1999 Chevrolet Malibu transmission problems

Filed Aug 21, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · FL · crash

Takata recall: my sons antitheft constantly turns on causing the car not to start or shut off and disables his keyless remotes which than need to be reprogrammed. After searching online I was able to find a way to get it started due to many people having the same issue had some tricks. My son is in college and has been stranded many times due to this malfunction. He's had 2 accidents where the car won't fully stop causing him to hit a car. His AC light constantly shuts off making the AC not work proper. This is the worse car!

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Transmission · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the gear shifter stem came out of the shifter knob which made it impossible to shift gears. The contact merged to the side of the road and the stem was replaced with glue. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 10/29/14*cn the consumer stated it was the gear shifter knob that came off of the stem. Updated 7/15/2015

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Transmission · 70,500 miles · IN

I have found that in my 1999 chevrolet malibu that when the key is in the accessory position in the ignition that the car can be shifted out of park without the application of the brakes.

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 Feb 17, 2004 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · OH

Automatic transmission housing is coming apart due to the gears grinding together. This condition causes transmission fluid to leak. Vehicle had not been to a dealer for service.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 15,000 miles · IL

Windshield: whistles while driving at high speeds. Taken in for repairs numerous times and told that mechanic doesn't hear anything wrong. Ongoing problem. Brakes: need to be replaced every year. Car seems to chew them up. Replaced with high quality brakes from auto zone. Lifetime guarantee, and replaced by myself. Transmission: when car goes from reverse into drive, car revs up as if in neutral. Finally kicks into gear, but is jerky for about 5 minutes afterwards.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · TN

Consumer complained about an anti-lock brake problem. The transmission was also performing poorly and the ignition switch required a little jiggling before it ignited. The intake gasket leaked and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle became inoperative.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Transmission · CA

When the consumer pressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not move. The dealer was notified.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Body, Brakes · MI

The rotors warp every 10,000- 15,000 miles. Also, the stopping distance has increased. The dealer has repaired this problem 3 times already. *ak the consumer states that there is early shifting in all the gears, the ride is rough, the electrical rear defogger doesn't clear well, sometime the passenger seat belt sticks, the brake pedal goes to the floor/too far, sounds like air is coming through the front door/and window-per bulletin, the passenger inside door handle had broken out of the support braket-r/r, the rotors are worn/out of adjustment/and make noises when stopping/pulsation from rear brakes-drums, and at low speeds the transmission jerks/slipping-diagnosed a leak from pan bolts.

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Body, Brakes · WI

Front wheel started to squeak. This was the fourth set of front wheel bearing contacted dealer ,and dealer stated just keep changing wheel bearings . *akglove box door does not close, headlight brigher than other, fog lamp fell off while driving, foglamp assembly was replaced, passenger rear door queeks when opened / closed, automatic transmission fluid leaks, brakes noisy / squeeking when braking, vehicle squeeks when sterring right, consumer also states failures with struts and strut caps. *tt consumer complains that all four tires worn out too fast, whirring noise from fl tires. No tire information given.