2001 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- anti theft · 11 records
- theft system · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- turn ignition · 5 records
- position wait · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving various speeds, unknown warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was started, the ignition had to be turned to the on position and the contact had to wait for the instrument panel to light up completely for the vehicle to start. The process worked intermittently. The vehicle failed to start every time the contact would attempt to start the vehicle.…
ODI 11287911
Electrical System · Engine
In nov 2017 my 2001 malibu was starting to over heat do i reached the thermostat i am still having issues with the car getting to hot i have to always put my heater on defrost hot and on and the fan on which only goes up to number 3 and there are higher settings. I don't know what i'm going to do if i have to replace the manifold gasket . And i've been during dexcool coolant . Is there a recall yet? If not why? I…
ODI 11092718
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
2nd cylinder is misfiring and something seems to be leaking antifreeze, causing my engine to overheat, which i see is a large issue in chevy malibus. My turn signal/hazards also don't work 85% of the time, which is a recall for my make, model, and year (chevrolet, malibu, 2001) but not my vin number. Another issue i see is my left headlight shines out from the side, which i also saw to be an issue in several of the…
ODI 11019030
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The anti theft system disabled the car on the tappan zee bridge, with no place to stop and 18 wheelers going by me at 60+mph. I had to shut the ignition off, turn it back on and wait 10 minutes for the anti-theft to disable, so i could turn the ignition off and reset the anti-theft and start the car. Talking about scared to death. Happy i am still alive to report this. It was in motion 55mph and stopped running,…
ODI 10991314
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I backed up my car, put it in drive and the anti theft system disabled the motor. I started rolling backwards and lost my perspective. I rolled backwards into a telephone pole causing a huge dent on my rear drivers side quarter panel. Thank god the pole was there or i might not have realized what was happening. Behind me was a rout iron fence and beyond that was a 20 ft drop (driveway has a retainer wall that it is…
Crash reported
ODI 10991318
Engine · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was stopped, the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The repairs were made, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10885041
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the engine after a wait period. The failure recurred and the contact was unable to restart the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10735474
Engine
One day out of nowhere while in park and idling car just died, restarted fine, then a couple days later at a stoplight died again, was able to restart and drive on, but this continued from then on everytime it was stopped and running would just die could restart when ready to drive off and it would go fine, until the last time it died while going 35 mph in traffic and i was barely able to steer out of traffic and…
ODI 10607725
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and the failure continued to occur over a period of five months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,700. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 09/4/2014 *js
ODI 10604513
Electrical System · Engine
Hi, it's me.... Again. Imagine that with my chevy malibu. I went to start the car this morning. However, it wouldn't. I could hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds then turn off. The engine would fire briefly, and then stop. The starter is working great. So i turned to google. I found, like so many of the complaints on here that the anti-theft system is to blame. It likes to random turn on, preventing the car…
ODI 10550970
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued to occur intermittently at low speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10548003
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,249.
ODI 10778700
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
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On at least 10 occasions over the past 10 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft passlock system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine by cutting off the fuel. 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…
ODI 10488816
Engine · Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I had my car tow to a auto services center cause it would not start, the tech told me it was the starter but said there was another problem the sub frame very rusted and the engine could fall out anytime. They replace the front sub frame,outer tie rod end, sway bar link kit, the cost was $927.39 . Is g m responsible and can i be reimburse for my cost. *tr
ODI 10477943
Electrical System · Engine
Anti theft system on this car along with hundreds if not thousands of people have left us stranded. You call the dealer they say nothing of the reset stuff that is in the book. I did not have a book went on line last winter the first time it happened. Dealer said bring it in and get it tested never once offered the fix in book,so if they have a fix in manual don't you think they know its an ongoing issue???? Please…
ODI 10467226
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I've had several issues now with the theft system on my 2001 malibu. It happens about every couple days to weeks now & is becoming a major problem with my job & also when it happens at night when i'm in a dark parking lot, outs not the best situation to be in. Im a single mom & have had plenty of problems with this car but this seems to be the worst & constant one of them all. If gm knew this would be a problem then…
ODI 10536309
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
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train
Car was forced off road then rolled over into on coming traffic. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10633566
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 · 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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu . The contact stated that there was a visible antifreeze leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10588184
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