thing that seems to clear the windows is to turn on the electric. rear window defogger and raise and lower the side windows several time. the fog on the windows gets so bad sometime that we will only have two round circles on the front windshield to see out of. we took it back to out dealer and they told us it was because of dirty windows. they cleaned the windows and we left, only to have them fog up again about 8 miles down the road. we have tried different things to keep the windshield clear such as turning on the air conditioner while the defroster is on and turning up the fan, but nothing works like raising and lowering the side windows. we know of someone else that owns a malibu and they have the same problem. we have owned the car for about two years and this happens several times a week except during the summer.*jb

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 thing won't happen again since it's the same type 3.1 engine.*jb

My auto over heats. coolant leaks around the intake manifold gaskets near the heat sensor. i have to add coolant at least once a week. my auto is a 1999 chevrolet malibu four door sedan,vin #[xxx]. i didn't recognize this problem for what it really was until warranty expired. high gas consumption. only 71,000 miles. town driven by lady. dealer says this common problem with car. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The tail and brake lights were inoperative, the dealer stated some type of lubricant was to be used to prevent over heating, however consumer never received any notice in the mail regarding the issue. *jb......*ak

Intermittent turn signal failure. *jb

The right front tire experienced tread separation. *jb the vehicle had become hard to handle and get off of the road. also, the tire had split from the rim to tread. (tire model/touring) scc

Engine coolant leakage - warped lower intake manifold gasket causing engine coolant leakage and boil over. this is apparently a frequently occurring problem with general motors v-6 3100cc engines. *nlm

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 too late. when i took it to the chevy dealer for a diagnostic, they said it was shot. i have known of quite a few people that had the same problem with gm cars. now, since i have been without a car for a month, i am going to get a used motor put in it. this is the only car i have.

I have a 1999 chev malibu and yes the intake manifold is failing. i have had this replaced by the dealer twice. gm apparently knows about this problem for using shotty parts and they refuse to step up and fix it. i am formally complaining to the bbb gm itself and anyone else i can think of. gm chevy stands for junk

I am writing to find out the frequency of complaints regarding the chevrolet malibu i have a 1999 year and had problem with intake manifold that had to be repaired for $700(antifreeze would leak into engine) i was told by sources that this was a common problem with this model including gm mechanics themselves and that it should be a recall. any help would be appreciated in how to proceed with gathering information on this and what you know about it. *jb

Engine failure due to head gasket failure

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 as of jan.

The front brake rotors keep getting warped and gm denies that a problem exists but a search of this site and several others on the internet prove otherwise. the brakes cause the front end to shake the steering wheel so violently that stopping in an emergency would be impossible. this happens everyday, winter or summer, to and from work which is 20 miles total with 15 miles on the freeway. i had the brakes re-done at 36,000 miles and they started shaking within one month. this shaking continues mildly when driving at 65 miles per hour which also causes tires to wear out. *mr *nlm *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis**741839

Had to have the module replaced. mechanic didn't know why it went but knew thats what i needed. after contacting gm they said that it was not a manufactures defect and could not give me a reason why it just went out. *jb

At 32,000 miles loud grating noise from right brake area after braking hard or braking into right turn. dealership determined i needed new brakes. replaced brake pads and machined rotors. this didn't fix the problem. 2nd diagnosis was an internal leak in power steering system. this appeared to have fixed problem. a few days later i noticed a knocking noise when braking. informed dealership but the noise stopped due to cold weather. they told me to bring it back if noise resumed. it did when weather got warmer and brake pads were adjusted (35,000 miles). right away i noticed the brakes didn't feel right. car slowed down when brakes were applied but i had to really press the pedal down to get it to stop. about 1 week later i heard knocking again when brakes were applied lightly. there was also a creeking noise from the brake pedal and a significant pull to the right. knocking noise got worse, became a thumping noise. took back to dealership. had to make appointment. (they didn't even want to listen to the noise!). the day before my appointment noise got so bad i thought my brakes were going to fall off. i took it to an independant mechanic and he diagnosed that the right rotor was warped (excessive runout). took it to the dealership armed with a printout of diagnosis from mechanic. rotor machined again (36,000 miles). i asked the service rep what could cause the rotor to warp and he said he didn't know, it could be how i was driving the car! while it was in the shop i did some research and found that brake problems are very common in this model and year and that the dealerships are quite aware of this. brakes still don't stop the car properly and are now making a slight grating noise. i can't believe there is no investigation or recall for this problem. something should be done before someone gets killed, if they haven't already. i've heard the government can force a recall if there are enough complaints. why hasn't this been done? please advise

The fuel line was cracked.*jb

I had my manifold intake gasket replaced and i know that gmac had a technical bulletin issued on it. i contacted gmac and they advised they would not pay for it. a couple months later my car started to make noise so i took it back where i got it fixed at and was advised i need a new engine. i contacted gmac and they didn't respond until december 24, 2002 and told me they wouldn't pay for the engine since i didn't get my car repaired at a gmac dealership. i told them when i took it to the chevrolet dealer they said i couldn't get my car in until the following week and i couldn't wait that long because i needed my vehicle so i took it to another shop. had i been told when i first called gmac i would have tried to take it to another chevrolet shop. i am paying for a car that i can't even drive and the vehicle is only 3 years old. please advise as to what i can do to have this matter resolved.

The passenger side coil spring broke.ts *jb

When driving vehicle and brakes are applied, the vehicle shakes very hard. took vehicle to dealer and they stated rotors needed replacing. ts

Consuemr states after filling up the vehicle there is a strong gas smell. took to dealer and dealer stated fuel injectors were leaking. dealer replaced problem still occurred. took back to dealer and they replaced the fuel pressure regulator and the smell went away. please provide any further information. *ts

Consumer stated the brake and abs light woul come on imtermittenly. it was said to be a communication problem (since new). the brakes have been in the shop(dealer) many times. now the brakes release and coast at slow speed, and almost caused two accidents where the vehicle would have rear ended another. there are also complaints with the tires (incomplete info). scc *jb

Consumer states while driving the vehicle the check engine light came on then the engine shut off. consumer states the head gasket caused this to happen. dealer notified. ts

There was a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. the dealer then stated there was a problem with the abs drum.*jb ph

All four tires were cupped badly due to tire malfunction. *jg

Consumer states while driving gas fumes comes from the vent. please add any additional information. ts

Consumer called complaining about having problems with head gasket. also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle lost power. dealer was not contacted at the time of this called. ts

The horn, anti-lock brakes, battery and engine failed. *ak *jb

While making a left turn the steering wheel locked up. the dealer was contacted but the cause of this problem was unknown. *ts *nlm

Car creeps, fuel system,resulted in a crash

Intermittent windshield wiper failure

While making a left turn the vehicles steering wheel locked up. cause is unknown. dealer has been contacted. please provide any further information. ts

Consumer states while traveling at 25 mph. consumer states' hit a patch in the road and vehicle hydroplaned into a metal and concreted barrier. consumer states none of the vehicles airbags deployed. please describe further. ts

Consumer states that he heard a loud noise in front of the vehicle contacted the dealer said front wheel bearing has gone bad. ts

When the brakes were applied the front end would shake, replace rotors, brake went from half way to the floor, pumped the brakes, car did not stop, another set of rotors

Left front tire tread separated and tire blew making it difficult to steer car to the side of the road

I have a 1999 chevorlet malibu with 73,000 miles. i have performed all preventive maintaince on the car. on 12/31/02, i noticed a small puddle of engine coolant under the car. i took it to my regular mechanic. i was advised after a diagnostic test i had a leak at the intake gasket. the total cost to repair was $596.00. after researching on the internet, i have learned of many owners of a general moters (gm) vechicle having similiar problems. i feel it is time for the government to step in and investigate gm. gm admits no wrong doing though there is sufficient proof to show a faulty design in the intake manifold gasket. i have done most of my own preventative maintenance as well as repair. i am familiar with automobile engines enough to know if an engine is properly designed and has the correct gaskets, sealant, and proper assembly leaks such as the one i described should be rare. thank you for taking time to read and i hope your department will work to help consumers with this problem.

Abs light illuminated intermittently. vehicle was taken to the dealer , who was unable to determine the problem. now while driving and applying brakes consumer could hear noise from "left front" of vehicle and anti-brake system (abs) engaged itself. this caused the car to "coast" and almost collided with another vehicle. vehicle is on its third set of pads and second set of rotors. *ts *tt *nlm. *ak

Front brake rotors and pads are wearing out excessively within every 8,000 miles of wear. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

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

While driving the vehicle overheat, dealer change water pump, still reoccuring the problem.

Consumer states that tail light melted into the assembly, unable to change bulb, resulting in no tail light. this is a common problem.

While driving 55mph rotors cause car to shake .*ak

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 window-per bulletin, the passenger inside door handle had broken out of the support braket-r/r, the rotors are worn/out of adjustment/and make noises when stopping/pulsation from rear brakes-drums, and at low speeds the transmission jerks/slipping-diagnosed a leak from pan bolts. *scc

Consumer states that her vehicle has corrosion on the motor due to a water leak. dealer was notified. *mr

Front brake rotors causing extended stopping distance. rotors have been replaced 3 times prior to the incident. manufacturer has been notified. please provide additional information.*ak

Consumer states the vehicle would vibrate when braking, dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*jb

The consumer states that when applying the brakes, the vehicle will vibrate. the consumer takes the vehicle to the dealer every 4000 miles for the same vibration/squeaking and they just replaced the brake pads, and trimmed the rotors. the problem still occurs every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. *jb the consumer states that the vibration immediately caused the alignment to go bad and gets very hard to control the vehicle if driving at highway speed. *jb *scc

While driving pulled sunvisor to block sun, and sunvisor fell into consumer's lap. *ak

Plastic latch plate broke while installing a child safety seat. dealer and manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Abs light is on because sensor has broken in half. *ak the abs light illuminates intermittently. when taken to the dealer after shutting the engine off and turning it back on, the mecahnic informed consumer nothing could be tested because the engine was shut off. consumer stopped to see another mechanic and this time the vehicle was deemed inoperable because the front wheel sensor was broken in half. *jg

Vehicle vibrates when appling brakes. brakes and rotors keep wearing prematurely. dealer contacted. *ak jlg

While driving and when brakes are applied vehicle will vibrate due to bad brake rotors. replaced parts, problem reoccurred. dealer contacted.*ak the consumer believed the rotor problem was due to manufacturing defect. *yh

