1999 Chevrolet Malibu Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 789 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of the 789 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the car at 35 MPH., suddenly I was unable to steer it. It turns out that the sub frame of the car is cracked and needs totally replaced at approx. $1100. After extensive research, I understand that this is not a part of the car that should wear out and should not have cracked. (this could have resulted in a death or severe injury. I believe GM needs to make compensation for this repair.)”
NHTSA complaint #10364950, filed 2010-11, 101,000 miles“While turning the steering wheel became hard to turn. The service dealer found a leak in the rack and pinion. The dealer stated that there was no leak and had given the vehicle back to the consumer. (the rack and pinion was replaced) the AC was found inoperative due to the suction and discharge hose leaked, the engine raced but didn't move due to low transmission fluid, and the left rear tail lamp seal had fallen apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10017239, filed 2003-04, 33,625 miles“Consumer stated his daughter's vehicle hit something with the rear bumper at a low impact of 5 MPH or less, and both frontal air bags deployed for unknown reason. No injuries were reported. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10105172, filed 2004-12, 33,840 miles“I was traveling south bound on I-45 at 6:45am. Once in the construction area right before the west bound exit to I-94 a large object fell from the bridge and bust my passenger window.”
NHTSA complaint #10626862, filed 2014-08“I have a 1999 chevy Malibu. I noticed last year about august around my gas tank the paint was starting to bubble, so I took it in to a chevy dealer in livonia to see if there was a warranty on the bubbling paint, they had told me the warrant was up on that, they had also said that they had been getting a lot of complaints about the same issue from other owners of a 1999 chevy Malibu. I wanted to know if general motors is going to have a recall on that, or do I just have the problem fixed by a body shop?”
NHTSA complaint #10178715, filed 2007-01Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 19 | 3% |
| 2016 | 40 | 5% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 25 | 3% |
| 2012 | 16 | 2% |
| 2011 | 19 | 2% |
| 2010 | 44 | 3% |
| 2009 | 31 | 2% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 25 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
308 complaintsElectrical system
144 complaintsEngine cooling
138 complaintsSuspension
82 complaintsTires
75 complaintsExterior lighting
58 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsEquipment
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsTransmission 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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