2001 Chevrolet Malibu Unknown Or Other Problems
- 20
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- theft system · 5 records
- anti theft · 4 records
- turn signal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I saw a recall on airbag deployment and a recall on something about the key in the ignition causing the cars engine to shut off. My car has been shutting off and shorting showing the battery light and them when i tap the gas pedal thr gas gage is a half tank but it goes as if its out of gas and the rpms only go up when i am not driving or idling and my abs light for brakes keeps turning on but now doesnt turn off…
ODI 11048780
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. Every time i go to start my car when leaving someone's house while my car has been sitting the theft system activates randomly and wont let the car start. I have the problem like once a week and i want the sensor disconnected or something.
ODI 10990691
Unknown Or Other
My malibu was working just fine until one day it just stopped starting. I would have to wait for a whole day to pass before it being able to start. Ive had other complain it being the anti theft or the computer.
ODI 10940290
Unknown Or Other
Everytime i go to start my car my anti-theft system kicks on and i have to wait 15 xtra mins to get anywhere
ODI 10873830
Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Theft system keeps coming on can't start car comes on while i drive, turn signal has a mind of its own works when it wants to,rpms go up real high while i drive and when it park, take foot off gas pedal but car seems to speed up kind of hard to stop a car that speeds up when not giving gas to it, break lights don't work when turn signal doesn't work all this happens as i am driving down the road with my to small…
ODI 10861025
Unknown Or Other
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER QUITS AFTER FEW SECONDS
ODI 10761032
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car electrical components don't work when car is started then begin working sometime after the car is running 5-15 minutes. Gauges, radio, ac, fan, do not work and i am worried the airbags are also not working. I see many complaints about this issue on the internet (http://repairpal.com/no-start-due-to-failed-passlock-sensor-300). I see the recall for replacing keys but this is the ignition switch that is failing.
ODI 10731906
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On at least 10 occasions over the past 10 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft passlock system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine by cutting off the fuel. If i turn the ignition key to on position and wait for 10 minutes, then turn the key to the off position and then attempt to start the engine it will startup successfully. This is very annoying…
ODI 10488816
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
After experiencing numerous steering lock up and key not turning in ignition (locked up) my malibu would not budge out of the lock position when inserting key. I had to call a tow truck and since the key would not turn in ignition the malibu had to be dragged onto tow truck with wheels locked. Car was towed to dealership at the cost of $70.00. At the dealership the malibu had the ignition lock cylinder and case…
ODI 10633357
Unknown Or Other
Passlock system engages randomly and car will not start. This has happened repeatedly for over a year now. We often hike in remote areas w/out cell service and could die from exposure if car didn't start. Yesterday(01/15/2011) we went to dinner at 4pm and could not leave after eating!!! Car would not start after trying every 10-15 mins. For 2 hours!! Waited 2 more hours and still no start!! Finally got home at 10am…
ODI 10376834
Unknown Or Other
This is a recurring issue with the anti theft system on a 2001 chevy malibu. On several occassions, the car simply refuses to start because due to a glitch in the system, my own car thinks i am trying to steal it. As the car ages, the incidents grow more and more frequent. I have been told thre times from the dealership i purchased the car from(after 3 $75 towing fees) that there is no way to disable this and there…
ODI 10232501
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2001 chevy malibu and i have been having a problem with my turn signals periodically not working. Some days the signal will not work one time and then the very next time it works. Other days the signals will not work at all'both the right and left. I turn them "on" and they just don't work. Sometimes it will click a few times and then turn off. This will last for about a day or so and then they work ok for…
ODI 10849667
Unknown Or Other
Reoccuring abs warning light on dashboard. This is the 3rd time with the abs light displaying. We have replaced the brakes and pads, rotor and hub kit twice for this issue. This will be the third time we will have to replace and also replace the wiring harness. Dealer unable to define if there is a safety issue or target the specific problem or what the potential problem could be. General motors will not offer any…
ODI 10322974
Control Module · Flasher Unit · Fuel Pump · Rotor · Switch · Unknown Or Other
I have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice since buying the car in april of 2001. I took the car to jim butler chevrolet for the turn signal/flasher problem which was later recalled and i was reimbursed. I took it to don darr chevy which fixed a faulty switch operating the air conditioner/switching to outside air. I had the car towed to dobbs when it would not start, they said it was the fuel pump and assembly…
ODI 10102163
Unknown Or Other
While pulling into a parking spot in a hospital parking structure the gas throttle got stuck and i hit a brick wall approximately 10-15 miles in hour. I was only approximately 10 feet from the wall so it was a hard impact. The airbags inflated in i had minor damages to my face as a result of the crash. At the time of the crash i had my foot on the brake and i was approximately going 2-3 miles in hour because i was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10062806
Cooling System · Radiator Assembly · Switch · Unknown Or Other
My upper and lower intake manifold gaskets need to be repaired. Under ca. Emssions law the intake manifold is covered but not the components or parts. The gaskets should not wear out this fast on a new car that has been keep in good repair. These parts should be recalled. *ak
ODI 10038646
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY. DT
ODI 769578
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Engine miss-fires and engine check light remains on after service. *ak
ODI 761730
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light illuminated, and transmission had problems shifting. Dealer has not been able to correct problem.*ak
ODI 882547
Ignition · Unknown Or Other
This car has stopped in traffic 3 times. The first time was april 25, 01. The engine light came on and the car went dead someone ran over and assisted me in getting the car out of the street. It was towed to crain chevrolet. They reprogrammed the car and i got it back the next day. May 4, 01 the car stopped again in traffic on a main thoroughfare i pulled over and a few minutes later it started back up and it…
ODI 745388