Dealer replaced power steering pumps on two occasions, and problem was reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

While driving or at a complete stop vehicle will stall out without any warning. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

While traveling on highway and without prior warning brakes went out. master cylinder broke/ intake gasket failed, and oil and coolant had mixed together.*ak

There is a coolant smell in vehicle, and vehicle hesitates. also, head gaskets are leaking. please provide any further information.*ak

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 drive seal was replaced.*jb

Rear brake and turn signals have stopped working, water is getting inside rear brake lights and has caused a short. *ak

There's a hole in cylinder, which makes vehicle hard to drive.*ak

Abs brakes and rotors have to be replaced every two to four months. took vehicle to dealer and problem has not been solved as of yet. please provide any furhter information.*ak

Cooling system is leaking, dealer replaced sensor and water pump, did not remedy the problem. now there is leaking around the manifold. nlm

When making turns abs light comes on intermittently, consumer will then shut off engine and restart. abs light will then be off. mechanic cannot find a cause.abs light was illuminating at time of purchase. consumer had to have a new motor put in because of a knocking noise in the piston plates. alignment to the front suspension was needed. *jg

When applying brakes there was pulsation and vibration, dealer has turned or replaced front rotors 5 times.*ak consumer adds that the vehicle began to lose control when applying brakes and is noisy. *tt

Water pump went out while the conusmer was driving and vehicle started to smoke and leak anti freeze.*ak

There is a thumping noise in front end of vehicle when consumer is driving. contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak

Power steering pump is making a grinding sound at any time, any speed. dealer has replaced pump 3 times, remedies the problem only for a while, then the grinding sound comes back.*jb

There is vibration when applying brake at any speed, front rotors have been replaced twice.*jb

Intermittenly when applying brakes, vehicle will not stop, consumer has to apply harder and pump brakes. contacted dealer and had brakes repaired but problem still exists.*jb consumer stated that the dealer replaced master cylinder and pad as a possible solution to the problem. *yh

Rotors and pads get warped, causing vehicle to shimmy. braking hard will not slow vehicle down, increasing stopping distances does not help to slow vehicle for a stop. dealer was notified, problem progressed within 4,000 miles.*ak steering column vibrates and visibly moves when braking at highway speeds, this causes vehicle to move uncontrollably. *slc

Rotors and pads get hot and wap. hard braking doesn't slow down, increase stopping distance doesn't help. dealer notified. *ak

The brakes lock up on vehicle, the consumer had to put 8 sets of brakes rotors and calipers on vehicle. nlm

While driving at 45-50 mph an accident occurred. upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy, and driver sustained injuries. please provide any further information.*ak

Consumer stated there was vibration when braking, dealer resurfaced the front rotors at 17068 miles, the dealer has since replaced the front rotors and pads twice, on the third occasion dealer informed consumer that they would not work on the vehicle under warranty, consumer then went to a local shop and had the rotors turned and the pads replaced.*jb

A constant problem with front brake system, problem occurs every 7 thousand miles. *ak

Consumers vehicle was being towed behind the rv and the firestone tire blewout, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 43-r502-557. *slc

While driving, tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the quarter panel, bumper, and rocker panel, firestone affinity, p215/60r15 93t, 7/32 remained on tread surface, claim 12-0639-596. *slc

Consumers vehicle was being towed behind the rv and the firestone tire blewout, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 43-r502-557. *slc

Intermittentlly vehicle over heats and stalls .every 30-45 days coolant has to be added to vehicle due to gaskets leaking. dealer was notified, and a 3rd party diagnosed gasket deterioration. *ak

While driving, tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the quarter panel, bumper, and rocker panel, firestone affinity, p215/60r15 93t, 7/32 remained on tread surface, claim 12-0639-596. *slc

Vehicle shakes and vibrates when brakes are applied. also, stopping distance has increased. front brake pads were being replaced too often from wear and tear. dealer was notified, and problem still exists. also, rear brake cylinders are starting to leak, and problem became worse. *ak

While coming to a gradual stop abs brakes failed to stop vehicle. consumer used emergecy brake to stop, dealer has been contacted.*ak

While traveling at 25mph front air bags deployed without any prior warning. *ak*slc

Fuel filter is leaking fuel onto the exhuast system, causing some damage to exhuast. please provide more information.

Vehicle would vibrate when applied the brakes. dealer was notified and replaced brake pad and rotor several times. the problem still recurring. ph *ts

Consumer was driving vehicle when a tire blewout, vehicle spun out of control into a ditch and collided with another vehicle, causing injuries to five people, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 32-v322-572. *slc

1999 chevrolet malibu has engine problems.*mr while the vehicle was being serviced, the technician recommended an engine replacement.*ts *jb

Dt: contact says that he owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu and the front coil spring on the passenger side broke, this past week the rear coil spring broke on the drivers side. the dealer told him that he could bring the vehicle in, and while driving to the shop the strut on the front passenger side broke and caused his tire to shred. the consumer did not have any warnings prior to the failure. the consumer was driving in the city. *ak *sb *nm

I've had 2 tires manufactured by cooper tire fail due to faulty construction. both tires have failed within the past year. they are 215/60r15 avenger gt rwl tires manufactured by cooper tires and i purchased them at kauffman tires. serial #u9mwff6032. *nm

Vehicle was in for service on 7-30-2001 and brakes were fine. on 24 nov 2001, while driving 30 mph and applying brakes, vehicle was shaking and brakes were pulsating. vehicle was towed to dealer, no brake pads were left and rotors had to be turned. *ak

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 when sterring right, consumer also states failures with struts and strut caps. *tt consumer complains that all four tires worn out too fast, whirring noise from fl tires. no tire information given. *tt

When brakes are applied vehicle jerks, causing extended stopping distance. brakes have been replaced four times. please give any further.*ak

Brakes have been defective. has had brakes for a year each before pads had to be replaced. contacted dealr, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and right rear tire blewou, and a crackling sound. she was able to pull to the shoulders. firestone, affinity tires. she had two blowout in a year. *ak

Vehicle will stall at any speed. *ak anti theft system light comes on at 70 mph. this anti theft system shuts the vehicle down with out notice. *yd

Vehicle will stall at any speed. please provide more information.*ak

Right brake light went out. took vehicle to the dealer they replaced exterior lighting. about six months later left side went out. light bulb has melted as it did on the right side. please provide any further information.*ak

Brake pads are experiencing excessive wear, have either been replaced or resurfaced six times by the dealership.*ak consumer states rotors have been replaced five timess and the brake pads have been replaced three times, brake drums resurfaced one time because of noise in wheels, recently the wheel hub was replaced, the driver side seat belt would not retract, tires were rotated.*jb

When applying brakes at highway speeds over 50mph steering wheel vibrates. dlr has changed brakes 3 times, and problem still occurs.*ak

When pressing the button to turn on air conditioner there's a light that comes on at the same time. light has started to go out on its own. when it does, air conditioner goes off. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the manufacturer was unwilling to fix the defective a/c. the four firestone tires had to be replaced because they were all dry rotting. (p215/6-r15)*yh

Air conditioner (a/c) will blow hot air when pressing a/c button. also, a/c light will not remain illuminated. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak

Every three months anti-lock braking system rotors have to be changed or shaved. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak

Consumer had to have front rotors replaced twice since purchase of vehicle 13 months ago, mechanic said rotors were made so thin they were not able to turn them. rotors were lasting 3 to 4 months, 3000-5000 miles. vehicle would vibrate and shake when apllying brakes. *ak

Brakes started making a dragging noise. took to dealer,and they replaced rotors/calipers and brake pad. *ak

Brake pads would wear out excessively when brakes were in use. had them replaced once before. would make grinding noises against the rotors. this hampered vehicle from stopping, causing steering to shake.*ak

Power windows work intermittently. has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

Outer brake pad does not move which causes inner brake pad to prematurely wear, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall at any speed. dealer has been notified. please provide further information.*ak

When brake pedal is depressed to make a gradual stop, vehicle shakes. dealer has replaced brake rotors three times. *ak *slc

When brakes are applied a grinding noise occurs, and pedal goes to the floor,causing extended stoppping distance . please give any further details.*ak

While driving 20-25 mph rearended another vehicle. seatbelt did not restrain consumer, and he hit head on steering wheel. damage to vehicle was $ 3600. *ak

While driving 20-25 mph rearended another vehicle.upon impact, neither airbag deployed, driver hit head on the steering wheel. damage to vehicle was $ 3600. *ak

While driving and accelrating extreme vibration occurs within steering wheel, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details.*ak

When applying brakes vehicle vibrates and shakes without prior warning. dealership is aware of problem. *ak

Consumer had inspected tires and found out that cracks had developed between treads which could lead to tread separation. chevrolet, malibu, 1999, 215/60r15. *ak *jb

When starting vehicle anti-lock brake light was on. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they decoded brake sensor system. then, light went off. on april 21st, anti-lock brake light came on again, consumer took car again to dealer, and dealer said it was the sensor again. dealer decoded again, and light went off. dealer never corrected problem, anti-brake light was on and staying on. please provide any further informaiton. *ak

Driver's side window won't go up or down.*ak

Coolant was leaking which caused engine to overheat.*ak

Brake system is grinding, and it is very difficult for vehicle to make a left turn. when braking and making a turn, there is a vibration in steering. consumer is concerned about safety of the vehicle. dealership examines vehicle approximately every 3 months for this defect. dealership has replaced pads and rotors, and performed numerous service jobs on brake system. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

When brakes are applied and while driving at any speed, there is vibration which has made vehicle very difficult to handle. dealership cannot reproduce this problem. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

Brake rotors were replaced twice because of warping. when consumer appliesd brakes both wheel shook. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Consumer has replaced pads/calipers and rotors 3 times, and getting ready to replace them again. vehicle was shaking/shuttering and grinding when brakes were applied. chevrolet dealer didn't seem to think it was a problem. it was no reason for them to be replaced this close together. manufacturer could only say there was no recall, and until then they have no obligation. *ak the tail lamp failed. right rear door sometimes won't open from inside and difficult to open from outside. consumer demand a refund of the full purchase price of the vehicle or a comparable vehicle. *yh

Had leased vehicle from state farm insurance. noticed cracks appearing between tread in tires. was informed any problems with tires to take to retailer for an exchange. 1999, chevrolet, malibu. *ak firestone affinity tires, no other specific tire information given. *slc

