1999 Chevrolet Malibu body problems

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Body, Visibility · WI

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.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Body, Brakes · NE

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.

Filed Nov 8, 2010 · Body · 101,000 miles · OH

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.)

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Body · 84,000 miles · NY

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

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Body, Steering · 184,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Body · MI

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?

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Airbags, Body · 33,840 miles · VA

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.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Body, Lights · OH

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.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Body, Steering · 33,625 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · IA

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