My 1999 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 engine won,t turn on the engine whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the fuel pressure regulator won,t work whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the airbag srs system comes on in the spring time and in the hot summer time heat and in the winner time.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems
144 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 77,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 144
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 77,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Alternator/generator/regulator17
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module13
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers11
- 12v/24v/48v battery11
- Ignition: switch8
- Ignition8
- Ignition: module4
- Wiring: interior/under dash3
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu electrical
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Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
What 1999 Chevrolet Malibu owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu electrical
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 144 complaints about the electrical of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 77,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (376 complaints), 2009 (368 complaints) and 2010 (295 complaints).
Other 1999 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Brakes 307Engine 143Suspension 82Tires 72Lights 61Airbags 40Fuel system 38Steering 37Visibility 29Transmission 21Body 20Seat belts 13Acceleration 7Wheels 7Locks 4Seats 3Driver assistance 1
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