Ten problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ignition switch not shutting off and at times not turning to start car. Shift lever has to be wiggled to allow key to turn to off position. Key cylinder shutting off in start position.
The contact owns 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also mentioned that after numerous attempts the vehicle would start and then stalled as the anti-thief warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the ignition switch was lose and could be wiggled. The dealer advised the ignition switch was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v400000 (electrical system) the recall will only modify the keys. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Li.
The complaint is for the electronic ignition and the taillights and brake lights. The brake lights and tail lights have already been fixed twice, I am told it is an electrical problem, they work when they want to. This is a problem at night when I have no tail lights or when the brake lights don't work. The other problem is the ignitions switch, the key won't move in the ignition, which makes it impossible to start. After reading on line, there are hundreds of other people with the same problem with Malibu's and other chevy vehicles, but nothing is being done about this. I am unsure of the incident date because it has happened several times.
Intermittently, the ignition switch did not work properly. The dealer changed the new key and the problem remained. The theft system light had come on and shut off the fuel system off. The consumer was stranded until the vehicle restarted. The key still didn't work when the new key was made.
The ignition lock was replaced in October of 1999 because the key would not turn. It just had to be replaced again on 4/23/01 because the ignition lock was so worn out, if you took the key out, the car would still run. This was extremely dangerous, because if I thought the car was completely off, and left it in a lot or in the street somewhere, and it turned out it was on, someone could have been really hurt. According to two differnet gm dealerships, and an independent mechanic who I consulted on this matter, the ignition lock should last the life of the car, and this is the third one I have had since 1998. Any assistance you could offer would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Car has stalled over 35 times over a two month span. The repair shop has replaced ignition switch, reprogrammed the pcm, and replaced the pcm. I have replaced the battey and the fuel filter. The car will stall at any speed. It would restart 'till 12/24/00 when it stalled for the last time as I approached an intersection. My two children were with me at the time. I managed to pull over. I tried over fourty times to restart the car. The engin turned over fine. It did not drag. Finally, I had it towed to the dealer for repair. This is the third time that I takit in with in a two month period to have the stalling repaired. About two months ago, we were coming back form vacation when the car died on us over twenty times form san diego to sacramento. At one point, while running, the car would accelerate and deccerate as if someone was puming the accerator in a rapid motion. Then the car would die out. I would pull over and restart it. After a while, I got the hang of it. It would die out, I would put it in nuteral, and I would restart the car. It was night time and it was very dangerous every time that I had to pull over to restart it. I was with my wife and two children. Second problem: the abs light lit up when the car had 35,800 miles approximatly. I took it in to the dealer and at that time the light was out. It would come on intermittenly. The dealer could not diagnose a problem. Around 37,000 miles, the abs would come on everyother day, and the car would go into an abs brake every time the light wold come on. I took the car in to the dealer and had the left front wheel sensor replaced. That took care of the abs problem. I put off the repair because I did not have the money to have it fixed. I have also replaced the brake pads at 30,000 miles and it soulds like they need to be repalced again. They squeek when I brake. My primary concern is the car's defect with the stalling. I am afraid that some day we may get in an accident.
My vehicle's brake light stopped working while I was driving. My emergency brake warning light would not work on my dash board. My ignition switch on my vehicle would not work sometimes.
Ignition switch failed. Yh.
Consumer complained about an ignition problem. Consumer had to hold the key in ignition switch, turn and hold for a period of time before the engine turned over. Secondly, seat belt on the front driver side did not retract. Had to put the seat belt on manually. Also, brakes squeak when applied.