Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 cheverolet malibu with failure mileage 110,000. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH she noticed that the hazard lights and signal lights worked on occasion or not at all. Also, the contact stated that sometimes they will stop working at any given time for a period of time. She contacted the manufacturer, and they did not do anything other than tell the contact that the above mentioned parts that were affected did not come from the same place as those parts of the 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency notification rq040005 as a reference. The current mileage was 117,000.*ak update 4/30/07
1999 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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My 1999 chevy mailbu has had many problems. I will start with the 2 fuel injecters replaced 2 months after purchasing. The car begin to run rough then would have problems starting. Then there was the altanator, the thermostat, the head and intake gaskets and the numurous electical problems. The electrical problems still cannot be solved after numrous tripsto the repair shop. Most of the problems have been corrected on more than one occasion. As a consumer I hope you will help us malibu owners who are in destress. I know the auto companies are in financial trouble but that still does not excuse making an unsafe auto. I am afraid enough not to drive my car. I feel I put my family and myself in danger taking thsi car on the road. I hope you will help correct this problem. I feel my only next option is to contact a lawyer over my legal rights.
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.
Chevrolet malibu 1999. 84000 miles. In the last four years I had to replace the tail lights twice this is the entire unit which cost over $250 each I also had to replace the stop/brake light bulbs at least six times on each side. The socket that holds the bulbs keep melting and last december it melted to the point that I saw smoke coming out and when I opened the plastic socket was completely melted. As of now neither light is working. I checked in this site and the federal safety agency action number rq04005 indicates the following: gm in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327. The policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. Gm will send letters to owners starting december 30, 2004. The actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists. The agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances. I called gm as well as the local chevy dealer and they would not replace the light they claim the agreement was only for some of the 1999 chevy malibu and my vehicle [xxx] is outside the range they are covering. I was told by a gm customer service to wait and see if they recall other cars. I am very disappointed of the advice as this is a safety issue. Also, the information and agreement posted on the federal safety agency (see above) does not indicate any exceptions. Can someone investigate this please? In addition to this problem, the coolant was leaking and I had to have the manifold removed and a new gasket put in twice. Replaced brake pads 5/6 times and rotors once. *nm updated 07/16/2012*js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I just got my car in december of 2004.I went to get my state inspection and the mechanic told me that I needed to replace my brake lights because they were not working properly because water had gotten into the light.I go back a couple of days later after dumping the water out of my lights and my car passes the state inspection but my right brake light does not work because of a wire shortage.
The rear tail lights on my chevrolet malibu are about to burn I can smell a bakalite smell when I open the trunk. I have been going to maroone chevy in pembroke pines saw the service rep ( mandy ramos ) complainng to him since 2000 and he said that there was no recalls on the lights. Ifound out that general motors filed a confidentiality report and that way gm did not repair the lights. I disabled person and when I bought the car I knew that it had to last a long time. Now I am fearful of it catching on fire. It cost me $ 25,000.00 to buy and gm has the nerve to keep ontelling me for the past 5 years that there is nothing that can be done. It could have been done back in 2000 when they requested the confidentiality agreement being approved, they knew that they had this problem. The report is ea00010 I found this out today online. The cost of the pair of lights is $ 500.00. Tell me where I can get this kind of money on disability. The government is good at hiding things. Maybe they can find out how I can come up with the money before I get burned alive as I am disabled.
. I bought car new. The rotors, calipers and brake pads on this car have been replaced 4 times. The passenger side tail lights have had to be replaced every year due to water getting into the assembly. The AC switch - blower resistor has had to be replaced. The first time I replaced the rotors - it only had 5000 miles on it. It has 61000 today.
Chevrolet malibu ls 1999, front end loose, replaced 2 bolts. *bf while driving the entire steering rack cracked for no reason. Less than a year later, the engine cradle rack came apart from the frame of the vehicle. The front brakes, lower intake gasket and water pump were all replaced. The ABS and power steering pressure hose was replaced. The brake light bulbs had burned out.
The tail lights failed to work properly when applied. The light bulbs were changed by the driver on several occasions. However, problem recurred and had not been resolved. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Tail lights work intermittently. Consumer states that she came very close to several accidents because she did not know the lights were out until someone blew the horn. She had the tail lights replaced three times.
Turn signals and hazard lights do not operate. The problem started intermittently.
Stop/brake light failure numerous times.
The rubber molding around the back light encasing is loose, so water is constantly seeping in causing the back lights to stop working. This is an ongoing problem. I have to constantly change out the bulbs. My brake light in my window is the only one working at this time.
Multiple tail lamp failures on my 1999 chevrolet malibu. I have replaced more tail lamps than I can remember. While replacing them the last time I noticed that the place where you plug in the lamp was starting to melt. I think this is a hazard. The lamps are not burned out when I have to replace them. They just don't make contact with the contacts after a while. I have to put new ones in to get them to work again. This last time I almost couldn't get one to work.
Turn signals work intermitantly. They work fine one moment and then they stop working, many times in the middle of an intersection. Then a little later they work fine again.
