2002 Chevrolet Malibu Switch Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signals · 20 records
- turn signal · 14 records
- signals work · 10 records
- hazard switch · 9 records
- hazard lights · 6 records
- stop working · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. Occasionally either one or both of the turn signals will suddenly stop working. If she turns the hazard light switch on and off and then push on the lower left corner, the turn signals will then began to function properly. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 64000. Updated 01/15/10. *lj updated 01/19/10.*jb
ODI 10290702
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The hazard warning switch worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnostic indicated that the hazard switch wire shorted out, which caused the hazard lights to work intermittently. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard: flashing warning lights: switch recall). The failure mileage was 30,400…
ODI 10235672
Switch
Hazard lights and blinkers will quit working or not work at all. *jb
ODI 10202361
Flasher Unit · Switch
Turn signals on my 2002 chevy malibu only work occasionally. I tried to find a recall but this problem only has a recall for chevy malibu's up to the year 2001. I have replaced the turn signal switch and the ignition switch still having the problem. *jb
ODI 10188179
Switch
My blinkers on my chevy malibu 2002 work intermittently. This is a problem because i need to turn the blinker to the left to turn on my car as a safety procedure installed by the producer. It is also a problem because when i drive i have to change lanes and even though i turn my blinkers on they do not work so i am cutting people off all the time. I tried taking it to the gm dealership but they told me there was no…
ODI 10183867
Switch
The hazard/ turn signal switch in my 2002 chevrolet malibu failed, and i had to replace it in order to be able to use my turn signal and hazard lights effectively. *jb
ODI 10166734
Switch
On july 28 2006 my wife and i purchased a 2002 chevy malibu. We drove the vehicle home, with the a/c running, and everything was fine. The vehicle sat over night in our garage, and the next morning my wife drove the car to work. As soon as she got to work she called me saying the turn signals quit working. She attempted to use the hazard lights, and they would not work either. We called the auto dealership where the…
ODI 10163938
Switch · Turn Signal
There have been problems with my hazard switch and blinkers on my car. They work basically when they want to. I had brought it to a chevrolet dealer over a year ago and they had no idea what i was referring to. It seems as if its a defect with the car and i'm not sure bout finding out what to do about it. *tr
ODI 10218054
Switch
2002 chevy malibu turn and hazard signal failure. I just purchased this vehicle used and i noticed the problem right away. I have returned the vehicle to the dealership (a gm dealership) and they haven't been able to identify the problem. I did a "google" search of the issue and found out that you already have this problem under investigation. I just wanted to add my issue to the number of reports registered. *jb
ODI 10143789
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
Switch
The turn signal on my 2002 chevrolet intermittently fails to work causing the need to use hand signals. When it works or not is unpredictable. I saw that the nhtsa has received multiple complaints about this defect. Thank you.*jb
ODI 10140299
Switch
Turn signals do not work and indicator does not flash on dashboard. Failure began as an intermittent issue, but is now constant. There is no recall on for this issue. Replacement parts work for a short time, then fail. *jb
ODI 10139785
Switch · Turn Signal
Malibu 2002 turn signals and turn signal indicator do not work and will come on every once in awhile. Have seen many other complaints of this but chevy has not recalled the 2002 model. This is very dangerous if you are trying to merge onto the freeway or just around town. Do not want to take car in and spend hundreds of dollars if the problem can not be corrected like i've seen so many people say they have tried to…
ODI 10141205
Switch · Turn Signal
Turn signals and emergency flasher do not always work. Turn signals may work fine for days then suddenly not work. Or, turn signals may work for awhile while driving, then stop working suddenly. *jb
ODI 10142883
Switch
I drive a 2002 chevrolet malibu. My turn signals work intermittently. This is a potentially dangerous problem not being able to inform other drivers, pedestrians, etc of intentions to turn. I have been informed to replace the hazard switch. Researching online i find that the 2000 and 2001 models have a similar problem and a recall has been initiated to replace a defective switch. It appears from online forums that…
ODI 10138213
Switch
I have heard recently about turn signal problems with my 2002 chevrolet malibu and i would like to report the same condition. Sometimes the work and sometimes they don't. If they don't work right away you push the hazard button and the signals will work for a short period and then you have start the process over again. I've read that chevy had this problem with earlier models. Let me tell you the problems is…
ODI 10139599
Switch
Beginning yesterday (8/30/2005) our 2002 malibu turn signals and high-beams sometimes work and sometimes do not. This is a known problem and a safety issue, but no current recall for this defect is in place, though there is a recall on 2000 and 2001 models with the same problem. I am having the hazard switch replaced friday (9/2/2005) as the turn signals "go through there" according to jerry from the service dept.…
ODI 10134892
Switch
At approximately 81,000 miles we noticed that occasionally the signals would not work. It was very sporadic in nature at first. However, over the course of the next 3,000 miles we have noticed that it is happening more frequently. When this was mentioned to the dealership representative at the 81,000 mile service we were told that the car had to be there when it was not working properly. Naturally, on the service…
ODI 10138589
Switch
Turn signals stop working (or won't work at all after first starting the car). This started happening the end of july and happens numerous times every time i drive the car. So far, activating/deactivating the hazard switch while keeping the turn signals on has eventually restored their use. I commute [redacted] to work every day, most of it on i-85 & 285 in atlanta. This is an incredibly dangerous situation that is…
ODI 10136091
Switch
On several occasions i have an intermittent failure of the turn signals to operate. I have looked on this website and have noticed there is a recall of models of this vehicle up to 2001. It is obvious that chevrolet is not including the 2002 models on the recall. I have seen several complaints from other consumers also. So why is chevrolet not being forced to include 2002 models when there is obviously the same…
ODI 10131712
Switch
Blinkers/signals do not work, hazard switch replacement
ODI 10134012
Switch
Hazard switch has stopped working or works only sometimes. Causes the blinkers and the hazard lights not to work, causing a possible accident. *nm
ODI 10148068
Switch
Without warning the turn signals stop operating. By hitting the hazard light switch numerous time the turn function returns. This has happened periodically during the last four months. *jb
ODI 10138688
Switch
The turn signal malfunctions on my 2002 chevrolet malibu, which leads to total failure of the turn signal lights and the indicator on the instrument panel. These incidents occur without warning. They do not flicker. They just stop working and then work without problem. The incidents are random. I will be replacing the turn signal when i have the car serviced later this month . *jb
ODI 10138757