2001 Chevrolet Malibu Control Module Problems
- 74
- 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.
What owners report
- anti theft · 46 records
- theft system · 46 records
- theft light · 21 records
- system light · 12 records
- passlock system · 8 records
- wait minutes · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Module
I have a 2001 chevy malibu and i have had to many hard times trying to start it due to the theft system in the car. And gm don't make a recall for this problem. *jb
ODI 10201635
Control Module · Ignition
Constant problems with the passlock system on my 2001 chevrolet malibu. Passlock engages constantly, causing me to wait 10 minutes for reset every time this occurs. This is a safety issue for my wife and daughter who must wait, in sometimes dark areas of town for passlock to reset before they can start the car and get safely on their way. Have had ignition replaced once but issue has not corrected. *tr
ODI 10199336
Control Module
The car would turn on but would not start. I tried jumping but it still wouldn't work. I had it towed to a mechanic and spent $200 for them to tell me the anti-theft system needed to be reset. A few weeks later the car did the same thing. I did some research, and found out it could be reset by leaving the car on for 10 to 20 minutes then start it. Also, i read this was a common problem with malibu owners and gm was…
ODI 10193860
Control Module
I own a 2001 chevrolet malibu, for the last 3 1/2 years i have had to replace the ignition cylinder 3 times. The theft light will come on and the car will shut down. The dealer told me that this was a common problem and gm won't do anything about it. So here i am again having to replace the part again. *ak
ODI 10193659
Control Module
I purchased a used 2001 malibu and have experienced problems with the anti-theft system , and learned of it being a common problem from a number of sources ,and would like to support any efforts to get gm to fix what was clear to me a system design defect. The intent of the system may be well meaning and may work well, however, when it causes the owners of the vehicle such inconvenience, and who knows how much…
ODI 10195380
Control Module
About 1 year ago i purchased a 2001 chevy malibu. I loved my car! That summer my sister and i went to the beach and spent the whole day there. When we got into my car to crank it up the theft light was on and it would not crank. I had to wait for 3 hours for a tow truck to come all the way out to the beach. I was told that the computer chip in my key was wrong and i needed another key. Well i got a key made and it…
ODI 10192552
Control Module
The anti-theft on the car has caused me to be late to work many time since i bought it in january 2001. Also, it has caused me to be stranded alone in shopping centers until i could get a tow truck to come. Many times! Incident date was the last date it happened.*ak
ODI 10189943
Control Module
Chevrolet malibu, year 2001. Repeated problems with pass lock / anti-theft system malfunctioning. Two separate conditions occurred 1. System will malfunction so that vehicle cannot be started , cannot bypass/reset the anti-theft system. 2. System will not arm itself, and theft system does not provide intended purpose. Addressed this with chevrolet , and they refused to acknowledge any service bulletin related to…
ODI 10187190
Control Module
I have had several instances were the 2001 chevrolet malibu won't start after the theft system light came on. I have replaced the ignition cylinder once ,and i refused to pay to get the same item fixed within a year. Gm needed to do a recall and have this fixed. There were hundreds of people with the same problem and something needs to be done.*ak
ODI 10186111
Control Module
My wife went shopping after a long trip, so the car should have been fairly warm. After she finished her shopping, the vehicle wouldn't start and the theft light was on. Because she has seen me fix the problem several times, she knew to turn the key to the on position, wait 10 minutes for the theft light to go out, turn the key to the off position, wait a few seconds, and restart the car. No one was injured. *jb
ODI 10185181
Control Module
My 2001 malibu suddenly would not start. The battery checked out okay, etc. It did not have any power at all. My husband removed the battery cables. Upon replacing them the anti-theft light came on and the car still would not start. Upon resetting the system, the anti-theft light went out and the car is running again. Now i am concerned that the car will stop again on the interstate with my infant in the car.*jb
ODI 10184410
Control Module
Loaded up the family for a trip and the car won't start. Theft light is on and i've had the problem too many times before, so i knew what to do. Turn the key into the on position, wait ten minutes for the theft light to turn off, turn the key to the off position for a few seconds and restart. No one was injured this time. *jb
