2001 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 172
- 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 172 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 41 records
- anti theft · 40 records
- theft system · 32 records
- failure mileage · 29 records
- electrical system · 23 records
- notified failure · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 48 |
| 100–150k mi | 42 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer paid for repairs for recall that was issued out on car. Would like reimbursement. *ta the consumer stated the vehicle shut off, while driving down the street, he was bale to re-start the vehicle. When the consumer arrived home, he was unable to get the key out of the ignition. *jb
ODI 10662840
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the ignition switch remained in the on position, causing the battery to drain. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v4000000 (electrical system), but the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10663770
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10663636
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu. The consumer had to replace the entire ignition switch mechanism three years ago due to circuitry problems, key warm to touch, etc..... *ta
ODI 10659545
Electrical System
2001 chevroelt malibu. Consumer is uncertain as to what the recalls instructions are pertaining to her vehicle. *ss
ODI 10654378
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10694096
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). After the vehicle was repaired at the dealer, it became more difficult to eject the key from the ignition. The contact stated that a key is no longer required to start the vehicle. The contact can turn the ignition knob with his hand. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10660090
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn in the ignition. The contact also experienced the vehicle stalling several times with no warning. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The recall repair was performed, but the remedy did not repair the vehicle. The contact stated the key was stuck in the acc mode more than…
ODI 10703895
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn into any position in the ignition switch preventing the contact from turning the vehicle on. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
ODI 10651363
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was shaken several times in order to start or shut down the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where there was no failure determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10648158
Electrical System
I am issuing a complaint regarding your id number for recall 14v400. Gm recall number 14350. This recall does not fix the problem of the ignition shutting off during driving. It is merely a band aid. I want national highway traffic safety administration to re-open this recall and force gm to actually fix the problem with a new safe key slot or ignition switch, or whatever will actually stop this extremely dangerous…
ODI 10644526
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu. Replaced ignition lock cylinder with passlock *cn
ODI 10655430
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10643886
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the recall only included sport model. In addition, the contact then stated the key was difficult to remove from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
ODI 10670563
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10639727
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key fob was not functioning to lock and unlock the door. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the parts were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. Also, the dealer did not indicate when they would be able…
ODI 10639054
Electrical System
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would hesitate to start and had to try several times to get the vehicle started. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The…
ODI 10641416
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the the brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of the another vehicle. The air bags failed to deployed. The police report was filed. The passenger from the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries which required medical attention. The independent mechanic diagnosed…
ODI 10651785
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for recall repairs. *smd the ignition switch was replaced. *jb
ODI 10683315
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10692097
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and reinserted the key into the ignition in order to restart the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving at 30 mph, the turn signal lights and hazard lights failed to work intermittently and the abs warning light illuminated. A day later, while…
ODI 10671896
Electrical System
Submission from constituent re gm recall. *smd 2001 chevrolet malibu. The consumer stated on june 21, 2014 her vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined, the ignition switch and lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The consumer eventually received a recall notice. She went back to the dealer, for reimbursement. However, the dealer stated that neither the notice or document…
ODI 10639980
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Anti theft passlock system, 2001 chevy malibu. Locked me out for 3 time and will not allow me to start my car. 6 months ago had ignition switch changed out worked fine until repeated times being locked, won't start no matter how many times it is put through relearned cycle. Now may loose my job, can not go to work for days now. *tr
ODI 10604934
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu vehicle would not start, replace ignition switch*cw the consumer stated the vehicle failed to start on two separate occasions. The first time the incident happened, the security light was on and the ignition switch was loose. The second time, the ignition switch was replaced. *jb
ODI 10653325