The blower motor failed. The consumer was unable to defrost the windows and windshield, which resulted in poor visibility.*ak *tt
1999 Chevrolet Malibu visibility complaints
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Power windows fail to operate at different times. This is caused by an ignition switch failure.
All the windows will fog up at random times. It does not matter if the defroster is on, if it is raining or dry outside. The only thing that seems to clear the windows is to turn on the electric. Rear window defogger and raise and lower the side windows several time. The fog on the windows gets so bad sometime that we will only have two round circles on the front windshield to see out of. We took it back to out dealer and they told us it was because of dirty windows. They cleaned the windows and we left, only to have them fog up again about 8 miles down the road. We have tried different things to keep the windshield clear such as turning on the air conditioner while the defroster is on and turning up the fan, but nothing works like raising and lowering the side windows. We know of someone else that owns a malibu and they have the same problem. We have owned the car for about two years and this happens several times a week except during the summer.
Intermittent windshield wiper failure
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.
The brake pads and rotors wore out prematurely several times, causing pulsation and noise.
Power windows work intermittently. Has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Driver's side window won't go up or down.
Front end was making a grinding noise and it wouldn't stop right away. Dealer both rotors would need to be replaced although one side seemed to be affected. Dealers had no reseasonable explanation for problem. *ak one of the rotors ( the left side) was determind to be bad. Also, the wiper blades scrub the windshield all the time and became worse when new ones were replaced.
Vehicle experienced excessive brake component failures and the ABS light illuminates intermittently, the brake rotors warped causing pulsation and have been replaced 4 times, the brake pads have been replaced twice due to grinding noise. Nlm
The passenger window motor failed.
The brakes have been resurfaced once. The pads have been replaced 3 times and the rotors replaced twice. I have had the car in for the final repair attempt on the brakes. They say there is nothing wrong with them. While the car was in the shop for this, the driver's power window went out. Three people in the service dept. Tried to get it to work. I had to leave the car another day. When I went to pick it up, I was told there was nothing wrong with the window and it is now working. The power locks lock and unlock themselves periodically. I hear air coming in the driver's door. The cd player face gets to hot to touch and I smell burning. I was told this was normal. The steering column wouldn't tilt down because of plastic debris on the assembly. The brake light circuit board melted. The air conditioner control head shorted out. The evap system vapor pressure sensor had to be replaced. The rear doors stuck and had to be lubricated. The glove compartment latch had to be adjusted to stop rattle. The transmission had to be replaced.
This vehicle has been in the shop numerous times for repair. Parts of the ignition and fuel system were replaced less then a year ago. Recently a loud whistle noise could be heard coming from the dash area of the vehicle. We took it to the dealer in twin falls, id, who stated that it was a piece of molding that had come off from under the vehicle (another problem) and that was causing it. They were too busy to fix it, and I was in the process of moving to boise, id. I took the vehicle to the dealer in boise who stated that they knew wxactly what the problem was. I was told by the service writer that they had several malibu's come in with the winshield not properly seated. He told me that they had to remove the windshied and reseal it. I dont know how many more vehicles are out there like this, but we have had nothing but problems with ours.
Transmission is leaking fluid. Nlm
Vehicle purchased in may 1999,has been in the shop 16 times for repairs, including inoperable horn, warped rotors,turned once, resurfaced once and finally replaced, interior vinyl peeling, replaced once and is occuring again,windows stuck in down position, current work order to have windows checked, break pedal making a "creaking" noise when depressed, recently repaird with at least 4-5 visits to the dealer with no successful repair of problem, defective motor on the heater, making strange noise, air conditioning is now starting to "smell" vehicle rolls when put in park, notified factory and have current file number, factory informed me that if it's still under warranty and in need of repair to bring it in...there is nothing else we (the factory) can do...I believe too numerous repairs in an 11 month period..still have outstanding work orders for needed future repairs.
When driving the car upon putting on the brakes the car shakes and vibrates. Sometimes it is violent enough that it is hard to control. This has happened three times. I have had the car fixed twice and waiting for an appointment to have it fixed again. The lights also go dim when you roll the windows down. This was a program car when we purchased it. I need a dependable car for me and my family. Something that I do not believe that this car is.
Was trying to use rear defroster when it failed to operate properly. Did not defrost rear window. Was not able look out. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed would have to come back some other time.
Vehicle purchased without a rear defogger, possible design flaw.
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