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1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU

12 electrical system12v24v48v battery complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical System12v24v48v Battery Complaints

#10010350 |
I HAVE REPLACED A BATTERY TWICE. I BOUGHT MY 1998 MALIBU USED. THE FIRST TIME WE WERE ABLE TO KEEP JUMPING IT, TO GET IT WERE I NEEDED TO GO. FOUND OUT THE POSITIVE CHARGE WAS BROKEN FROM BATTERY. SIX MONTH'S LATER ON JANUARY 19. MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOSE ALL POWER ON SNOW AND ICE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF MY CAR AND GET IT STOPPED. IF THERE WOULD BE A BEEN ANOTHER CAR COMING TOWARDS ME I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM HEAD ON. I HAD IT TOWED THE FOLLOWING DAY, AND THEY SAID MY BATTERY WAS LEAKING ACID AND MY TIMING BELT WAS BREAKING. I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR A YEAR AND I BOUGHT IT FROM A DEALERSHIP. WHAT'S CAUSING THE BATTERY TO LEAK ACID? I AM SCARED TO DEATH IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND NEXT TIME I WON'T BE SO...
#8007218 |
WHILE DRIVING BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, AND A BUBBLING NOISE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE. DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#752291 |
THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE. I WAS TOLD THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED, AFTER BEING WITHOUT MY CAR FOR 4 DAYS, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS JUST A GASKET LEAKING. THEY THEN "AS GOOD CITIZENS" REPAIRED MY CAR UNDER WARRENTY AND CHARGED ME $73.95 FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND FUEL FILTER BECAUSE THESE THINGS HAD TO BE DONE WHILE THEY WERE INVESTIGATING THE LEAK. I HAD JUST RECENTLY HAD MY OIL CHANGED. WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF HAVING MY CAR I NOTICED SERVERAL PROBLEMS THAT I REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND WAS WAVED OFF SEVERAL TIMES. I EVEN RODE WITH A SERVICE MANAGER WHO EXPLAINED THAT THE TICKING IN THE ENGINE, THE WHINNING MY WINDOW MADE WHEN ROLLING IT UP OR DOWN, THE SQUEEKING IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF CAR WERE ALL NORMAL BECAUSE MY CAR WAS SETTLING LIKE A HOUSE DOES. THESE NOISES AND SQUEEKS...
#561902 |
VEHICLE COULD NOT START BECAUSE OF BAD BATTERY LEAKING. *YH
#738309 |
CAR HAS STALLED OVER 35 TIMES OVER A TWO MONTH SPAN. THE REPAIR SHOP HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH, REPROGRAMMED THE PCM, AND REPLACED THE PCM. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTEY AND THE FUEL FILTER. THE CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. IT WOULD RESTART 'TILL 12/24/00 WHEN IT STALLED FOR THE LAST TIME AS I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION. MY TWO CHILDREN WERE WITH ME AT THE TIME. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER. I TRIED OVER FOURTY TIMES TO RESTART THE CAR. THE ENGIN TURNED OVER FINE. IT DID NOT DRAG. FINALLY, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT I TAKIT IN WITH IN A TWO MONTH PERIOD TO HAVE THE STALLING REPAIRED. ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, WE WERE COMING BACK FORM VACATION WHEN THE CAR DIED ON US OVER TWENTY TIMES FORM SAN DIEGO TO SACRAMENTO. AT ONE POINT, WHILE RUNNING, THE...
#555535 |
BATTERY FAILED. *SLC
#734616 |
BUSHINGS ON CONTROL ARMS DEFECTIVE AND BATTERY ACCID LEAKS
#732659 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#729822 |
ORIGINAL BATTERY - AC DELCO, POSITIVE PRONG ROTTED WITHOUT NOTICE! CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. CAR SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING JUST AS I WENT TO PULL OUT OF PARKING SPACE. BATTERY LIGHT IS STILL BRIGHT GREEN!
#869650 |
BATTERY HAS FAILED WITHIN 3 YEARS, AND WILL NOT START ON ITS OWN..*AK SQUEAK IN LEFT REAR WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT DUE TO REAR STABILIZER SHAFT BUSHING FAILURE. *YH
#864642 |
WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD OVER 45MPH VEHICLE WILL SWAY/WON'T STAY IN ITS LANE. ALSO, FACTORY BATTERY HAD STARTED MELTING THROUGH THE PLATE/ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING VEHICLE/ UPON APPLYING BRAKES THEY SQUEAKED, AND VEHICLE WON'T GO IN REVERSE.*AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE A/C IS INOPERABLE. BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES. *YH
#551405 |
BATTERY FAILED CAUSING SLUGGISH START (SLOW CRANK). NLM

Other 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 133 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 132 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 81 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 46 complaints Tires 41 complaints Electrical System 38 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 37 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 33 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 29 complaints Suspensionfront 29 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 27 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 26 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 25 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 24 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 24 complaints Steering 24 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 24 complaints Suspension 21 complaints Unknown Or Other 21 complaints Air Bags 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 20 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 18 complaints Tirestreadbelt 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 17 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 17 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 14 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 11 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 8 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 8 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Structureframe And Members 7 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 5 complaints Interior Lighting 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscpads 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsspace Saver Wheel 1 complaint
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