Brake rotors have been replaced by the dealership approximately five times due to vibration caused from normal braking. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

Abs brake light keeps coming on while driving.e abs system would lock up when ever brakes are applied. have taken to dealership, and mechanic could not resolve problem after seven times at shop. *ak

Abs light and regular brake light will come on intermittently,usually at same time. but, only lasts for short period of time. dealer has attempted to fix defect 6 times, but defect keeps reoccurring. *ak

Consumer has had to replace brakes and rotors five times in a year and a half. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

While depressing brakes when traveling down hill consumer noticed front end vibrating. please provide further information. *ak

Everytime passenger gets out of vehicle experiences an electric shock. *ak

Alternator replaced. dealer thought would remedy stalling/coolant leak at 38000 miles. manual said no maintenance needed until 150000 or 5 years. dealer told her to replace coolant, it kept leaking. finally, dealer found crack in intake manifold, replaced that. water pump was replaced due to leaking. *ak the a/c had never worked properly. the battery cable snapped off due to corrosion. *yh

Brake rotors needed replacement due to shuddering upon braking from warped brakes. *ak

When pressing brakes brakes pedal has gone to floor before vehicle will slow down. brakes were replaced in 1999/ 2000, and 2001. *ak approximately every 15000 miles the brakes and rotors had been changed. *yh

When depressing brakes noticed vehicle shaking . dealer stated rotors needed to be replaced. *ak front rotors and pads were warped and scored. abs light illuminated. *slc

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown dealer can not determine the problem. *ak *slc

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. *ak *slc

When applying brakes vehicle will shake and vibrate all over. vehicle had brakes replaced three times.*ak

Problem with rotors,took to dealer 4 times. then, front crash at 60mph, applied brakes, pedal went to floor and vehicle only slowed 10 mph. rear ended another vehicle. neither airabag deployed. dealer replaced brake master cylinder, said it had internal defect. *ak

Calipers will rip out pads, it starts with a grinding noise. consumer had to replaces pads/ rotors and calipers 3 times. *ak the consumer points out that three time failures of brake system at under 16000 miles was unusual. *yh

Whenever road is wet vehicle will spin uncontrollably. minor accident and injuries. *ak

Rotors and pads were replaced, control panel went out. happened 3 times. *ak

Rotors replaced 3 times in one year, worn down. when applying brakes they pulsate, and there is increased braking distance. also tie rod had to be replaced. *ak

Ongoing problm with vibration when applying brakes. vehicle been in dealer shop on six occasions for various repairs, and problem still reoccurring. *ak

Front end was making a grinding noise and it wouldn't stop right away. dealer both rotors would need to be replaced although one side seemed to be affected. dealers had no reseasonable explanation for problem. *ak one of the rotors ( the left side) was determind to be bad. also, the wiper blades scrub the windshield all the time and became worse when new ones were replaced. *yh

There is a crack on inner part of rim. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak

When driving above 50 mph and brake pedal is applied, vehicle will begin to pulsate. dealer has worked on this problem four times. *ak *slc

Ignition switch and electrical system kept failing while driving, causing steering wheel to lock up,which almost resulted in crash. please provide further information. *ak

Vehicle was parked and a fire started in original equipment radio. fire department inspected vehicle, and determined it came from radio. please provide further information. *ak

Consumer had brakes/ pads and shoes, and rotors replaced 4 times since purchase of vehicle. at this time brake need to be replaced again. dealer has been no help at all. *ak

Vehicle has had 6 sets of rotors. steering wheel and front shake and vibrate at highway speeds. vehicle experienced engine and coolant problems. air conditioner faulty and was repaired. *slc

Premature wear of rotors causing vehicle to vibrate. dealer has replaced rotors at owner's expense. *ak the vehicle vibrated when brakes were applied. this problem repeated a number of times and the customer feels it was due to defective rotors. *yh

Vehicle has stalled on 3 different occasions, dealer can not duplicate problem or get it to come up on the onboard computer, consumer has been to arbitration, but was told there was no proof of vehicle stalling. *slc

Consumer was traveling in traffic and a truck in front suddenly stopped. rear ended truck because brakes were not grabbing or holding. surface of brakes was warped and pulsated. vehicle sustained $8500.00 worth of damage. brakes were defective from maufacturer. *ak

Rotors, and pads have been replaced twice. when brake pedal was applied front end began to shake and shutter. delaer has been contacted.*ak

Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. dealer has replaced rotors and pads 3 times. manufacturer has been notified.*ak

Loud grinding/ pulsation sound. took vehicle to dealer , both front wheel bearing assemblies had to be replaced. not covered by warranty.currently, both rotors had to be replaced. *ak

Brake rotors prematurely warp. consumer has replaced rotors 3 times, rotors only last about 5000-8000 miles .*ak the manufacturer is aware of the problem but did not issue recall notice. the customer drives a lot of highway miles and is concerned about the safety. *yh

At 19,000 miles vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with engine stalling when brake were applied intermittently. dealer was not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

When accelerating extreme vibration occurred which caused entire vehicle to shake. dealer replaced rotors and balanced tires, which did not correct problem. dealer did a testing on other malibu vehicles of that same year that was on lot. testing proved that all vehicles had same defect.*ak

Pe00 020; both front tires were showing tread separation, and there were air still in the tires. firestone, p2215/60r15, there wasn't an accident. they were affinity tires.*ak

While traveling brakes light indicator light would flash. also, brakes pedal would travel to floorboard when depressed. please provide further information.*ak

Consumerhas problem with brakes, especially at high speed. when applying brakes they pulsate and grab lightly. dealership replaced brakes pads and rotors, and they resurfaced the rotors. vehicle has 16000 mph, and tires the tread is warped in the center of the tires. *ak

Firestone, affinity tire p215/60r15 size. middle tread on one of the tires has worn off.*ak the tire dealer was unwilling to replace the failed tire. *yh

Ea00010; tail lights went out at least 6 times. dealer could not determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak

All 4 firestone affinity tires p215-60r15 dot w2mw experienced cracking where the grooves are in the tires. *slc

Ea 00 010/stop lamp assembly overheated. vehicle experienced problem with stop lamp failure to operate due to overheating. dealer notified, and replaced circuit board and blubs on both sides. feel free to provide any further details. *ak

After market tire p215/60x15 size. middle tread has started to wear out on all four tires, and have started cracking along the sidewalls.*ak firestone affinity tires (p21560r15) dot #w2mw0aaa378. *slc

Every 3,000 miles brakes would start to shake uncontrollably when applied. took vehicle to dealership & mechanic had replaced the rotors & drums 6 different times. each time of replacement, problem reappears. mechanic can not located the cause of the problem.*ak

Consumer was going 50mph & steering wheel started moving from left to right. dealer said that brakes were warped; brake pads & rotors needed replacement. *ak

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

Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

Ea 00 010/ stop lamp assembly overheated: right rear stop lamp has overheated and caused the assembly to be melt/inoperative. dealer notified, and informed consume rthat vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall due to vin. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak

Rack and pinion steering failed which could cause loss of steering, steering is very loose. consumer has already replaced tie rods and tires.*ak

Brake rotors has been replaced many times. dealer could not fined cause. *ak the brake rotors and the front brake pads failed four times due to faulty manufacturing. *yh

While traveling vehicle vibrated. dealer stated that brake rotors needed to be replaced . dealer has replaced rotors 3 times, but problem returned. please provide further information.*ak

Premature wear of front brake rotors. dealer has replaced rotors three times. *ak

While traveling 50mph when depressing brakes steering wheel would start vibration. as a result, rotors needed to be replaced. dealr has been contacted *ak

While driving, applying the brakes and trying slow down,steering wheel will begin to vibrate.*ak

When driving above 35mph & would start to brake, vehicle would start to vibrate & shake in front. when vehicle was below 35mph & brakes were applied, it would not shutter or shake. took vehicle to dealer at least 3 different times & had the brakes replaced. first time were pads/rotors & calipers. second time were rotors & pads. when vehicle reached 36,000, nothing would be done for the brakes. *ak

When appyling brakes in an emergency abs system failed to activate, and pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. *ak after three visits to the dealer for brake problem, the abs system failed again resulting in accident. *yh

When appyling brakes extreme vibration occurred within the front end, also pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. please give any further details.*ak

Front brakes at a high speed vehicle shakes a lot. in november of 1999 dealer could not remedy problem. in march of 2000 dealer replaced front brakes. then, in may 2000 they were replaced. late august, brakes had to be replaced again.*ak brakes and rotors were replaced on november 16,2000. *yh

While driving on highway and slowing down vehicle behind this vehicle (1999 malibu) struck consumer's vehicle, causing 1999 malibu to hit the vehicle in front. upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupants in this crash. the "other" vehicle airbags did deploy. the vehicle is total loss. *ak

While traveling at any speed and upon depressing brake pedal, vehicle pulled to the left, across three lanes. please provide further informaton. *ak

While driving consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. also, rotors and tires had to be replaced. *ak

Due to the design of the brake rotors in which the metal is too soft, causes extended stopping distance which may result a crash. brake rotors have been replaced 4 times. please provide further information. *ak

While driving heard something rattling. took to dealer, and they said that rear wheel control arm broke in two. vehicle could have flipped over. failure due to a poor weld. dealer contacted. *ak *ml

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

While traveling at 30-40 mph right rear tire, with rim and hub still attached, came off and almost caused vehicle to go over a bridge. dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak

Coming off the expressway applied brakes to slow down and they felt spongy abs light came on. also, there was brake fluid on the rim of the tires. contacted dealer, and they have replaced the rotors and pads for the 4th time. problem still exists. *ak *ml

Front brake rotors warped. when brakes were applied front end began to shake, nearly causing loss of control. the dealer has been contacted.*ak

1. brake line has rubbed raw, causing loss of brakes; 2. months prior consumer took vehicle to a brake safety inspection, but no defect was shown. also, brake calipers leaked brake fluid, causing loss of brakes. *ak

Entire vehicle shakes when brakes are pressed gently. dealer has advised that both front and back rotors are to be replaced for remedy. defect can probe consumer into an automobile accident for not being able to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. *ak

While driving applied the brakes, and brakes failed to operate peroperly, and vehicle failed to stop right away. took to dealer & mechanic changed entire (abs) brake system due to excessive wear. brake problem has been happening 4 other times. *ak

