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5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,606 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Malibu suspension problems

suspension problem

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1999 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #16

Mar 112024

Malibu

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Yes it was on and off kept having computer issues and other issues

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #15

Mar 152010

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
First incident. I have a 1999 Chevy Malibu and in December 2009 (I believe) the front passenger side tire came off due to lugnuts snapping off. I had to replace all the lugnuts the spring on the shock and bend the wheelwell. Unfortunately the parts are not available from that incident but the car only had about 77,000 miles on it. Second incident. The front driver side spring wore right in half and broke just before getting into the car. I had to replace the whole front strut and I do still have the parts. The car has about 80,000 miles on it.

- White Lake, MI, USA

problem #14

Apr 022005

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Contact says that he owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu and the front coil spring on the passenger side broke, this past week the rear coil spring broke on the drivers side. The dealer told him that he could bring the vehicle in, and while driving to the shop the strut on the front passenger side broke and caused his tire to shred. The consumer did not have any warnings prior to the failure. The consumer was driving in the city.

- Milwakuee, WI, USA

problem #13

Feb 132005

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle alarm went off. The consumer went to check the vehicle, upon trying to back the vehicle out of the garage, the vehicle leaned over to the right. The consumer had the vehicle towed and it was discovered the strut and the spring had broken on its own.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #12

May 212004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,695 miles
The consumer smelled fuel while driving. She then observed fuel dripping onto the ground while parked, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. It was determined that the fuel line was leaking at the fuel filter connector due to corrosion. The consumer feels the manufacturer should be 100% responsible for replacing the fuel line. The consumer has had other components fail on the vehicle. All four tires were replaced due to center tread wear. The front brake pads were replaced at 20000 miles and again at 41313. The driver's side sunvisor broke. Both front wheel hub assemblies were replaced due to bearing failure at 41313 miles. Both front brake rotors were replaced at 41313 miles.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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problem #11

Dec 152002

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
Air controls switch back & forth from fresh to recirculate. Car has refused to start twice & antitheft system activated. Intake manifold leak upper and lower. I had the gasket replaced and GM Canada paid for the labor and I paid for the parts, approx $180 Canadian. I believe there was 78000 km (48,000 miles) on the car at the time. Seatbelts are slow to retract. Clunking noise in front end, they can't identify or fix. Recall on rotors caused pads to fail.

- Edmonton, UN, USA

problem #10

May 152000

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Dania, FL, USA

problem #9

Jan 312001

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
The front brakes have been repaired at 20,150 miles, 29,853 miles, 44,379 miles, and 60,000 miles. The consumer has contacted Chevrolet who stated there was nothing that could be done. The left and right front wheel bearings were replaced and the upper bearing strut plate was also replaced.

- West Winfield, NY, USA

problem #8

Aug 212001

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
I have had nothing but problems with the brake system in my 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. Replaced calipers, bearings, rotors, of course pads. Now my ABS light comes on and off (idiot light) also the gas gauge malfunctions when it gets to 1\4 tank also my climate control fan won't work on the 1st 3 speeds.

- Steep Falls , ME, USA

problem #7

Oct 292002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The tires were wearing abnormally and all four tires were replaced. The right front rim was bent and all four rims were replaced. Suspension made noise.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

problem #6

Jul 312002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The rotors warp every 10,000- 15,000 miles. Also, the stopping distance has increased. The dealer has repaired this problem 3 times already. 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.

- Detriot, MI, USA

problem #5

Jul 252000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer states that when applying the brakes, the vehicle will vibrate. The consumer takes the vehicle to the dealer every 4000 miles for the same vibration/squeaking and they just replaced the brake pads, and trimmed the rotors. The problem still occurs every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. The consumer states that the vibration immediately caused the alignment to go bad and gets very hard to control the vehicle if driving at highway speed.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #4

May 012000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- New Middletown, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 242001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While driving and accelrating extreme vibration occurs within steering wheel, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

- West Monroe, LA, USA

problem #2

Jan 242000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes at any rate of speed extreme vibration occurs within the steering wheel. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #1

May 151999

Malibu

  • miles
The stepped on brakes which disenguaged the cruise control from 40 mph to 70 mph. Consumer had to hold on tight to the steering wheel due to loss of control. Also, there was too much air within the tires, and there wasn't any type of suspension within the tires.

- Canden, DE, USA

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