2002 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 179
- 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 179 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 43 records
- anti theft · 24 records
- theft system · 24 records
- failure mileage · 23 records
- notified failure · 18 records
- electrical system · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 42 |
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Passlock censor in the ignition lock cylinder failing. Security relearn needed. Vehicle was stationary.
ODI 11180974
Electrical System
Car would not start, had to replace alternator. One week later same problem, had a mechanic check it now saying its the battery so replaced that. Was starting ok then it wouldn't start so we wiggled key around and it started. Was able to drive several days doing this but then it would not start at all. The mechanic says it is the ignition switch. When i looked this up i see that lots of people having problem with…
ODI 11151860
Electrical System
My car dies running and it sometimes doesn't wants to start due to a switch problem the same i had in other malibu that i had and the dealer fixed for me
ODI 10995274
Electrical System
:takata recall" purchased and next day went by dealership as the taillights were inoperatable. He said bring it when it wasn't raining or wife was there. I went to crank it to go to dr. And it wouldn't crank. I thought it was fuel pump. After a week of not cranking i called a mechanic and he said he would check it out. I had to have it towed. It was the ignition switch. Drove the day was fixed and drove and check…
ODI 10968235
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights dim when brakes are applied such as coming to a stop or slowing down to negotiate turns. This creates a dangerous situation where visibility is compromised during night driving. It is very easy to miss turns, exit ramps, and road signs. Vehicle has been to gm service center, and was told this operation is normal. Battery, and charging system no problems found. New headlight bulbs installed no difference.…
ODI 10960123
Electrical System
Intermitten on right and left hand turns the car will stall and stop. Replaced module asmelek/ignition control and my same problem persisted. Took it to the dealership and they fixed they replaced the module and swtich and my problem still continues. My car is still at the dealership now as of jan. 26, 2017.
ODI 10954194
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chervolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ODI 10971580
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. When the engine was turned off, the vehicle failed to restart and the security light blinked on and off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the pass lock sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10888771
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While in park, the vehicle failed to start and the key failed to turn from the off position. All the lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical…
ODI 10894436
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I turned on my ac and the temp and fuel guage fuse blowed while having the air on still changing out fuses and the automatic car locks on it own when you closes the doors getting out or it will lock when some one gets out of the car all by itself without hitting the door lock on the keyless entry.
Crash reported
ODI 10870307
Electrical System
CAR WILL NOT START
ODI 11000336
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical…
ODI 10845725
Electrical System
Gm has a recall on ignition switch (gm#14350). We had the work done at a gm dealer for the recall. (dealer provides 2 key rings and a key cover and calls it fixed.) apparently it didn't work. Car currently in my local mechanic shop for routine maintenance. During inspection, mechanic found the vehicle needs a new ignition switch assembly to solve the same problem. Mechanic says car extremely unsafe to drive unless…
ODI 10806455
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled as the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,567.
ODI 10807154
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently without warning. In addition, when the ignition key was turned to the off position, the vehicle failed to shut off. As a result, the battery was drained and had to be charged. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred after…
ODI 10784443
Electrical System
After 10 mins car was driven, parked in a parking lot. Went inside shop, and after 15mins, came back and tried to start the car, and car did not started. Anti-theft symbol was blinking. Tried to jump start, did not work. Took battery to auto zone, and then mentioned that battery is not good. Purchased battery, and installed. Turned car key in on position. Anti-theft system was blinking. After ~10mins, anti-system…
ODI 10778157
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the contact stated that when attempting to turn the key to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the in dependant mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition sensor, tripped the alarm lock system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10760859
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Factory power sunroof switch has premature intermittent failure causing the window to stop midway or open partially. Closure is also partial or stopping midpoint. The switch failure requires multiple attempts to open and or close the glass. All other power accessories work as intended including other power window switches. Vehicle has never been modified or or damaged.
ODI 10748013
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. After repeated attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the pass lock sensor was faulty and caused failure with the anti-theft pass lock system. The vehicle was not repaired since the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,500. The…
ODI 10744551
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I had an ignition switch replaced by a dealer (dimmitt chevrolet, clearwater, fl) because my key was stuck in it. The same dealer also replaced my key and key casing because of a recall. After that i starting noticing that my car would intermittently cut off forcing me to put in neutral and restart. I thought it may be a clogged fuel filter and had that replaced. The issue still exists and it is a dangerous…
ODI 10731943
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the failure still occurred. When the key was inserted in the ignition, it failed to prevent the ignition switch from turning off. The contact felt that the repair scheduled by the manufacturer failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10721436
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When attempting to start my son's 2002 chevy malibu the anti-theft light came on, and the car would crank but not start. I looked online and found that this is a common pass lock sensor issue. The key needs to be in the on position for at least 10 minutes (until the anti-theft light goes off), then turn the key to the off position, take the key out, then put the key back in, and it will start. This is a known issue…
ODI 10721266
Electrical System · Engine
I have had a problem start with the anti theft system going off and having to wait ten minutes for light to go out and start vehicle.
ODI 10717120
Electrical System
Took car in for the ignition key recall #14350, to dealership. Had not experienced any problems in relations to the igniton, but to be safe took car in to dealer. After got car back, started having problems with the car starting right away. At times, the car seem to want to turn off. This cause the a/c unit to turn off and not be at the correct cold temperature. Took car to mechanic and mention had experienced same…
ODI 10730301
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
This is the second report i have had to make about a problem with my 2002 chevy malibu. I went to start my car yesterday and the car would not start and instead would just crank. After reading in my owner's manual that the passlock anti-theft system in the car needed to be reset, i had to sit with my car key in the on position for 10 minutes; then i turned my car off and my car started fine. I just had my car towed…
ODI 10706629