2002 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 21
- 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
- theft system · 5 records
- anti theft · 4 records
- down road · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Module · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine hesitated when started. Also, the instrument panel lighting became very dim and the data on the screen was not visible. Also, the passenger door would not lock and the windows failed to roll down. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact jumped the battery and the engine restarted. Later, the vehicle…
ODI 11221215
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My car cuts off and goes into the anti-theft system while i'm going down the road when this happens my car has to be pushed off the roadway and then i have to sit with my driver side door open and my key turned on for 10 minutes until it resets itself this is very dangerous and it scared me because i was in the middle of highway 150 in danville kentucky. Plusmy heating system is messed up i can't get it to bleed out…
ODI 11090133
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle is messing up on me and it was shut off my vehicle is messing up on me it will shut off well driving ill pull over and wait a couple mins and i will pull out the fuel fuse and wait a couple mins and will put it back and it will start again after a week it shut off on me and would not start had to have it towed took it to a mechanic he changed the fuel pump and marjoram worked for 5days then the same…
ODI 11111379
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated and anti-freeze was leaking out of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket blew out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The ourisman chevrolet dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10992730
Engine
Purchased vehicle used from a dealership. Over heating issues began within 3 months. Had thermostat replaced. Always seemed to have to be adding water as the reservoir was low or the indicator light would come on. 18 months later over heating issues returned while driving home on highway. When vehicle could no longer run, we had to have it towed home. Have now replaced thermostat and water pump. Issue remains, but…
ODI 10872461
Engine
Vehicle was running fine. Parked car for 1 hour went to start car it would turn over but not start. After checking all fuses and fuel pump i was advised it could be an anti theft malfunction. I followed a procedure to relearn the system and the car started. This has happened on 3 occasions and i fear the car will leave me stranded or malfunction while operating which could lead to a serious injury
ODI 10850938
Engine
There was a breakdown, of the upper and lower manifolds, caused by the dex coolant, and poor engine design. Coolant got into my engine, and needs to be repaired or a replacement engine replaced. Sending a picture of the oil cap with foam on it, and its like this inside the engine as well.
ODI 10788396
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I had an ignition switch replaced by a dealer (dimmitt chevrolet, clearwater, fl) because my key was stuck in it. The same dealer also replaced my key and key casing because of a recall. After that i starting noticing that my car would intermittently cut off forcing me to put in neutral and restart. I thought it may be a clogged fuel filter and had that replaced. The issue still exists and it is a dangerous…
ODI 10731943
Electrical System · Engine
I have had a problem start with the anti theft system going off and having to wait ten minutes for light to go out and start vehicle.
ODI 10717120
Engine · Steering
As i was getting off an exit from the highway the car shut off and steering became hard. I let the car roll into the right lane where i could stop and turn the key to start the vehicle. The vehicle started immediately, steering was very hard. I took the car to a mechanic and the found that the power steering pump had to be replaced and the rack n pinion steering had to be replaced. One week later i drove the car to…
ODI 10629620
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 40-80 mph, the vehicle started to jerk violently. The failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a tune up. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 153,000. Updated…
ODI 10638064
Electrical System · Engine
My handicapped mother has a 2002 chevrolet malibu that has been experiencing the same exact ignition related issues as those in the current massive gm recall. On more than two occasions the anti-theft light illuminates and the vehicle shuts off while she was driving. This has resulted in two significant repeat repairs, one in 2010 and one this week. In both cases the chevrolet dealership describes the issue as an…
ODI 10569015
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving my vehicle at 35 mph when i went over a small pot hole on father hurley blvd. My right knee smashed against my key ring on the front dash area. Thee car lost immediate power. I could not accelerate or steer my vehicle. I had to slowly coast over to the side of the road until i came to a complete stop. Vehicles around me had a difficult time avoiding me since this event happened as i was approaching a…
ODI 10566566
Electrical System · Engine
Was driving down the road and the theft system light came on and engine shut down as i was driving down the road. Almost caused a wreck. Did online research and found many similar complaints and same incidents. No recall on ignition switch/theft system light. Gm knows of an issue and won't fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10566423
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
When driving the car it may stall,(and it has many times) which causes failure of power steering and brakes. The car also won't always start. You can turn the key but the dashboard lights don't come on,if they don't the car will not start. Also the battery won't keep a charge, unless you start the car and let it run at least every 2 days. *tr
ODI 10628338
Electrical System · Engine
When the car is started, everything seems to be fine, but then the theft system light comes on. When the car is in park and reverse things seem to be normal. At the point the car is placed into drive, the fuel light comes on and says that there is no fuel in the car. At this point, the car will either stall out, while driving or we are able to continue driving. If we are able to continue driving, the car repeatedly…
ODI 10563570
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage…
ODI 10599103
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
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
As i was driving down the road, i signaled for a left turn. When i signaled the turn, there was a buzzing noise in the steering column and the engine turned off, resulting in a complete loss of power to steering and brakes. Luckily, i was going about 10 mph and was able to stop the car, albeit in the middle of the street. I noticed the dashboard lights were on. The car restarted immediately and i drove it 1/2 block…
ODI 10458631
Electrical System · Engine
1.car keeps overheating. Put antifreeze it and run for a while and it will overheat again. No antifreeze on ground but keeps losing the antifreeze. Took vehicle to mechanic and was told that the antifreeze is mixing with the oil that it has a cracked manifold gasket. Recommendation was replace engine. 2.took vehicle to the dealer and they said that the on board computer chip thing needs to be replaced and they…
ODI 10492205
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that approximately ten minutes of wait was needed for the vehicle to be able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10628878