Brake lights keep burning out to the point of holes in the bulbs, leaks around rear drivers side door every time it rains, and loose seals around trunk and rear lights , theft system light comes on for no apparent reason.
Tail lights and turn signal failed. Dealer stated that wire connector melted. Consumer replaced light bulbs.
Water was leaking inside of the tail lights, causing the bulb to short out. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that it was not covered under a recall. *ak
Brakes lights failed.
Have to replace brake pads/rotors every 5,000 miles. I've spent more money on the brakes on this car than gas. I've also gone through 5 sets of tires. Replaced wheel hub bearings, and still, after replacing items, the vibration, shaking, instability comes back. Also, problem with ABS. Light comes on and stays on. I've had it looked at 6 times and dealer can't find problem. Each time after seeing dealer, it goes out. But then comes back on again in a few days. Have problems braking. I've had to stop quickly, and the brake pedal goes to the floor, and car won't slow down. It's as if I'm trying to slow down on a sheet of ice, and I live in florida!!! Back taillights constantly melt around bulbs. I've had to replace the tail light assemblies in both. Is chevrolet going to do anything about these problems?? I've read that a lot of other people are having these same problems. Does it take a few people's deaths to finally get them to care? Come on chevrolet, I used to believe in you, but now I'm questioning the cars. This is the 6th chevrolet car I've owned. Strongly thinking of never buying a chevy again.
This 1999 chevrolet malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me .this way with a promise it had been fixed. Within the first year I had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. Then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they replaced alternator but refused to re-emburse me for the battery. Then ignition switch caused problem with anti-theft system would not start. Had that replaced in march 2002. Then anti-lock brake system went out had to have it replaced window switch very slow had to be cleaned another one not working at all now, not covered under warranty, at this time also had to have anti theft system fixed again light on all the time another bad ignition switch. Also had blower motor & relay switch for heater to go out over the summer most of the interior lights have long ago burnt out & had to be replaced lock out for trunk lid also broke not covered on warranty. Hub caps have lug nuts made in them that screw onto your lug bolts stripped out when took for repairs by dealer refused to replace them because they cost $500.00 for a new set. So I purchased the lug nut part & repalced it myself at a dealership for $10.00 set of 5. November of 2002 brakes & rotors were replaced in jan. 2003 brake pads replaced again in march 2003 pads replaced again in july 2003 pads replaced once again then in sept. 2003 master cylinder replaced in oct. 2003 master cylinder replaced again now it's nov 2003 & master cylinder being replaced again tomorrow.these cars have a real brake problem that needs to be fixed it's costing a fortune.
General motors has just announced a recall of 2000 and 2001 chevrolet malibus for a faulty hazard light switch which could result in the failure of hazard lights and turn signals. I own a 1999 malibu not subject to the recall. My turn signals do not work consistently, and my mechanic has indicated it may be the result of a faulty switch. I believe the problem is the same and that the 1999 model year should be covered by the recall as well. Is there anything I can do to get this taken care of under the recall?
Two repairs in one week, alternator had to be replaced,dash lights started coming on & guages going crazy! Car wouldn't start after being parked for 1 hr, then when jump started it, died again in few minutes, replaced alternator, battery, then next day ignition failed, key wouldn't turn in ignition, had to be towed to my mechanic (this was the third (3rd) time the ignition switch locked up like this and the key wouldn't turn & the car would not start & entire ignition assembly had to be replaced, 2x earlier it was under warranty...this time it cost me over $400.00 (the part alone cost $289.) I am so frustrated w/ this problem, as dealership repaired it the first 2 times & they didn't seem to understand it. This is the second battery I've had to purchase since I bought the car brand new in january 2000.
There have been issues with this car involving the front driver's side brakes (calipers sticking), the rear brake lights (rusted circuit board and burned out bulbs), rear seat belt (part that locked belt to make it safe for child seat was plastic and broke) and now also the intake & intake gaskets on the cooling system. I'm getting really fed up with having the car in the shop all the time. Now, at 57,000 miles, the intake gaskets need to be replaced at a cost of $600, when they were already replaced at 16,000 miles when the intake was replaced. We thought we were done paying for this car, but I guess not.
The tail and brake lights were inoperative, the dealer stated some type of lubricant was to be used to prevent over heating, however consumer never received any notice in the mail regarding the issue. *jb......
Intermittent turn signal failure.
No summary. Dt
I purchased this car in late june of 2002. Have had no problems with it ex cept the turn signals (all of them) and the emergency flashers. They will work fine for a few days and then stop working with no warning. Sometimes the turn signals will start operating in a few moments or it could be days. As for the emergency flashers. The one time I had an occasion to use them, they flashed once. After that the turn signals and the emergency flashers did not work for days. I mentioned this to the dealer that I purchased the car from when I had the car in for a oil change. No mention was made of it on the work order and the service tech said they could find nothing wrong. 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 tail light melted into the assembly, unable to change bulb, resulting in no tail light. This is a common problem.
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