1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
3 recalls, 1,227 complaints - 153 TSBs
14V400000 Jul 3, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agen... Read more
Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Complaint Statistics
1,227 total complaints
61 crashes 2 fires 69 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 107 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 102 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 74 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 67 |
| TIRES | 46 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 39 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 32 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 32 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 26 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the drivers’ side rear door opened unexpectedly. The contact’s daughter had to grasp and hold the door until the contact was able to pull over the vehicle to the side of the road. Additionally, the contact... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the drivers’ side rear door opened unexpectedly. The contact’s daughter had to grasp and hold the door until the contact was able to pull over the vehicle to the side of the road. Additionally, the contact... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 11, 2024
I was driving on the highway and the car stopped moving forward. I was able to get off the highway to a safe place but the car putt putted in a jerking motion. I have a personal car diagnostic reader and the code came back as a manufacturer code reading.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2021
Incident date: Sep 5, 2021
My 1999 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 engine won,t turn on the engine whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the fuel pressure regulator won,t work whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the airbag srs system comes on in the spring time and in the h... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2021
Incident date: Sep 5, 2021
My 1999 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 engine won,t turn on the engine whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the fuel pressure regulator won,t work whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the airbag srs system comes on in the spring time and in the h... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 19, 2021
Incident date: Sep 5, 2021
My 1999 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 engine won,t turn on the engine whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the fuel pressure regulator won,t work whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the airbag srs system comes on in the spring time and in the h... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 29, 2019
Incident date: Jan 18, 2019
TAKARA RECALL ..FRONT AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT. I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WHEN A CAR STRUCK ME FROM BEHIND GOING HIGHWAY SPEED , IMPACT CAUSED THE CAR TO GET STUCK IN MY TRUNK PUSHED ME DOWN THE HIGHWAY SIDEWAYS AND STUFFED THE NOSE OF MY CAR INTO THE GUARDRAIL BREAKING THE G... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
May 13, 2019
Incident date: Apr 8, 2019
STARTED MY DRIVE TO WORK IN THE TOOK A LEFT TURN, THEN APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THANKFULLY I WAS STILL GOING SLOW AND DIDN'T PANIC, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SLOWLY APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE. PARKED THE CAR AND OPENED DOOR AND LOOKED UNDER CAR. COULD SEE BRAKE FLUID NEAR REAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 25, 2018
Incident date: Jan 12, 2018
I LOCATED A RECALL THAT MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND TOOK IT TO THE GMC DEALER IN LARAMIE WHY WHERE MY CAR SAT FOR 2 WEEKS AND ENDLESS CALLS NO CALL BACK FOR THE IGNITION RECALL AND OTHER ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAD I HAVE EMAILED AND CALLED AND ALL I HAVE GOTTEN WAS A BILL FOR NON SENCE AND HEADACKS AN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 25, 2018
Incident date: Jan 12, 2018
I LOCATED A RECALL THAT MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND TOOK IT TO THE GMC DEALER IN LARAMIE WHY WHERE MY CAR SAT FOR 2 WEEKS AND ENDLESS CALLS NO CALL BACK FOR THE IGNITION RECALL AND OTHER ISSUES THAT MY CAR HAD I HAVE EMAILED AND CALLED AND ALL I HAVE GOTTEN WAS A BILL FOR NON SENCE AND HEADACKS AN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 21, 2017
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
IGNITION SWITCH AND PASS LOCK SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT START AND/OR RANDOMLY SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING.
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Jun 8, 2015
WHILE DRIVING MY AIRBAGS BLEW UP AND I CRASHED RESULTING IN MY BACK AND BOTH LEGS BEING BROKEN
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 12, 2016
YOUR CAR LIKE ALL NEWER CARS ARE JUNK. READ CLAIM 10926267.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 12, 2016
BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK AT ANY SPEED,NO FUSES OR RELAY ARE BAD OR BLOWN.NO POWER AT RELAY BY BLOWER OR BLOWER ITSELF.IT WORKED FRIDAY,SATURDAY WHEN STARTED DID NOT WORK.ALSO WHEN TURNING LEFT SOME DUMB BELL SOUNDS.
