Engine problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

Severe piston slap. Dealership has replaced lifters 3 times, pistons and all other moving parts in engine once. Engine still runs very hot and has significant loss of power (I have to floor it to maintain highway speed while going uphill, etc. ).

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2002

1999 Chevrolet Malibu has engine problems. While the vehicle was being serviced, the technician recommended an engine replacement.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2002

There's a hole in cylinder, which makes vehicle hard to drive.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	39
Engine Cooling System problems	34
Car Stall problems	8
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	6
Coolant Leaking problems	4
Radiator problems	3
Engine problems	3
Gasoline Engine problems	3
Engine Failure problems	2
Engine Stall problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Water Pump problems	1

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