1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.

Most common 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Suspension	1
Structure	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2016-01-25, Electrical System
I'VE REPLACED TWO IGNITION SWITCHES PREVIOUSLY. ON 1/23/16 ANOTHER SWITCH FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING AND DASH LIGHTS POWER, RPM AND BATTERY WENT OFF. STARTED THE CAR AGAIN, AND AS I PUT IT IN REVERSE IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE DIED AGAIN CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND STEERING CONTROL. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THIS WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN AGAIN.

2014-09-30, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

2014-09-23, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

2014-09-11, Suspension
THERE IS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE REAL SUSPENSION, THAT IF A POT HOLE WAS HIT, THE REAR AXLE WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAR AND WHICH WOULD CAUSE A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR FATALITY. *TR

1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic questions

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Suspension (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has been fixed?

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