Rotors replaced twice before 20,000 miles and alternator replaced at 25,000. This car is a real lemon. Will never buy gm product again.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Original battery - AC delco, positive prong rotted without notice! Car is only 2 years old. Car shut off without warning just as I went to pull out of parking space. Battery light is still bright green!
While applying brakes, the car pulsates and jumps when coming to a stop. The car was taken in several times to have the rotars turned, then later replaced, then replaced again with 99 model rotars, the brakes are still pulsating to current date. The alternator went out while driving, lost all power to brakes, ABS system, and air bags. The alternator was replaced. Later had to have battery replaced due to alternator killing it. The A/C light would blink on and off, the compressor would cut on and off. Had to eventually replace the panel on the inside of the car after having a new compressor put on. The A/C panel seemed to have done the trick, though is has some new problems from the beginning. The bushings squeak and sqwauk while driving over bumps, they have now started in the rear of the car.
While driving on road over 45mph vehicle will sway/won't stay in its lane. Also, factory battery had started melting through the plate/ABS light came on when starting vehicle/ upon applying brakes they squeaked, and vehicle won't go in reverse.*ak the transmission failed. The A/C is inoperable. Brakes failed four times.
While driving vehicle constantly stalled. Dealership replaced computer, but stalling continued.
Engine idling roughly due to faulty engine mount. Nlm
Transmision slips, temp/elec. Problems, major vibration when applying brakes-hi & lo speeds
Brakes lights totally went out twice within 6-8 months apart. Dealer said it was due to bad bulbs and poor wiring. *ak
I am so not satisfied with this vehicle every time I turn around, something different is going wrong. I don't know where else to turn. I sure would love for gmc to buy this piece of junk car back. It is really bad when you have a new car and it won't run!! The first time it was in was for it not starting, that has happened about 15-20 times. They have no idea what is wrong with the car. They have replaced the windshield 3 times because it leaked air. Still does! The headlights have condensation inside of them, makes visibility bad at night. Help!
Tail light keep blowing out, and consumer keep replacing the tail lights. Tail light's keep going out and the consumer can smell the wires burning and melting. There was a short within the tail lights.
Horn inoperable. Entire airbag assembly replaced and horn still has problems.
When I am driving the car, all the lights on the dash(panel) light up and the speedometer starts going crazy. One minute it shows that I am traveling 10 miles an hours then in a split second it shows that I am going 110 miles an hour. All the other gauges start going back and forth as well. I have no idea how fast I am going or if my car is about to just quit completely. When I first brought my car, about a year later or so (and I am just estimating) the dash board started acting crazy but I just blue it off. Then I was traveling to dallas to look for a place to live and the lights all come on and the speed went crazy then the car started to die. I made it to the dealership before it died. They stated it was the altnerator, that was replaced. It worked fine for a while then it happened again. I took it to the dealership in san angelo and they said there was an electrical short. That was fixed and it didn't happen for a while then it happened again yesterday (10/3/99). I am a single parent and I travel a lot back and forth from dallas to san angelo. I am absolutely a neverous wreck when driving my car. I never know when it's going to act up and leave my daugther and I stranded along the highway. Pleas help me....... Has this happened to other malibu owners???????
When ignition turned to accessory position, the shift lever can be moved to any gear without pushing the brake pedal and the brake locks up when the car rolls backwards. The car rolled backwards almost hitting a car. This is dangerous and could be a tragic situation for small children if unattended or senior citizens unaware this could happen.
It seems as though sooner I get one thing fixed and another goes wrong. I want gm to purchase the car back. It is to the point I am afaid to even get into the car anymore.
My vehicle's brake light stopped working while I was driving. My emergency brake warning light would not work on my dash board. My ignition switch on my vehicle would not work sometimes.
Purchase 07/24/98 cash payment $18,239.24...car had 152 miles at that time..withing a few days of owing the car brake pedal was making constant noise when applying...I took it in to the garage and they oiled it and it continued 8-7-98 lubricated brake had rent a car and they ordered new assembly..8-11-98 new assembley installed and the brake still made the noise...finally rent a car again they found out 8-18-98 that master cylinder leaking..had to replace power boaster and master cylinder and lubed front calipers and adjusted the brakes....also I have constant squeal noise and pulling of brakes in the back when apply and mushing sound...they adjusted and cleaned and still does it cold wet warm does not matter...the manager called and said that there wasn't much else they could do for it. Between all this the dash board was warpped and replaced, back tail gasket kept coming off after several visits to the chev. Place they orderd and replaced the warp gasket....then the gasket seal around the back window was coming off...he glued it down...I have mentioned to them it started funny at times and he said count to 15 seconds and that would be normal...so everytime I get into the car I am concerned is it going to start or not..finally 3/12/99 I got into the car to do my errands and it would not crank over and start after several tries it finally started and I called and the car is again in the garage I now have a rent a car again and will not know what the problem is until next week. Also the wire that holds the gas cap when you pump gas broke off. The first few months of owning the car and trying to repair the problems and get to work and rent a car and continue on with life have been disrupted. All I wanted to do was buy a new car be able to trust it and not end up going every other week in for this or that. I have talked to the manager and have filed a claim 980 503 718 to get a refund. I hate the car its junk.
1.}front brakes are prematurley wearing out within 20 miles. 2.}tranaxle shaft seal is leaking oil,part was replaced. 3.}radiator coolant reservoir busted, causing the coolant to leak. 4.}intake manifold is leaking. 5.}igintion wiring had to replaced. 6.}air distrubutor completely failed which is not pulling in air.
Wiring harness chime switch failed. Yh
Pcm failed. Yh
Ignition switch failed. Yh
Key cylinder malfunction causing bell to ring continually. Yh
Emergency brake light / chime remained on after brake was released, electrical system malfunction.
Front end suspension rough,clunk, feels loose, brakes/rotors prematurely wearing out, and instrument panel very hot when heater or A/C being used. Radio am already malfunctioned once. Am concerned re: brakes, front end and fire hazard of this vehicle.
Horn actuator is very difficult to find and requires looking down to honk horn
Alternator, engine cooling system, main computer, grounding wirtes, engine, and the glove compartment has failed.
Exhaust failure/headlights failed/control panel malfunctioned/floor board/rain inside of vehicle and ticking underneath hood.
While driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. Dealer reprogrammed the computer which did not remedey the problem. Please give any further details.
While driving and an emergency situation occurs the horn actuator is diffcult to locate. *ak horn was actuated at lower portion of air bag coves. When wheel is turned, it was nearly impossible to locate this portion.
Vehicle stalls while drivng. Dealers have replaced ecu unit and ignition system and reset all codes to factory specs, but problem remains
Inability to turn on and control instrument panel lights. They are back lighted and autmatically controlled.
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