1999 Chevrolet Malibu: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Electrical · NV

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Sep 30, 2005 · 105,275 miles · KY

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 16,000 miles · TX

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!!!!

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Brakes · 100,700 miles · MI

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

Filed Jul 23, 2003 · Engine · 44,000 miles · CO

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.)

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

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

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

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 )

Filed Mar 3, 1999 · Electrical · TX

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.