Car Will Not Start Problems of Chevrolet Classic

Chevrolet Classic owners have reported 7 problems related to car will not start (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Classic

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

I am having problems with the theft bypass system, on my 2005 chevy Classic. Several months ago, I received a recall notice in the mail. It was for the ignition key rotation. When I brought my car into the dealership, I told them that I was having problems with the car (suddenly) dying. I told them that it had died when I was on the freeway (twice), while driving on the city streets, and in my driveway. I was told that the recall would fix the problem. Unfortunately, the problem persists. This past Friday, late in the evening, my car (suddenly) died in the middle of a busy intersection. Through the grace of god, the drivers around me were paying attention -- I could have been in an awful accident. Several people, kindly, pushed my car into a parking lot. While in the parking lot, a mechanic stopped to look at the car. He told me that my chevy is well known for having a defective pass-lock sensor security system, which causes the vehicle to shut down suddenly. The mechanic stated that there might be a recall. Yet, I haven't been able to find that information -- gm is not helpful! after an hour or so, the car still wouldn't start. I had a friend tow me home. I am older and disabled and must have a reliable vehicle. I need to be able to drive to my doctor's appointment, via the freeway. Yet, I have (already) experienced my car (suddenly) dying on the freeway. I am terrified of getting into an accident and (possibly) hurting/killing myself and/or someone else. I, truly, believe that this defect is gm's responsibility to fix free of charge. Or, perhaps there is a recall that I'm unaware of? either way, please help me. I am thanking you in advance.

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2 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Classic

Failure Date: 09/19/2014

The car would not start. The lights on the dash came on, but there was no ignition, no sound of the engine trying to start. I could here the fuel pump start and stop. It was a cool, damp morning. Later that day, the car started with no problem. This happened several times, until we started parking the car in the garage.

3 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Classic

Failure Date: 09/19/2014

2004 Chevrolet Classic. Vehicle would not start, replaced ignition lock cylinder and switch.

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4 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Classic

Failure Date: 09/26/2013

Auto theft light comes on every 5 to 10 days. . And car will not start up. . . Have to wait 10 minutes before starting the car again. . . .

5 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Classic

Failure Date: 12/10/2012

My 2004 chevy Classic will not start. Suspecting the theft system. I've dealt with the theft system light before, but this time it has been on solid or not on at all. I've tried the 10 minute restart twice with no luck. I tried a variation of the 10 minute reset that had me do it 3 times back to back without starting in between and no luck. I tried waiting 1 minute and 3 minutes after performing the 10 minute reset before attempting to start it. I replaced the battery with no luck. Diag was done with no answers. From what I've read online, this is a frequent problem with my make and model, and I just don't understand why they don't do a recall.

6 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Classic

Failure Date: 07/11/2010

My 2004 Chevrolet Classic's passlock system is faulty. The "theft system" light will come on randomly and my car will not start. This has the potential to be very dangerous as I live in a desert and right now the day time temperatures can reach up to 120 degrees. The 1st time this happened was in the middle of the day and I was stranded for nearly an hour. After checking several sources online it sounds like this will be a continual problem unless I get expensive repairs done. Chevy should be issuing recalls on the vehicles that have this problem. This started happening nearly 5 years after purchasing this car and is totally unacceptable.

7 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Classic

Failure Date: 05/28/2007

Car would not start. Replaced the fuel pump. Not the problem. Found out that the theft system light was the problem after my brother in law called a friend of his that worked at gm. Theft system light comes on while driving and there are times that the car will not start and I have to leave keys in ignition for 10-15 minutes and then come back, turn off and then turn on again, and it starts. This is a common problem with the chevy malibu's. I am fortunate that I have not been driving and my car cut off on me like other malibu owners who are experiencing the whole theft system light coming on. I am taking it to the shop tonight to have the ignition cylinder replaced but have read forums where that didn't help either. Gm /chevy knows that have a problem and aren't during anything about it. Why not investigate before you have fatalities on the road and it comes back to faulty equipment on chevy.


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