1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,227
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
The 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU has received a total of 1,227 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (107 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (102 complaints), and Electrical System (74 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU, potentially affecting up to 5,894,730 vehicles.
Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 5,877,718 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model...
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...
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
View full details →Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
1,227 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Yes it was on and off kept having computer issues and other issues
Yes it was on and off kept having computer issues and other issues
Yes it was on and off kept having computer issues and other issues
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 hot summer time heat and in the winner time.
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 hot summer time heat and in the winner time.
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Safety Rating for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
General Motors, LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC4696A — 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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
04098 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UPCOMING SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM 04098. TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS. *TT
3121 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC WILL CHANGE FROM RECIRC MODE TO FRESH AIR MODE WHEN DRIVING. *SC
01385 — 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
010850009 — SEATS
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT SEAT RATTLES WHEN UNOCCUPIED. *TT
010308002 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TT
010849012 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE *JG
290601 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT.*JB
010604023A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IN THE ENGINE CONTROLS SUB-SECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT
010604023 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FUEL GAGE INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU.
Investigation PE03031 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Closed
Opened:
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 693 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,480 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU (current)
- 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,379 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,005 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 754 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 772 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU — 1,639 complaints
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