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
Three times car wouldn't start when key was put in ignition. Had it towed to dealer each time. When dealer tried to start car each of the three times, it started every time except the last time. 1st time (oct 2005) dealer ran diagnostic test revealing nothing and replaced no parts. 2nd time (jan 2006) dealer replaced ignition switch and sensor for $450. 3rd time (june 2006) dealer couldn't start car, but waited…
ODI 10160488
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
After driving approximately 20-30 minutes, car will surge, and then stall. After waiting a few minutes the car will start and go another 15 min or so. This has happened on multiple occasions, and after multiple repairs. The last incident occurred on a busy bridge with no hazard lane; a police officer pushed me off the bridge with his squad car. I have replaced the alternator, fuel filter, & fuel relay. After each…
ODI 10159817
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the vehicle suddenly stalled with the illumination of the pass lock system warning message. The contact attempted the to restart the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle would start and operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10569149
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
5 mos after purchasing car, the transmission had to be replaced. A few months later the engine would shut off while driving on the road. The following parts have been replaced: ignition module, spark plugs, fan belt, water pump, knock sensor, camshaft position sensor, crankshaft sensor, ignition switch. *nm
ODI 10171608
Electrical System
Dt: when going over a railroad track or a man hole, consumer's car shut down. The vehicle steering and brakes locked up and the consumer had to manually maneuver the vehicle and put it in park.*ak *sb *nm
ODI 10125074
Electrical System
Type of vehicle- 2001 chevy malibu on at least 5 occsasions, the vehicle has failed to start. The battery is ok, as all accesories ork perfect. The car has had fuel, and we actually replaced the fuel pump, just to see if this was the problem. It will act as though it wants to start. I have had an automotive technician try to see what it is by hooking up to a diagnostics machine, although as quick as it is released…
ODI 10121629
Electrical System · Rear Window · Retractor · Switch
Driver's side window switch stalls before rolling up. Turn signals do not work all the time. Internal fan switch only works on 5. If i turn the fan switch on or off, turn signals will start working instantly. Turn signal problem started right after the blower went out. I cannot listen to the radio and run the rear defroster at the same time. The driver's side seat belt will not release all the time when i try to put…
ODI 10139046
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
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. *nm
ODI 10139515
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,397.
ODI 10638185
Electrical System
I have a 2001 chevrolet malibu and i have been checking online for a remedy for the theft system the theft system comes on when it wants to causing me to be stuckon the freeway off ramp for 10 min until it stopped flashing and became solid, the theft system has put my families well being in danger believe me i love the car but it's theft system has become a safety hazard i have had emergency's and had to wait until…
ODI 10331214
Electrical System
Car have problems starting and continuously acts as if the battery is dead. Battery was checked and cleaned the problem still exists. On a normal basis when the key is turned, car won't start, which happens several times in a few minutes until it finally starts successfully. This incident happens about every three days. *la
ODI 10041199
Electrical System
Ac automatically switches from internal circulation to vent intermittently
ODI 10121949
Electrical System · Flasher Unit
Turning light has failed due to an an electrical short. *ak
ODI 10024243
Electrical System
The vehicles ignition switch failed. The signal lights also failed. Nlm
ODI 10019350
Electrical System · Engine
Engine noise dealer is unable to locate. Hazard switch shorts out no turn signals. *nlm
ODI 10023148
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2001 chevy malibu. Flashers do not work, turn signal fails, only works intermittent, most all the time does not work. I tried to get the recall and dealership said it was already repaired from previous owner. Turn signals never worked only intermittently since i bought the car used. And the signal lights on sides of car have not worked at all to knowledge. This is just not right. If it was repaired properly, then i…
ODI 10607803
Electrical System
While driving vehicle and when road condition varies (such as a bump in the road), vehicle shuts off as if deactivating the car, e.g. Car doors unlock, no rpm, gas needle immediately descends to e, immediate deceleration. *jb
ODI 10014518
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the anti-theft security warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently with engine stalling sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and the anti-theft device was replaced. A few months later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was repaired a second time.…
ODI 10419229
Electrical System · Switch
Chevrolet malibu shut off while driving. Doors locked, gauges went off, etc. Dealer replaced the ingition switch, and the body control module. *ak
ODI 10082856
Electrical System
My 2001 chevy malibu has an anti-theft system feature on it. However it doesn't read my key right and most of the time won't start. And when it does start it will out of nowhere shut off while im driving. This is really dangerous because if this happened on the highway or on any road really, it could cause a serious accident or even a fatality. This is a serious matter and there needs to be a recall on this vehicle.…
ODI 10335748
Electrical System
2001 chevy malibu died while driving. Engine didn't sputter or anything, the electrical system just switched the car off causing a loss of power steering while driving. Car was fairly cold as it had only been running for a few minutes. Specifically it died in the middle of an intersection during acceleration after a stop. *nm
ODI 10183202
Electrical System
Vehicle failed to start. Towed vehicle to dealership. Informed by mechanic a computer chip was causing lack of starting problem. Would have problem checked and repaired each time. Vehicle been to dealership 9 times for non start.*ak
ODI 10042397