Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010013 | Hvac will change from recirc mode to fresh air mode when driving. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The ac control keeps on jumping front inside air to outside air, and these caused the compressor to cycle on and off, bought a new one from the dealer cost 150.00 no warranty still keeps on doing the same thing, got another one from the junk yard still does the same thing, spent 200.00 dollars on ac compressor but ac does not work because of these problem , do not know what to do, i need help! *tr | |||
| 03/21/2005 | 65000 | 10 | 03/21/2005 |
| At the beginning of this year, i bought a 1998 chevy malibu, 2.4 l, 4 cyl, sedan. shortly after purchasing the vehicle i began having a problem with the abs light commming on and my brakes were grinding really bad. i took the vehicle back to the dealer that i bought it from the day my warrenty was to run out. they supposidly reset the abs system because it did throw them a code. the following day the same problem occured. i have had nothing but problems with the abs since i purchased the vehicle. i've also been having a problem with the air compressor. it makes an awful noise. the dealer i purchased the vehicle from also supposidly replaced the compressor with a used one. the compressor is still making the same noise as if they never replaced it. but these repairs were done on my last day of my warrenty so the dealer will not have anything to do with the problems anymore. i love my vehicle, it is perfect for the size family that i have and it is a very beautiful vehicle but the issues i am having with it are almost not worth dealing with. something needs to be done. | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 12 | 08/12/2001 | |
| When the gas tank was full the gas gauge read empty and when the gas tank was empty the gas gauge read full. *ak the steering wheel made noises, the a/c light did not stay on and the a/c blew hot air when the button was not activated, the key would come out of the ignition and would not stay in and the vehicle would still drive without the key in the ignition. the brakes would have to be replaced at least twice a year, the antenna did not pick up an adequate number of stations, (case efficiency decreased from 350 to 250 to refill the can), when two batteries were replaced, the gas gauge did not work, and condensation would set in the rear lights and burned them out. *sc *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 02/15/2012 | |||
| The anti-theft light comes on at sporadic times and does not allow car to start. you then have to wait at least 10 minutes to restart car. this could be a potentially dangerous situation depending where you are when car will not start. i had a small child with me on the way to the doctor and made a stop at the drug store, then tried to restart car to proceed to doctor and car would not start. since i only recently acquired this car, i have done research on this problem and see that it is a big problem with chevy malibus. why isn't there a recall for this--or, if there is one, please advise. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 01/24/2002 | 1 | 06/12/1998 | |
| The heater only blows on setting 5. research indicates the possibility of melted resistor. seems to be a common, recurring problem with malibus. *la | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 93000 | 2 | ||
| Abs light illuminated, and the brake pedal had to be pressed down to the floor for the vehicle to stop. also, air conditioner turned on/off on its own. *ak | |||
| 03/02/2004 | 40000 | 3 | 01/01/1998 |
| Automatic transmission, power steering, and a/c controls. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2003 | 1 | 04/16/2002 | |
| Factory alarm system module fails constantly causes fuel injectors to quit for about 10-20 min. theft system light blinks, once it's done blinking it might start the car, or it might fail again causing another 10-20 min. lag period. a/c also blows cold air when off, and hot air when on at times. a/c also turns it's self off and on from time to time. brakes seem to give out in the middle of braking. almost had an accident because of it. *la | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 68550 | 1 | 03/28/1998 |
| Air conditioning and fan failures. *ak | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brake problem, abs faulty as well, transmission slippage. electrical system faulty i.e.; ac fan does not turn on until turned to 3, theft system intermittent. many people have posted these same problems. is it going to have to take a death before something is done? *jb | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 58000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 |
| While driving, the vehicle lost its rack and pinion steering and all power of the steering wheel. dealer notified. *ak the power window control panel on the driver side arm rest popped out, the vehicle pulled severely to the right (dealer couldn't find the problem). the dealer finally replaced the lower control arms, brake rotors, 2 sets of tires/almost completely bald at the time only 13k miles. the rims had to be forced off, the front rotors had become rusted at 20k miles, the ignition wire harness had come apart, the power steering hoses had come loose, lost fluid and power steering while in motion, the trunk leaked, the abs light had come on twice a week, the front end squeaked and rattled, the antenna wire was loose, the right head lamp had permanent moisture with no crack, the a/c would shut on/off intermittently, the alternator failed at 60k miles and the waning light had come on for only five minutes, the engine leaked oil, and the right windshield wiper pivot housing had broken. *scc *jb | |||
| 03/17/2003 | 40000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 |
| Rack and pinion steering gear failed at 65,000 miles, causing a loss of power steering and a near accident. this is the second time this has happened (last time was at 40,000). this vehicle has also had front brakes and rotors 6 times and has experienced all other malibu problems such as air conditioner control failure, tail light melting, etc. *jb | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 2 | 05/01/2098 | |
