2002 Chevrolet Malibu Ignition Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
60–100k mi	2
30–60k mi	1
1–30k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

July 23, 2018 · 92,000 miles
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key felt hot while in the ignition. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 11114471
May 5, 2005 · 52,000 miles
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Ignition
Stop at postoffice car would not start, second time at home and the same thing happen, third time while driving home the car stopped and would not start, the first two time i took it to dealer an was told it was the igination prolblem and it was fixed and then it happen again, had the car in the dealer services center for 10 days an was told it was fuel pump and charged 300.00 to fix, car stalled when the service…
ODI 10122185
March 20, 2005 · 30,000 miles
Ignition
Driving car and it would die. First occurance was under warranty. Car taken to dealer. Dealer said fuel pump was bad and replaced pump. Same problem ocurred out of warranty. Noticed that some of the gages and lights on dash also quit when this happened. I could hit the key and they would come back on, and the car would restart. Dealt with this for about 2 yrs because the cost of a new switch was more than i could…
ODI 10185722
September 24, 2004
Ignition
2001 chevy malibu's anti theft light comes on sporadically when attempting to turn vehicle on and prevents vehicle from being started. Key must be left in the on position for a minimum of 10 minutes for vehicle to start. There are several instances all over the internet with people having the same problem who have spent a lot of money trying to fix the problem to no avail. My daughter drives this car in austin texas…
ODI 10134339
May 15, 2004 · 63,429 miles
Ignition
While attempting to start vehicle it failed to start. Consumer tried to start the vehicle numerous times before and was able to do so. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ignition lock sensor needed to be replaced. *ak *nm
ODI 10079752
July 28, 2003
Ignition
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle will shut down, and will not restart. *ak
ODI 10031273