Three problems related to battery have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Positive post on battery leaked battery acid. Not charging properly. Informed by service technician at the dealer that this is a fairly common occurence for acdelco batteries. Was also told I was lucky to have been able to drive it in to the dealer- they often times will die while running or will not start at all. Battery was replaced under warranty, but with another acdelco product.
At less than 3000 miles car started to lose power in acceleration. And transmission started shifting roughly. Has now been to dealership 5 times for the same problem. My children and I have almost gotten ran over by other automobiles numerous times, simply because the car would not go. While the car was in for the 2nd repair of the clock spring they broke the tilt lever and scratched trim on steering column. Tires are wearing unevenly dealer stated this was normal for a Malibu. This car has been nothing but problems since the first day. I have driven more loaner cars than I have my own that I continue to make payments on. Most of the miles on my car has been due to repeated visits to the shop. I am very unhappy with this car, the dealership, the service dept. , and the way gm has handled the case. ( dot number: 93t m + s tire size: p2155or15 ).
The battery post fell off and the battery was replaced.