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.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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
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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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
1999 chevrolet malibu. Consumer wrote in regarding replacement of ignition switch.
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 the federal safety agency 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 updated 6/9/2015
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.
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.
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 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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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. 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 the federal safety agency 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.
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 the federal safety agency 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
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
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.
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
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