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
On 6-24-2008 i was driving down the street, and i went to turn on my left turn signal, 100 feet before the turning lane (so as to warn the person behind me, that i was going to move into the left hand turning lane), and i went to turn on my left hand turn signal, and not realizing that it wasn't working, i went to move over into the left hand turn lane, and i almost hit the car that was behind me, because as he said…
ODI 10352641
Electrical System
Ran several errands and the car started fine three times that morning. The fourth time it would crank but not turn over. Let it sit for 30 minutes and tried again. Same problem. Let it sit for 4 hours. Same problem. Also, car making random turn signal noises for the past month. Mechanics are now replacing ignition cylinder and switch to the tune of $600. Wish i would've read about this problem online to try other…
ODI 10228019
Electrical System
I had to get the "ignition locking system" fixed 2 times in the same year at $600.00 each time. My car would not start so i would get it towed then when it got to the auto place it would start right up. This happened 3 times before i finally had to bring it to the place i bought the car and have it put on the machine to find out what was wrong. Then the same thing happened 13 mon. Later and it was not covered under…
ODI 10321410
Electrical System
I have a 2002 chevy malibu and the anti theft system has shut off the gas line 5 times in the past 6 months. The car will not start i had it towed to the repair shop where they put it on the computer and found no problems. After putting the key in the on position and waiting 10 minutes it starts. Is there a recall on a defective anti-theft system? *tr
ODI 10234248
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Rotor
I am continually having problems with my 2002 chevy malibu. I had the theft system continually come on and paid $700 to fix that. Fuel pump went bad...$500. I had the coolant system leak and paid $800 to fix that. Every time i get my brake pads replaced, the rotors need replaced too, until the last time when the calibers had to be replaced as well $900. Now i am having difficulty starting my piece of junk. *tr
ODI 10216269
Electrical System
Passlock ii theft deterrent system not allowing car to start and sometimes shutting the engine off while driving. The problem started around 70,000 miles with the theft light once in awhile coming on and blinking on the dashboard and not allowing the car to start, unless you waited 10 minutes with the ignition key in the "on" position until the theft light went off. Then around 80,000 miles "almost" every time you…
ODI 10259925
Electrical System
I am the owner of a 2002 chevrolet malibu with just over 50,000 miles use. Over the past 6 months the car has exhibited a failure to start. A little research shows that this is the result of a common failure of the gm passlock system. The temporary fix is to reset the system by turning the ignition key to the on position and waiting 10-15 minutes. Needless to say, this is very annoying and inconvenient. At this…
ODI 10191771
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. When the contact turned the ignition, the vehicle failed to start due to the anti-theft device. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop several times and the mechanic changed an unspecified part. This did not correct the failure. The failure was diagnosed as the electrical panel, but the failure could not be corrected because it could cause other components in the…
ODI 10256467
Electrical System
My car is part of the gm recall #14350. My car specifically has problems with the pass lock anti-theft system allowing the car to be started. Several years ago i took it to superior chevrolet and at that time they told me the pass lock was an ongoing issue. They could fix it but it would not stay fixed. I paid over 500.00 dollars and they replaced the ignition cylinder. 2 or 3 years later. Same problem. I contacted…
ODI 10639222
Electrical System
Had many incidents and almost crashed where car will shut down while vehicle is moving. I had change my ignition at the gm dealership twice and my car still has the same problem. I special order my car feb 2002 and had been the only owner of this car to present. Gm dealership technician notes: - on january 16 2007, 7,879 miles. My car would not start. Put key in the ignition and the gauges went up about half way and…
ODI 10616171
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Malibu 2002 purchased on may 18, 2003 with 33,000 miles . On july 15, 2003 there was a problem with the coolant system and car overheated. According to dealer car was fixed. On june 1, 2004 there was a problem with the electrical system. June 27, 2006 with 72, 000 miles, there is oil in coolant reservoir and a coolant leak. There was a lower intake leak and leak at water pump. The lower intake and water pump was…
ODI 10162708
Electrical System
WOULD NOT START. *TR
ODI 10349522
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Car has failed to start on numerous occasions and no one has been able to tell us why. We have had to replace the head gasket, which had not fixed the problem. Our wipers only work on high. Our heat only works on number 4 and 5. While driving home on the freeway during rush hour with my baby daughter in the car, the car just decided to die on me. I had to try to get out of the passing lane, so that i could pull off…
ODI 10157501
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Surprised to not see this gm recall in the database. Gm recalled thousands of chevy malibu's manufactured from 1997 ' 2003 for a malfunctioning flasher switch and/or short in the wiring. The safety issue is the malfunctioning switch causes the blinkers to work intermittently and in many instances not function at all additionally the hazard lights do not function. *tr
ODI 10382825
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My car is a 2002 chevy malibu. I am experiencing turn signal failure and hazardous emergency light failure the turn signal works on occasion only. There are times when it does not work at all ( many occasions ). An average % of how often it works is about 5 %, the other 95 % of the time it doesn't work at all. My emergency lights won't come on sometimes. There is a clicking noise being heard within the car almost…
ODI 10170363
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear driver side parking and turn signal blinker indicators failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the rear driver side lamp contained moisture. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as an electrical issue. The rear driver side lamp was replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10641972
Control Module · Electrical · Electrical System · Gasoline · Switch
I first purchased this malibu 2002 in feb 2002. Nov 02 ( 9 mos later) i had to have my ignition switch replaced which was under warranty. Around the same time my turn/hazard signal went out and i haven't had it replaced yet after 4yrs of having this car. If i want to use it i have to keep pressing the hazard button to make it come on. Nov 2005 i tried to start my car, but it kept cutting off. My dad stated it was…
ODI 10146663
Electrical System · Switch
About two weeks ago, i began to notice intermittent failure of the turn indicators on my 2002 chevrolet malibu. About 70 percent of the time, they function normally but they randomly fail and just as randomly begin working again. The problem seems unrelated to power on/off cycles of the turn indicator system or vehicle. Likewise, road vibration intensity doesn't seem to have a direct impact on the condition. When…
ODI 10141208
Electrical System
Bcm code and ecm code failure. Only 65000 mile on car and the main computer of malibu 2002 is going out. Excellent maintenance kept. Out 7,000 dollars because of problem. *nm
ODI 10139208
Air Bags · Caliper · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel Pump · Headlights
In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the 1st problem, none of this has been under…
ODI 10130008
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving 5 mph, the key ejected from the ignition without warning. The vehicle crashed into the dog house. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The body of the vehicle was repaired, but the electrical failure was not. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10633204
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the ignition failed to start after numerous attempts. The contact mentioned that in a different occasion the engine stalled twice and restarted immediately. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions where the ignition switch was replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure…
ODI 10605527
Electrical System
Dt: having problems with the left and right turn signals, they work intermittently. This started happening about 4 months ago around april 15, 2005. This problem has gotten worse happening everyday instead of every now and then. The dealer hasn't been contacted. This problem occurs in all weather conditions and while driving at any speed. *nm
ODI 10128410
Electrical System
This is a well known problem with the passlock system. The 10 minute delay is normally because the passlock sensor detected an improper key and will time out for 10 minutes even if you use the right key next. There are various fixes that may or may not work, including getting copies of your key made and trying a different key, replacement of the sensor, and a common fix is to replace the ignition cylinder. *tr
ODI 10713720
Electrical System
Dt: the vehicle quit twice. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Currently, the vehicle is in the driveway. The first time it quit was around april 1, 2005. No one else looked at the vehicle. It will turn over but not start. *ak
ODI 10130432