Intermittently when applying brakes, there is a grinding sound like metal to metal. brakes feel spongy, and the abs warning light comes on. this happens on dry pavement or wet pavement. the problem is more noticeable in stop and go traffic. problem was reported to the dealership. the problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at approximately 50 mph. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. driver sustained head injury from hitting front windshield. dealer notified. *ak

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highway and the traffic was coming to a stop, she applied brakes, and steering/front end started to vibrate. also, brakes grabbed slightly. *ak

While driving abs light came on the dashboard. then, took vehicle to dealer where technician explained to consumer that problem was with the abs wiring harness that was rubbing the cb booth.*ak

While driving over big bumps vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. consumer was able to restart vehicle. will be taking vehicle to dealer. please provide further information.*ak

Holes were too big around the rotors & lugs: nuts came through. upon applying brakes front end will shimmy. also, conusmer had to grip steering wheel tightly to keep control of vehicle. when traveling 55mph or higher vehicle moved right to left. dealer didn't seem to think it was a major concern. *ak *ml

When applying brakes a grinding or squeaking noise occurs, and the brakes are prematurely wearing. cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

While driving at 10 mph or less consumer was involved in a minor head-on crash in which both driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. also,there was no damage to the front end of vehicle. please provide any further details. *ak

Excessive wear of rotors and brake pads. replacement made twice within a year. dealer notified. provide further details. *ak

While driving and applying brakes front end of vehicle vibrated severely.this problem has been occurring due to premature wearing of brake pads and rotors. *ak rotors on disc brakes warped causing brake pads to wear unevenly. *yh

Brakes pulsated and made noise. currently, brakes are locking up and rotors need to be replaced.*ak

When applying brakes entire front end will shimmy/shake, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. also, brake pedal will go to floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer claimed it was not safety issue. but, brake rotors have been on back order, indictating a defect.*ak

While vehicle was parked overnight owner found the driver's and passenger's airbags deployed without any frontal impact. dealer inspected vehicle, and said it was an undercarriage impact that caused the deployment. but vehicle itself was not involved in any impacts. please provide further information. *ak

Vehicle will vibrate when applying brakes usually at highway speeds, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. 2. a smell is coming from a/c. *ak

Whenever brakes were applied in an emergency situation/sudden stop, it caused vehicle to go out of control. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and nothing could be found. *ak

When applying the brakes at any rate of speed extreme vibration occurs within the steering wheel. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak

While driving at a high rate of speed and putting on brakes, steering wheel vibrated a lot. consumer talked to chevrolet, andthey said it was caused some flaws in the rotors. *ak

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. *ak *ml

Consumer hears a grinding noise when applying brakes which is causing extended stopping distance. dealer claims there is no defect. *ak *ml

Due to the excessive wear of the brake rotors and pads, when traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed a griding sound coming from the front end. also, there was vibration within the steering column. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced brake rotors and pads. problem still occurs. please provide any further details. *ak

In extreme cold weather brakes will become hard which is extends the braking distance by 2 to 3 times longer. cause is unknown. *ak

When driving at 60 mph and brakes were applied they began to pulsate. rotors have been replaced once by the dealer. *ak

Plastic tail and brake lights failed. light bulbs constantly burned out .*ak

Ongoing problem with frontal vibration while traveling at highway speed of 65-70 mph. also, caused vehicle to go out of control when applying brakes at that speed. vehicle been in/out dealer shop on nine occasions. some repairs and parts replacements was made; but, problem still occurring. *ak

When applying brakes there is a shimmy in the steering wheel. contacted dealer, and they replaced front brake rotors. had to take back vehicle to dealer for the same problems on 3-mar-2000 at 16800 miles, and dealer replaced rotors again. *ak

When traveling consumer noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the front end. also, when attempting to make a normal stop when traveling on wet pavement, vehicle continued to move forward, causing loss of vehicle control. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the control arm, but problem still occurs. please provide any further details. *ak

Took vehicle to mechanic due to brake problems. was informed by mechanic brakes were too hot & were warping the rotors. while traveling at highway speed brakes would get worse. they would shake badly. also, no brake lights. cover for lights had melted. vehicle repaired 3 times already. brakes failed to stop vehicle.*ak

When applying brakes vehicle pulsates and sometimes vehicle veers to left or right, and wont stop. dealer says it's normal. *ak

While driving vehicle experienced a flutter with the rotors. took to dealer and they said front rotors were warped. *ak

Anytime when applying brakes they pulsate/ vibrate had the rotors turned at the dealership. but, is still having problems with brakes. *ak

Consumer was traveling 40-45 mph and steering wheel locked up. consumer couldn't straighten out wheel & vehicle spun around & hit concrete wall. also, airbag didn't deploy until about a minute after vehicle had hit concrete wall. *ak

Was trying to use rear defroster when it failed to operate properly. did not defrost rear window. was not able look out. took vehicle to dealer & was informed would have to come back some other time. *ak

While making a right or a left vehicle seat belts locked up, causing consumer to be pinned down to seat. dealer has been notified. please provide further informaton. *ak

There's a number of problem with the vehicle. the shocks work intermittently and there's a lot of knocking in the engine. tires seeme to be lower since consumer purchased the car. it was taken to the dealer, they saw nothing wrong with it. *ak

This is a 6-month old vehicle. rotors have been sanded down once. butrotors cause brakes to pulsate when the pedal is applied. the rotors are at the stage where they are going to be replaced. dealer has been contacted. *ak

The consumer was driving at 70 mph and applied the brakes, pedal was soft, and the vehicle kept going at 70 mph and then slowed down. vehicle had no steering and the brake pedal was shaking. in low speed when applying the brakes, they wore out and the rotors have been replaced five times. dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak

While driving the brakes are wearing down and had to be replaced every 6-8 weeks because of the whinnig in the brakes.dealer was contacted and was aware of the problem, but there was no recall. please provide any futher information. *ak

Driver's side restraint lock up when the brakes are applied in normal stopping. also, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance intermittently when brakes are applied. dealer has inspected the vehicle . *ak with out jumping on the breaks the driver side seat belt will lock up, so you can't look to left side to get into lane or get on hwy on ramps. *yh

Front end shakes due to defective front rotors. also, steering wheel locks up due to defective power steering pump.

While parking in a parking space driver pulled out to make sure vehicle was in correctly and bumped the barrier, air bags deployed, causing some scratches to driver's right arm. *ak

Intermittently whenthe brakes are applied vehicle shuts down. dealer has inspeced the vehicle seveeral times, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.*ak

When applying the brakes steering wheel and the front end of the car shakes, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. this is due to excessive wear of the brake rotors. dealer has turned the rotors twice. and the problem still exists.*ak

When applying the brakes vehicle shakes excessively due to bad rotors. dealer can not remedy the problem. *ak

Vehicle experienced a sudden rapid accerlation while vehicle was in reverse, crashing into a house. *ak

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

The cruise control was set for 70mph when the front driver's side tire suddenly blewout, causing the cruise control to become stuck. brakes were of no help in the situation, they malfunctioned, causing vehicle to flip over. dealer has been contacted. *ak

When getting into the vehicle and trying to use the shoulder seat belts, they are retracting slowly on the driver's side. on passenger's side there was a hole in the door panel due to the seat belt hanging out of vehicle when consumer was getting out. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak

The stepped on brakes which disenguaged the cruise control from 40 mph to 70 mph. consumer had to hold on tight to the steering wheel due to loss of control. also, there was too much air within the tires, and there wasn't any type of suspension within the tires. *ak

Brakes started making noise and became sluggish while driving, dealer machined the rotors and the pads. *yh

Rotors and brakes experience unusual wear. *slc

6 months after purchase and presently, left front brakes cause vehicle to shake, consumer states vehicle is hard to control on ice and snow at high speeds, consumer also hears a low hum coming from front of vehicle, sound could be brake related or a suspension problem. *jb

Failure to inspect safety features more than once. dt

No summary. dt

I purchased this car in late june of 2002. have had no problems with it ex cept the turn signals (all of them) and the emergency flashers. they will work fine for a few days and then stop working with no warning. sometimes the turn signals will start operating in a few moments or it could be days. as for the emergency flashers. the one time i had an occasion to use them, they flashed once. after that the turn signals and the emergency flashers did not work for days. i mentioned this to the dealer that i purchased the car from when i had the car in for a oil change. no mention was made of it on the work order and the service tech said they could find nothing wrong. dt

Positive side terminal on delco battery failed. second time this failure has happened in 4 years/40,000 miles. dt

Car had a knocking in the motor. took to dealer to get fixed, they have not fixed the problem in the last 2 tries. they first said that it was my fault for not taking car of motor. oil changes have been made every 3-4 months or 3 thousand miles. they first replaced the lifters, 2nd time it went in they replaced the timing chain and gears. now up to date they have had the car for 2 weeks and they have done nothing with it do to the fact they are waiting for the warranty place to say that they can put a new motor in. they are now saying that they are going to put a used motor in that has 42000 miles on it. till this date they will not tell me what is wrong with the car and they will also not let me see the motor it self since they have had it for 2 weeks and every thing that is connected to the motor is out of the car except the block. i personally take care of heavy equipment in the job that i do which has a $ amount around 350,000 dallors and i do oil changes, and any minnor fixing problems. it blows me away that they tell me they can not find the problem to a vehicle that i bought from them. it may sound like a piston or a rode that has gone bad. dt

The air conditioner doesn't cool properly. it seems that once my car is getting cool the air conditioner will shut off and will blow warm air. there also is a short between the recirculating air button and the outside air button. the lights will blink on and off simultaneously without even touching the buttons. sometimes an odor will come from the air conditioner. the rear-passenger door is hard to open. my rotors have been resurfaced and replaced. my brake pads have also been replaced but my brakes still grind and squeek.

Fuel and temperature gauges/ blower fuse replaced for 1and 2 positions. *ak

Front brakes are not up to the job for this car. dealer has no fix except to keep replacing parts . gm should come up with a solution and fix these cars.*ak

Please refer also to odi id 703986. was driving along a 2-lane road and bumped the keys. the car stopped running immediately. all lights on the dash came on, and all the gauges turned off. i had to make an emergency stop on the shoulder. i turned the ignition off and then back on, and the car restarted. the dealer does not know what the problem is yet. i am able to replicate the problem by tapping on the ignition switch when the car is running.*ak

Suspension is still having problems after three trips to dealership for repairs. gm admits service alert, but remedy they suggest doe snot fix problem. when vehicle is moving at higher speeds on rough surface, car jerks, squeaks and feels generally less controllable

Gm disregarded all complaints. even told me they would not answer any more questions. brakes are still a problem. uneven wear, pulling, stiffening in rainy weather, warning light coming on. gm refuses to even attempt to fix.