| I've owned a 1997 1998 1999 2000 and own right now a 2001 malibu all these cars have had there a/c control head fail except the 2001 i'm just waiting for that to happen it takes 2 years before it fails on a new car and just over a year on a new part replacement. chevrolet does nothing to fix this problem although it continues on all there malibus year after year. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor. also, abs braking light comes on dashboard. also, air conditioner is blowing out hot air. dealership is aware of problems. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Air conditoin panel has gone out twice and has been replaced now it is going out a third time. @ had replace brakes twice in one year and also replace the roters, rear suspension makes a noise a craking souns like the shocks are bad. transmission problems ,car will not shift out or change gear. it has been put on the computer 2 times and no code is showing up in the transmission. please help i have had problems with this car since day one. and i have no extended warrenty.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| My malibu has had both front brake shoes replaced twice. the rotors and calipars replaced the altinator replaced. now the coolant system is leaking all over the engine. the passenger window will not roll down everytime. the dashboard is loose and rattles. my a/c light in car clicks on and off. the left tailight burned out twice. that's all that i can think of right now. | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Air condition ingcompressor doesn't stayed engaged. compressor does come on but indicator on dash shows it going off and coming on again. will not stay engaged. has to be in the electrical system. | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Air conditioning compressor doesn't stay engaged. compressor does come on but indicator on dash shows it going off and coming on again. will not stay engaged. has to be in the electrical system.*ak | |||
| 09/05/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Six failures of air conditioning in this office alone. dealer had switch in stock. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| No summary | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Six failures of air conditioning in this office alone. dealer had switch in stock. *ak | |||
| 05/27/1998 | 8 | 03/01/1998 | |
| While applying brakes, the car pulsates and jumps when coming to a stop. the car was taken in several times to have the rotars turned, then later replaced, then replaced again with 99 model rotars, the brakes are still pulsating to current date. the alternator went out while driving, lost all power to brakes, abs system, and air bags. the alternator was replaced. later had to have battery replaced due to alternator killing it. the a/c light would blink on and off, the compressor would cut on and off. had to eventually replace the panel on the inside of the car after having a new compressor put on. the a/c panel seemed to have done the trick, though is has some new problems from the beginning. the bushings squeak and sqwauk while driving over bumps, they have now started in the rear of the car. | |||
| 4 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Rotors have been resurfaced twice, replaced once; now causing the car to shimmy again at speeds over 35 mph. this is a recurring problem that's not being fixed properly. i can't put up with the downtime caused by this inexcusable defect. i am very concerned about the safety of those that travel with me. air conditioner switch has failed leading to a complete lack of air.*ak | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 5 | 04/16/1998 | |
| While driving on road over 45mph vehicle will sway/won't stay in its lane. also, factory battery had started melting through the plate/abs light came on when starting vehicle/ upon applying brakes they squeaked, and vehicle won't go in reverse.*ak the transmission failed. the a/c is inoperable. brakes failed four times. *yh | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Air conditioner thermal switch failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||
| 11/07/2003 | 1 | 04/16/2002 | |
| Factory alarm system module fails constantly causes fuel injectors to quit for about 10-20 min. theft system light blinks, once it's done blinking it might start the car, or it might fail again causing another 10-20 min. lag period. a/c also blows cold air when off, and hot air when on at times. a/c also turns it's self off and on from time to time. brakes seem to give out in the middle of braking. almost had an accident because of it. *la | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 43401 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Radio does not work anymore - seek/scan/station access. cd player still works. *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768316 | |||
| 08/05/1998 | |||
| Used four set of brakes. sensor had internal electrical failure, j4355 sensor ,crankshaft position replaced. radio has never worked right despite radio supposely sent off for repair. two positive battery bolt and cable replacement and on another occasion discovered post broken off in battery. | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| Radio reception was bad, dealer replaced antenna cable. *slc | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | 07/08/1998 | |
| Radio failed. yh | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Radio harness--am radio didn't work. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Radio has been replaced, still will not pick up local stations, and a thumping noise is comming from my car. it's most noticeable at 35mph and under. dealer replaced parts of suspension, diidn't help, and now they say thats all they can do. they have not bothered to see where the sound is coming from. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Cd player/radio failed. | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Front end suspension rough,clunk, feels loose, brakes/rotors prematurely wearing out, and instrument panel very hot when heater or a/c being used. radio am already malfunctioned once. am concerned re: brakes, front end and fire hazard of this vehicle. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 12/10/1999 | 3 | 04/01/1998 | |
| 3 times to dealer for trunk leaks, paint repair on new car. brakes are pulsating again after second rotor set replacement. chevy had best get going with a fix or its going to lose many customers for life. the brake problem seems endemic to malibu owners! blower motor replaced, door handles leak cold air, rattles and squeaks like you wouldn't believe. i've never had a worse new car purchase than this piece of crap. chevy has really screwed us on this one! | |||