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 · Exterior Lighting
I turn the key to start my car. I drive to the corner to make a right turn onto the main street. The turn signal does not work. This has not happened before. I then turn on the turn signals left to change lanes and make a left turn and the signals don't work again. Then i come to a stop at a light and the horn goes of on its own and i had to pull over and tried to stop the horn by turning off the car. The horn is…
ODI 10653779
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have had intermittent electrical problems almost since buying the car in 2004. In 2010 i experienced a scary new twist: my blinkers won't always work. It happened maybe three times total over the next 12-18 months, but it is happening again, and i am now doing much more around-town driving. I have read other complaints where some owners have been able to get the blinkers working again by toggling the hazard…
ODI 10457865
Electrical System
2002 chevrolet malibu - engine will crank - no start, theft system indicator light blinking. Previous fixes performed by dealerships have been replacing ignition tumblers and bcm. Issue been recurring every 12-16 months for past 3 years. *tr
ODI 10358547
Electrical System
Own 2002 chevy malibu. The security interlock kicks in frequently. I have to wait 10 minutes while the car resets, only then may i start the car. (kinda similar to the fuel pump shutting off if a rear end bump occurs-safety). Strangely too, i hear an electrical sizzling sound just over and behind the radio. This is affecting my turn signals from working. I hit the safety flasher button and the sizzling noise stops,…
ODI 10349414
Electrical System
Very often my car will not start due to the anti lock defect which is a huge inconvenience and dangerous in personal situations. I'm searching on how to look up the recall for this situation because this is a constant problem with this vehicle and i'm searching for help how to get this fixed and resolved please i would greatly appreciate your help thank you *tr
ODI 10760109
Electrical System
I have a 2002 chevrolet malibu ls and the passlock/ anti-theft system has kept my car from starting on several occasions. In re-searching this problem online i've found that there are several other complaints on the same issue. If this is a common complaint, it makes sense that gm should have to cover the expenses the fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10344212
Electrical System
Passlock - theft system activates and will not allow you to start the car it occurs 2-3 times a week took it to garage - they reset the system - still does the same thing over and over - did not fix the problem 2002 chevy malibu. *tr
ODI 10346035
Electrical System
I just bought a used 2002 chevy malibu. It only had 72,000 miles on it so i thought i was getting a great deal. Little did i know that it would leave me sitting, not starting, about once or twice a month! Now i find out that many other people have this problem. I also found the work around of letting your car sit in the on position for ten minutes. If chevy knows this, why don't they fix it? I may never buy another…
ODI 10343356
Electrical System
Purchased 2002 chevy malibu back in 2005 with 26000 miles on it .we had it serviced twice a year and for minor issues ,2009 manifold gasket started leaking replaced and was repaired.in 2010 started noticing when starting abs and theft light came on turning key off and turning key on and not starting letting on for about 15 minuets than turning off and starting car lights went off. This needed done every time this…
ODI 10573100
Electrical System
Passive alarm system malfunction. Theft alarm led comes "on" while driving. There were reports of car dying while driving, see the link http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/chevrolet/malibu/electrical+system. Consumers spend hundreds of dollars and great inconvenience not knowing why the cars does not start or stopped running. *tr
ODI 10336346
Electrical System
I own a chevy malibu 2002. The problem is the anti-theft system. The anti-theft system shuts down the fuel injectors and the car won't start. I have to put the key in the ignition in the on position for 10 minutes to reset the computer. Sometimes this will take more than 1 attempt. This happens on a regular basis for no reason. There are thousands and thousands of dissatisfied customers who are currently…
ODI 10333896
Electrical System
Ignition lock not working right . Problem creating battery problems killing battery. Creating problem with alarm system. Lock dose not go to off position with out pushing floor shifter forward. Also key seams like it dose not want to go to right position feels weird when turning. *tr
ODI 10588607
Electrical System
2002 chevy malibu, failure to start. Towed to repair show, determined it is a bad anti-theft sensor that is preventing me from driving my own car, using official chevy key, but not starting. Cost 575.00 to tow and repair. Scam. Why is chevy putting such a device in the car that is obviously faulty and serves no purpose whatsoever expect to scam people out of their money. *tr
ODI 10323918
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I drive my car and it cuts off. Try to start it but cranks no start. Bought new battery no start. Smell fuel. Don't know what it is afraid to drive. *tr
ODI 10327262
Electrical System
The theft system keeps turning on and i cant find out what is triggering it and it happens frequently the car will not start unless the key is in the on position for 10 minutes. *tr
ODI 10321097
Electrical System
Letter from congressman goodlatte on behalf of constituent re 2002 malibu recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled. The ignition switch was replaced on three separate occasions. *jb the consumer is seeking reimbursement. Updated 04/08/15, *jb
ODI 10690386
Control Module · Electrical System
Without warning, car suddenly will not start. Anti-theft system will activate when trying to start car. It appears that the ignition does not recognize the car key. Seems it thinks someone is trying to still the car. This first happened in the summer of 2009. It just happened again on 3/7/2010. In both cases the car had to be towed to a repair shop. The first shop was an independent repair facility. They reset the…
ODI 10318059
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle would only start after being off for approximately two hours. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the anti theft device, the tumbler and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. Also, the horn and the turning…
ODI 10471843
Electrical System
Turn signals and hazard do not work, windows occasionally will not go up/down, at times can smell gasoline. The horn ( after 10 years) just began beeping once when exiting vehicle. *tr
ODI 10351128
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal intermittently working/not working. This situation poses a safety risk when not working properly. *tr
ODI 10329531
Electrical System
The theft system of my 2002 chevrolet malibu periodically is triggered for unknown reasons. It happens fairly often up to several times a month - most recently twice today, 6 december 2009. To correct this issue i have to set my car in the "on" position for ten minutes while the system resets. This is very inconvenient (if i was on my way to an appointment or job) or could be quite dangerous &/or life threatening…
ODI 10294676
Electrical System
Own a 2002 malibu with 95k miles. Since december of 2009 the car does not start all the time. Once you turn the car off the car will not restart. You have to wait for at least a half hour before the car will start again. This has happened at least once a month since december and in june it has happened four times. Have taken it to my mechanic three times and they cannot duplicate the problem. Did not know what the…
ODI 10341890
Electrical System
For the past few weeks, my car has had a problem starting up. I had someone look at it and he said there is a problem with the theft system. When i try to start the car, it will not do anything. I have to wait until the theft light goes off before the car even starts. I thought that seemed strange but after reading other complaints i see that i am not the only on having that problem. *tr
ODI 10292968
Electrical System
The passlock system on my 2002 model malibu has failed several times causing my daughter and grandchild to be "stuck" at different locations away from home. The system even failed during her driving one day which could have been a very bad situation for her as well as other drivers. Luckily, she was able to control the car as it completely shut down. I took the car to chevrolet and they told me the fuse box had…
ODI 10289781
Electrical System
Electrical system-anti-theft/passlocksystem. The situation arises with no prior warnings, i insert my original gm key in the ignition switch to start my 2002 chevrolet malibu and the electronic anti-theft system goes into theft mode (as if i am stealing my own car). The theft system light on the dash starts flashing and the car will not start. The engine turns over but will not start. I have to leave the car…
ODI 10289722