general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Ignition wort turn at times, have to wiggle.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to fail intermittently after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 285,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); which an appointment has been made. The contact stated that the key will would independently come out of the ignition while the car is geared in drive. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light intermittently flashed, as a result the engine seized. The vehicle was steered to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 226,000. Mc.

I completed recall NHTSA-14v400, gm-n140350 on oct 30, 2014 at dublin chevy where they inserted the spacers in my 2 ignition keys. Since then I have been notified 4 more times to come in, by gm, concord chevy and dublin chevy. . I have called dublin chevy 2 times and they verify I have had the recall performed and said they will see that it is taken care of and I will never be contacted again. As of Jul 11, 2015 it is still listed as recall incomplete on your site. Please correct your records.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system). However, the dealer declined to perform the recall repairs. The contact was concerned about the safety risk and refused to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle had not experience the failure.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 5 mph, the contact's vehicle stalled and was struck on the driver side by another vehicle. Most of the air bags deployed; however, one air bag did not, which caused injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and manufacturer recall number: n140350. The failure mileage was unknown.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu classic. Consumer writes in regards to airbags and ignition problems. The consumers son was involved in an accident, and the air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was totaled. Prior to the accident, the consumer experienced ignition problems several times.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer requests reimbursement. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the repair could not be performed due to the contact not having the original key. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The air bag, abs, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 54,000.

Went to start my 1998 chevy Malibu, and it wouldn't start. It would turn over and start for like 2 seconds, but then shuts off. I tried starting it a few times, and then realized that the "theft system" light was flashing. After I tried the few times, the light shut off and then my car started up no problem. Has happened 3 days in a row now.

Passlock system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to not start for at least ten minutes.

Theft system malfunction.

Vehicle passlock system prevents starting of vehicle. Has occurred numerous times, incident date shown is most recent. The vehicle is old, things will break, things will go bad. That is understood, but after visiting many websites and reading an untold number of identical complaints, two things are apparent: 1) gm is aware of the problem, and 2) gm is unable to give customers experiencing this problem constant, permanent, or satisfactory resolution. Not when you have different dealerships providing different diagnoses for the same problem, and not when, after components are replaced, the complaint resurfaces. It's not a worn out switch we're complaining about. It's a theft system which is preventing a lawful operator with the appropriate vehicle key from starting the vehicle. This problem should be recalled because it is the result of poor engineering and customers shouldn't have to pay for repairs due to faulty engineering. Particularly when the problem component/system was installed in vehicles even after the manufacturer became aware of the problem.

This car has been nothing but a nightmare for me. And to add insult to injury, the local chevy dealer says there is nothing wrong with the car. (though it doesn't stop them from charging me for all the expensive repairs that have been made) this car has many, many electrical problems. I purchased this car as a "certified gm" back in July 2001. There are just too many issues to list on this forum. Most recent, was coming home last night with my son in the car. For no reason at all the headlights failed, leaving me w/ 1 fog lamp as the other went w/ the headlights. On a gravel road, w/ no lights. Found ourselves in the ditch. Still waiting for the tow truck to pull the piece of crap out. Son got a nice goose egg out of the ordeal from hitting his head on the door on the bumpy ride down the ditch. I am so fed up with this car.

Upon purchase, lighter/assessory fuse blown. Replaced fuse, recently blown again. Now blowing fuses at any try of use.

Water leaked onto the electric system and caused left back tail light to fail.

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?.

Emergency brake light / chime remained on after brake was released, electrical system malfunction.

Transmision slips, temp/elec. Problems, major vibration when applying brakes-hi & lo speeds.