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 pass key system will engage much of the time. My wife has to leave the key on for ten minutes plus before the anti-theft light will go out and the car will start. Dealer wants to keep replacing the ignition switch to fix the system but it never does go away. *tr
ODI 10257106
Electrical System
I own a 2001 chevrolet malibu. I have had the passlock sensor replaced 5 or 6 time over the life of the vehicle. I returned my car today to a dealer for the same issue and now they want $700+ to replace the body control module. In the last six months i have had the vehicle there 3 times and this is the first time that anyone has mentioned that the bcm is causing the problem. I want gm to cover the cost which the…
ODI 10255305
Electrical System
Anti-theft system prevents car from starting. Car has slightly over 100,00 miles on it and suddenly recurring problems with the anti-theft system prevented the car from starting. Initially turning the key to on and letting the anti-theft system reset fixed the problem but it kept getting worse until now when the anti-theft light remains on and nothing will make it go off. In researching this i've discovered it is a…
ODI 10256287
Electrical System
Theft system keeps failing this is the 4 th attempt to fix it. No warning that is going to happen car just won't start. This car has left me stranded 3 times twice at night. *tr
ODI 10246230
Electrical System · Engine
On at least 20 occasions over the past 4 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine. 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 and potentially dangerous when it…
ODI 10478852
Electrical System
Car will not start - theft system light comes on. I have tried the passlock "fix" of turning key to on for 10 minutes, shutting off and trying to restart but no luck on the car starting. The issue has gone on for over 3 weeks, each day getting worse and worse. I have taken the car to a shop and diagnostics came up negative and car started. 3 weeks later, car won't start again. Have a mechanic come look at it, he…
ODI 10241856
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
The car will start fine, but once you turn it off and go to start again it will just crank. The first time i replaced the fuel pump. The second time i repaced spark plugs and wires. The third time i didn't know what else to change and a friend said to try putting the key in the on position for 10 mins. I did and it started right up. It turns out the ant-theft system keeps locking me out about every month. It is a…
ODI 10244141
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Anti-theft system prevents car from starting. Falsely detects that ignition key is not the correct key for this automobile, even thou this key has been used to start the car thousands of times. To overcome the problem driver must turn off ignition, turn key to on position and wait approximately 10 minutes for the computer to register the key as being correct, turn the ignition key to off and then turn it to start to…
ODI 10632585
Electrical System
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems and repairs. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced on may 8, 2008, at a cost of $ 343.06. On march 26, 2009, the vehicle would not start. April 14, 2009, the ignition switch was replaced again, at a cost of $ 315.86. On september 10, 2010, the ignition lock and cylinder were replaced at a cost of $ 457.07. The consumer…
ODI 10619620
Control Module · Electrical System
2001 CHEVY MALIBU. *JB
ODI 10205357
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,536 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 07/01/14 ma
ODI 10577349
Electrical System
2001 chevy malibu..theft system light goes on several time a year and will eventually cause the car not to start and require a tow and various types of ignition/starter types of replacements. This has cost me a lot of money, lost time at work and concern for my safety and my families safety when driving the car and not knowing when it will not start and we'll be stranded.*jb updated 12-12-07. *kb updated *jb
ODI 10203461
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
All electrical went out including radio,air conditioner,power windows ...i had to stop and pull off road and call for help. This has happened over 5 times and dealers will not do anything but look at me. Also the security system went out and i could not crank car and spent $500 to get it fixed. *tr
ODI 10545710
Electrical System
Electrical problems, with anti theft lock switch, kill switch, hazard and signal lights. *jb
ODI 10202207
Electrical System
2001 malibu. Theft system light comes on constantly. Atleast 1x a week. I have followed teh turn to acc until light shuts off, turn off and then try and start, but this is time consuming. Now when the car does start the fuel gauge says i am empty, radio will not work, acc and heater will not work and if and when it kicks on the car makes a weird sound. *tr
ODI 10195024
Electrical System
Vehicle was fairly cool having only traveled about a mile from home. After being stopped at a busy intersection, my car died while accelerating into the intersection. After i stopped the vehicle and switched on my hazard lights, i was able to restart the vehicle without a problem. Had this been a time when my vehicle wouldn't start for 10 minutes, this could have created a major traffic problem. Fortunately, no one…
ODI 10185187
Electrical System
I was driving the vehicle later the same day after the previous incident i reported. Car was fairly cool. As i approached a turn, the vehicle died leaving me without power steering. I came very close to having an accident. Fortunately, no one was injured. After i brought the car to a stop and turned on my hazard lights i was able to restart the vehicle without incident. *jb
ODI 10185185
Electrical System
Vehicle was fairly cold as it had only been running for about 1.5 miles. As vehicle was leaving the i64 eastbound at the oakland exit in st. Louis it died. Car lost power steering. After i was able to get the car in park, i was able to restart it with no problems. Fortunately there were no injuries. Unfortunately, several cars behind me had to wait as i fixed the problem. Had the car not restarted, as it does…
ODI 10185184
Electrical System
A few miles after the car wouldn't start, the car dies in the middle of an intersection during accelerating after a stop. Lost power steering. Vehicle restarted immediately after i got the car in park. *jb
ODI 10185180
Electrical System
Electrical: it all started 2/2007... There was a recall on the 2001 chevy malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. I have a 2001 chevy malibu and i had experienced the exact same problems. I contacted gm and they indicated that my vin number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired. There is a ticking noise that is off and on,…
ODI 10248650
Electrical System · Switch
Own 2001 malibu. Began shutting off while driving about 2 yrs ago. Had ignition switch replaced 2 mos ago. Also, horn beeps, locks go off and on and hazard light button clicks as if the car is possessed. *tr
ODI 10291032
Electrical System · Horn · Latch
The horn will beep on its own, usually when car is first started or turned off, but will also beep (by itself) while driving. Also the automatic power door lock switch on the driver side door, which is supposed to lock all doors when depressed when i am leaving the vehicle doesn't work properly. Both of these problems have been "fixed" several times over the last 12 - 18 months by the dealer, but they keep…
ODI 10177111
Electrical System · Turn Signal
My turn signals work when they want. I call chevrolet and i was told this part had been changed july of 2001. This was a recalled part and i'm not sure if the one put in in july 2001 was a new part or still one that was on recall. But i was told by chevrolet that they would not pay to fix it. *nm
ODI 10170069
Electrical System
First my intake manifold needed to be replaced and i got chevy to pay half. I had to pay around 400 to get it fixed. Now my car won't start. I got it towed and it started to work again. They couldn't find any problems, so i took the car back. Two days later it won't start again. They still don't know what the problem is. My brother also has the same car and his is doing the same thing. They don't know what is wrong…
ODI 10166226
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without notice. The engine restarted after several attempts and the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the pass lock sensor, the housing and the key cylinder. The failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10638062