One problem related to axle assembly has been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2001 Malibu.
The transaxle was stuck in park. The owners manual states that this vehicle is subject to torque lock if you happen to put the vehicle into park incorrectly, there may be difficulty getting it out. This locking of the torque happend two more times during consumers trip.