1999 Chevrolet Malibu body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 20 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 2% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Car had been driven 1 hour earlier - noticed wisp of smoke in trunk and contacted roadside assistance. Upon checking mileage, noticed entire interior of car was filled with black smoke. Fire appeared to have begun in console and spread to passenger side seat. Fire had extinguished itself. Towing company sent a part-time fireman to tow car to dealer. Awaiting further investigation.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. No matter which way he turned the steering wheel, the vehicle would head in the opposite direction. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the frame that holds the rack and pinion had completely rusted away. He further stated that it was very rare for that to occur to a vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
- Brakes 399 complaints
- Electrical system 161 complaints
- Engine 105 complaints
- Suspension 90 complaints
- Tires 76 complaints
- Lighting 71 complaints
- Cooling system 46 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints