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
Yes i have a chevorlet malibu 2001 .i took it bob richard chervolet because something was always wrong with the anti theft system and every time they fix it they said it will never happen again . It happen again. This is the fifth time it happen . How i know it is the anti theft system. Because the same problem happen four time already. First of all i'm paying close to 23,000 for this car the car was 14,700 but with…
ODI 10134439
Control Module
I unlock my car, get in, put my key in the ignition and go to start the car, which it doesn't because the theft system light starts flashing. I then have to wait 10 minutes with the key in the "on" position, wait for the theft system light to go out, turn the key off, then start the car. This has happened at least 20 times. No parts have been replaced. *jb
ODI 10185004
Control Module
I have a 2001 malibu. The theft system keeps kicking on, and won't let it start. I have to wait 10 minutes before it will allow itself to start.
ODI 10193919
Control Module
Car would turn over once and immediately shut down. Ant-theft light would be on. Had to have car towed to garage. They could find nothing to explain what happened and reset anti-theft system and released the car. All at a cost of approximately $200. This is 2nd time it has happened. First incident cost $100. It is frustrating because you can never predict when/where it will happen. From research i have done it seems…
ODI 10128986
Control Module
My chevy mailbu 2001 vin # [xxx] the theft system alarm sets itself and to reset it your having to wait ten minutes. I got on the internet to see if anyone else was having a problem. I found that most all chevy's from the year 1998 to 2005 are having the same problem. One person said that is alarm set itself while on the freeway doing 60 mph shut itself off. If that's not a safety hazard i don't know what is. I…
ODI 10127721
Control Module
Went to crank car and it would not crank anti theft light was on. This is the 4th time that this has happened and each time i have to spend 300.00 plus dollars to get it fixed. Chevy should be responsible for this. Last year i had the same thing replaced 3 times and now here it is agian.
ODI 10122391
Control Module
Car wont start anti- theft system again, towed to garage replaced ignition system again. *ak
ODI 10118480
Control Module
My 2001 chvrolet malibu ls had to be towed to the dealership in order for the anti-theft/passlock to be replaced which was around $300.00. This is not the first time my car has had this problem. I had to have it towed the first time and they had to reset it. I followed the instructions to wait 10 minutes and then unlock your car and try and start it. Nothing worked. This is very frustrating and expensive to deal…
ODI 10118407
Control Module
Car ignition. Would not start. This has happened on three separate occasions. We were told that it appeared that it was the anti theft device. Upon putting the key in the ignition it was being seen as an intrusion and will not allow the car to start. We have been told by both the dealer and secondary repair shop that the cause appeared to be a loss of memory in the chip. The procedure, which was quite unacceptable,…
ODI 10118039
Control Module · Engine And Engine Cooling
Had a leaking intake manifold gasket. Was told it would cost about $1000 to fix. I called the phone # for chevy in my owners book. Filed a complaint, and went to the dealer, gave them my case # chevy gave me. They called chevy, came back and told me it would cost me $350. They changed the intake manifold gasket, flushed the radiator, and changed my oil. Chevy has a reimbursment assistance program for problems that…
ODI 10118601
Control Module · Flasher Unit · Fuel Pump · Rotor · Switch · Unknown Or Other
I have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice since buying the car in april of 2001. I took the car to jim butler chevrolet for the turn signal/flasher problem which was later recalled and i was reimbursed. I took it to don darr chevy which fixed a faulty switch operating the air conditioner/switching to outside air. I had the car towed to dobbs when it would not start, they said it was the fuel pump and assembly…
ODI 10102163
Air Conditioner · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Control Module · Cooling System · Engine · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Radiator Assembly
While driving home from work in 90+ degree heat my car overheated to the point where i had to have it towed in and was told by the mechanics that my coolant had been leaking and causing the car to over heat there blowing the head gasket and causing me to have to pay $1200.00+ to have another engine put it. I have heard this is a commom with the 2001 chevrolet malibus. I don't know what the repair shop done with the…
