Vehicle Safety Data

1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Issues in the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU

6 suspensionfrontmacpherson strut complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Complaints

#10114773 |
CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN FROM OHIO TO FLORIDA FOR VACATION. CAR WAS DRIVEN OUT OF LIVING COMPLEX WHEN BLACK SMOKE & BURNING RUBBER WAS NOTICED,DROVE BACK INTO COMPLEX & EXITED CAR WHEN THE TIRE ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BLEW.CALLED AAA TO HAVE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. *AK
#10087567 |
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT ON CHEVROLET MALIBU. *MR THE CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES, CALIPERS AND ROTORS MANY TIMES. THE VEHICLE'S STRUTS WERE ALSO REPLACED. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS MADE AWARE OF OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME MAKE/MODEL THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC
#10045462 |
THIS 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2001 IN HAD A WATER LEAKING PROBLEM TOOK 3 TRIES BEFORE THEY FOUND IT NEEDED THERMOSTAT GASKET DIDN'T EVEN HAVE ONE IN IT THEY SOLD IT TO ME .THIS WAY WITH A PROMISE IT HAD BEEN FIXED. WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR I HAD THE CAR THEY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS & STRUT BUSHINGS. THEN THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT & IT CAUSE MY BATTERY TO GO BAD OVERCHARGED IT THEY REPLACED ALTERNATOR BUT REFUSED TO RE-EMBURSE ME FOR THE BATTERY. THEN IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED PROBLEM WITH ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WOULD NOT START. HAD THAT REPLACED IN MARCH 2002. THEN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED WINDOW SWITCH VERY SLOW HAD TO BE CLEANED ANOTHER ONE NOT WORKING AT ALL NOW, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AT THIS TIME ALSO HAD TO HAVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM FIXED AGAIN LIGHT...
#10031220 |
BROKEN LEFT FRONT STRUT AND SPRING. JUST DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE STRUT BROKE. THE SERVICE DEALER COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT HAPPENED. THE LEFT FRONT STRUT, SPRING AND STRUT BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED ON A CAR WITH ONLY 50,182 MILES ON IT. AGAIN I CALLED GM ZONE THEY TOLD ME TO SEND COPIES OF ALL MY BILLS AND I HAVE NOT EVER HEARD ANYTHING ELSE. *NLM
#10028684 |
DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THEN THE HEAD GASKETS BLEW ON ME REQUIRING EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. *AK
#564902 |
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT.*JG

Other 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 107 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 102 complaints Electrical System 74 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 67 complaints Tires 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 39 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 32 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 32 complaints Tirestreadbelt 30 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 24 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 24 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 24 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 21 complaints Suspensionfront 21 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 19 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 17 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Air Bags 16 complaints Suspension 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 15 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 13 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Steering 13 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 12 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 8 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 7 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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