AIR BAGS
Nov 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 20, 2015
I WAS GETTING OUT OF MY CAR AND I LEFT IT RUNNING AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL
POWER TRAIN
Aug 21, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
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 ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 21, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
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 ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Aug 21, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
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 ... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2016
Incident date: Mar 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER RECALL REPAIR REMEDY FOR THE KEY SWITCH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHIC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Mar 2, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RANDOM PROGRESSING FAILURE IN WHICH THE KEY MOVED OUT OF POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO ABLE TO START WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE FUEL GAUGE ALSO FAILED TO PROVIDE A PROPER READING FOR AN EXTEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 28, 2015
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASS LOCK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
TIRES
Nov 27, 2015
Incident date: Nov 10, 2015
VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO TIRE (TREAD) SEPARATION ON ALL 4 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA 'S INSPECTOR POINTED OUT THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE CRACKED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE ON ALL 4 TIRES AND DANGEROUS/HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE ON. HAD TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES IN ORDER TO PASS INSPECTION... ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE THEFT PROTECTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. AFTER WAITING, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2015
Incident date: Jun 12, 2015
THIS COULD BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. (WILL THE ALARM INITIATE ITSELF THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE KEY CYLINDER LOCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DIE WHILE DRIVING)? THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH... APPARENTLY THIS CAR HAS A ANTI-THEFT FEATURE NOT MENTIONED IN THE USER MANUAL (... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Apr 25, 2015
IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN GETTING LOOSE AND DIFFICULT TO TURN ON FOR A LONG TIME. RECEIVED NTSB RECALL LETTER ABOUT UNINTENTIONAL KEY ROTATION FOR THE 1999 CHEVY MALIBU. I FOLLOWED THE NTSB INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE KEY RING. ON APRIL 21, 2015 THE CHEVY DEALER GLUED A PLASTIC HOUSING ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Apr 25, 2015
IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN GETTING LOOSE AND DIFFICULT TO TURN ON FOR A LONG TIME. RECEIVED NTSB RECALL LETTER ABOUT UNINTENTIONAL KEY ROTATION FOR THE 1999 CHEVY MALIBU. I FOLLOWED THE NTSB INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE KEY RING. ON APRIL 21, 2015 THE CHEVY DEALER GLUED A PLASTIC HOUSING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Apr 25, 2015
IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN GETTING LOOSE AND DIFFICULT TO TURN ON FOR A LONG TIME. RECEIVED NTSB RECALL LETTER ABOUT UNINTENTIONAL KEY ROTATION FOR THE 1999 CHEVY MALIBU. I FOLLOWED THE NTSB INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE KEY RING. ON APRIL 21, 2015 THE CHEVY DEALER GLUED A PLASTIC HOUSING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2015
Incident date: Apr 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE ANTI THEFT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER SERVICED THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 1, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF OR ON POSITION, THE THEFT LOCK SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED IT WOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 6, 2015
CAR CUT OFF WENT OFF ROAD. *TR
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 6, 2015
CAR CUT OFF WENT OFF ROAD. *TR
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWE... Read more
STEERING
Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 16, 2015
IT'S BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE & IN RECENT TIMES MORE REGULARLY. WHILE DRIVING YOU CAN FEEL THE STEERING TOUGHENING IT UP MAKING TURNING DIFFICULT. ONCE CAR IS PULLED OVER STEERING RETURNS TO NORMAL. PARKING GETS TOUGH. FLUIDS ARE FINE. CAR IS RIDDLED WITH ENGINEERING GREMLINS THAT REAR THEIR HEAD... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, THE AIR CONDITIONER AND RADIO REMAINED ACTIVATED WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: May 26, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE ELECTRIC WINDOW PANELS AND THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN... Read more
STEERING
Jan 7, 2015
Incident date: Jan 4, 2015
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2014
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WROTE IN REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH.*MW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 9, 2014
Incident date: Dec 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY MOVED OUT OF THE RUN POSITION WHILE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 9, 2014
