Ignition problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

When the gas tank was full the gas gauge read empty and when the gas tank was empty the gas gauge read full. 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.

Please see comments from previous entry (forgot to add stop/tail lights) to list. No safety defect mentioned.

When ignition turned to accessory position, the shift lever can be moved to any gear without pushing the brake pedal and the brake locks up when the car rolls backwards. The car rolled backwards almost hitting a car. This is dangerous and could be a tragic situation for small children if unattended or senior citizens unaware this could happen.

Purchase 07/24/98 cash payment $18,239. 24. . . Car had 152 miles at that time. . Withing a few days of owing the car brake pedal was making constant noise when applying. . . I took it in to the garage and they oiled it and it continued 8-7-98 lubricated brake had rent a car and they ordered new assembly. . 8-11-98 new assembley installed and the brake still made the noise. . . Finally rent a car again they found out 8-18-98 that master cylinder leaking. . Had to replace power boaster and master cylinder and lubed front calipers and adjusted the brakes. . . . Also I have constant squeal noise and pulling of brakes in the back when apply and mushing sound. . . They adjusted and cleaned and still does it cold wet warm does not matter. . . The manager called and said that there wasn't much else they could do for it. Between all this the dash board was warpped and replaced, back tail gasket kept coming off after several visits to the chev. Place they orderd and replaced the warp gasket. . . . Then the gasket seal around the back window was coming off. . . He glued it down. . . I have mentioned to them it started funny at times and he said count to 15 seconds and that would be normal. . . So everytime I get into the car I am concerned is it going to start or not. . Finally 3/12/99 I got into the car to do my errands and it would not crank over and start after several tries it finally started and I called and the car is again in the garage I now have a rent a car again and will not know what the problem is until next week. Also the wire that holds the gas cap when you pump gas broke off. The first few months of owning the car and trying to repair the problems and get to work and rent a car and continue on with life have been disrupted. All I wanted to do was buy a new car be able to trust it and not end up going every other week in for this or that. I have talked to the manager and have filed a claim 980 503 718 to get a refund. I hate the car its junk.

I am so not satisfied with this vehicle every time I turn around, something different is going wrong. I don't know where else to turn. I sure would love for GMC to buy this piece of junk car back. It is really bad when you have a new car and it won't run!! the first time it was in was for it not starting, that has happened about 15-20 times. They have no idea what is wrong with the car. They have replaced the windshield 3 times because it leaked air. Still does! the headlights have condensation inside of them, makes visibility bad at night. Help!.

Key cylinder malfunction causing bell to ring continually. Yh.

Vehicle stalls while drivng. Dealers have replaced ecu unit and ignition system and reset all codes to factory specs, but problem remains.

While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall at any speed . Please provide further information.