Chevrolet Malibu Radiator Assembly Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 1999–2003
- Stored years
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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- intake manifold · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Door · Electrical System · Fuel Pump · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was able to turn to the on position in the ignition, but would not turn completely to start the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. An independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch, but the failure recurred. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact was later informed that…
ODI 10633268
Radiator Assembly
On sept. 5, 2006, my husband, 2 children, and i were driving down a 55 mph highway, when i pushed on the accelerator, and my car just decided it was only going to go 35-45 mph! Luckily, there was no one behind me. I had time to put my flashers on and get the car down the road to the mechanic. I was on a car complaint website trying to discover what is wrong with my car when i found out i'm not the only one. At…
ODI 10167368
Cooling System · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Radiator Assembly
Coolant is leaking, mechanic said it is our lower intake manifold gasket that has failed. Also he says to flush out the dex cool because it is a horrible coolant. *tr
ODI 10202991
Radiator Assembly
Water light coming on intermittently - taken to dealership 3 times for repair. After warrenty,car regularly overheats and the light came on and book said 'coolant' problem. I had radiator flushed and filled with antifreeze. Car now continues to overheat. Mechanics (3 so far) said this is a common problem with chevrolets. Cost would be $800 - $1,000 to repair leakage around lower intake gasket. I believe if this is a…
ODI 10096124
Air Conditioner · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Control Module · Cooling System · Engine · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Radiator Assembly
While driving home from work in 90+ degree heat my car overheated to the point where i had to have it towed in and was told by the mechanics that my coolant had been leaking and causing the car to over heat there blowing the head gasket and causing me to have to pay $1200.00+ to have another engine put it. I have heard this is a commom with the 2001 chevrolet malibus. I don't know what the repair shop done with the…
ODI 10130329
Radiator Assembly
Consumer stated that anti-freeze was leaking in vehicle for about 3-4 months. Consumer was told that there was a recall for the same problem. Consumer has not yet taken vehicle to a mechanic, but will do so soon. *ak
ODI 10067119
Labels · Radiator Assembly
Car was getting hot then cooling back down,while getting hot heater would not work. Took to mechanic, had thermostat and water pump replaced. Car ran fine for a couple of days,then same problem. Took back to mechanic. He said its possible the thermostat purchased was defective. Installed new thermostat from the dealership. Got in car did not get hot and cool back down it got to normal operating temperature and…
ODI 10106404
Cooling System · Radiator Assembly · Switch · Unknown Or Other
My upper and lower intake manifold gaskets need to be repaired. Under ca. Emssions law the intake manifold is covered but not the components or parts. The gaskets should not wear out this fast on a new car that has been keep in good repair. These parts should be recalled. *ak
ODI 10038646