1999 Chevrolet Malibu Equipment Problems
12 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (12)
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE . THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. BUT, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
A/C CUTS OFF AND BLOWS HOT AIR, WHEN I PRESS THE A/C BUTTON, IT WILL COME BACK ON, BUT WILL NOT STAY ON FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. DEALER REPLACED THE A/C CONSOLE IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2001, AND NOW IT IS OUT AGAIN.*AK
CONSUMER STATES A/C WILL CUTOFF AT WILL AND START BLOWING HOT AIR. DEALER REPLACED A/C CONTROL HEAD. *TT
CONSUMER STATED AT TIMES WHEN THE A/C OR HEATER IS ON, ALL OF A SUDDEN VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL BLOW EITHER HOT OR COLD AIR, DEALER REPLACED AIR CONDITION THERMOSTAT, AND THE SECOND TIME DEALER REPLACED SWITCH CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY.*JG
AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) WILL BLOW HOT AIR WHEN PRESSING A/C BUTTON. ALSO, A/C LIGHT WILL NOT REMAIN ILLUMINATED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
AIR CONDITIONING INOPERATIVE. NLM
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND A FIRE STARTED IN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT RADIO. FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED IT CAME FROM RADIO. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL PROPERLY. *SLC
AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MAKES NOISE, WHEN SET ON HIGH. *CJ
ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONER UNIT VERY BAD CAUSING DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA COMPANY SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR FLORIDA SECOND ATTEMPT TO CORRECT PROBLEM SERVICE DEPT ALSO SAID WATER BUILD UP IS NORMAL ALSO CAUSING ODOR THIS IS A POTENTAILY DANGERSOUS SITUATION AS MOST DRIVING IN FLORIDA IS BY INTERSTATE THIS IS ALSO A HEALTH HAZARD
NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. SPENDS MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN ON THE ROAD. LOW MILES DUE TO AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. MANY OTHER PROBLEMS, I.E RADIO, GLOVE BOX, ETC.
DEALER BELIEVES THAT THE LEAK IS IN THE CABIN, SO OUR SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT FIVE LOADS OF FREON HAVE LEAKED INTO THE CABIN WITHIN A SIX WEEK PERIOD.