2002 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 8
- 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
- ignition switch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2002 chevrolet malibu ls left me stranded at a busy fueling station. The car refused to start due to the faulty passlock ignition switch system. These parts were replaced at an authorized gm service center at approximately 47,000 miles due to the same issue of refusing to start. Now at around 21,000 miles later the parts have failed again. Gm and nhtsa need to resolve these safety issues. I don't feel safe in…
ODI 10597147
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline
Antitheft system intermittently causing car to stall and fails to restart tail lights are failing fuel system cutoff. *tr
ODI 10620876
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
May 2013: car hard to start; multiple attempts before engine started may 2013: had new key made at local chevrolet dealer december 2013: continued problems starting car; replaced ignition switch july 1, 2014: gm announces expanded recall to include 2002 malibu; called local chevrolet dealer; they said we have to wait for the letter from gm; dealer did not know about expanded recall july 14, 2014: car engine turned…
ODI 10610707
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I been running errands. I stopped the car to go into the store, got back into the vehicle and the ignition would not turn over. I was stranded with my 5 year old, had to get a tow to repair shop. I was told the ignition switch was bad, cost me $347.00. On 12/29/11 same issue, car would not start this time luckily i was at home. I had to get a tow to the repair another $51.00 and was told the ignition switch must…
ODI 10444794
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 · 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 · 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
Air Conditioner · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While idling at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle, and finally the engine turned over. The vehicle was driven to his residence and towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the air condition compressor. Previously, the engine gasket was replaced. Recently, the vehicle began riding…
ODI 10232386