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1999 Chevrolet Malibu Interior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
0%of 789 total for the year
Median mileage
62,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 0% of the 789 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This 1999 Chevrolet Malibu was purchased in july 2001 in had a water leaking problem took 3 tries before they found it needed thermostat gasket didn't even have one in it they sold it to me .this way with a promise it had been fixed. Within the first year I had the car they had to replace both front wheel bearings & strut bushings. Then the alternator went out & it cause my battery to go bad overcharged it they replaced alternator but refused to re-emburse me for the battery. Then ignition switch caused problem with anti-theft system would not start. Had that replaced in march 2002. …”

NHTSA complaint #10045462, filed 2003-11, 70,000 miles

“Two repairs in one week, alternator had to be replaced,dash lights started coming on & guages going crazy! Car wouldn't start after being parked for 1 hr, then when jump started it, died again in few minutes, replaced alternator, battery, then next day ignition failed, key wouldn't turn in ignition, had to be towed to my mechanic (this was the third (3rd) time the ignition switch locked up like this and the key wouldn't turn & the car would not start & entire ignition assembly had to be replaced, 2x earlier it was under warranty...this time it cost me over $400.00 (the part alone cost $289.)…”

NHTSA complaint #10021096, filed 2003-06, 55,000 miles

“My 1999 chevy mailbu has had many problems. I will start with the 2 fuel injecters replaced 2 months after purchasing. The car begin to run rough then would have problems starting. Then there was the altanator, the thermostat, the head and intake gaskets and the numurous electical problems. The electrical problems still cannot be solved after numrous tripsto the repair shop. Most of the problems have been corrected on more than one occasion. As a consumer I hope you will help us Malibu owners who are in destress. …”

NHTSA complaint #10185956, filed 2007-03

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Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201320%
201010%
200510%
200420%
200210%
200110%
199930%
199851%
199710%

Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Brakes
308 complaints
Electrical system
144 complaints
Engine cooling
138 complaints
Suspension
82 complaints
Tires
75 complaints
Exterior lighting
58 complaints
Air bags
40 complaints
Fuel system
38 complaints
Steering
37 complaints
Equipment
29 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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