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1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Brooklyn, NY
I have no clue what has caused the failure. i am using the same key that came with the vehicle. i have only been using it for the last year and a half. theft system is causing me a big headache with the ten to twenty minute waits for the li...read more / reply »
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Mountainview, CA
Tl contact owns a 1998 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the spare wheel that came with the vehicle does not fit onto the front axle. he notified the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls and no assistance could be pr...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Use of the window and faulty design with plastic parts led up to the failure. window is no longer able to be used and has to stay in the closed position or it falls into the door. too expensive to correct.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Oakland, CA
Once or twice a week when i turn the key to start the car, it cranks but doesn't start. the theft system light starts flashing. after 10 minutes i can try again and it usually starts. i've found dozens of other complaints for this problem ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Akron, OH
I own a 1998 chevy malibu and it is one of the thousands with the anti-theft passlock system error. my car continually reads an error in the theft system and cuts off the fuel for 10 minutes before i can start it again.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Johnstown, PA
Tl contact owns a 1998 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front struts that hold up the vehicle with the coil springs are defected. he stated that the coil springs are not heavy enough. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Canonsburg, PA
Tl contact owns a 1998 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system will activate for no apparent reason, preventing him from being able to start the vehicle. the failure also occurs while driving and causes the vehicle...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Palm Coast, FL
Car would be running stepped on gas and wouldn't move, had it back when it was new, but wouldn't happen when bonner chevrolet in kingston, pa mechanics would test drive it. vehicle continued until i couldn't get it out of park, then i ha...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Palm Coast, FL
Car would be running stepped on gas and wouldn't move, had it back when it was new, but wouldn't happen when bonner chevrolet in kingston, pa mechanics would test drive it. vehicle continued until i couldn't get it out of park, then i ha...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Malad, ID
Tail lights on almost all chev. malibu's are bad mostly on the right sides if you going down the road look for yourself almost always they have at least one burned out light. i own two my kids drive and almost every time they wash them or i...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Vanburen, OH
Left side, rear coil spring broken. one month later, right front coil spring breaks causing coil spring to rub on inside of tire resulting in tire damage.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Vanburen, OH
Left side, rear coil spring broken. one month later, right front coil spring breaks causing coil spring to rub on inside of tire resulting in tire damage.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Grinnell, IA
My car is a 1998 malibu ls. it has 49,500 original miles on it. in 2006 i had problems with the transmission, it didn't want to switch gears right away. i took it to our gm dealer as i had a warranty. they put it on a computer, couldn't f...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Tulsa, OK
While driving during ice storms in january 2007 the windshield wipers quit working due to a broken pivot housing on the passenger's side. the same defect was covered in nhtsa recall campaign 01v068000. however, because i lived outside t...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Urbana, IL
Tl contact owns a 1998 chevrolet malibu. the contact drove the vehicle approximately 150 yards when a popping noise was heard. while driving 10 mph the driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. the contact discovered that the...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Norwalk, OH
Passenger side front coil spring broke, followed by driver's side front coil spring. passenger side spring began rubbing into tire, melted side wall of tire. tire destroyed. replaced springs and tire.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Norwalk, OH
Passenger side front coil spring broke, followed by driver's side front coil spring. passenger side spring began rubbing into tire, melted side wall of tire. tire destroyed. replaced springs and tire.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Waukesha, WI
My car had to have the thermostat, pleninum gasket, intake gasket, egr gasket, valve cover gaskets replaced for the second time since i have had this car. i was told that it was because of the dex-cool antifreeze that is used in these cars ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Waukesha, WI
I bought my 1998 chevy malibu with 51,133 miles on it. it started to leak anti freeze shortly after i bought the car (73,753 miles). it ended up being a replacement of the camshaft sensor, replace water pump, replace rt.c.v shaft and repla...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Bartlett, IL
The front two (2) metal latches that secure the driver's seat to the sliding rail failed resulting in the seat rotating on the rear latches with the driver laying on their back partially in the back seat. both front latches failed with the...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Tucson, AZ
Serveral times (5+) the left rear tail light would burn out. i replaced the bulb myself and note that the connection and bulb had overheated. current, on going problem is the dash/instrument cluster lighting. the instrument lights go on a...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Irving, TX
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller the anti- theft system disabled the engine while the vehicle was being turned started. this anti-theft system has prohibited the car from starting two different times. had to disable the a...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Madison, AL
The anti- theft system disabled the engine while the vehicle was being turned through an intersection. with the motor dead, neither the brakes nor steering were powered. coasted to the far right lane out of traffic flow, tried to restart th...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Garrard, KY
Tl* - the contact owns an evenflo discovery child safety seat. the contact saw a report on cbs today re: safety recall on the evenflo discovery. also, the contact researched on the internet and found that there was a recall for the even...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Spokane, WA
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front impact crash, and the airbags did not deploy. additionally, the contact was wearing a seat belt, and the buckle assembly fractured upon initial impact. th...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Spokane, WA
