Car Will Not Start problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

When starting the Malibu the dashboard lights illuminate and when the key is turned to start the car the lights go out and the fuel gauge drops to zero or empty and the car will not start. This problem also occurs when driving the car and the ignition system shuts down leaving you with no steering assist and the engine is not running. So this problem is both in a standing start and while operating the car. I had initially brought the car to devan lowe gm dealer and service department for repairs and they discovered the fuel pump was not working properly. They replaced the fuel pump and the problem with the ignition is still persisting. This creates a dangerous condition for the driver and other cars on the road. I would request that GMC have the car towed to the devan lowe service department for troubleshooting purposes in coordination with gm technical department and reach a resolution as to the cause of the problem and issue a recall for all affected cars.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. After inserting the key into the ignition switch, the vehicle remained in the theft mode and the engine could not be started. The contact also indicated that the key would sometimes become stuck inside the ignition switch and, on several occasions, the hazard and turn signal lights would not operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 205,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. After inserting the key into the ignition, the vehicle would not start. In addition, the turn signals and hazard lights would randomly not operate. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 62,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact stated that the security warning indicator illuminated. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. An unknown dealer in sandis, California was made aware of the failure and extended the key ring with an additional ring to have the ignition key hang separately from the other keys. Furthermore, the security system was reprogrammed to recognize the new key after the ignition was replaced on another occasion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Submission from constituent re gm recall. 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The consumer stated on June 21, 2014 her vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined, the ignition switch and lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The consumer eventually received a recall notice. She went back to the dealer, for reimbursement. However, the dealer stated that neither the notice or document id was composed in the way to acknowledge that due to the timing of the notification, that there would be some ignition systems that would be replaced free of charge, as a consequence due to the lateness of the key defect replacement notification.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu vehicle would not start, replace ignition switch the consumer stated the vehicle failed to start on two separate occasions. The first time the incident happened, the security light was on and the ignition switch was loose. The second time, the ignition switch was replaced.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. In addition, the key was extremely difficult to turn in order to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge and the ventilation controls failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states got repairs done due to recall. But have yet to receive reimbursement. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start. The ignition cylinder was replaced.

When trying to start he car the security light will flash, the car will rev, sound like it is trying to start but won't. Took it to a repair shop and the mechanic said that it was due to the security system not reading the key and shutting the fuel to the car so it will not start. Upon researching this I have found that this is a very common problem with this car.

I went to start the car and it wouldn't start. The theft light came on and wont go off. I only had the car for two days and this happens. I don't have the money to take the car to the dealership or get another car. I lose my job in a week due to the place closing down.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated occasionally the vehicle will not start and the warning lights are no longer illuminating. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not accepted at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 23,000.

My wife drove our 2001 Malibu around in the morning, after parking it in the driveway until the afternoon it would not start. It sat for 3 day until I could research how to fix it. The passlock system was failing. The system will not recognize your key and the car will not start. This seems to be a major issue for these vehicles, numerous accounts documented on the internet. To bypass it you have to wait 10 mins and hope the reset takes place and a replacement could cost you upwards of a thousand dollars. A ten minute wait to start a car I own is ridiculous.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition and the auto theft warning light was illuminated for ten minutes. After ten minutes, the contact was able to start the vehicle. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

My car is a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS. 1. The car failed to start. It got more and more frequent, from once a day to every start. 2. The garage diagnosed it and said the theft protection system failed to recognize my key. 3. I get new keys from the dealer. 4. The problem gets better and it is still there.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. The consumer stated the tumbler became loose and triggered the anit-theft and the vehicle would not start. The consumer had to wait several minutes, before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer received a recall notice. However, the dealer stated it was for the keys only.

I purchased a 2001 chevy Malibu used. There are times the car will not start. I come back in 10-15 minutes and it starts right up. This occurs about every other day, I also many others have reported this same issue.