Rotors have required replacement due to warpage 5 times in less than 40,000 miles. cell phone number 407-341-4314. *ak consumer states the faulty brakes cause vibration. *slc

1999' malibu has been in for brake/rotors times with less than 37,000 miles. same issue with1999' alero, was taken in for service 3 times for brakes/rotors, ended lease early last month.*ak

Since purchase of vehicle brake pads and rotors replaced 4 times. last about 4000 to 7000 miles. so far done under warranty. *ak

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 because i was using cheap gas. i changed the type of gas to chevron & after taking another trip, i had the same symptoms & after taking the car to o'rielly chev. the #5 & #3 injectors had to be replaced. the total costs of repairs for both times is $717.88. i don't recall, other than the level of octane, reading in my owner's manuel anything about using a better type of gas, but chevrolet agrees with the service manager at o'rielly's that this is the cause of the problems with the injectors in my car. i would appreciate any help that you can provide. i feel that i shouldn't have major repair problems with a vehicle when it has was only 1,181 miles out of warranty. i have a friend that owns a 2000 malibu ls & she has also experienced problems with the #5 injector, but at least her car is still under warranty. thank you in advance for your attention to this issue.

The manfold intake gasket started leaking anti-freeze and i was told i had to pay for it to be replaced. gmc is aware that it is a problem and have a technical bulletin on it. they are aware that this is a problem but have failed to do anything about it. i feel that there should be a recall placed on the vehicles and anyone who has paid for the vehicle to be repaired should get reimbursed for the repairs as well as the rental. *ak

Bought this car with 23,000 miles on it in jan. 2000. within a few months, brakes started vibrating bad ly when applied at high speeds. dealer said faulty, warped rotors and replaced them free b/c it was a manufacturer's defect. few months later, april 2001, they did it again. took back to dealer, they refaced the faulty rotors, put new pads in, charged me $300. in jan. 2002 brakes did it again. dealer gave me the runaround and wouldn't do it free, so i got good rotors and pads at parts store for $120 and did it myself. also intake gasket leaks antifreeze. chevy needs to do something about brakes and i want $420 back from them.*ak

Two-fifths of inboard pad was missing from the metal plate and appeared not to have been bonded to the plate as the metal appeared corroded in the area where the pad should have been bonded to the plate. the dealership is contacting the zone representative who is to inspect the pad and plate on february 28th. the pads were worn but not to the point that the wear indicator touched the rotors. therefore, the only warning we had of a brake problem was an unusual noise coming from the right front wheel during brake applications, and only then after driving the vehicle for a few miles.*ak

Had coolant/oil leaking from valve cover/ intake manifold. dealer replaced all 5 gaskets, oil and coolant. only have 31,000 miles on the car. also had resistor for fan control changed. blower would not operate in position 1 or 2. one month ago in january, had transmission cooling leak. dealer said it was "transmission internal wiring harness connector" leaking when i told them it was cooling line. invoice shows changed harness, which i couldnt tell it was new because it was dirty, and changed gasket in cooling line. at same time had a/c blower control unit replaced. ive had probelms with this vehicle since i bought it. tires were "cupped" after first rotation. dearler replaced 2 front tires under warranty. now i have a problem with tires/wheels after each rotation when rear wheels are put up front. said problem might be alignment, which is not covered under warranty. also have had horn repaired due to inop. dealer found wiring harness wasn't connected. had control switch changed on power drivers seat. drivers seat moves back/forth slightly when braking/accelerating. passenger-side airbag was replaced due to "squeaking" when hitting bumps in the road. had battery replaced due to acid leak eating off positive terminal. had to leave car overnight at work brakes are due replacement due to "brake fade". car is total disapointment. would trade it in, but i owe more than vehicle is worth.

3/8/00~turned rotors new pads 12/15/00~new rotors new pads~11/18/01 turned rotors new pads. *ak

There is a problem with the right rear brake light. i have needed to open the casing unit on five separate occasions to replace the bulb. within a week's time, however, the light is non-working again. it is not the bulb, but the socket the bulb fits into. the left rear brake light is now having the same problem. upon inspection i notice the bulb isn't burnt out but that there is a short or bad connection between the bulb and socket. i have on several occasions driven around with only the brake light in my rear window working. this is a definite safety issue! also, the braking system on this model vehicle is terrible. the brakes wear out around 10,000 miles and the car shimmies and shakes. before this car had 26,000 miles on it, the brakes had been replaced twice. this makes for a scary ride when the brakes are so shaky.*ak

Due to severe pulsation and steering wheel shaking when applying brakes, i had rotors replaced at 11,400 miles...dealer said they were warped. just had those rotors resurfaced at 37,000 miles....dealer and manufacturer swear normal wear and tear. i wish i knew my recourse so i don't foot the bill...the rotors are defective! also concerned about my safety in malibu...thought it was my dream car....wrong! *ak

At 13,000 miles, vehicle developed shimmy when brakes were applied, dealer turned front rotors. at 19,000 miles, shimmy returned, dealer replaced rotors under warranty. at 48,000 miles, dealer turned rotors again and pads replaced with the napa best pads, all at my expense. now at 67,000 miles, shimmy is coming back. i feel that gm should acknowledge the problem and reimburse me for these expenses.*ak

Premature rotor warpage. had them turned, problem is back after just 4000 miles. *ak

The brake lights went out. when checking the problem for repair we found that the lights failed because they had been so hot the plastic melted over the contacts. this has happened to 3 of the 4 lights, but the 4th has signs of being very hot also. the fuse should blow before these lights get this hot. this manufacturing is unacceptable. what if all the brake lights were to go out at the same time??? big problems!*ak

Brake pads replaced 10/00, failed 2/10, replaced pads and rotors2/01. car was returned to repair shop 3-4 times because i felt the brakes were not working correctly. i was told that they were normal every time. brakes locked up when i was driving 11/01. back to shop at which time i had no front brakes. they replaced pads again. took car to chevrolet, 11/01 for brake inspection. i was told everything was fine. brake lights now come on. brakes skip when applied and the rear brakes are now making clicking noise when applied and sometimes when released the brakes stick. took car back to chevrolet , 11/01 and was told that my rear brakes are hanging up. keep in mind that 2 weeks ago i was told that my rear brakes were fine. they did not have an explaination for the brake problem i have been having. i was told that the malibu does have a braking problem, but usually is fixed after the brakes are replaced once. i've had this car for 12 months and have put about 16,000 miles on it. i've gone through 3 sets of pads and and the rotars have been replaced once. most recent repair was about 2 weeks ago and i am now having more problems than i had before the repair. *ak

Purchased vehicle 5/04/01. had to return 2 days later for melted brake light sockets on left rear. bulbs were replaced. melted again within 3 weeks. went back to dealer, was told they couldn't check it they were too busy. made appointment to have fixed. they replaced bulbs and reworked socket but it still failed. they said that there is nothing else they can do. i have replaced bulbs on average every 2-3 weeks. i think they have an electrical short causing the bulbs to melt the sockets. now the turn signal and back-up lights are starting to melt. the interior dome light also works sporadically. front brakes shudder when applied and have been replaced, rotors were cut. still having shudder and extended stopping distances.*ak

24000 miles when purchased. had for a couple of months. was told that rotors was already too thin to be turned when took to shop for warped rotors. had to replace. 3 months later, same thing happens again. i've been living with the sounds and shakes because i can't afford to spend that kind of money every few months. have searched the web to find out there is a lot of others with the same problem. chevrolet has always been my #1 choice in cars, but these need to be recalled to make it right for all the loyal chevy owners abroad.*ak

When attempting to pass another car, and the car was accelerating , the engine seemed to take off on its own. throttle seemed to be stuck and car would not stop or slow down, brakes were jammed and that is when the car stopped accelerating. tow truck driver pushed tps sensor back in and thought that was the problem. dealer claims " no codes came up". *ak

The tires are coming apart in different areas of the threads. i have owned several vehicles and never had this kind of a problem with tires before. are they on the recall list? the first flat tire was the left rear, i'm not sure if the tire # is the same as the one i listed for the most recent flat on the right front. i cannot afford to keep buying tires. please advise. thank you. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)

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

Abs warning light intermittent at starting of engine. *ak

Brake pads didn't wear evenly, noticable difference on upon comparison. dealership said this was normal since both sides wore the same. took to independent mechanic and he stated this wasn't normal wear. the front side of the pad was completely wore out and the back side had more than 60 % remaining wear. how can this be normal? the slides are not distributing the pressure evenly and therefore the pads are wearing unevenly. i feel this is a manufacturing defect. please help!!!! thank you. *ak

This car is not reliable or safe!. no safety defec tmentioned. *ak

I was told all malibu calipers were working improperly, and that this could cause your brakes to lock up and throw you into a spin.*ak

This vehicle has had several problems i'll try to list.the airbags did not deploy they had been replaced when they fixed the horn problems.completely dissatisfied with my vehicle.i'm not sure if vehicle will be totaled since the accident was 9/6/01. i believe at the very least the airbags should have deployed.i don't know who to complain to.i've replaced rear brakes and rotors,altenator,water pump,battery,horn contact replaced twice at same time had to replace air bag due to sensor behind airbag,interior door panel replaced bracket broken,oil light continued to come on often even though service dealer could not dulpicate,air conditioner not blowing hard secured blower and blower resister wiring another time had to replaced a/c control unit,engine leaking oil around intake replaced intake gaskets,rear seat sqeaked w/ passengers service shop had attempted to fix but was unsuccessful ,so as you can tell many problems!!! makes me think twice before buying a chevrolet product again.thank you

The hub caps on all chev malibus are attached with 5 plastic lug nut s that screw on to the lug nuts that hold on the wheel.the plastic nuts are covered with thin chromed metal.all 5 of the plastic lug nuts must be removed prior to being able to remove the tire in case of a flat or if service is needed.the torque needed to remove the plastic lug nut exceeds the binding strenth of chromed metral cover on the plastic lug nuts.once the cover slips its impossible to remove the hubcap and therefore the tire.3 or my 4 hubcaps had to be destroyed to be removed.each one required 30 min and lots of effort.a female on the side of the road would be in serious danger.my mechanic called their friends a the chev dealership and asked how to remove the hubcaps...their answer was that the hubcaps would need to be destroyed to get them off.this is a serious safty problem that will cause accidents or deaths of people trying to change a flat!!!

