16 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ignition switch and pass lock sensor causing vehicle to not start and/or randomly shutting off while driving.
I've replaced two ignition switches previously. On 1/23/16 another switch failed. The engine was running and suddenly quit running and dash lights power, rpm and battery went off. Started the car again, and as I put it in reverse in my driveway, the engine died again causing loss of power and steering control. There was no warning that this was about to happen again.
Ignition switch has been getting loose and difficult to turn on for a long time. Received ntsb recall letter about unintentional key rotation for the 1999 chevy Malibu. I followed the ntsb instructions and removed the key from the key ring. On April 21, 2015 the chevy dealer glued a plastic housing to my keys. After receiving my keys back I could hardly get the key to rotate the ignition lock, I had to jiggle the key quite vigorously to get the ignition to operate. Four days later the key fell out of the ignition and the engine shut down while I was driving about 40 mph. Although difficult to steer and brake I was able to safely bring the car to the side of the road, locate the key on the floor and after reinserting the key restarted he car. I had a roll of tape in the glove box and I used it to tape the key in position. No further difficulties. On April 27, 2015 I replaced the lock core successfully. The recall fix for this problem is not acceptable or safe. I knew the ignition lock was getting bad but was not aware that the engine would shut down if the key fell out. This fix gave me a false sense of security that a problem was taken care of. When I took the car to the dealer I thought they would replace the lock core and keys and not just glue a housing onto my worn-out keys. My replacement of the lock core solved the problem the way the dealer should have. A letter needs to go out to all that received the recall letter that this is not an acceptable fix if the lock core is not replaced. When the dealer showed me the fix I laughed at the time and said you have to be kidding me that I've wasted 1:45 of my time waiting for the glue to dry. I do not know who thought this would solve anything or approved it but I think they are an idiot and should be fired from any position of responsibility for the safety that these recalls are suppose to address.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key moved out of the run position while in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to shut down. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,282.
1999 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer wrote in regarding replacement of ignition switch.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. While the ignition was started, the key fell out of the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and was informed that the recall was not associated with the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
My son was driving the car when it shut off in the road, could not restart it at all. . . No warning lights no nothing, just plain shut off. Luckily, no accident was involved and they were able to push it to the gas station where we had it towed and fixed. . . . . . I have the receipt showing it was the ignition switch that went out and caused the car to stop. When contacting the recall people, they said it was not their problem and the car was already fixed. This is totally wrong. . . . My car is on the recall list for ignition switch and they refuse to do anything to help me with this.
Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact indicated that the defect had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 30,000. Jft.
Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key would suddenly fall out of the ignition switch and the vehicle would continue to operate as normal. The contact also indicated that the ignition switch was many times very difficult to turn when attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jft.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The igition switch shorted out and left consumer stranded. The heater switchers burned out, can be replaced but it will burn out again. Took vehicle to the dealer, and had an igintion switch put in this week. Dealer didn't say what caused the problem.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Please refer also to odi id 703986. Was driving along a 2-lane road and bumped the keys. The car stopped running immediately. All lights on the dash came on, and all the gauges turned off. I had to make an emergency stop on the shoulder. I turned the ignition off and then back on, and the car restarted. The dealer does not know what the problem is yet. I am able to replicate the problem by tapping on the ignition switch when the car is running.
Power windows fail to operate at different times. This is caused by an ignition switch failure.
Ignition switch and electrical system kept failing while driving, causing steering wheel to lock up,which almost resulted in crash. Please provide further information.
Consumer complained about an anti-lock brake problem. The transmission was also performing poorly and the ignition switch required a little jiggling before it ignited. The intake gasket leaked and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle became inoperative.