2001 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 19
- 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
- turn signals · 8 records
- turn signal · 7 records
- hazard lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and reinserted the key into the ignition in order to restart the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving at 30 mph, the turn signal lights and hazard lights failed to work intermittently and the abs warning light illuminated. A day later, while…
ODI 10671896
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights, all gauges, and all other electrical devices cut off while driving 45mph on a busy highway at night. Unable to see without headlights or be seen. Unable to detect speed of vehicle. Unable to use heater. Unable to lock or unlock doors. Unable to determine fuel level. Unable to safely operate vehicle due to malfunction of all electrical components during operation. *tr
ODI 10562150
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Yet again it is me. As many of you on here know there is an electrical problem with the malibu that appears to be a grounding issue according to my local auto mechanic. This is what happens: i am driving along and for no apparent reason the car's electrical shuts off. Including the radio, ac/heat, engine gauges, speedo, tach, everything inside including head lights. This happens about every other month. After…
ODI 10550974
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when using the turn signals, they would intermittently fail. The failure recurred frequently. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was later contacted and advised that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The…
ODI 10485421
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working then they started working again they seem to be intermittent and sometimes pushing the four way flasher will make them work again its a constant problem and never knowing when your turn signals will work is very annoying and quit dangerous. *tr
ODI 10472721
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that she could barely see at night while driving due to poor lighting. The contact stated that the headlights illuminated very dimly. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that she smelled a fuel odor upon starting the vehicle. The smell became more pronounced when the air conditioner was turned…
ODI 10467639
Exterior Lighting · Switch
I own a 2001 chevy malibu ls 6 cyl. This year has 670,000+ cars recalled for the exact same problem i am having and the exact same year. Yet because my vin isnt included or enough people with my vin have not reported the problem..i am excluded from having them fix this for me. My turn signals are not working, they will not flash, click or go on as of recently. This is a safety hazard that gm did recall for my car…
ODI 10418067
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Gm is refusing to replace the switch per the recall. Even thought the vehicle is made between the recall dates february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu). Summary: by letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am. Gm's recall covers…
ODI 10430577
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The turning signal on my 2001 chevy malibu works when it wants to and when it doesn't it's very dangerous. This past halloween i was riding up the main st. And could not signal to cars behind me (it was dark) that i was turning. This is very scary since it happens unexpectedly when you push the arm down. Nothing. There's no lights on the car or flasher on my dash. I had to pass my turn & keep going out of my…
ODI 10291194
Exterior Lighting
The hazard/signal lights on my 2001 malibu stopped working, and was "fixed" on a recall notice in 2004. The same issue is now occurring again. I have been in a couple of close calls with my toddler in the car. *tr
ODI 10266326
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lights work intermittently. The contact cannot activate the turn signals, which could result in a crash. The dealer stated that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not…
ODI 10242818
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There was a recall on the 2001 chevy malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. I have a 2001 chevy malibu and i had experienced the exact same problems. I contacted gm and they indicated that my vin number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired. *nm
ODI 10139515
Exterior Lighting
The consumer is experiencing problems with the daytime running lights. When the consumer turns on the lights, they won't work. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they are unable to detect what the problem is. Provide further details. *jb *tc
ODI 10105457
Exterior Lighting
Left turn signal stayed on causing stop lamp electrical wires to burn. Consumer had to replace fuse box. *jb *ts
ODI 10006991
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the hazard lights had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove and inspected the vehicle and advised that they were operating properly. The manufacturer was then contacted who stated that they replaced the flashing switch in 2002 under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000, (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning…
ODI 10436115
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2001 chevy malibu. Flashers do not work, turn signal fails, only works intermittent, most all the time does not work. I tried to get the recall and dealership said it was already repaired from previous owner. Turn signals never worked only intermittently since i bought the car used. And the signal lights on sides of car have not worked at all to knowledge. This is just not right. If it was repaired properly, then i…
ODI 10607803
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