My 1999 Chevrolet Malibu takes 10 minutes to start after the anti-theft light starts blinking when I try to start my car. Sometimes it takes 2 tries to get the car started(20min). It occurs randomly, but frequently. It has occurred 7 times in the last 3 days. It makes me late for work, even when I plan ahead to leave early, and makes me feel very unsafe. I have not replaced anything, as online research has shown me the problem is expensive and will return eventually, even after being fixed. Please hold GM responsible for this error on their part.

- Columbia, MO, USA

1999 Malibu wont start, theft light on.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

I have had this 99 Malibu for almost a year now and I have actually got to drive it for about 3 months but now it will not crank at all because of the theft system I have had problems with this since I bought the car and now the car is done it will not start at all I am a single mother and I need a dependable care and it sure isn't going to be a Chevrolet.

- Hackleburg, AL, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning light would illuminate sporadically and when doing so, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure to determine repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times yet the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the mileage was 62,000. Updated 02/07/11 updated 02/11/11

- Lynn, MA, USA

Anti theft system on 1999 Chevy Malibu happens almost everytime I try to start the car. This disables the fuel from entering the engine and prevents the car from starting. Then I have to wait 10 minutes to try to start it again and sometimes it starts and sometimes I have to wait another 10 minutes. Yesterday it happened when I stopped at a farmer's market in 95 degree weather. I had to wait almost an hour in the heat with a friend of mine who has a heart condition. After trying to start it every ten minutes for an hour it finally started. I called the dealership and they basically told me there was nothing they could do about it. They could look at it but they don't know how to fix it. I searched online and found that a lot of people have this problem and nothing is being done to fix it. Why hasn't GM recalled this product? I even asked them to disable the system and they said it couldn't be done. This is becoming a danger because I am a senior citizens and I never know when I will be stranded somewhere waiting for this to reset. If the dealership knows its a problem and GM knows it's a problem why can't the fix it.

- Claymont, DE, USA

I bought the car in 2003, 3 months later the anti-theft light began coming on keeping the car from starting for at least 10 minutes. April 24, 2007 the car would not start at all. I contacted Chevrolet several times, and no definite answer for the problem could be given. I could not afford to let them try to figure the problem out. I work in a not so safe part of town and the car stalled in an empty parking lot at night and I could have been robbed or worse. This was very unsafe for people. If a person needing medical attention was driving one of these defective Malibu it could have resulted in very serious problems if not even death to the owner.

- Nauvoo, AL, USA

1999 chev Malibu GM pass lock II security system activates and prevents use of car. People with medical problems can not depend on car.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Intake valve. Seal leaked, lost anti freeze almost over heated engine.

- Waupaca, WI, USA

I have a theft systme light that comes on in my car and it won't let me start my car, ,I have had it in the shop numorous times and they can't find anything wrong, ,and all they told me was when this happened to switch keys, ,dumb but it works sometimes but why should I have to do this..it is a 1999 Chevy Malibu 4 dr. With only 53000 miles on it.

- Caldwell, OH, USA

Within the past year we have had multiple system failures with our 1999 Chevrolet Malibu with 47,000 miles. The intake manifold gasket has leaked, the brake pads, rotors, and wheel cylinders were repaired, the theft deterrent system and ABS warning lights come on repeatedly, and the alternator and water pump have failed. The passlock sensor and body control module have been replaced to address the theft system warning light and the harness and individual wheel speed sensors have been suggested for the ABS warning light. Chevrolet should be requred to recall the vehicle to address some or all of these problems.

- Herndon, VA, USA

The vehicle's anti theft system would engage intermittently. As a result the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Villas, NJ, USA

This 1999 Chevrolet Malibu was purchased in July 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me.this way with a promise it had been fixed. Within the first year I had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. Then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they replaced alternator but refused to re-emburse me for the battery. Then ignition switch caused problem with anti-theft system would not start. Had that replaced in March 2002. Then anti-lock brake system went out had to have it replaced window switch very slow had to be cleaned another one not working at all now, not covered under warranty, at this time also had to have anti theft system fixed again light on all the time another bad ignition switch. Also had blower motor & relay switch for heater to go out over the summer most of the interior lights have long ago burnt out & had to be replaced lock out for trunk lid also broke not covered on warranty. Hub caps have lug nuts made in them that screw onto your lug bolts stripped out when took for repairs by dealer refused to replace them because they cost $500 for a new set. So I purchased the lug nut part & repalced it myself at a dealership for $10 set of 5. November of 2002 brakes & rotors were replaced in Jan. 2003 brake pads replaced again in March 2003 pads replaced again in July 2003 pads replaced once again then in Sept. 2003 master cylinder replaced in Oct. 2003 master cylinder replaced again now it's Nov 2003 & master cylinder being replaced again tomorrow.these cars have a real brake problem that needs to be fixed it's costing a fortune.

- Junior, WV, USA

Vehicle will stall at any speed. Anti theft system light comes on at 70 mph. This anti theft system shuts the vehicle down with out notice.

- San Jacinto, CA, USA