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
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph the anti theft light illuminated on the dashboard. When the vehicle stalled he coasted to the side of the road because the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The local mechanic advised him that only the dealer could provide him with the error code. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who reset the code. The…
ODI 10380784
Electrical System
Gm vats 2001 chevy malibu theft light comes on and car is unable to start replaced the ignition switch and the passlock sensor which is suppose to correct the problem well it did for only a few months now i'm having the same problems again. I don't have the money nor the time to keep repeating this fix. After reading numerous complaints online about this particular problem why hasn't gm had a recall on this problem.…
ODI 10328550
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
This malibu had blinker and interior lighting problems. The blinkers were either inoperative or worked intermittently. The interior drive panel lighting was either inoperative or worked intermittently. The panel would go black while driving at night so as not to allow the speed of the vehicle to be seen or anything else on the panel to be seen. *tr
ODI 10633371
Electrical System
My wife drove our 2001 malibu around in the morning, after parking it in the driveway until the afternoon it would not start. It sat for 3 day until i could research how to fix it. The passlock system was failing. The system will not recognize your key and the car will not start. This seems to be a major issue for these vehicles, numerous accounts documented on the internet. To bypass it you have to wait 10 mins and…
ODI 10310102
Electrical System
I have a 2001 chevy malibu. The anti-theft system prevents me from starting the vehicle about three times a month. I have to wait 15-20 minutes before it will start. This has caused me to be late to work many times. *tr
ODI 10308211
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
This complaint relates to the poorly designed gm passlock anti-theft system that erroneously enters anti-theft mode and disables the fuel injectors. Gm should be forced to recall this passlock system '' it is simply unacceptable to strand motorists because of an incompetently designed anti-theft system. I have replaced both the in-tank fuel pump and two ignition modules (at an expense of three towing bill plus…
ODI 10426986
Electrical System
FAILING STARTER. *TR
ODI 10371934
Electrical System
Not that i think doing this is going to make any real difference but i will try. I own a 2001 chevy malibu and besides being one of the worst cars made i am having problems with my passlock system not working properly. I know that you have had many complaints about this problem and i see that there is still nothing done about this problem. Is it because your do not care? Is gm lining your pockets and you are…
ODI 10291756
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu shuts off while in motion (much fun in washington d.c. Commuter traffic) or parked. It shuts off like the key is turned to the off position. The doors unlock and the lights turn off. Within seconds the lights are back and a with the car coasting in neutral i can restart. Occurs whether the engine is cold or hot. I see hundreds of similar complaints. I hope my wife or children being injured…
ODI 10290560
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The turning signal on my 2001 chevy malibu works when it wants to and when it doesn't it's very dangerous. This past halloween i was riding up the main st. And could not signal to cars behind me (it was dark) that i was turning. This is very scary since it happens unexpectedly when you push the arm down. Nothing. There's no lights on the car or flasher on my dash. I had to pass my turn & keep going out of my…
ODI 10291194
Electrical System
Purchased a 2001 chevy malibu and after a week worth of starting the car, the car would "crank" but not turn over. I had to wait 10-15 minutes with my key in the acc position then restart my car. I have night classes and if this happens at night it could be dangerous. My friend also has a 2002 chevy malibu and he has the same problem. To correct this problem i am having my anti-theft passlock system wire (yellow)…
ODI 10289926
Electrical System
2001 chevy malibu theft system, this problem is robbing people and it's just not fair. *tr
ODI 10286973
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Passcode antitheft system - 2 separate repairs, latest oct, 2011 involving the ignition/theft system. The system malfunctions and the vehicle will not start. *tr
ODI 10432205
Electrical System
Bought a 2001 chevy malibu in april with 41,000 miles. Ran fine for a couple of weeks, but then wouldn't always start (had to keep trying and try every key i owned). About 6-10 weeks ago it started shutting off while i'm driving. I have to either coast to the side of the road or jam it into neutral and try to restart it. Hazard!!!!!!! Had it to my mechanic 3 times and it doesn't do anything wrong when he has it.…
ODI 10284634
Electrical System
I have a 2001 chevy malibu that is giving me safety problems concerning the bcm, and the passcode theft feature. I have had 2 dealer experienced mechanics try to fix this problem with out success. The theft light comes on and then prohibits the car from starting until you reset the car by leaving the key in the on position until it resets. Not safe if sitting in a dark parking lot (the system will not allow the…
ODI 10289771
Electrical System
My car is a 2001 chevrolet malibu ls. 1. The car failed to start. It got more and more frequent, from once a day to every start. 2. The garage diagnosed it and said the theft protection system failed to recognize my key. 3. I get new keys from the dealer. 4. The problem gets better and it is still there. *tr
ODI 10282222
Electrical System
Theft system on car occasionally kicks in, preventing starting for 10 minutes or more. This happens when i put in key quickly to start car. Usually i can remember to insert the key, let it register, and then turn the ignition. The first couple of times it happened i didn't know the problem and had it towed. The dealer fixed it once, said it was warranty work, the next time a mechanic put in a new ignition system…
ODI 10276874
Electrical System
Removed and replaced lock cylinder. Monitor sensor only holds steady when wiggling key. *ss the consumer the ignition lock cylinder was replaced, prior to the recall announcement. *jb
ODI 10654363
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu: anti theft/pass lock problems. Sporatic issue cause the vehicle to not start. Multiple tows and service charge with no consistent fix.
ODI 10322402
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittent issue at start with vehicle rpms elevating to 3500, if put into drive the vehicle speeds to 45 mph. Happens at different times (cold, warm, hot). Have had iac and tps sensors replaced (2 times) and most recently the power control module. Each fix works for a few weeks, then issue begins again. Most recently fremont chevrolet had vehicle for 10 days and could not get it to repeat; therefore, could not…
ODI 10339383
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the tumbler became loose and triggered the anit-theft and the vehicle would not start. The consumer had to wait several minutes, before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer received a recall notice. However, the dealer stated it was…
ODI 10806832
Electrical System
Problems with the passlock theft system. First problem with it two years ago. Now, the passlock is not allowing my car to start at least once a day. I have to put the key "on" for ten minutes then "off" before restarting it. My biggest concerns are "what if i was rushing out the door to take one of my children to the hospital and now i have to wait 10 minutes to start my car". This is not acceptable. I know this…
ODI 10268399
Electrical System
I purchased a 2001 chevy malibu used. There are times the car will not start. I come back in 10-15 minutes and it starts right up. This occurs about every other day, i also many others have reported this same issue. *tr
ODI 10265551
Electrical · Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Trying to find out if the recall parts have been fixed on my 2001 malibu and its hard to get any one to respond. *tr
ODI 10261577
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
This car is an absolute lemon,it forces you to use dexcool antifreeze and this eats away the rubber in the lines,have spent thousands fixing head gaskets and redoing the whole cooling system to be able to use the old green antifreeze and after all of the problems(cant afford new car!) i have looked on line and i am not alone,thousands have had same problem,this needs to be recalled. It is common knowledge with chevy…
ODI 10449018