Car Stall problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, it stalled and the anti-theft system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed and it was diagnosed that the engine switch needed to be replaced along with a sensor related to the anti-theft system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned this was the second time the failure occurred. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Over the past month, the Malibu has stalled out while driving. It has occurred both on acceleration and deceleration one time almost causing a broadside impact as my son pulled out to make a left onto a bust street. He was fortunate and the oncoming driver was able to brake in time. We took it to a garage that said our ignition switch had to be replaced, which we had done. Curious because this is the exact problem that has occurred with the other vehicles involved in the chevy recall, but our vehicle has yet to be recalled for this obviously hazardous defect.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and the failure continued to occur over a period of five months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,700. Updated 08/28/lj.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued to occur intermittently at low speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS. Whenever the engine was started, the vehicle would not stay on; it stalled frequently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

I have a 2001 chevy Malibu with the 3. 1l v6 engine that has 4 defective pistons in it (gm document id# 773655) also installed in 2001 Buick, chevy, pontiac and some olds models. I bought this car new with 4 miles on it, it had a slight "tick" when started cold at that time, which the dealer explained that it was "injector noise", not to be concerned. The noise got just a little worse until it got up to 37,000 miles (just out of warranty), then it became very noisy and didn't go away when warmed up. I had complained about this noise every time I had the dealer change the oil. Then I found a complaint on the internet about these engines and the fix. That is when he finally produced the bulletin explaining the problem, and informed me that it was too late, warranty had expired. I contacted Chevrolet (request#71-79653429) and they told me about the same thing-warranty is gone, sorry you didn't know to get it repaired under warranty. We are 72 years old and bought this car to last us the rest of our lives, and it just may not make it. We do not drive a lot, 46,500 miles in over nine years, but this thing is getting noisier by the month. Can anything be done to help us old folks?.

: the contact stated a puddle was noticed under the engine. The dealership determined there was a faulty intake gasket. A new gasket needed to be installed.

Vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer tried was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic could not be duplicate the problem. Consumer informed mechanic this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.

There was a rear collision that occured a week after purchasing the vehicle. The car was fixed with no frontal damge at all. The rear damage was minor. A week after receiving the vehicle the car would not start. The car was towed to the dealership and it was determined that the car needed a new ignition(600. 00) that was not covered under the warranty. The dealership received the payment and the car was fixed. The dealership didnt have any sort of explanation to why the ignition was needed that soon after the purchase of the vehicle. Eight months later the car wouldnt start. The car was then towed to the dealership. A fuel pump was install but other items weren't covered under waranty. The car was received after the dealership received the payment. Four months later,( may 1,2004),the car decelerated in the middle of the highway. The driver was forced to steer to the side of the road, where the temperature gauge went to the maximum level and the car would not start. The next day the car was towed.

Vehicle experienced sudden stalling while traveling at various speeds on the road. Taken to the dealer 3 times for testing, but the cause was undetermined.

While driving vehicle stalls. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

When the vehicle hit a bump the it stalled. The dealer changed the ignition switch but the problem re-occurred. When the vehicle hit a bump the it stalled. The dealer changed the ignition switch but the problem re-occurred.

Vehicle stalls intermittantly at slow speeds and when making slow turns, dealer has replaced ignition switch but this did not remedy the problem. Nlm.