ODI 10185179
Control Module
I was driving down the road one day in my car and the theft system light stayed on then started blinking for a couple of days then one day the car wouldn't start and the theft light just stayed on in i took it to a dealer in they said it was a theft system malfunction and that many 2001 malibu's have the same problem and that it would cost $300.00 to 400.00 to be fixed. *jb
ODI 10183577
Control Module
I have a malibu 2001. First i wasn't able to start my car. I went to the shop and they changed the fuel pump. I didn't realize then that problem was the theft system. Same thing happened 20 days after i changed fuel pump. I went to same store and mechanics started car without any problems. Now twice a week theft system light turns on and i cant to start car without resetting it. A few days ago theft light turned on…
ODI 10183606
Control Module
2001 chevy malibu won't start or when started will switch off for no apparent reason. Have had the vehicle in the shop numerous occasions and have had many repairs (e.g. New ignition switch) that were supposed to fix the problem but have not. To this point the car has refused to start on three occasions because of a problem with the computer's theft system and has died while driving on dozens of occasions for…
ODI 10182900
Control Module
THE CAR WILL NOT START NO WARNING SIGNS. *JB
ODI 10181559
Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the anti-theft security indicator illuminated and the engine completely stalled. After waiting for one hour, the passlock system was reset and allowed the vehicle to resume proper operation. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10358390
Air Conditioner · Control Module · Ignition
Tl* - the contact owns 2001 chevrolet malibu. Less than one month after purchasing the vehicle the ignition/starter failed. The contact paid a repair shop to fix the ignition, and the failure recurred. The towing mechanic stated that when the lights blink allowing the vehicle to sit for 20 minutes, it will restart. The mechanic stated that the starter sensor failed. The contact was advised that there was a recall…
ODI 10182389
Control Module
My car will not start. The anti-theft system thinks i am stealing my own car. I have to leave the key in the ignition for 10 minutes to reset the anti-theft system so it will allow my car to start. *tr
ODI 10208639
Control Module
2001 chevrolet malibu would not start. Had vehicle towed to dealer. They diagnosed a bad passlock sensor. This is the second time, in 2006, this has happened. It is very expensive to have repaired. This seems to be a very common problem with the malibu. I think the govt. Should have gm replace these sensors at no cost to the consumer, as the sensors are of poor quality and over engineered. *nm
ODI 10161155
Control Module
No injuries - no crash - unsafe conditions - i own a 2001 chevy malibu - six times in the past 25 months since i purchased it, the car has failed to start due to a problem with the anti theft system. Checking on the internet and with other malibu owners this seems to be a constant problem - safety problem - since my wife drives this car my fear is that the car may stall at a busy intersection and then may not start…
ODI 10160939
Control Module
The anti- theft system light came on and then caused my engine to stop while in traffic. This happened twice today. I was able to avoid a traffic jam and possible accident by shifting into neutral and starting the engine while still moving forward. This problem happened once last month also. *jb
ODI 10158731
Control Module · Tires
2001 malibu, auto theft that was installed by chevy keeps preventing my car from starting and it has to be towed this has happen 5 times in the last month. This car has had the fuel pump replace, ignition replace, it wear my tires down unevenly. 2 days after i got the car i returned for 2 weeks due to the fact that the rear end go opposite of front and now it is doing it again. This car has cost me over $2000.00 in…
ODI 10157669
Control Module
2001 chevy malibu 70000 miles.. Bought in february 06 was replaced in may of 2006 theft light comes on while driving then after a few months of that car wouldn't start took to a chevy dealer and replaced passlock sensor few months later 07/06/06 problem restarted again dealer put car on computer cant find problem no code stored now less then a year 03/03/07 car is now flashing theft light and car wont start until i…
ODI 10184556
Control Module
I went out to start my car and it would not start. Had it towed and was informed it was the anti-theft system again. The same thing happened back in april of 2005 and the whole system had to be replaced which was $300.00. They are having to replacing the whole system again for $500.00. *nm
ODI 10147016