1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
The 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I'VE REPLACED TWO IGNITION SWITCHES PREVIOUSLY. ON 1/23/16 ANOTHER SWITCH FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING AND DASH LIGHTS POWER, RPM AND BATTERY WENT OFF. STARTED THE CAR AGAIN, AND AS I PUT IT IN REVERSE IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE DIED AGAIN CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND STEERING CONTROL. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THIS WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN AGAIN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
THERE IS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE REAL SUSPENSION, THAT IF A POT HOLE WAS HIT, THE REAR AXLE WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAR AND WHICH WOULD CAUSE A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR FATALITY. *TR
THERE IS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE REAL SUSPENSION, THAT IF A POT HOLE WAS HIT, THE REAR AXLE WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAR AND WHICH WOULD CAUSE A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR FATALITY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC
- 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 3 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 10 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC (current)
- 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 13 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 17 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 21 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 18 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC — 144 complaints
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