Incident date: Dec 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY MOVED OUT OF THE RUN POSITION WHILE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER STATED KEYS WERE STUCK IN IGNITION. IT COST $300 THE FIRST TIME, AND $150 THE SECOND TIME. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, AFTER CALLING GM BECAUSE SHE SAW THE RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT ON T.V. *JB
ENGINE
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 14, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE KEY WOULD INDEPENDENTLY RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OPERATE AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2014
Incident date: Jun 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
1999 CHEVROLET CLASSIC CUSTOMER VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING SUDDENLY.*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKES AND ENGINE POWER. *JB THE CONSUMER RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE IGNITION SYSTEM, WHICH DESCRIBED THE EXACT PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. HE IS SEEKING REIMB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 27, 2014
Incident date: Oct 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL) BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Nov 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Nov 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ... Read more
Showing 50 of 1,227 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
153 manufacturer communications from 123 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
14350D
Nov 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350D
Nov 1, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350B
Sep 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350B
Sep 1, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350A
Sep 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350A
Sep 1, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PIC5913
Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
03-06-01-010
Apr 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE
070730025
Oct 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ
070941006
Aug 1, 2007
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SDM REPROGRAM - CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (U.S. ONLY). *NJ
070201
Mar 1, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INCORRECT OUTER BACKING PLATE. OUTER BACKING PLATE HAS SHORT CENTRE PROTUSION. OUTER BACKING PLATE SHOULD HAVE TALL CENTER PROTRUSION. *KB
060235019
Sep 1, 2006
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
REVISED TILT STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. *KB
04098
Jan 1, 2006
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UPCOMING SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM 04098. TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS. *TT
000089008E
Oct 1, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
050523001
Mar 1, 2005
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REVISED BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
040523004
Sep 1, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE NOISE/CREAK DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. *TT
000842007B
Aug 1, 2004
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A STOP AND / OR TAIL LAMP MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY, OR THAT THE TAIL LAMP HAS WATER IN IT. TO INCLUDE CHEVROLET CLASSIC 2005. *TT
000842007
Jun 1, 2004
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
STOP TAIL LAMP INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT AND OR WATER IN LAMP. *EH
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
01533
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE START AND STALL AFTER FUELING WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). SIT BULLETIN 1408781. *TT
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
3121
Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC WILL CHANGE FROM RECIRC MODE TO FRESH AIR MODE WHEN DRIVING. *SC
01385
Nov 18, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4T40E, 4T45E, 4T65E SURGE SLIP CONDITION UNDER LOAD IN 2ND, 3RD AND/OR 4TH. 1999-2003 GENERAL MOTOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. *TT
030232049
Nov 1, 2003
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT
030730021A
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT
030849015
Oct 1, 2003
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE RESET PROCEDURE AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT/REPLACEMENT WITH KEY IN ON POSITION. *TT
000089008B
Sep 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
030867004
Jun 1, 2003
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT
052203
May 22, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMPLAINTS OF INTERMITTENT VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH NO MULTIPLE CODES SET. THE VEHICLE WOULD IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THE ACTUAL CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION WAS THAT OVER BUMPS THE MASS AND WEIGHT OF THE CUSTOMER'S KEY RING FORCES
030730021
May 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT
000523002B
Mar 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT DISC BRAKE PULSATION. *TT
030601010
Mar 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT
022603
Feb 26, 2003
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *TT *JB
010303
Jan 3, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION USED WHEN SERVICING THE DRIVE AXLE NUT. *TT
020730050
