I had my manifold intake gasket replaced and I know that gmac had a technical bulletin issued on it. I contacted gmac and they advised they would not pay for it. A couple months later my car started to make noise so I took it back where I got it fixed at and was advised I need a new engine. I contacted gmac and they didn't respond until december 24, 2002 and told me they wouldn't pay for the engine since I didn't get my car repaired at a gmac dealership. I told them when I took it to the chevrolet dealer they said I couldn't get my car in until the following week and I couldn't wait that long because I needed my vehicle so I took it to another shop. Had I been told when I first called gmac I would have tried to take it to another chevrolet shop. I am paying for a car that I can't even drive and the vehicle is only 3 years old. Please advise as to what I can do to have this matter resolved.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints
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I am writing to find out the frequency of complaints regarding the chevrolet malibu I have a 1999 year and had problem with intake manifold that had to be repaired for $700(antifreeze would leak into engine) I was told by sources that this was a common problem with this model including gm mechanics themselves and that it should be a recall. Any help would be appreciated in how to proceed with gathering information on this and what you know about it.
The horn, anti-lock brakes, battery and engine failed. *ak
I have a 1999 chev malibu and yes the intake manifold is failing. I have had this replaced by the dealer twice. Gm apparently knows about this problem for using shotty parts and they refuse to step up and fix it. I am formally complaining to the bbb gm itself and anyone else I can think of. Gm chevy stands for junk
Have less 15,000 miles on the car, mostly used to drive to work only about 2 miles each away. Have a problem with getting the air conditioner to turn on and when used alot. Seems to be a problem with the air conditioner clutch. Also just having problems with fan control as the fan does not work in position 1 or 2. Will check if resistor for fan control needs to be replaced. Car just went out of manufactor warranty as of jan.
Engine failure due to head gasket failure
Consumer states while driving the vehicle the check engine light came on then the engine shut off. Consumer states the head gasket caused this to happen. Dealer notified. Ts
Car had a knocking in the motor. Took to dealer to get fixed, they have not fixed the problem in the last 2 tries. They first said that it was my fault for not taking car of motor. Oil changes have been made every 3-4 months or 3 thousand miles. They first replaced the lifters, 2nd time it went in they replaced the timing chain and gears. Now up to date they have had the car for 2 weeks and they have done nothing with it do to the fact they are waiting for the warranty place to say that they can put a new motor in. They are now saying that they are going to put a used motor in that has 42000 miles on it. Till this date they will not tell me what is wrong with the car and they will also not let me see the motor it self since they have had it for 2 weeks and every thing that is connected to the motor is out of the car except the block. I personally take care of heavy equipment in the job that I do which has a $ amount around 350,000 dallors and I do oil changes, and any minnor fixing problems. It blows me away that they tell me they can not find the problem to a vehicle that I bought from them. It may sound like a piston or a rode that has gone bad. Dt
The left rear brake makes noise and the brake cylinder was replaced. Also, warped rotors were replaced and turned as well.
Consumer states that her vehicle has corrosion on the motor due to a water leak. Dealer was notified.
While driving the vehicle overheat, dealer change water pump, still reoccuring the problem.
There is a coolant smell in vehicle, and vehicle hesitates. Also, head gaskets are leaking. Please provide any further information.
While driving or at a complete stop vehicle will stall out without any warning. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Fuel and temperature gauges/ blower fuse replaced for 1and 2 positions.
Consumer states while driving after engine is warm, engine will shut off nothing works but the radio. Vehicle has to be put in park to restart. Engine will not turn over the first few times after problem occurs. Vehicle also stalled out when under 30 MPH. Dealer unable to duplicate concern.
While driving the coolant boils up and shoots out through the overflow rubber tube on the coolant container, this is due to engine cooling system failure. Consumer stated that this vehicle should be recalled for correction of the engine cooling system.
Horn was replaced twice by the dealer. No lights illuminated on the dashbaord as linked to another problem. This keeps causing a short circuit.*ak consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealership 5 times for electrical problems, the multi-function switch, relay switch and cancel cam horn were all replaced, also the intake manifold gasket was leaking oil due to the gasket being improperly sealed, the oil pump drive seal was replaced.
