2001 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- take foot · 5 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Theft system keeps coming on can't start car comes on while i drive, turn signal has a mind of its own works when it wants to,rpms go up real high while i drive and when it park, take foot off gas pedal but car seems to speed up kind of hard to stop a car that speeds up when not giving gas to it, break lights don't work when turn signal doesn't work all this happens as i am driving down the road with my to small…
ODI 10861025
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. In addition, the vehicle would accelerate at high speeds without warning. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 143,911. Updated 11/09/15*lj updated 4/3/18*jb *tr
ODI 10767502
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling at 60 and took my foot off gas to decelerate and car wouldn't go less than 50. Engine rpm's wouldn't go below 2500. I could still stop car with brakes but this appears to be a constant problem and not intermittent like the person reported a few days ago. I checked the throttle linkage because i thought the non functioning cruise control could be affecting engine speed but neither cable kept the flap…
ODI 10593966
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving car at various speeds, will accelerate by itself while driving rpm >2000 when put in park rpm >2500. When brake for light and take foot off brake car will accelerate by it self i let it go up to 45 mph this problem is intermittent, i turn engine off and turn back on it will idle normally 1000 or less. No panel warning lights pop up. *tr
ODI 10593120
Vehicle Speed Control
2001 chevrolet malibu suddenly accelerated while the brakes were depressed. While in park, the rpms jump randomly between 500 and 3500. When placed into drive the vehicle would gain speed to 45-65 mph on flat ground with foot off of brake and accelerator. Replaced throttle control sensor -- didn't solve the issue. Very disappointing, given that the car was always well maintained and that i recently changed…
ODI 10507379
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Turning the car on and the engine revs with high rpm. Car continues to accelerate on own. This can also happen randomly without any warning when driving, you can take your foot off the accelerator and the speed will increase from 20 mph up to 55 or 60 mph riding the brakes and getting to a place where you can turn the car off helps, sometimes. This is frightening and dangerous. *tr
ODI 10651553
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 80 mph as the engine rpms increased to 4,000. The contact had to coast onto the shoulder and turned the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. The contact then noticed smoke being emitted from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who test drove the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the…
Fire reported
ODI 10488136
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake lights and cruise control failed to work causing a safety issue. This problem still exist as of this date. Problem has not been found. A recall problem. Has been in dealers serv. Dept for repairs about 4 times this year of 2015. This actually started in 2011. In dealers for repair right now same issue.
ODI 10744514
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after shifting into park, turning off the ignition and exiting the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a building. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10461807
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Approached intersection in turning lane to make left turn. Upon making such turn, vehicle did not accelerate as fast as it should. Was told second driver ran red light and collided with my vehicle in a head on collision. I was informed that my vehicle was struck on front passenger side. I remember hearing the crash and the car spinning out of control. Both airbags did deploy, as i was floating over the gear shift.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10640873
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
Vehicle Speed Control
When i take my foot off the gas pedal my car keeps accelerating. From a stop it will accelerate to 45 mph without me touching gas pedal. On the freeway it keeps accelerating until i brake.this condition is intermittent and can be canceled by me turning off car and restarting the engine. I have a 2001 chevy malibu
ODI 10322922
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving car just pulled off from a red light making a left turn and car started to pull forward then could not steer myself went off road almost into trees then jerked itself left pulling back to road and onto oncoming traffic then stopped was able to drive home slowly w/ hazards on. 2nd incident was driving and car started to pull /jerk forward fast tried to put on brakes and was very difficult to bring car to…
ODI 10198551
Vehicle Speed Control
Approximately the first of july 2007 our vehicle began accelerating rapidly. My husband had to apply the brakes to stop the speed. Even with his foot off the gas pedal, it would accelerate up to 65 mph and he had to apply the brakes very strongly to slow it down. When he would take his foot off the brakes, it would continue to accelerate. This did not happen 100% of the time, but was more apt to happen after the…
ODI 10308144
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle restarted on the first attempt and resumed normally. The failure occurred on several separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of…
ODI 10576652
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When we would just start the car it would rev up to between 3000 to 4000 rpm and it would stay that way. This was only one way that it would act up. The other ways were when you were just driving along and the car would start to accelerate on it's own. Both ways you had to ride the brake and ride it hard in order not to hit the person in front of us. We had it in to one dealer twice with nothing getting fixed. We…
ODI 10484980
Vehicle Speed Control
My husband got in our 2001 malibu backed it up, put it into drive, barely touched the accelerator, the car immediately took off in high throttle he could not figure out what was causing the acceleration next thing he knew the car was underneath his chevrolet 4-wheel drive with a 6 inch lift kit. Car then pushed truck approximately 3 to 6 feet into a nearby oak tree causing car to be totaled truck to receive extreme…
Crash reported
ODI 10050975
Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The driver side floor mat slides back and forth. The floor mat blocks both the accelerator and brake pedals. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 41,000. Updated 3/5/08 *cn the consumer stated the problem persists unless mats are repositioned with each entry and dealer advised consumer no other complaints…
ODI 10207010
Fuel Pump · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Vehicle Speed Control · Wiring
Vehicle was going 60mph as throttle lost pressure and engine was hesitating. Problem was intermittent, and already been in to dealer 6 times. Fuel pump/ ground wires, and fuel filter were replaced to correct the problem that was still progressing. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.*ak
ODI 8013018
Foundation Components · Vehicle Speed Control
While trying to apply brakes the vehicle will accelerate. Consumer has to put vehicle in neutral position when applying brakes. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak
ODI 8018338
Vehicle Speed Control
Car repeatedly fails to maintain set speed and accelerates rapidly without warning which almost caused several accidents. I had dealer look at the cruise control and they said this is normal on this model. I contacted chevrolet directly (case: c04708022) and they agreed saying it was something i would just have to live with.
ODI 752421