2001 Chevrolet Malibu Cooling System Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
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What owners report
- Radiator Assembly · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cooling System
Five years ago i replace head gaskets on a 2001 chevrolet malibu. Recently, my vehicle will not hold antifreeze and the temperature gauge raises. I have was told by a mechanic that the head gaskets blown again. I have heard several people with the malibu are having problems with this. Is there a recall or compensation to the owners for this obvious manufacturing defect. *tr
ODI 10265455
Cooling System
Gasket is causing antifreeze leak into engine and the car is overheating. Have use about a few bottles of antifreeze back to back. Its going to cost so much to repair. Im waiting for a recall from gm. The sooner the better. *tr
ODI 10250597
Cooling System · Engine
My car over heated twice. The first time i realized that the antifreeze was very low and i filled it up and went to my meeting. After my meeting was over and began to drive the car, it over heated again. I had to refill the antifreeze 3 times before i got it to an auto shop (as i was driving). Once i got to the auto shope, i was told that the antifreeze was running in to the oil pan. Currently, i don't have a car…
ODI 10248025
Cooling System
I have a 2001 chevorlet malibu which has close to 67000 miles, and now its showing signs of coolant leaking ,and coolant has to be topped up every 200 miles or so, and the coolant used was dex-cool, gm recommended. Also there is a problem with air conditioning (a/c) unit as it was not cooling at all, and when checked the freon. Gas leaked out ,and yet to find where the leaking is from. Mechanic mentioned the coolant…
ODI 10187681
Cooling System
I have purchased two (2001) chevrolet malibu's that experienced the same problem. The intake manifold gasket is defective which causes antifreeze to leak. I experienced the problem with my first malibu back in 2005. Based on documentation of consumer complaints that i submitted to the dealership, the repair was covered outside of the warranty and i only paid the warranty deductible. My second malibu was purchased…
ODI 10181987
Cooling System
I have a 2001 chevy malibu, with 51000 miles my coolant light kept coming on. I took it to the garage. The mechanic filled the coolant. Two months passed and the coolant light came on again. The mechanic filled the coolant and i made an appointment. It turned out, the coolant was leaking into the engine. I was informed my car had a faulty manifold gasket. It cost me $600.00 to have my car repaired. I hope there is a…
ODI 10182961
Cooling System
Antifreeze leaking intake manifold valve gasket defective. *tr
ODI 10211975
Cooling System
(1) coolant leaking immediately after putting it into my vehicle. (2) my car has overheated three times on the freeway. It will not accelerate, starts violently vibrating, then smoke bellows out of my hood when i finally stop. I have been stranded on the freeway three times with my two-year-old in the car, as well as my unborn child. (3) i have taken my vehicle to a chevrolet repair man who found a technical service…
ODI 10147166
Cooling System
We were told this is becoming a common problem that we lose the coolant intake on the engine of our 01 malibu resulting in a $1000 repair - this dealer has experienced multiple failures on this particular engine. *nm
ODI 10138328
Cooling System
I had to have the fuel injector cleaned about ayr after i got the car? Now i am told i have to have it done again! Also the engine is leaking andthe coolant system. I hear it might not happen again as gm made new parts for the engine so it shouldn't happen again. My mechanic feels the engine should have been recalled. He also told me that i should have brought the car to him when they diagnosed the car as needing…
ODI 10122282
Cooling System
I need to know who i can speak with in regards to gm having a recall on the intake manifold gasket for 2000/2001 chevrolet malibu's. I have been told by the manager at advanced auto parts that several malibu owners come in to purchase coolant, as well as myself, as our gasket is leaking, which causes us to have to refill at least every other month or sooner. I have also checked online and there are several other…
ODI 10162084
Cooling System
Failure- slight leak in coolant from intake seal, continuous running of fans, and check engine light stays on. Correction- new thermostat, new sensor for the fans, and new seal for intake seal, $900 worth of service. *nm
ODI 10142371
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
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Dt: the contact had the egr valve, thermostat, water pump, intake gasket, and head gasket replaced. Additionally, she had the block inspected for cracks. It has been 18 months since the replacement of the aforementioned defects, and the check engine light came on again ,and there was a decrease in the amount of gas mileage. The dealer reprogrammed the computer, and informed the contact that the vehicle was running…
ODI 10143870
Cooling System
Noticed smell of burning coolant and took vehicle in for service. Gm dealer replaced intake manifold gasket. Contacted chevrolet directly by phone, who did not acknowledge that problem was common, nor offer any type of compensation. Total service cost 1050.19 (parts and labor). *nm
ODI 10064472
Cooling System · Radiator Assembly · Switch · Unknown Or Other
My upper and lower intake manifold gaskets need to be repaired. Under ca. Emssions law the intake manifold is covered but not the components or parts. The gaskets should not wear out this fast on a new car that has been keep in good repair. These parts should be recalled. *ak
ODI 10038646
Air Conditioner · Cooling System · Electrical · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Starter Assembly · Turn Signal
1) leaking coolant from intake manifold into engine, required gasket replacement and coolant / oil change 2) turn signals work intermittently, had to replace turn signal switch 3) a/c does not work, blows hot air, dealer unable to repair 4) brakes weak, vibrate. Replaced with after market components (powerslot rotors and performance friction carbon metallic pads) 5) automatic door locks inoperative, dealer unable to…
ODI 10018548
Cooling System
Engine cooling. Manifold gaskets leak allowing oil and coolant to enter into engine. Been adding fluids for a year. The gasket must be defective and a recall issued. I have read many similar complaints on you site.*ak
ODI 10050871
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Cooling System · Fuel Pump · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Tie Rod Assembly · Wheel Bearing
2001 chevrolet malibu has developed problems with the braking and the cooling systems.***no answer required***. *mr one month after the vehicle was purchased the rotor assembly was replaced. The vehicle would turn over but it wouldn't start. The dealer replaced the fuel pump. When accelerating the vehicle's coolant light illuminated on the dash. The dealer determined that there was a leak at the by pass pipe at the…
ODI 10129136