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Leaking coolant through manifold gasket. I was told by mechanic that this has been a problem with Chevrolet Malibu cars after 30,000 miles. I noticed on your complaint database that there has been several complaints on the same issue but no recall has been issued. Is there a manufacturing problem" what is the threshold for a recall"
1999 Malibu with enging cooling problems and fan does not work on position 1 and 2. had to have intake gasket replaced and one month later entire engine went out and had to be replaced. I really like my Malibu, but hate the problems that I have had. I, too, have had brake problems and coolant leakage problems.
There have been issues with this car involving the front driver's side brakes (calipers sticking), the rear brake lights (rusted circuit board and burned out bulbs), rear seat belt (part that locked belt to make it safe for child seat was plastic and broke) and now also the intake & intake gaskets on the cooling system. I'm getting really fed up with having the car in the shop all the time. Now, at 57,000 miles, the intake gaskets need to be replaced at a cost of $600, when they were already replaced at 16,000 miles when the intake was replaced. We thought we were done paying for this car, but I guess not.
Cooling system boils over and reservoir requires frequent filling. Dealer said it was common in 3.1 engines under 75000 miles. 450$ to fix the intake gasket.
- Honea Path, SC, USA
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I have already sent in a complaint re: My '99 Malibu's engine cooling system. I have since found out that wal-mart, the company I work for, has had engine problems on between 30 and 50 of their '98-'99 Malibu's, Grand Am's and Grand Prix's. I am still trying to get GM to pay for the new engine I had to get because this is my only car. I paid $2000 for a used engine to be installed and who's to say that the same thing won't happen again since it's the same type 3.1 engine.
My "99 Malibu developed engine cooling problems and the fans were not working. It got too hot and trashed the engine. I dealt with GM for about a month and they finally turned me down for help because I took it to an independent mechanic who checked it out and said the transmission gasket was leaking, so they replaced that and when it still leaked they said it was the sensor to the thermostat and by that time it was too late. When I took it to the Chevy dealer for a diagnostic, they said it was shot. I have known of quite a few people that had the same problem with GM cars. Now, since I have been without a car for a month, I am going to get a used motor put in it. This is the only car I have.
Have less 15,000 miles on the car, mostly used to drive to work only about 2 miles each away. Have a problem with getting the air conditioner to turn on and when used alot. Seems to be a problem with the air conditioner clutch. Also just having problems with fan control as the fan does not work in position 1 or 2. will check if resistor for fan control needs to be replaced. Car just went out of manufactor warranty as of Jan.
While driving the coolant boils up and shoots out through the overflow rubber tube on the coolant container, this is due to engine cooling system failure. Consumer stated that this vehicle should be recalled for correction of the engine cooling system.
While driving the coolant boils up and shoots out through the overflow rubber tube onto the coolant container. When this happens the consumer can smell a strong odor of antifreeze. Then the red light on the dash illuminates and the temperature gauge rises slightly. Consumer has to constantly stop and add coolant.
This vehicle has had several problems I'll try to list.the airbags did not deploy they had been replaced when they fixed the horn problems.completely dissatisfied with my vehicle.I'm not sure if vehicle will be totaled since the accident was 9/6/01. I believe at the very least the airbags should have deployed.I don't know who to complain to.I've replaced rear brakes and rotors, altenator, water pump, battery, horn contact replaced twice at same time had to replace air bag due to sensor behind airbag, interior door panel replaced bracket broken, oil light continued to come on often even though service dealer could not dulpicate, air conditioner not blowing hard secured blower and blower resister wiring another time had to replaced A/C control unit, engine leaking oil around intake replaced intake gaskets, rear seat sqeaked w/ passengers service shop had attempted to fix but was unsuccessful, so as you can tell many problems!!! makes me think twice before buying a Chevrolet product again.thank you
Alternator replaced. Dealer thought would remedy stalling/coolant leak at 38000 miles. Manual said no maintenance needed until 150000 or 5 years. Dealer told her to replace coolant, it kept leaking. Finally, dealer found crack in intake manifold, replaced that. Water pump was replaced due to leaking. The A/C had never worked properly. The battery cable snapped off due to corrosion.
Vehicle has had 6 sets of rotors. Steering wheel and front shake and vibrate at highway speeds. Vehicle experienced engine and coolant problems. Air conditioner faulty and was repaired.
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- Deland, FL, USA