ODI 10130329
Anti-Theft Devices · Control Module
Car will not start and needed to be towed. Problem 1st occurred on 6-16-04. Issue was identified as the anit-theft system, which caused reprogramming of the module. On july 1st anti theft light came on and car was driveable to service shop at which time both ignition switch and body control module were identified as issues. Reprogrammed again to see if problem persists. I've complained of hesitation upon car…
ODI 10080621
Anti-Theft Devices · Control Module
2001 chevrolet malibu experiencing problems with the vehicle not starting. The consumer has had the anti-theft system, and the ignition switches replaced. *mr consumer stated the theft light comes on and vehicle does not start. *bf *nm
ODI 10122628
Control Module · Engine · Fuel Gauge System · Suspension
Filled gas tank, drove 100 yards, gauge drops to read empty. Happens occasionally in the same manner. Erratic. Requires utilization of the trip meter to track fuel usage. On one occasion gauge read tank was about 1/8 full, car stopped running and was out of fuel. Second issue: "theft security" light has begun to come on erratically. Driving along, light will suddenly come on. After departure of car, and return,…
ODI 10091131
Control Module · Engine · Gasoline · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I am a single mom of two, and am frustrated that all of my savings have gone into this money pit. I have replaced the intake manifold twice, and its going out again! I have replaced the water pump, heater core which are dying, and the theft system twice. I have had a fuel leak by my engine and had it enter inside my car and its doing it again, my abs brakes only work when they want, and these are just a few of my…
ODI 10218191
Control Module
Problems with the electronic anti theft control on 2001 malibu. *mr when the consumer attempted to star the vehicle, with the key provided by the manufacturer, it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic anti-theft controller failed. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the replaced part. *nm
ODI 10083734
Control Module
While driving theft lock deterrent system light illuminated. Once shutting the vehicle off. Vehicle will not start again. Took vehicle to the dealer, who indicated it had something to do with the ignition. *ak
ODI 10088061
Control Module
Dt*: the contact stated the anti-theft security system malfunctioned. While driving the anti-theft warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut down. It had to be pulled onto the emergency shoulder and to sit for ten minutes. Then, the key was turned to the accessory position for ten more minutes. After the anti-theft system reset by itself the vehicle restarted. This has been reported to the manufacturer under…
ODI 10146561
Control Module · Fuel Pump · Module
Dt: the vehicle has completely shut down five times. The first time was in april of 2003. The contact had it towed ito the dealership. They told her that there was a problem with the ignition cylinder. They replaced the ignition cylinder. The theft system light came on before the vehicle shuts down. The second was in june 2004. The contact had just pulled out of driveway when it shut down. Dealership replaced the…
ODI 10139412
Control Module · Switch
Security light keeps coming on car wont start. Emergency flashers comes on by themselves sometimes and the flashers dont work at times unless you touch the flasher switch then the blinkers will work. Didnt get no letter about the recall on the flasher switch just found out about it on this website. I have a 2001 chevy malibu sl i bought it from harvey toyota in bossier city louisiana...i took the car to them told…
ODI 10093346
Control Module
Anti theft system activates, vehicle cannot be started. This has happened 18 times. Dealer has to reset the system.*ak
ODI 8016690
Control Module
Tl* - the contact stated that the anti theft system engagesdfor no apparent reason. The contact stated she has taken the vehicle to deale r 4 times for this failure. The dealer has reprogrammed the crankshaft, reset sensors and reprogrammed the pass lock systethe check engine light came on intermittently and also the anti-theft light will flash as an indication that the anti-lock systemwas not going to engage. The…
ODI 10179490
Control Module
Consumer complained about a power lock problem. Also, vehicle would not start. Dealer was contacted, and stated that vehicle was recalled. However, consumer was never informned of the recall, and had to have the whole ignition swich changed.*ak
ODI 10037971