Dec 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT
010601002A
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
10172002
Oct 17, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STARTS AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS AND THEN CAN BE RESTARTED AND WILL RUN NORMALLY. *TT
020866005A
Aug 1, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SOME ONWERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN. *TT
210602
Jun 21, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE BRAKE ALIGN KIT. *TT
200602
Jun 20, 2002
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A STOP AND / OR TAIL LAMP MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY OR THAT THE LAMP ASSEMBLY HAS WATER IN IT. *TT
020603005
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. WITH STORED CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT
051502
May 15, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REPEAT BRAKE PULSATION AFTER AN INITIAL BRAKE REPAIR. *TT
020866005
May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN. *TT
020601014
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT
010857007A
Apr 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS. *TT
020522001
Apr 1, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING REVISED BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
020604009
Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING HESITATION OR STUMBLE ON THROTTLE APPLICATION AFTER COLD START (REPROGRAM PCM). *JG
020604011
Mar 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0140. *TT
270202
Feb 27, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT
040202
Feb 4, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT AND/OR AN ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT OFF WHICH MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT
010308003A
Feb 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING. *TT
0208116001
Jan 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION OR SERIAL DATA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN HISTORY. *SLC
171201
Dec 17, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK ISSUES. *TT
010857007
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATER LEAK CONDITIONS. *TT
010602012
Dec 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT
010849020
Dec 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *SLC
151101
Nov 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ONWERS MAY COMMENT ON A LIGHT HESITATION OR STUMBLE AFTER A COLD START AT TEMPERATURES BELOW APPROXIMATELY 50 DEGREEES FAHRENHEIT OR TEN DEGREES C. *TT
141101
Nov 14, 2001
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1236 STORED. *TT
071101
Nov 7, 2001
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR ON THE FRONT FLOOR. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET MALIBU
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA25005
Opened: Oct 21, 2025
DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has become aware of eight vehicle crashes in which a rupture of a Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN) air bag inflator occurred during the deployment of the driver side air bag. All eight drivers in these crashes sustained serio... Read more
EA09004
Opened: Mar 20, 2009 , Closed: Aug 12, 2010
Turn Signal Lamps
GM designed the MY 2004 and 2005 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles with a daytime running lamp (DRL) system that uses the same filament (the high power filament of a dual filament bulb) as the front turn signals.The high power filament operates at full battery voltage when functioning as a D... Read more
PE08062
Opened: Oct 21, 2008 , Closed: Mar 20, 2009
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF FUNCTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE PARK, TURN, STOP OR DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL).FAILURE OF THE BULB MAY ALSO INCLUDE DISCOLORATION (HEAT DAMAGE) TO THE BULB SOCKET.GENERAL MOTORS (GM) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) NUMBER 06-08-42-004C INSTRUCTS TECHNICIA... Read more
PE05055
Opened: Sep 27, 2005 , Closed: Jan 13, 2006
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD... Read more
RQ04006
Opened: Jul 7, 2004 , Closed: Jan 13, 2005
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
IN MARCH 2001, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA NUMBER 01V068) ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1997-1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU AND OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT HOUSINGS.GM REPORTED THE WIPER FAILURE WAS TRIGGERED BY LOADS PLACED ON THE W... Read more
EA04018
Opened: Jul 1, 2004 , Closed: May 10, 2005
LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
IN PERFORMING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, ODI DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN MALFUNCTION OR FAIL, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE; HOWEVER, DUE TO THE FOLLOWING REASONS, ODI HAS DECIDED THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES O... Read more
RQ04005
Opened: Jun 18, 2004 , Closed: Nov 30, 2004
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
GM CONDUCTED A RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03V327) ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCHES THAT CAUSE THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS TO FAIL.THE RECALL COVERED VEHICLES BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001 (DEPENDING ON MODEL).OD... Read more
PE04031
Opened: Mar 30, 2004 , Closed: Jul 1, 2004
LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ODI OPENED PE04-031 BASED ON EIGHT REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER STEERING FAILURE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST ALL ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE SUBJECT VEHICLE UTILIZES AN ELECTRIC POWER STEERI... Read more
EA03021
Opened: Nov 4, 2003 , Closed: Oct 19, 2004
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE
THE FAILURE RATE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS LOW RELATIVE TO PAST ODI INVESTIGATIONS.THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS THEREFORE CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFO... Read more
PE03031
Opened: Jul 14, 2003 , Closed: Nov 4, 2003
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COIL SPRING-OVER-STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE SPRING ITSELF RESTING IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN TWO POLYMER ISOLATORS.PE03-031 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF FRACTURE OF THIS SPRING.THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER ISOLATOR AND... Read more
EA02037
Opened: Dec 23, 2002 , Closed: Sep 5, 2003
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
BY LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2003, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 03V327) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU, OLDSMOBILE ALERO, AND PONTIAC GRAND AM.GM'S RECALL COVERS 670,740 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1... Read more
DP02008
Opened: Sep 3, 2002 , Closed: Sep 24, 2002
ENGINE COOLANT BOILS OVER
There is no summary currently available
PE02064
Opened: Aug 22, 2002 , Closed: Dec 23, 2002
TURN SIGNAL FAILURE
ODI OPENED THE INVESTIGATION BASED ON 9 COMPLAINTS OF TURN SIGNALS OPERATING SPORADICALLY ON THE 2000-2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU.THE TURN SIGNALS QUIT WORKING WITHOUT WARNING AND MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR STANDING STILL.GM IDENTIFIED THE HAZARD SWITCH AS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.E... Read more
EA02003
Opened: Apr 4, 2002 , Closed: Dec 10, 2002
POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE
THE LOWER PINION BEARING IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL.GM WILL RECALL 1997-98 GRAND PRIX BUILT BETWEEN 1-MAR-96 AND 31-OCT-97; AND 1996-98 U-VANS/J-CARS BUILT BETWEEN 1-JAN-96 AND 31-OCT-97.SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY.
PE01038
Opened: Nov 14, 2001 , Closed: Apr 4, 2002
STEERING RACK AND PINION
ODI HAS RECEIVED 200 COMPLAINTS FROMT CONSUMERS AND 1,238 FROM GM ALLEGING FAILURE OR LOCKUP OF THE STEERING RACK AND PINION UNIT (R&P).THIS ALLEGED CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH CAN RESULT.GM HAS REPORTED SIX CRASHES IN WHICH EIGHT PEOPLE HAVE SUSTA... Read more
EA00019
Opened: Jul 12, 2000 , Closed: Mar 6, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER
ON FEBRUARY 22, 2000, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) INITIATED PE00-009 BASED ON SEVEN REPORTS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1997 & 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU & OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO EA00-019 ON JULY 12, 2000.DURING THE COURSE OF... Read more
EA00010
Opened: Mar 27, 2000 , Closed: Aug 9, 2001
STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY OVERHEAT
There is no summary currently available
PE00009
Opened: Feb 22, 2000 , Closed: Jul 12, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPER
There is no summary currently available
PE99071
Opened: Nov 17, 1999 , Closed: Mar 27, 2000
STOP LAMP
There is no summary currently available
CHEVROLET MALIBU - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET MALIBU across all model years (1973, 2025).
164
Total Recalls
29,324
Total Complaints
19
Investigations
1,247
Reported Crashes
277
Reported Fires
42
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET MALIBU - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 84 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 140 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 118 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 324 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 307 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 1,197 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,173 | View |
| 2016 | 9 | 1,443 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 395 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 561 | View |
| 2013 | 10 | 1,382 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 1,471 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 1,526 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 2,200 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 2,356 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 1,489 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 1,253 | View |
| 2006 | 9 | 1,475 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 1,386 | View |
| 2004 | 9 | 1,639 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 773 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 754 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 1,005 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 1,379 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 3 | 1,227 | |
| 1998 | 5 | 1,480 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 693 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | View |
| 1979 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 1978 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 0 | 1 | View |