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front impact crash, and the airbags did not deploy. additionally, the contact was wearing a seat belt, and the buckle assembly fractured upon initial impact. th...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Auburn, IN
I was driving southbound on state rd. 1 after work at approximately 10:15 p.m. i crossed railroad tracks at about 32 mph and both of my airbags inadvertently discharged. this forced my rear view mirror into the windshield and cracked the ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Falls Church, VA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the add coolant light illuminated. the contact added coolant to the resevoir. a week later more coolant was added. after the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, the contact was i...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Granbury, TX
I purchased my malibu in 2000 as a used vehicle. it had 24,000 miles on it. i have repeatedly had to replace the front brakes on this vehicle. i have had the rotors turn and replaced the rotors about 5 times. there is definitely a problem w...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Mount Vernon, OH
Dt*: the contact stated while making a right turn at an intersection, there was a rubbing sound coming from the right front wheel. a private mechanic removed the right front wheel, and noted that the spring from the macpherson strut had d...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in St. Louis Park, MN
I have had my lock core in my 1998 chevy malibu ls replaced about a dozen times since my car was around 30,000 to 35,000 miles. it started when the passive theft system activated in my car. i would be driving and all of a sudden it would ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Davenport, IA
Anti- theft system engages for no reason. after getting in the car, we try to start it; it turns over, but will not start. i have tried several keys inserted both ways. i have been stranded at work several times because of this. i have ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Barboursville, WV
Having trouble when turning vehicle. sometimes there is a major delay when turning left followed by a jerk to the left. sometimes it feels as though it is to hard to turn to the left then extremely easy to turn to right as though unassiste...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Syracuse, NY
Codes c1286 and c1214. the car doesn't want to stop. i've already had the brakes and rotors done because the abs and brake light were on. the traction control for the relay contact or coil and steering sensor bias malfunction is pulling up....
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Glen Carbon, IL
Dt*: the contact stated while driving and depressing the brakes for any length of time the brakes light fail. the lights over heat and smoke then explode causing them to fail. the vehicle has not been inspected nor has the manufacturer b...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Tarrytown, NY
On countless occasions my 1998 chevrolet malibu failed to start because the defective anti-theft system prevents starting. i fear for the time when this system causes the engine to cease when i am driving and in danger of loosing control. ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Charles Town, WV
The anti-theft systems seems to be an anti-owner system also. since 1998 when this car was bought new, the ignition cylinder or the ignition switch have been replaced 6 times. this has been because of one of two reasons. either the key won'...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Malad, ID
Repeatedly have to replace tail light bulbs because tail lights fill with water every storm or when washed until they finally burn out. mechanic says he sees this problem over and over with malibu's. any recalls on this problem?
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Vergennes, VT
1998 malibu rear spring broke off. consumer drove vehicle to dealer and mechanic determined that the struts and springs needed replacing. *****
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Fort Wayne, IN
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning there is a noise coming from the steering. the noise is more noticeable while driving at lower speeds. the dealership determined the rack and pinion needed to be replace...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Chino, CA
Driving the car to work on a regular basis and it seems every two months the tail light bulbs need replacing. i keep replacing them but it is not working. it is dangerous because one minute they work. drive down the road and it is not wo...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Cabo Rojo, PR
Manifold gasket failure that allow coolant to leak. water can mix with oil or can generate overheat of the engine.
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Rochester Hills, MI
The driver side front coil spring broke while i was backing up on my driveway. i took it to a trusted local mechanic who replaced both front suspension units which included the strut, coil spring and mounting plate. according to the mecha...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Cle Elm, WA
Dt: the contact stated every time she used the cruise control it deactivated on its own. this started approximately one month after purchasing the vehicle. the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times for cruise control problems...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Cle Elm, WA
Dt: the contact stated every time she used the cruise control it deactivated on its own. this started approximately one month after purchasing the vehicle. the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times for cruise control problems...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Walton, KY
1998 chevy malibu: faulty intake manifold gasket resulting in coolant leak, gasket has been replaced twice within 100,000 miles (may be related to mandated usage of dexcool antifreeze in vehicle per manufacturer).
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Washington, DC
The oil light came on one minute the next minute the car cut off. i had the car towed to curtis chevrolet in washington, dc and was told that the engine seized due to the oil regulator and filter exploded. the car has only 57500 original ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Cedar Falls, IA
Front passenger coil strut broke while driving. rubbed up against tire. left my car in the parking lot until i could afford to replace it. i took the car to a trusted local mechanic who fixed my car. front passenger coil was replaced as...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Hartsville, TN
On aug. 10,2005 my 1998 chevy malibu, while parked with ignition off caught fire. while exiting car before the fire, i smelled no smoke or "hot" smells, i stood there approx. 3 min. while talking to my daughter. 10 min. later the lebanon, ...
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU in Hartsville, TN
On aug. 10,2005 my 1998 chevy malibu, while parked with ignition off caught fire. while exiting car before the fire, i smelled no smoke or "hot" smells, i stood there approx. 3 min. while talking to my daughter. 10 min. later the lebanon, ...
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