While driving the coolant boils up and shoots out through the overflow rubber tube onto the coolant container. When this happens the consumer can smell a strong odor of antifreeze. Then the red light on the dash illuminates and the temperature gauge rises slightly. Consumer has to constantly stop and add coolant.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning brakes went out. Master cylinder broke/ intake gasket failed, and oil and coolant had mixed together.
When making turns ABS light comes on intermittently, consumer will then shut off engine and restart. Abs light will then be off. Mechanic cannot find a cause.ABS light was illuminating at time of purchase. Consumer had to have a new motor put in because of a knocking noise in the piston plates. Alignment to the front suspension was needed.
Cooling system is leaking, dealer replaced sensor and water pump, did not remedy the problem. Now there is leaking around the manifold. Nlm
There's a hole in cylinder, which makes vehicle hard to drive.
Water pump went out while the conusmer was driving and vehicle started to smoke and leak anti freeze.
The manfold intake gasket started leaking anti-freeze and I was told I had to pay for it to be replaced. Gmc is aware that it is a problem and have a technical bulletin on it. They are aware that this is a problem but have failed to do anything about it. I feel that there should be a recall placed on the vehicles and anyone who has paid for the vehicle to be repaired should get reimbursed for the repairs as well as the rental.
Bought this car with 23,000 miles on it in jan. 2000. Within a few months, brakes started vibrating bad ly when applied at high speeds. Dealer said faulty, warped rotors and replaced them free b/c it was a manufacturer's defect. Few months later, april 2001, they did it again. Took back to dealer, they refaced the faulty rotors, put new pads in, charged me $300. In jan. 2002 brakes did it again. Dealer gave me the runaround and wouldn't do it free, so I got good rotors and pads at parts store for $120 and did it myself. Also intake gasket leaks antifreeze. Chevy needs to do something about brakes and I want $420 back from them.
Had coolant/oil leaking from valve cover/ intake manifold. Dealer replaced all 5 gaskets, oil and coolant. Only have 31,000 miles on the car. Also had resistor for fan control changed. Blower would not operate in position 1 or 2. One month ago in january, had transmission cooling leak. Dealer said it was "transmission internal wiring harness connector" leaking when I told them it was cooling line. Invoice shows changed harness, which I couldnt tell it was new because it was dirty, and changed gasket in cooling line. At same time had A/C blower control unit replaced. Ive had probelms with this vehicle since I bought it. Tires were "cupped" after first rotation. Dearler replaced 2 front tires under warranty. Now I have a problem with tires/wheels after each rotation when rear wheels are put up front. Said problem might be alignment, which is not covered under warranty. Also have had horn repaired due to inop. Dealer found wiring harness wasn't connected. Had control switch changed on power drivers seat. Drivers seat moves back/forth slightly when braking/accelerating. Passenger-side airbag was replaced due to "squeaking" when hitting bumps in the road. Had battery replaced due to acid leak eating off positive terminal. Had to leave car overnight at work brakes are due replacement due to "brake fade". Car is total disapointment. Would trade it in, but I owe more than vehicle is worth.
Intermittentlly vehicle over heats and stalls .every 30-45 days coolant has to be added to vehicle due to gaskets leaking. Dealer was notified, and a 3rd party diagnosed gasket deterioration.
Vehicle will stall at any speed. Please provide more information.
This vehicle has had several problems I'll try to list.the airbags did not deploy they had been replaced when they fixed the horn problems.completely dissatisfied with my vehicle.I'm not sure if vehicle will be totaled since the accident was 9/6/01. I believe at the very least the airbags should have deployed.I don't know who to complain to.I've replaced rear brakes and rotors,altenator,water pump,battery,horn contact replaced twice at same time had to replace air bag due to sensor behind airbag,interior door panel replaced bracket broken,oil light continued to come on often even though service dealer could not dulpicate,air conditioner not blowing hard secured blower and blower resister wiring another time had to replaced A/C control unit,engine leaking oil around intake replaced intake gaskets,rear seat sqeaked w/ passengers service shop had attempted to fix but was unsuccessful ,so as you can tell many problems!!! Makes me think twice before buying a chevrolet product again.thank you
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall at any speed. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
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