2001 Chevrolet Malibu Gasoline Problems
- 20
- 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
- remedy problem · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
A slow radiator leak was observed over a period of 2 months. I took it to a mechanic who diagnosed a faulty intake manifold gasket. He had mentioned that it is a very common problem in the malibu, even though gm told me that it was not. The manifold gasket was replaced before any anti-freeze leaked into the engine.*jb
ODI 10132107
Gasoline
I have had problems with my engine coolant having to be replaced constantly. I took it to crest chevrolet (san bernardino), they charged us to check the coolant problem, but did not find any. The problem persisted. On jan 2, 2005 while traveling on the freeway, the engine overheated and caused a piston to misfire. I now am stuck having to replace an engine on a 4 year old car with less than 85,000 miles on it.…
ODI 10107679
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
Equipment · Gasoline
This concerns the quality of a 2001 malibu purchased new. This car has had a new engine, two ignition systems, two brake jobs, and now a major coolant leak that is to cost over $800.00 to repair. It has had two sets of tiresand the vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it. It has had turn signal problems, injector fuel problems, and emergency light switch problems. In other words the cost of operation is more than the…
ODI 10050982
Emission Control · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Gasoline
Engine has experienced "valve-slap" since approx 5000 miles. The dealer advised that this is inherent in the design of this particular engine to make it economical. Chevrolet offered 100,000 mile extended warranty on the engine. The (check engine) light activated several months ago. Code indicated "small emissions leak". Made sure gas cap was on tight, then cleared code with reader - issue resolved. Approx a month…
ODI 10058112
Gasoline
Consumer states that while driving if vehicle rides over a bump, engine stalls. Dlr can not determine cause. Ts
ODI 8021819
Disc · Gasoline
Front brakes pulsate when vehicle stops. Brakes had failed and dealer stated the problem could reoccur. *ak consumer states he is hearing a clunk noise in right front wheel area and brake noise in front when braking, vibration is worse after 30 miles of stopping, dealer replaced pads and resurfaced rotors; also, intermittently humming type noise during acceleration. *yd
ODI 8008514
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Engine miss-fires and engine check light remains on after service. *ak
ODI 761730
Front · Gasoline
The front end is vibrating at any speed. Dealer has done front alignment, replaced the front tires, and the rotors were turned. Did not remedy the problem. *ak the consumer states that the dealer will not replace, but will only turn (three times) to be turned less than three months. The problem still exists. The seventh time the vehicle has been in the shop for one problem or another, and feels that the vehicle is a…
ODI 8017179
Gasoline
A knocking noise would come from the engine while driving and cause vehicle to hesitate when accelerating. Dealer was not notified at this time.*ak
ODI 8011084
Gasoline
Vehicle misses at speeds of 60-80mph, vehicle jerks when it backfires. Dealer cannot remedy the problem.*ak
ODI 8008154
Door · Gasoline · Hazard Flashing Warning Lights · Windshield
Turn signal lights failed during normal operation. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that hazard light switch was the cause of problem. *ak dealer replaced hazard warning switch. Weatherstrip around both rear side windows deformed, as well as both door panels, dealer replaced weatherstrip and door panels, experiencing ticking and whinning noise from engine, dealer states this was normal. *tt
ODI 8001086
Gasoline · Rotor
Engine pings with no reason, rotors are looking bad early on. *ak
ODI 752843
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls intermittantly at slow speeds and when making slow turns, dealer has replaced ignition switch but this did not remedy the problem. Nlm
ODI 8006426
Door · Engine · Foundation Components · Gasoline · Power Adjust · Power Window Devices And Controls
Vehicle stalls while driving, dealer can not remedy the problem, oil pan experienced a leak, service engine light and check engine light illuminated. *slc
ODI 563879
Gasoline
Vehicle has stalled numerous times at speeds of 30-40 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times, ignition was replaced, but did not remedy problem.*ak vehicle experiences hard start when cold, engine also makes noise. *yh
ODI 8002597
Gasoline
At 20000, if the vehicle hits a bump or a disfigure in the road the vehicle will shut down no matter what speeds. Vehicle has been in two different dealerships which one changed the ignition switch and the other changed the fuel filter. Vehicle is still exemplifying same failure. Nlm
ODI 8019817
Front · Gasoline · Headlights · Pads
While driving, vehicle shakes erratically. It vibrates from inside. Also, had new struts put on rear. *ak consumer stated that driver side head lamp out of adjustment, front brake pads make noise, engine makes tapping noise when first starting, there was a shimmy in vehicle while driving due to struts leak. *yh
ODI 8005010
Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System
When driving vehicle randomly cuts off, it loses steering power. Also, engine leaks oil. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information. *ak
ODI 899019
Gasoline
While driving at highway speeds vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak
ODI 893440