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1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire
Posted to GM Driveability on 10/8/2008 8 Replies

This vehicle has a severe sag, chuggle, misfire on acceleration from a stop. This occurs only when the engine is cold and in open loop. After it goes into closed loop, it runs fine. I checked for vacuum leaks (none found), I also checked the air tube from the ...

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car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS

VIN 1G1NE52J3X
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation, Surge, Misfire
OccursCold, Open Loop
Misc.3.1 VIN J Lg8

Trouble Codes

P0300Multiple Misfire Detected
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car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS

VIN 1G1NE52J3X
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsHesitation, Surge, Misfire
OccursCold, Open Loop
Misc.3.1 VIN J Lg8

Trouble Codes

P0300Multiple Misfire Detected