Front brake pads wore out and rotors warped at 15,000 & 32,000 miles.*ak

The tires are cracking and splitting abnormally. the ones that are under 3 yrs/36,000 we have been taking to dealerships. several dealerships have not been willing to replace these defective tires under warranty. firestone is only replacing them by prorating the tires.*ak (tiresize: 9215/60r15)

Tires are cracking and splitting abnormally. the ones that are under 3 yrs/36,000 we have been taking to dealerships. several dealerships have not been willing to replace these defective tires under warranty. firestone is only replacing them by prorating the tires. this is a big pain. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)

They have replaced the rotor twice (at 15k and 32k miles) and it continues to warp after 10-15k miles. service manager states it is a widespread problem but chevrolet will not take responsibility.*ak

Front rotors warped at 23,000 miles so badly they could not be machined and had to be replaced. dealer acknowledged this is a common problem on 1999 malibus, and that gmc changed rotor design in 2000, but indicated gm would not cover under warrenty (stated rotors subject to 12 mo/12k mile warrenty limit).*ak

These tires have not failed yet but are all cracking between the tread i was told that they will not pass inspection. they only have 10000 miles on them. has anyone else notified you of this problem?*ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)

Front end of vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. have now had 3rd set of brakes and rotors replaced, also had calipers replaced. after last repairs vehicle was taken to another dealership for repairs. i was told this could be expected to happen again in another 5000 to 7000 miles.*ak

Initially, the indication that there was a brake problem was a squealing when applying the brakes. at the time, brake pads and rotors were replaced. then, after an another 3000 miles, the vehicle developed a serious vibration upon braking. the dealer then ground down the rotor. the problem developed again when another 2000 miles were driven, and dealer replaced both front calipers. another 3000 miles have been driven, and the car has again developed a serious vibration when braking, strong pressure must be applied to slow the vehicle, and when the brakes are applied the car pulls strongs to the right and becomes difficult to control. dealer has not been able to fix this latest problem.*ak

We are having problems with the braking system of our car. the rotors have had to be replaced 2 times now with 20000 miles on the car. the garage that we have had service the car told us that there was a design flaw in this year and make of car. we would appreciate any info that you can give us on this matter.*ak

Service bulletin #00-03-10-003b. no safety defect. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Service bulletin #00-03-10-003b (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

The rear brake lights on all the malibu seem to have a common problem. the rubber seal leaks water causing the bulbs to short out or get corrosion on them causing them to be inoperable. this problem occurs every time it rains or the car gets washed.

Tires have dryrot cracks between the tread ribs, that firestone dealer has told me needs to be replaced. i will replace the set in a few days. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Had to have rotors replaced 7 times every 3000 -4000 miles) due to warping, front end of car shakes when brakes applied took it to dealer was told this was a manufactors defect and there was nothing they could due for me.

This vehicle had both front disc pads replaced at 9,500 miles. the disk brake rotors on both sides were replaced at 10,500 miles. at 14,900 both front calipers, brake pads, and disk rotors will be replaced again. it steering shakes violently upon braking above 30 mph, any brake actuation malkes multiple noices that indicate obvious disk brake stress failure, both front wheels exhibts great quantities of burned in brake dust. this problem has been also experienced by two friends who have similar vehicles. it is obvious there is a serious, life \ safety manufacturing defect in the disk brake system. gm dealership has replaced parts without question or argument (which should immediately alert you to the fact that they are well aware of a widespread problem). there is no recall on this vehicle for this. mentioning the problem to the local dealship mechanics and service personnel produces an immediate, no-argumentative recognition that the problem and system failures obviously exist and are well known (to them). in fact, one mentioned they were saving the parts taken off the 99 malibu's for a gm enginner who was coming to inspect them. this is an extrememly serious life safety issue that has not been publicised and owners have simply be given replacement parts, only to have to replace them again and again. brakes are the first line of safety and this cars disk brakes in the front are simply unreliable. it may be that the juneau, alaska very humid environment is part of the problem. no matter, gm is dragging this out for whatever purpose. the problem is obvious. *ak

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: )

Had to replace all 4 tires. they are all firestone affinity and were cracking. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 )

I have not had a wreck on this car yet. however, the rotors get so bad that the whole car just shakes and it is hard to control the car on the road. it has been in the shop 5 times and will be going in again today. please help get these cars fixed or off the road.*ak

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stepehenson chevrolet on 1-15-01. work order or invoice # is 91713. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

All 4 tires were inspected and replaced with new firestone affinity tires under warranty by local dealership, nelda stephenson chevrolet on 2-7-01. work order or invoice # 92000. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Cracking between the tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: r215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: r215/60r15 )

Cracking between tread ribs. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Rotors have been replace twice and machined twice in 40,000 km. brake pads have been replace 2 or 3 times. was told by the dealer and gm canada that if you drive the vehicle in the rain the rotors will warp. rotors serviced @ 10,000km 20,000 km 26,000 km and 40,000 km. tried to charge me while the vehicle was still under warranty for machining the rotors. had to complain loudly to get them covered would not cover pads. still trying to get some satifaction from gm canada. dealer would not admit there was a problem with the vehicles until the consultant called back and wanted to ensure he would not get a bad rating on gm warranty service questionaire. then all of a sudden they have had some problems with the brakes/rotors on these vehicles. *ak

I brought my chervolet malibu on 16 october 1999 it had 24,000 miles on it. around march of 2000 i noticed that the brake was going soft , making squelling noises, shimmey,and shake when coming to a stop. i took in to the dealership they said they would replace the rotors and brake pads for free due to a program they had. the brakes were ok when i picked the car up but they never really seemed all very sharp to me. whenever i braked i had to start early to make sure my malibu came to a complete stop. that was march then less then two months later in may 2000 when my car had 38,000 miles the rotors gave out again. i took it to lynn layton chervolet they said my rotors had warped again. grudgedly they replaced my rotors and brake pads again. but they said the next time they would charge me. "as through i wanted them to put defective rotors on my car." now about a year late with an additional 14,000 miles my rotors have given out again. i was told by a mechanic that my rotors are supposed to last about 60,000 mile. when i get them fixed again it will have replaced my rotors and brake pads three times over a period of 19 months and 27,000 miles since i brought my care with 24,000 miles on it this is crazy. that averages replacing rotors and brakes pads once every 8000 miles!!!!!! are there any plans to do a recall or something to force gm to fix this major brake problem *****defective rotors. thank you... regina gamble. *ak

Third set of brakes & rotors in 30,000 miles, (car shakes or grinds each time) at other dealer i was told to expect it to happen again in another 10-15,000 miles only that it won't be under warranty next time. 1st time dealer replaced, 2nd time went to local garage because dealer wouldn't do it for free, 3rd time dealer replaced everything again and no charge. when i asked why it was no charge they indicated the following. (different dealership)this time tie rod was damaged and needed to be replaced as well. the dealer said the brakes themselves are not defective, it's just that the car is too heavy and works the brakes harder. the mechanic tried to convince me that it was the way i drive, but another person who works at the dealership stated to hime that she has a 98 malibu and stated she is on her 4th set already. she also mentioned something about a bulletin. i call the chevy 800 number and made a report, but they said nothing will happen. they just put the info in the computer. no person will call, no person available to speak to. no remedy to the sitaution. i would like to be reimbursed for the second repair and want to know if a remedy will soon be available as i did not want a car that has a severe brake problem and don't believe it is fair to say that they will cover it, but only up to the warranty period. if that is the case i would like to return the car and get my money back. i'll be hard pressed to buy another chevy again after this experience. i am seeking out an attorney to explore my options with respect to the lemon laws. *ak

Contacted manufacturere and local dealer. no assistance offered on brake failure or intake gasket failure in which they told me is due the the normal heat of the engine causing it to fail.*ak

Replaced brakepadsand rotors twotimesince 50000 miles. *ak

Vehicle shakes when brakes are depressed and makes a grinding noise. front and rear brakes have been replaced. abs light continually comes on and mechanics say that brakes are in perfect shape, it's a manufactuer problem. *ak

Front end noise when applying brakes. at high speeds (50 mph+) serious shaking and vibrating of the front end occurred. rf caliper locked onto warped rotor. problem with rotors were experienced from day one. i've encountered others who have had similar problems with warped rotors on the malibu. emergency repair and replacement of calipers, front disc brakes and right front rotor was done at a non-warranty facility as this incident happened while travelling and the local chevrolet dealer service dept was not opened on a saturday.*ak

My front rotors have been replaced three times and front brake pads once and i have 34,000. called chevrolet, claim# c03614197. *ak

I was driving down the road and the abs light came on and began to loose control of car. i called gordie boucher on my cell phone to determine what to do about the abs light. i was told to phone my chevrolet dealer and make an appt. to have it fixed. i phoned trecek chev. in portage, wi and i was told that i could not get my car in until the next wed. but it wouldn't hurt to drive it. i continued to drive (approx. 10-15 miles per hour and the car started loosing control and went all over the road and almost went down an embankment. i stopped the car!!! a lady that was following me told me that my back wheels were not turning. at that time i phoned trecek chev. again and told them i would be having it towed in to them. when the tow truck arrived the light was still on and the wheels were still locked up and dragging. upon arrival at trecek chev. the tow driver tested the car as he unloaded it. the light was still on and the wheels were still not turning. i went in and filled paperwork out. the service manager went out to get the vin number out of the car. upon walking back in he was very disrespectful (i am assuming he seen that i had just purchased the car a couple of days before and not from them). he told me there was nothing wrong with my car and he had pulled it up to the entrance door and i could take it home. he said the light wasn't on and the wheel was turning. he also told me that when there is snow i should put the car in a heated garage to melt it from my wheels. upon leaving i asked who was paying for the towing charges and he said he would take care of that. today i find out my car is making a horrible noise and both front and back brakes/rotors, etc. are very bad. it seems that there has been some kind of malfunction wearing on my brakes. when contacting the chevrolet assistance i was told that trecek chevrolet had put in a bill to them and said that they had replaced the parking brake lever. they never touched my car!!!!! *ak

Keep having problems with rotors. vehicle shakes when applying brakes. i have seen many complaints on this issue, but chevrolet wont seem to realize it is a problem. *ak

