2002 Chevrolet Malibu Control Module Problems
- 62
- 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
- anti theft · 45 records
- theft system · 45 records
- system light · 9 records
- ignition switch · 7 records
- theft light · 7 records
- passlock system · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Module
The anti-theft device was triggered for no apparent reason, causing the engine to turn over but not start. This is the second time this has happened in the last six months. Last time i was charged about $65 to re-set the immobilizer. This time (a different mechanic) i was charged $570 to replace the key and ignition cylinder, after he was unable to re-set the immobilizer. I see that this is a common issue with this…
ODI 10171118
Control Module · Exterior Lighting
Turn signal failures, emergency signal failure & theft system my car's signals work off and on. When i go to use my turn signal sometimes it does not work sometimes it does. What i usually have to do is activate the turn signal and then hold down the emergency hazard button which may or may not activate my signal to work. If i can not get this to work then i am unable to use my signals at all. The theft system…
ODI 10170362
Control Module
Purchased this 2002 malibu used from local chevy dealer. First incident, after a brief stop at a gas station the car wouldn't restart. Turned over but no fire. Had it towed to a repair shop who informed me that the theft-deterrent system was stopping the car from starting. They explained that only a dealer can process or recycle this problem. They did a temporary "recycle" of the system and the car started back up.…
ODI 10161472
Control Module · Motor
My 2002 chevy malibu ls would not start and needed towed home. This is the first time this has happened and seems to happen regularly to other malibu owners with no recall from gm yet. I have a young child and wife that drive use the car mostly and am worried of their safety if this would happen on a highway. I have also had problems with the windshield wipers quitting during a rainstorm. I contacted gm and i was…
ODI 10157259
Control Module
I own a used 2002 chevy malibu, purchased in june 2005. For the last three weeks, once a week the anti theft device system has engaged not allowing me to start the car. The 1st time it happened i had it towed to the garage and they could not find the problem. The second two times this occurred i had to leave the key in the on position for thirty minutes then have some one jump start the car. Thus making me late to…
ODI 10156504
Control Module · Module
Attempting to start car, theft system light comes on and disables car. Have to have it towed to dealer to get fixed. Non-dealer mechanic cannot fix. Only gm or chevy dealer. This is the third time this has happened with this vehicle. I had a 98 same model that did the same thing at least 4 times. *jb
ODI 10153381
Control Module
Intermittent problem with car starting due to failure of theft deterrent system. This condition left my wife stranded a number of times until the car started after 10 minutes. *jb
ODI 10156750
Cables · Control Module
I own a car rental company and the primary vehicle in my fleet is the 01-03 chevy malibu. Over the past 14 months the ignition anti-theft system has left my customers stranded and frustrated. One customer was stranded at night in a wal-mart parking lot with her small kid while sitting through a heavy rain storm. All of our keys/spares are original and purchased from gm dealers but the problems remains. *jb
ODI 10186610
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
Anti-Theft Devices · Control Module · Cooling System
I bought a 2002 chevrolet malibu on august 10, 2004. The mileage was 45,281. Since that time i have had 2 problems with my vehicle. 1.gm dex-cool/intake manifold gasket. 2.anti-theft light comes on. After car has been stopped, the car will not restart again. With regard to item number 1 above, i understand there is a class action lawsuit pending. With regard to item number 2 above, these are the circumstances…
ODI 10214642
Control Module
Dt: vehicle would not started due to the anti-theft system failure. When put the key in ignition it would not start. Had to have it towed to the mechanic, then had it towed to dealer . This happened on july 30, 2005. The dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, however the consumer disagreed. Updated on 06/05/2006. *ak
ODI 10130789
Control Module
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 switched on for 10 minutes (while draining the…
ODI 10212168