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
Anti-theft system will not allow car to start even though i am using the factory key that came with the car. This occurs approximately every ten to fifteen times i try to start the car. It has been doing this for the last two months. *tr
ODI 10286217
Electrical System
My mother owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu that sometimes will not start because the theft deterrent system gets a false reading and shuts off power to the fuel pump. Placing the ignition key in the on position for 10 minutes will usually reset the theft system. This problem has happened to us several times. I did an online search and found where many people have experienced this same problem. Some have spent several…
ODI 10283684
Electrical System
Tried to start my 2002 chevy malibu ls and would not start. Anti-theft system light was on. The failure seems to be the passlock to the anti-theft system. The computer can be reset but this does not fix the problem it is only a temporary fix. Apparently there is not a fix for this problem at all. It will just keep happening as long as you own the car. I have been luck that it's only done this while parked. It is my…
ODI 10282673
Electrical System
I drove my 2002chevy malibu to work and when i got in to start it , the car would not start. I had to have it towed to a garage. It cost me a tow bill and $278 to have the anti-theft system reset. Now i am reading that this may happen again and again as long as i own the car! There should be a recall for this to be fixed permanently. My daughter also has the same model and it has happened to her twice. *tr
ODI 10288802
Electrical System
I purchased a used 2002 chevy malibu in 2005. In 2006, i had to have the pass lock sensor replaced due to the car not starting. This is apparently a common issue in gm cars, i've since learned. There is something wrong with the theft deterrent system. About two months ago, the car would not start again. The fuel gauge read empty even though it wasn't. The body control module was replaced. Today, i took my car…
ODI 10280445
Electrical System
2002 malibu in for repair. Notice the last 12 months that at random times whether or not blinker was used, the clicking sound of the blinker stays on with no turn lights in the dash on. Could be driving down the road on a straight path and the clicking noise with just begin. Somedays it does not happen and somedays it wont stop. The shop said that it was a bad hazard switch and charge me 150. Dollars. Well guess…
ODI 10350663
Anti-Theft Devices · Electrical System
I own a 2002 chevy malibu that won't start about every third time. The car will not start due to gm's defective passlock anti theft system. The passlock sensor has been replaced twice since i purchased the car in august of 2006. The sensor is now acting up again and it seems like this system needs to be repaired almost every year. Thousands of other malibu owners are experiencing this issue. *tr
ODI 10276058
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I was driving at about 45 mph when negotiating a turn and went to use the turn signal and it would not work. Since then it only works a quarter of the time and often the hazard relay is clicking in and out very fast like it is shorting out. If you push the hazard button in sometimes you can make the turn signals work and sometimes not. And often times the hazard will not work either. No fuses are blown? *js
ODI 10616613
Electrical System
The body control module "misread" vehicle ignition key and would not allow the vehicle start. *tr
ODI 10275087
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes to express disappointment with the vehicle. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would not start at times. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, at the time they were unable to determined a problem. The consumer went to her local repair garage, where it was determined, the ignition was the problem. Also,…
ODI 10644051
Electrical System
Theft system kicks in and wont let the car start. This is the 2nd time this has happen to me and i know several people this has happen to. I contacted chevrolet and they told me to contact you all maybe u all could help us get this issue fixed. *tr
ODI 10275073
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Exterior Lighting
2002 chevy malibu, 80,000 miles brakes always noisy even when new..brakes and calipers have to be replaced every 2-3 months with minimal use......hazard light and turn signal failure...works intermittently.....ignition lock-out....could not start car or remove key from the ignition....lower intake manifold gasket failure......left headlamp field of vision narrow and short. *tr
ODI 10292973
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2002 chevy malibu has been having problems since i bought it at about 104,000 miles but i am sure that it was having problems well before i bought it because of the low price i paid for it, but i needed a car badly. I have always had problems starting my car and usually would have to turn it on to make sure all the lights come on, not just the anti-theft light. If only the anti-theft light comes on, its…
ODI 10267229
Electrical System
2002 chevy malibu has a faulty passlock system that disables the vehicle about 25% of the time when a valid key is inserted into ignition. Safety issue if person needs medical attention, if in dangerous area, or if car needs to be started and refuses to do so because of faulty part. I have found a workaround that has seemed to work for me. Place key in ignition, turn to "on" position. Open driver's side door and…
ODI 10298696
Cooling System · Electrical System
Intake gasket went in car cost $740.00 to fix,the coolant was mixing with oil. I didn't have heat couldn't see out back window. The signals work when they want,the rear defroster don't work,my husband has fixed it 2x and put in shop,still don't work. My car gets service when its time. There's a sound in the dashboard sound like wires rubbing together and you get a little shock when you get out car. I hope i don't be…
ODI 10265346
Anti-Theft Devices · Cooling System · Electrical System
2002 chevy malibu won't start occasionally passlode problem diag at local dealer ignition replaced and keys reprogrammed cost $398.60 .still have problem that we took car to dealer in first place for. Dealer can not fix problem what do we do this is unsafe for wife and young child to become stranded on a daily bases. I have done some research and have come to find out that this is an ongoing problem with the…
ODI 10264026
Electrical System
2002 MALIBU THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT ISSUE. *TR
ODI 10250036
Electrical System
Pass 11 security system - replaced and not working again. *tr
ODI 10247449
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While leaving the highway at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the turn signals failed. The failure has occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the intermittent failure. The dealer replaced the upper and lower head gasket seal, but the failure was not corrected. The rack and pinion failed and was…
ODI 10253988
Electrical System
The anti theft system on the 2002 chevy malibu does not allow the owner to start car and have to sit in a parking lot for 10 minutes for it to recognize the key, not safe for a female and teen girl drivers. This occurs every 10 starts and chevy will fix for 500 dollars, with no guarantee. *tr
ODI 10243479
Air Bags · Electrical System
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle shut down 3 times. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced. *jb
ODI 10578727
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on three occasions, who diagnosed that the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as the anti theft system warning light illuminated. The…
ODI 10692372
Electrical System
Intermittent fault in turn signals on my 2002 chevy. Malibu. Nothing happened to create this problem, they just stopped working. Now i have to use my hands as turn signals. *tr
ODI 10293101
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I bought a 2002 chevy malibu from a car dealership. Once i drove off the lot the blinkers stopped working for me, they were working during the test drive. After trying to figure out what was going on i found that the problem was connected with the emergency lights box. Whenever it was in a certain position the blinkers would work otherwise they did not. I tried fixing it with some rubberbands and duct tape- for some…
ODI 10250517
Electrical System
I was driving my car and the theft system light came on, when i shut the car off it refused to start again. I had heard that if you turn the key forward for ten minutes that it would reset and the car would then start again. In my case the car wouldn't start. I had to have it towed to the gm dealership and have it put on a tester. They then informed me that the cars bcm had gone out the whole computer system and the…
ODI 10243139