2002 Chevrolet Malibu Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 28
- 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
- intake manifold · 9 records
- head gasket · 6 records
- manifold gasket · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- coolant leak · 4 records
- water pump · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regard to intake manifold gasket leaking.* ld the consumer stated gm used dex-cool engine coolant which caused problems with the engine. The repair shop flushed out the dex-cool and replaced the coolant, with a different type of coolant. Also, the intake manifold was replaced at a cost of $477.31. *jb
ODI 10648091
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle just would not start. *smd the cam shaft sensor was replaced. *jb
ODI 10667989
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving down the road at 35mph when the car just started smoking. *tr
ODI 10477099
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without any illumination of the warning indicators. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the problem. The failure recurred however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure…
ODI 10454074
Engine And Engine Cooling
Having coolant leak, did not see any coolant leaking on the ground. Changed water pump, thermostat, and radiator; still did not fix the problem. Found out intake gasket was cracked and had it fixed. Coolant still leaking, having to add coolant every day to every other day. Was told reservoir cap did not fit well. Replaced reservoir and cap and had vehicle bled. Ran fine for 3 days, then coolant starting leaking out…
ODI 10381664
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the vehicle would not start. The ecm was repaired to correct the failure. The failure recurred within one year. The contact believed the failure was associated with the pass lock security system. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not available. The current…
ODI 10349602
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling
CHEVY MALIBU 2002 V6 - COOLANT LEAK PROBLEM. *TR
ODI 10336922
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the vehicle would turn over but would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility six times where three crankshaft sensors along with two other unknown sensors were replaced. In addition, the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current mileage was…
ODI 10346828
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
This gm/ chevy malibu was diagnosed to require a head gasket because the coolant leaked inside the engine. After a little research on the internet, there are several complaints of other owners with the same problem. *tr
ODI 10252108
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Intake manifold gasket leaking,causing contamination of antifreeze and motor oil. Repairs cost mr $770 dollars. It seems to be a common problem on 2002 chevrolet malibu's. *tr
ODI 10222266
Engine And Engine Cooling
I found out that my intake manifold is leaking and that gm knew about this problem with the 02 malibu. When i called to ask about it they said that my vin # was not included even though i am having the same problem. *tr
ODI 10217619
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine coolant light came on. I replaced 1/2 gallon of coolant. At my next oil change, i noticed an orange gel on my oil cap. I figured it was an internal coolant leak; therefore, it was probably a head gasket leak. I took my car to local chevrolet dealership for service. The service technician determined it was an intake manifold gasket leak. If the gasket was not replaced promptly, the engine oil would fail to…
ODI 10185123
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu, which was purchased on 02/28/2007, and worked well until 03/16/2007 when the engine light turned on. On 03/23/2007 the vehicle would not start, and was taken to the dealer, and the dealer has been unable to get the vehicle to turn on since that time. The contact stated that there was a 3 year warranty on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 54,700 and the current…
ODI 10186728
Engine And Engine Cooling
At 62,000 miles i noticed that my engine coolant light was on. I filled the coolant. The light continued to come on and i filled it a few more times, but could not pinpoint the leak. Then, i realized that this was the same problem that i had earlier this year with my 2002 chevy impala. The head gaskets needed replaced. I was leaking water into my engine. Can you imagine buying two new chevy automobiles in the same…
ODI 10174829
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's intake manifold gasket cracked which caused antifreeze to leak onto the engine. The auto body shop stated the leak could lead to the engine getting locked.
ODI 10169965
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 · 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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the engine intake manifold allowed oil to mix with antifreeze causing a leak. The antifreeze mixture ate through the gasket which resulted in replacement of the intake manifold. The repairs were performed by an independent repair shop. This occurred twice in 10,000 miles.
ODI 10172992
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Turn Signal
My turn signals work intermittently my ,fuel pump failed at 38,000 miles,coolentent system acts up off and on it overheats and then it might work just fine,head gasket starting leaking at 39,000 miles,motor is very loud and noisy when it first starts, it misses out while running but parked, gas gage doesn't read properly it bounces all over the place. *ak
ODI 10100434
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought my 2002 malibu in 2003 and since then i have had to replace the head gasket twice. The first time it went the mileage was 74000 now it is at 109000 kl and it has to be replaced again. *jb
ODI 10154937
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Problems with vehicle's radio equipment. *mr the vehicle would lose the time and the radio would lose stations when the vehicle was turned on, the temperature gauge read above normal, the cruise control would cut off and when the engine was cold there would be a hesitation. *sc
ODI 10091773