MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Malibu

● Typical for this model
1999 Chevrolet Malibu
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
789
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 1999 789 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2004: 1,147 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,116 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 987 complaints 2009: 1,509 complaints 2010: 1,360 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 836 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2016: 836 complaints 2016 2017: 703 complaints 2018: 697 complaints 2019: 190 complaints 2020: 196 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021 2022: 97 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 10 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 1999 789 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,147 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,116 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 987 complaints 2009: 1,509 complaints 2009 2010: 1,360 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2012: 907 complaints 2012 2013: 836 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 836 complaints 2017: 703 complaints 2018: 697 complaints 2018 2019: 190 complaints 2020: 196 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021 2022: 97 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 10 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 1999 789 2000: 922 complaints 2001: 721 complaints 2001 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,147 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2005 2006: 1,116 complaints 2007: 977 complaints 2007 2008: 987 complaints 2009: 1,509 complaints 2009 2010: 1,360 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 836 complaints 2013 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 836 complaints 2017: 703 complaints 2017 2018: 697 complaints 2019: 190 complaints 2019 2020: 196 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021 2022: 97 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 10 complaints 2025

1999: 789 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19805
19813
19822
19831
19861
19893
1997443
1998976
1999789
2000922
2001721
2002567
2003569
20041,147
2005975
20061,116
2007977
2008987
20091,509
20101,360
2011978
2012907
2013836
2014351
2015270
2016836
2017703
2018697
2019190
2020196
202188
202297
202366
202441
202510

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

50% · 393 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

20% · 161 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-15

Also filed under Air bags

I located a recall that my car has not been fixed and took it to the GMC dealer in laramie why where my car sat for 2 weeks and endless calls no call back for the ignition recall and other issues that my car had I have emailed and called and all I...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-25

Ignition switch and pass lock sensor causing vehicle to not start and/or randomly shutting off while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-21

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 145 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Suspension

11% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing coil springs and front.

CRASHINJURY
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Yes it was on and off kept having computer issues and other issues

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-19

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Tires

10% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY
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The cruise control was set for 70MPH when the front driver's side tire suddenly blewout, causing the cruise control to become stuck. Brakes were of no help in the situation, they malfunctioned, causing vehicle to flip over.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-07-28

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2000-03-27Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-09 Stop lamp assembly overheat
  2. I
    2002-09-03Defect petitionClosed 2002-09-24 Engine coolant boils over
  3. I
    2003-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-04 Front suspension coil spring fracture
  4. I
    2003-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 2004-10-19 Front suspension coil spring fracture
  5. I
    2004-06-18Recall queryClosed 2004-11-30 Turn signal failures
  6. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 393 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 161 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 145 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.