10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,797 miles

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problem #16

Sep 052021

Malibu

  • miles
My 1999 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 engine won, t turn on the engine whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the fuel pressure regulator won, t work whend i try to turn the ignition switch and key lock cylinder on and the airbag srs system comes on in the spring time and in the hot summer time heat and in the winner time.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #15

Jan 182019

Malibu

  • 180,000 miles
Takara recall..front and passenger airbags did not deploy in accident. I was stopped in traffic when a car struck me from behind going highway speed, impact caused the car to get stuck in my trunk pushed me down the highway sideways and stuffed the nose of my car into the guardrail breaking the guardrail, quick thinking saved our lives ( my husband was in the passenger seat )I saw the car coming full highway speed and nosed my car into the breakdown lane to avoid getting stuffed under the truck infront of me. The car was a complete loss, I ended up with a concussion, torn rotator cuff, fractures in my right arm and right knee, chronic headaches, and paranoia of driving.. luckily no one was in the backseat because the rear seat broke from impact with the spare tire.

- Cromwell, CT, USA

problem #14

Jun 082015

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
While driving my airbags blew up and I crashed resulting in my back and both legs being broken

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #13

Apr 202015

Malibu

  • 44,000 miles
I was getting out of my car and I left it running and the air bag deployed and I didn't hit anything I was wondering if there was any recall on this particular model

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #12

Feb 062015

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
Car cut off went off road.

- Griffith, IN, USA

problem #11

Mar 032011

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 152,008 miles
I was involved in a hit and run accident, which wasnt my fault. The car was hit on the passenger side causing the steering column to fall onto my lap.the air bags did not deplore, I suffered a fractured pelvis which did not heal correctly. Im still having problems from this. The car was totaled.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #10

Sep 152011

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owned a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/22/2014 updated 4/1/2015

- Fulton, KY, USA

problem #9

Apr 142012

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 146,738 miles
I stopped at the gas station to put some air in the tires, and when I got out and closed the door, both the driver side and passenger side airbags deployed. I am thankful that I was not sitting in the car when they just erroneously deployed.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #8

Oct 152011

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the driver and passenger frontal air bags deployed erroneously. The contact received injury to the face and the left foot as a result. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

- Lawrenceville , GA, USA

problem #7

Oct 032005

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I was driving in slow morning traffic, more or less 20 mph when all of a sudden both driver and passenger airbags exploded. There was no crash. I did not hit anything thanks that I was driving slow. Mr. Dan bailey, service manager at holler Chevrolet - 407-645-1234, after checking the car out, said this was the second time he saw airbags exploding without accident on a Chevrolet.

- Casselbery, FL, USA

problem #6

Oct 052003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The airbags on my 1999 Chevy Malibu did not deploy when I was in a pretty serious accident. I have photos of the car and the accident scene. I was hit in the front by someone running a stop sign.

- Dawsonville, GA, USA

problem #5

May 102003

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My airbags did not deploy when I was in a 50 mph head on crash. One car accident against a medium which led to pain in my neck, chest, and lower back. I was going home in left lane and two speeding cars past me and cut me off, didn't stop and I hit a metal rail. I'm very upset because it could have been fatal. The car is a 99 Chevrolet Malibu which we purchased from carmax and they said they sold us a car with no defects. Where do search for answers? the car is reparable but might not be in the same condition when I get it back. I'm very happy I didn't have my children in that car then.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #4

Apr 192003

Malibu

  • miles
The vehicle was involved in an accident yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained minor injuries. The dealer was notified.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 262000

Malibu

  • miles
This vehicle has had several problems I'll try to list.the airbags did not deploy they had been replaced when they fixed the horn problems.completely dissatisfied with my vehicle.I'm not sure if vehicle will be totaled since the accident was 9/6/01. I believe at the very least the airbags should have deployed.I don't know who to complain to.I've replaced rear brakes and rotors, altenator, water pump, battery, horn contact replaced twice at same time had to replace air bag due to sensor behind airbag, interior door panel replaced bracket broken, oil light continued to come on often even though service dealer could not dulpicate, air conditioner not blowing hard secured blower and blower resister wiring another time had to replaced A/C control unit, engine leaking oil around intake replaced intake gaskets, rear seat sqeaked w/ passengers service shop had attempted to fix but was unsuccessful, so as you can tell many problems!!! makes me think twice before buying a Chevrolet product again.thank you

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #2

Jun 192000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The gauges on the instrument panel go up and down and the air bag light stays on. Nlm

- Waddington, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 301999

Malibu

  • miles
Hit a cement parking block at 2mph and the airbags deployed-contacted customer service at Chevy(most unprofessional) they said airbags were to deploy with frontal crash-they would not give any other information. Ran around for 14 days. Was told that a pothole or a speedbump could set them off at the right angle. 2500 dollars to replace.

- Kennett Square, PA, USA