On 3/1100 at about 6:35pm, i was coming from dallas to houston.just before wyllis my car went totally out of control after my right front tire went to pieces. according to witnesses,my car was all over both highways,almost been killed by two 18 wheelers and altimately crashing on a guard on the south direction.i lost conscience and when i came to i saw alot of people over me and then taken to the first emergency.after that i was sent to another hospital emergency & after 3 days in the intensive care i was in a room where i stayed about 9 days.i sustained a fractured neck,open scal,broken right-shoulder,knee and a very bruised & swollen left wrist but not broken.given the facts (which can all be substantiated by my dealer's records) the maintenance of my car and tires were up to the minute.we were told nothing was left from the tire and the pictures taken show the bear well of the tire all twisted.there has never been any doubt in my mind that i came very close to been killed,as a result of a bad tire.i contacted firestone and through agents i was told that i had no claim since i did not have the tire. *ak (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Front brake rotors warped and resufaced at 7,491 miles. rotors warped and replaced at 12,864 miles. rotors warped and replaced again at 21,000 miles. as warping develops braking distance increases with more pedal pressure required for stopping.*ak

My air bag light stays on. i called the dealer and the guy said it meant the air bags didn't work and they wouldn't come out even in a crash and since the warranty was gone i would have to pay to have it fixed. my floor board floods when it rains. there has been about an inch of water in my floor at one time and has flooded everytime it rains. i was told that too would have to be paid for out of my pocket. my anti-lock system messed up while it was still under warranty and was fixed but i had to replace the pads in november after only buying the car in april. it's march and i need new brakes again. the car was in the shop in the summer because it went dead while going down the interstate and had to be towed in. it was still under warranty so they fixed it at no charge. it seems to me that since this car doesn't even have 50,000 miles on it that it shouldn't be falling apart like it is.

Front rotors replaced twice. front pads replaced once. pads were not replaced with the first rotor replacement. for the second rotor replacement, i provided the replacement pads for them. brakes seemed ok, untill the last service visit explaining to them the brakes were making a creeking noise when applied at low speeds. since then, the brakes have been making a groaning/whineing noise when braking at high speed, with a noticeable brake pedal pulsation. i have not brought the vehicle back in to be checked. because the warranty period is over, and i don't think i should be charged for a problem that was never resolved. i do alot of driving for my business, and i find this vehicle to be dangerous to drive at this point. please help!*ak

Was told that this was normal. o safety defect. *ak

Brake replaced at low milage, rechecked 2 weeks ago for problems. *ak

All four tires have cracks, all around the perimiter of innner and outer thread channels. called firestone said water could possibly get into steel belts causing them to rust and tires to fail. firestone also said that a firestone dealer would pro-rate thread wear, how can a manufacturer's defect cost a consumer money. also i have personal;y seen the same defect on quite a few other chevy mailbus, with the same tires, maybe this should become a recall before one of these tires do fail at high speed. thank you. *ak (dot number: w2mwaaa118 tiresize: p21560r15)

We have been having problems with the brakes on this car from the time we bought it. the right front brakes pull and shake when you apply them. the vehicle has been serviced several times for the same problem by chevrolet and it still occurrs. everyone else we have talked to that also owns a chevrolet malibu has the same problem. i am concerned not only for my safety and the safety of others around me, but also that this car will cost me a fortune once the warranty expires. this is obviously (to me and the people i have talked to) a manufacturers defect. please investigate accordingly. thank you for your time. mary "carolyn" kling. *ak

Sever front shimmy when applying brakes replaced once occurring again at 52000miles, almost uncontrollable when slowing from highway speeds. *ak

Abs light came on. i called dealership and was told that it was ok that it happened, and to make an appointment with my local chevy dealership for fixing. (dealership i purchased car from is not a chevy dealer). when i phoned trecek chev. in portage i made an appointment for the following wed. (all this was done from car phone). i also asked trecek auto in portage about the light, they said it was nothing to be concerned about. as i was driving i was all over the road. i was only going about 20 mph. my brake light would not go off but they told me that it wasn't something to be concerned about. as the driving conditions got worse i slowed up even more and pulled over to the side of the road then continued on. when the rear end of the car swerved and i almost lost control at 20 mph i then pulled over and called for a tow truck. a lady was following me and stopped. she then told me that my back rear passenger tire/wheel was not turning. when the wrecker came to tow me the wheel still was not turning. when it was unloaded off the flat bed at trecek chev. in portage, wi it still was not turning although the abs light had gone off. i then proceeded to speak with the service manager who in turn went out to my car and drove it to the front door and told me that i could take it home, there was nothing wrong with it. he was not very polite and did not even look at the car. i need to know what i can do. i'm afraid that this will happen again. *ak

Front passenger seat belts do not retract to stowwed position after use, and often do not retract after leaning forward. seatbelt repeatedly gets wedged between door and b-pillar when closing door when exiting vehicle which causes damage to seatbelt hardware. when seatbelt occasionally fails to retract after leaning forward, it creates slack in restraint system that presents a safety hazard to the front seat driver/passenger. i have contacted the service department at the purchasing dealer and they do not show any service bulletin for this problem. *ak

I've had to have my brakes serviced three times in the first year and a half that i've had my car. they warped, so my dealer turned them down; they warped again, so they replaced them; then they warped again, so they turned them again. *aki

The brakes only failed once, however i have had it in atleast 6 times since lease for complaints on the brakes to two different dealerships. i was told by one that the malibu's are having problems with the brake pads, why has no one been told this? my abs is agin coming on and now getting ready for it's 7th trip to service.

Light has failed twice. right side brake light does not function. no other lamps have been a problem. *ak

While driving the abs/brake light comes on intermittently. had looked at said nothing wrong. had accident because brakes would not work properly. have to push brake pedal almost all way down to get car to stop. do not get pulsating feeling on brake when hit hard indicating abs is working. having it looked at again, now that car has been wrecked they seem to be more interested.

Brakes were replaced at 12000miles. at 31000 miles brakes were replaced again and rotors were ground down. gm said this was normal for the car. i consider it excessive and a problem assembly warps due to two metals being used in the breaks. heat problem. *ak

First noticed at 5,500 miles car would vibrate or pulsate when brakes were applied.dealer said front rotors were warped and replaced them. problem repeated at 12,000 miles. rotors replaced again. problem repeated again at 17,500 miles. rotors replaced again.

At 7000mls steering wheel would shudder and rotors were recut and pads resurfaced. at 17000mls rotors were replaced. at 27000mls car is being taken in for front brakes squeeking and grind of front rotors. *ak

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 told there was nothing wrong with the window and it is now working. the power locks lock and unlock themselves periodically. i hear air coming in the driver's door. the cd player face gets to hot to touch and i smell burning. i was told this was normal. the steering column wouldn't tilt down because of plastic debris on the assembly. the brake light circuit board melted. the air conditioner control head shorted out. the evap system vapor pressure sensor had to be replaced. the rear doors stuck and had to be lubricated. the glove compartment latch had to be adjusted to stop rattle. the transmission had to be replaced. *ak

Slid on ice during snow storm, hit concrete barrier head on at 20-25 mph, spun and hit concret three times, air bags never deployed. *ak

Center of tires worn out at 30,000 miles. rim problems, gm said no!!firestone said it happens too often!!! (tiresize: 214/60r15)( dot number: tire size: 214/60r15 )

I have noticed several mailbu's where brake lights have failed. *ak

Our car suddenly loss all power steering while driving the smokie mt. parkway in n. carolina. the car was towed to pine crest chev. and they found that the fluid line to the power steering unit had been incorrectly installed by the factory. the fluid line was against the exhaust pipe and it had burned and worn through causing all the fluid to rapidly spray out onto the hot exhaust pipe. this incident could have easily resulted in a severe or fatal accident due to the sudden and unexpected loss of steering control along with an added threat of a possible fire in the engine compartment from the fluid.

Clunking/grinding sounds coming from front end when turning corners and/or going over bumps (such as r/r tracks, driveway approaches, etc); brakes shuttered and barely responded while driving 35-40 mph down decline in a light rain; rotors were replaced 8/2000 but noise has not lessened. cold air comes in from door handle of driver sd door, making it necessary to continuously drive w/defrosters on when temperatures are @/below 50 degrees; very poor acceleration, engine sluggish and misses when accelerating; very poor gas mileage avging 21-23 mpg hwy. on 4-cyl engine; rear tail light replaced due to condensation formation when 1st purchased; rear passenger brake light burnt out and need of replacement.; rear passenger door 3" section of paint corroding and in need of repainting/finishing.*ak

Application of brakes at all speeds causes vehicle to shudder and affects steering. rotors and pads replaced at 17,000 miles. problem reoccurred at 27,700 miles. dealer ground rotors to solve problem and claimed it was normal wear and tear.

For no reason whatsoever a bulge developed in this tire. it grew on its own overnight to twice the original size when i discovered it. i took it immediately to the dealer and it was replaced with a similar tire. this replacement tire has 1991 stamped on it, the original for do not. i thought this was just a fluke, but with all the news about firestone, i must tell you i am very uneasy about driving with these tires. what if another bulge comes up and blows out, and causes an accident? i hope you will look into this because there are a lot of malibus in raleigh with these same tires, (i checked). thank you for your time, barbara dipert. *ak (dot number: 93t mts tiresize: p215/60r15)

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

Every 4000 miles disc brakes pulsed and need replacing. 4 times and counting. *ak

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This vehicle has been in the shop numerous times for repair. parts of the ignition and fuel system were replaced less then a year ago. recently a loud whistle noise could be heard coming from the dash area of the vehicle. we took it to the dealer in twin falls, id, who stated that it was a piece of molding that had come off from under the vehicle (another problem) and that was causing it. they were too busy to fix it, and i was in the process of moving to boise, id. i took the vehicle to the dealer in boise who stated that they knew wxactly what the problem was. i was told by the service writer that they had several malibu's come in with the winshield not properly seated. he told me that they had to remove the windshied and reseal it. i dont know how many more vehicles are out there like this, but we have had nothing but problems with ours.

I actually have two malibus - one a 1998, the other a 1999. both have self-adjusting rear drum brakes which do not self-adjust, resulting in the front brakes (disc) doing all the stopping and overheating as a result. this causes rotors to warp, wheels to "shimmy" when brakes are applied, and loss of control of the vehicle in critical stopping situations at high speed. request that you subpeona all gm service records for brake service on malibus and see if there isn't a serious problem with repeated front disc brakes having to be replaced at frequent intervals.

