1999 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 789 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 789 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“1999 Chevrolet Malibu suddenly accelerated while the brakes were depressed. While in park, the rpms advanced to 2600. When placed into drive the vehicle would gain speed to 45-50 MPH on flat ground with foot off of brake and accelerator. There were incidents of running through a red light with difficulty slowing down and suddenly accelerating almost hitting a bicyclist. The original iac valve (intake air temperature) with a new original GM iac valve. The last incident occurred after the iac repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10121559, filed 2005-05, 92,000 miles“When attempting to pass another car, and the car was accelerating , the engine seemed to take off on its own. Throttle seemed to be stuck and car would not stop or slow down, brakes were jammed and that is when the car stopped accelerating. Tow truck driver pushed tps sensor back in and thought that was the problem. Dealer claims no codes came up .”
NHTSA complaint #754704, filed 2001-11“The stepped on brakes which disenguaged the cruise control from 40 MPH to 70 MPH. Consumer had to hold on tight to the steering wheel due to loss of control. Also, there was too much air within the tires, and there wasn't any type of suspension within the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #838726, filed 1999-06“1999 Chevrolet Malibu 3100 v-6----the throttle cable broke. The white plastic clip that clips in engine compartment broke off causing gas pedal to flop to floorboard”
NHTSA complaint #10032577, filed 2003-08“The tires were wearing abnormally and all four tires were replaced. The right front rim was bent and all four rims were replaced. Suspension made noise.”
NHTSA complaint #567802, filed 2002-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 18 | 9% |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 | 114 | 16% |
| 2017 | 135 | 19% |
| 2016 | 152 | 18% |
| 2015 | 28 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 28 | 3% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 87 | 9% |
| 2010 | 116 | 9% |
| 2009 | 73 | 5% |
| 2008 | 42 | 4% |
| 2007 | 31 | 3% |
| 2006 | 35 | 3% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 85 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 25 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 22 | 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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