Car will not start - theft system light comes on. I have tried the passlock "fix" of turning key to on for 10 minutes, shutting off and trying to restart but no luck on the car starting. The issue has gone on for over 3 weeks, each day getting worse and worse. I have taken the car to a shop and diagnostics came up negative and car started. 3 weeks later, car won't start again. Have a mechanic come look at it, he sees nothing wrong with it except that the fuel ignition isn't working - probably because of the passlock theft system!!.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems and repairs. The consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced on may 8, 2008, at a cost of $ 343. 06. On March 26, 2009, the vehicle would not start. April 14, 2009, the ignition switch was replaced again, at a cost of $ 315. 86. On September 10, 2010, the ignition lock and cylinder were replaced at a cost of $ 457. 07. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle.

Vehicle was fairly cool having only traveled about a mile from home. After being stopped at a busy intersection, my car died while accelerating into the intersection. After I stopped the vehicle and switched on my hazard lights, I was able to restart the vehicle without a problem. Had this been a time when my vehicle wouldn't start for 10 minutes, this could have created a major traffic problem. Fortunately, no one was injured.

A few miles after the car wouldn't start, the car dies in the middle of an intersection during accelerating after a stop. Lost power steering. Vehicle restarted immediately after I got the car in park.

Three times car wouldn't start when key was put in ignition. Had it towed to dealer each time. When dealer tried to start car each of the three times, it started every time except the last time. 1st time (oct 2005) dealer ran diagnostic test revealing nothing and replaced no parts. 2nd time (Jan 2006) dealer replaced ignition switch and sensor for $450. 3rd time (June 2006) dealer couldn't start car, but waited 1-1/2 days to run diagnostic tests so when they finally got to looking at the car it started up again. Dealer ran diagnostic test which again revealed nothing since the car was running again. Dealer wanted to talk about replacing more parts (fuel pump and the ignition switch again) but I said no and took my car back. Dealer cannot explain since 1st time why this is happening. This is now a very unreliable car since we never know when it will happen.

Type of vehicle- 2001 chevy Malibu on at least 5 occsasions, the vehicle has failed to start. The battery is ok, as all accesories ork perfect. The car has had fuel, and we actually replaced the fuel pump, just to see if this was the problem. It will act as though it wants to start. I have had an automotive technician try to see what it is by hooking up to a diagnostics machine, although as quick as it is released from the wheel dolly, it starts, as if jarring the car makes a difference. In light of this we are unable to locate the problem, although we know it is likely related to a misfiring of a wire to the computer. After hooking up to machine when it starts, no fault codes are shown. It is very frustrating. The engine will crank, fuel pressure ok. Ignition system plugs ahve fire. All normal systems are good, however engine will not fire.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,397.

Consumer stated that when putting key in the ignition to start vehicle it will not start. This was the second time this happened. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer the first time, and was told that they had to reprogram the computer. Currently, it was doing the same thing. The first time it happened was on 5/28/04,and again on 6/3/04.

At approximately 30000 miles my car started hesitating when starting. The dealer could find no fault and I kept driving with only periodic problems. Then my gas gauge, radio, engine check light and passive alarm system kept coming on. At, 43,000 miles the car would not start. The dealer said the key had lost its memory but I still kept having the same problems. At, 48,354 miles the car totally went out. After having the car for several days the dealer said it was the ignition switch. Under California law the ignition system is covered to 50,000 miles but the dealer stated teh ignition switch is not part of the ignition system. After writting chevy complaint dept many times I got no where because all they do is calll the dealer, they do not go with an independent body just the dealer that gave me the advice in the first place. I had the dealer return the bad part to me and want to know if this part is covered. I paid 400. 00 to have it fixed. The dealer did give me a 75. 00 credit because it was never my key memory they stated it was the ignition switch the entire time. Now, the car is at 54,000 miles and coolant is leaking around, in and near the engine. I have kept this car in good repair and have all receipts. These major parts should not be wearing down this fast. The dealer had to change the hazard switch shortly after I first got the car.

Vehicle failed to start. Towed vehicle to dealership. Informed by mechanic a computer chip was causing lack of starting problem. Would have problem checked and repaired each time. Vehicle been to dealership 9 times for non start.