Odor from air conditioner unit very bad causing dizziness and nausea company says this is normal for florida second attempt to correct problem service dept also said water build up is normal also causing odor this is a potentaily dangersous situation as most driving in florida is by interstate this is also a health hazard

Tires will not hold air/ center portion of tires are completely bald at under 12,000 miles( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 )

Car purchased 5/00-2 map sensors, fuel filter, shortage to alternator, been in shop 6times in 2months, car stalls in the middle of traffic and at rest.no solution found. dangerous in traffic!!

The tires have failed to hold air properly for any lenghth of time since originally purchasing the vehicle. it was recently noticed that the tires have gone completely bald in the center of the tire. in contacting the service manager at dave heinrich chevrolet in lockport, ny, we are told that this is a common problem with the malibus in that gm states that these tires were not designed for this car. gm has since issued a bulletin stating that these tires should only be inflated to 28# in front and 26# in back, which varies from the manufacturer suggestion. gm refuses to address this issue and the tires appear to be unsafe, although the service manager states that they "are probably safe". gm says that our only remedy would be to contact an authorized firestone dealer, even though gm sold the car with the defective tires---gm says that they are "not defective". please advise. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 )

Tire blew apart while driving.nothing was left on the rim,this was the original that came on the car when it was purchased new.in april 99( dot number: tire size: 215/60/r15 )

Auto taken to performance chev. east meadow, ny for repair invoice #cvcs28103. they state on the repair order that the loose part could have only come from the assembly line mistake. the loose bolt locked the rear wheel at highway speed, causing the car to veer off the highway.

Positive post on battery leaked battery acid. not charging properly. informed by service technician at the dealer that this is a fairly common occurence for acdelco batteries. was also told i was lucky to have been able to drive it in to the dealer- they often times will die while running or will not start at all. battery was replaced under warranty, but with another acdelco product. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p21560r15 )

Car shimmied when brakes were applied/stop light quit working went to fix found it all melted on the inside had to repalce whole tail light assembly. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Gm needs to recal the malibus for brake replacement problems. *ak

Vehicle has been in for a front end noise 3 times so far..1st the front suspension arms were replaced...2nd the steering knuckles were replaced....3rd they still dont know....4th to replace front left strut....on 5/22/2000 the brakes locked and shimmied, was told the rotors were worn and needed turned. *ak

At high speedsthe car shakes making it hard to steer. i took in to dealer they said rotors are out of round, they cut rotors. happen again (twice) and they finally repalced rotors. a few thousand miles later same happened. replaced with a "redesigned rotor" which now has only lastest 7000 miles. now warreny is up and no wants to replace rotors. i have contacted dealer, chevy, sales and service. i have received no help other then i'm out of luck. my car is not the only car with this problem. what do i dao to get chevy to be responsible for the defective rotors or braking system?*ak

The brakes had to be completely replaced at 19,000 miles and again 11,000 miles later. independent brake repair shop said it was a manufacturer defect. still trying to resolve with gmc. *ak

The tires are wearing inthe center, while rest of tire show no wear , and because its wears in the center , owner will not notice excessive wear until tire failure. tire air pressure has not been found to be a contributing factor to this problem, as first thought by local firestone dealers. *ak( dot number: w2mwaaa039 tire size: 21560r15 )

My wife was waiting in line to pick up our son from school when the cones were moved she tried starting the car 3 times. since the car would not start she made sure that the car was in park and got out and started walking to the next car to wave them around. all of a sudden the car jumped forward and ran into a parked jeep. she ran for the car in fear for the safety of our 4 year old son who was asleep in the back seat, and in an attempt to open the door was dragged to the ground. when the car stopped she opened the rear door to take our son out. when the police arrived they noticed that the key was in the off position and that the car was in park. my wife did not touch these items after the crash. i spoke to the drivers of the two cars right behind my wife, and the first one to the rear said that my wife had taken approx. two steps when the car took off. the second driver said that my wife was at the rear of our car when it took off. there is extensive damage to the right front corner and front passanger door of our car. no damage was noted on the parked jeep due to the front towing bracket was the only thing hit. my wife is now fearful of this vehicle, and does not want to drive it.i myself feel that this vehicle is unsafe.*ak

Car had been driven 1 hour earlier - noticed wisp of smoke in trunk and contacted roadside assistance. upon checking mileage, noticed entire interior of car was filled with black smoke. fire appeared to have begun in console and spread to passenger side seat. fire had extinguished itself. towing company sent a part-time fireman to tow car to dealer. awaiting further investigation. *ak

Water entering right rear tail light - left rear tail light is burning bulbs out also

Vehicle purchased in may 1999,has been in the shop 16 times for repairs, including inoperable horn, warped rotors,turned once, resurfaced once and finally replaced, interior vinyl peeling, replaced once and is occuring again,windows stuck in down position, current work order to have windows checked, break pedal making a "creaking" noise when depressed, recently repaird with at least 4-5 visits to the dealer with no successful repair of problem, defective motor on the heater, making strange noise, air conditioning is now starting to "smell" vehicle rolls when put in park, notified factory and have current file number, factory informed me that if it's still under warranty and in need of repair to bring it in...there is nothing else we (the factory) can do...i believe too numerous repairs in an 11 month period..still have outstanding work orders for needed future repairs. *ak

Rear arm can kill or injure an infant in a rear facing car seat. chevy was unaware of this conflict when i contacted their customer assistance number. dealer would not remove arm rest free of charge , however it is an easy matter to do so using a pair of vise grips. *ak

Car shakes when brakes applied at normal driving speeds. was told by love chevrolet's service man that they were having problems with the brakes on these cars. it seems that will have to repair rotors every 8,000 miles or live with the problem. *ak

I have researched this matter on the web and found others who have had the same problem with the warped brake rotors on gmc cars. this seems to be an issue with the chevrolet malibu and her sisters who share the same platform. i believe that gmc is aware that there is a design problem with these cars. no one at the dealership seemed surprised that the rotors were warped. i would like to know just how many brake rotors have been replaced on the malibu's, buick regal's, and cutlasses. i think you would find a pattern here if it was researched. consumers are being misled by dealers as well. i was first told by one dealer that there was no problem with the brakes it was just the way the car stopped with abs, but another dealer admitted to the warped rotors, but informed me that i would have to pay for them. the last straw was the customer service person at gm who told me its all part of normal wear and tear. i told him that i didn't think so on a car that had 13800 miles on it. *ak

When applying the brakes the vehicle would begin to surge then shake and shimmy making steering difficult the rotors were turned and worked fine for about 3000 mi. then the same problem occurred the rotors were then replaced while at the dealership we learned that they were having a lot of this type of problem with the malibu and grand am . we were also informed that the warranty on the rotors was only for 17000 mi. rather than the 36000 mi. shown in the warranty book.

When driving the car upon putting on the brakes the car shakes and vibrates. sometimes it is violent enough that it is hard to control. this has happened three times. i have had the car fixed twice and waiting for an appointment to have it fixed again. the lights also go dim when you roll the windows down. this was a program car when we purchased it. i need a dependable car for me and my family. something that i do not believe that this car is.

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 .

Problems with brakes since car was new, engine oil leaks, electrical problems

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

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 are wearing unevenly dealer stated this was normal for a malibu. this car has been nothing but problems since the first day. i have driven more loaner cars than i have my own that i continue to make payments on. most of the miles on my car has been due to repeated visits to the shop. i am very unhappy with this car, the dealership, the service dept., and the way gm has handled the case. *ak( dot number: 93t m + s tire size: p2155or15 )

On very cold days (<20 deg f) gas gauge registers accurately for ~10 secs., then falls to empty, when tank is not empty (originally happened with 3/4 tank). when engine stopped and restarted, gauge registers accurately for ~10 secs. then falls to empty again. only after ~1 hour of driving does the problem stop. *ak

Repeated oil leaks. *ak

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.

Transmission is not shifting into overdrive. driving on highway at 55-65 mph rmps are consistantly at 5000/rmps and will not shift. also jerks when shifting at 30mph. progessively getting worse.

Hit a cement parking block at 2mph and the airbags deployed-contacted customer service at chevy(most unprofessional) they said airbags were to deploy with frontal crash-they would not give any other information. ran around for 14 days. was told that a pothole or a speedbump could set them off at the right angle. 2500 dollars to replace.

Nothing but problems with this vehicle. spends more time in the shop than on the road. low miles due to afraid to drive it. many other problems, i.e radio, glove box, etc.

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Have current case number with chevy

Dealer believes that the leak is in the cabin, so our safety concern is that five loads of freon have leaked into the cabin within a six week period.

While operating the vehicle the rpm gauge started to show max rpm readings to 0 and changing rapidly. the car was being driven to the repair shop to have this checked when at a intersection the vehicle just cut off. the engine did not stop but the car could only be moved very slowly until a minute or two past then the speed went up a bit. the repair facility found a crankshaft sensor and the computer to be the fault. currently the vehicle runs good, but the gas mileage is only about 17-18 mpg. will turn it back into the german dealer to have this checked. *ak

Was driving vehicle on freeway, hit a small bump in the road. the car stopped running instantly. all dash lights came on, all gauges went flat (spedometer, tach, fuel, temp), loss of power steering, power brakes. i had to make an emergency stop on the side of the road. i turned the ignition all the way off, then tried to restart the car. it restarted. dealer could not find the problem.

Abs & park brake came on intermittently for 5 seconds after car in shop 9 of first 21 days owned finally it was fixed. the service dept would give me no information regarding problems, and tried to reduce likelihood of lemon law by not providing me with documentation. also fake wood not secured on any interior placement of car.

This is an intermittant problem. upon light acceleration from a stop, the steering wheel turns sharply to the left. the service department calls this "normal". *ak

The tires were wearing abnormally and all four tires were replaced. the right front rim was bent and all four rims were replaced. suspension made noise. *yh

The left rear brake makes noise and the brake cylinder was replaced. also, warped rotors were replaced and turned as well. *yh

The serpentine belt was squeaking and was replaced. also tensioner belt failed and was replaced. *yh

There was a rattling sound from the dash area due to ashtray assembly failure. *yh

Cruise control made noise and the module was replaced twice. *yh

The battery post fell off and the battery was replaced. *yh

The intake manifold gaskets was leaking and was replaced. *yh

Driver's door/window made a rattling noise. *yh