This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key moved out of the run position while in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to shut down. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,282. Updated 01/23/15 updated 6/9/2015
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 7/9/14 the consumer stated on a regular basis it was extremely difficult to switch the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition causing the battery to drain. For this reason the consumer opted to "junk" the vehicle instead of trading it in. Updated 07/14/2014
Car will not start, replaced starter, relays. Dash lights come on but it won't turn over. Repair shop said it is ignition switch @$254L. I can't afford to repair. Tried to start it few days later, perfectly ok and starts everytime for about a week or two, then no warning and it doesn't start again. Engine cuts off while driving even. Air coditioner blower doesn't work on 1-4, only if fan on 5. fuses have started to blow. Cig 4X, radio 2X. Dash light "theft system" stays on at times after start and while operating. Could this be any part of why car doesn't start"???" my mechanic is bewildered to say the least.
Car fails to start more than frequently. Was told to replace ignition switch, a cost of $254. Don't think car should already need ignition replaced. Car has died completely while driving on the interstate numerous times. Also has something to do with if dash lights come on or just theft deterrent lights. Day running lights are equal to reg headlights, all system lights turn on when car is started, no need to even turn switch on, could this be normal? mechanic installed a switch under hood that connets directlyto my starter so when car fails to start I push switch and she starts right up, he said something in column but he not able to pinpoint. Steering column doesnot lock, ever!
The igition switch shorted out and left consumer stranded.the heater switchers burned out, can be replaced but it will burn out again. Took vehicle to the dealer, and had an igintion switch put in this week. Dealer didn't say what caused the problem.
- Whiteboro, NY, USA
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Consumer complained about an anti-lock brake problem. The transmission was also performing poorly and the ignition switch required a little jiggling before it ignited. The intake gasket leaked and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle became inoperative.
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- Independence , IA, USA