1999 Chevrolet Malibu: engine overheating

Filed Dec 29, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · FL

After replacing my intake gasket 8 months ago, my car still overheats. One of my cooling fans is not working. My AC level controls 1 & 2 doesn't work, only 3,4, and 5. Ac shuts off on its own. My engine belt went from sqeaking to making a noise I never heard before. Now my car is non operational due to a knocking sound coming from the engine. So far in the past 8 months, I replaced my intake gasket $600, replaced my engine belt cost $120, replaced my brake pads and caliper twice in the past 2 years $250 each time. Now I'm looking at another major repair job. Help me please

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Engine · MO

Coolant system overheating.

Filed Aug 20, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 5,000 miles · FL

Rotor replacement x 3. Suspension - front replaced. Calipers x3. Tire wear and leaks - replaced annually. Radio - bad wiring. A/c in dash wiring replaced twice. Rear light assembly replaced twice. Leaking in rear light assembly and trunk. Coolant leak - 8/06 at 74000 miles. Mechanic believes it is the water pump. A/c sensor replaced.

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 Apr 25, 2005 · Engine · OH

Coolant leaking. Have refilled several times. Took to car x, told me intake manifold gasket is leaking, has not failed but all engines of this type fail at some point. Is a known problem. Checking internet, that seems to be the case. Has not been repaired yet because of time involved and money ($600). Would like to see the part recalled.

Filed Mar 14, 2005 · Engine · NC

Vehicle was taken to dealer for regular maintenance, and results showed that the intake manifold was leaking fluid, which could cause it to overheat. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Engine · 112,000 miles · OH

The intake manifold has been replaced 2 times on this car. We are still having engine cooling problems. It is in the shop as we speak. Now they are looking at the head gaskets due to coolant leaking into the overflow. There has been numerous complaints I have found in regards to this model. Why isn't anyone contacting the chevy to get this design flaw corrected and compensation for the affected consumers who were unfortunate enough to buy this particular model?

Filed Feb 1, 2005 · Engine · 48,000 miles · PA

Chronic coolant leak due to faulty intake gasket.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Engine · 51,500 miles · MI

Engine coolant light came on. Took car in to get checked while having oil change and was told that there was a coolant leak in both the upper and lower intake manifolds.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Engine · MO

Water light coming on intermittently - taken to dealership 3 times for repair. After warrenty,car regularly overheats and the light came on and book said 'coolant' problem. I had radiator flushed and filled with antifreeze. Car now continues to overheat. Mechanics (3 so far) said this is a common problem with chevrolets. Cost would be $800 - $1,000 to repair leakage around lower intake gasket. I believe if this is a common problem with chevrolets and it will continue to happen yearly, chevrolet should be responsible for repairs.

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 15,000 miles · TX

1 - brake failure at 15,000 miles; replaced brakes 4 times after dealer and manufacturer (chevrolet) failed to repair; I purchased 3 calipers, 4 rotors and many brake pads at costs of $1,000. 2 - gas guage sending unit failed after 60,000 miles; could not determine proper fuel level; purchased and replaced unit at cost of $325. 3 - intake manifold failed at 45,000 miles; vehicle experienced severe overheating; dealer charged $700 to perform valve job after charging $700 to replace intake manifold; 4 - battery failed after 25,000 miles; positive post fell out of battery; purchased replacement and did not have vehicle towed to dealer because I was in california from texas on a trip - costs $70 .

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Engine · 43,546 miles · PA

Coolant leak from the intake manifold gaskets and related parts.