Worst 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 107 | 2 | — | 35,796 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 102 | 8 | — | 48,456 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 74 | 2 | — | 97,504 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 67 | 3 | — | 26,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 46 | 3 | — | 72,286 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 39 | 1 | 1 | 49,498 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 32 | — | — | 58,990 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 32 | 1 | — | 72,529 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 30 | — | — | 24,369 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 26 | 1 | — | 42,339 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 24 | — | — | 53,470 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 24 | — | — | 64,481 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 24 | 2 | — | 58,097 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 23 | — | — | 45,031 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 10 | — | 108,739 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 21 | — | — | 76,159 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 19 | — | — | 75,600 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 17 | 1 | — | 62,450 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 8 | — | 122,124 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | — | — | 49,616 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 13 | — | — | 83,333 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 13 | — | — | 60,500 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | 1 | — | 58,875 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | — | — | 98,525 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 12 | — | — | 56,366 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 11 | 1 | — | 40,667 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 11 | 1 | — | 56,667 mi |
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Recalls for 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
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 year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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1999 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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