general problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

The blinkers randomly work; most likely needs a new hazard switch. The car's temperature gauge would rise when sitting in idle; needed a new water pump and thermostat as of 11/2020.

Vehicle starts and fully operates properly for an indefinite period of time, then it stalls abruptly (and at very embarrassing and perilous times). When it does, all the gauges are non-operational, with the fuel gage reading, empty. Vehicle will crank but will not restart. After a period (as long as half an hour) the fuel gage will jump to its proper level, and only then will the vehicle restart and run for yet another indeterminate period. This has been an on-going problem for months, before I was made aware of potential re-calls on this vehicle.

Turn signals do not work intermittently while driving. Don't know when they will work or not work. It can happen any place, and time. Dangerous, especially when driving at night. Below date is the most recent time it happened. Will for long time, then out of no where, turn signal will not work. Then work again, until it happens again.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 14v400000 electrical system. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. . The contact called the local dealer friendly Chevrolet 7501 hwy 65 ne, fridley, mn 55432 (612) 276-2955 but, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. Parts distribution disconnect. Ap.

In Nov 2017 my 2001 Malibu was starting to over heat do I reached the thermostat I am still having issues with the car getting to hot I have to always put my heater on defrost hot and on and the fan on which only goes up to number 3 and there are higher settings. I don't know what I'm going to do if I have to replace the manifold gasket . And I've been during dexcool coolant . Is there a recall yet? if not why? I have read numerous complaints about this .

2nd cylinder is misfiring and something seems to be leaking antifreeze, causing my engine to overheat, which I see is a large issue in chevy Malibus. My turn signal/hazards also don't work 85% of the time, which is a recall for my make, model, and year (Chevrolet, Malibu, 2001) but not my VIN number. Another issue I see is my left headlight shines out from the side, which I also saw to be an issue in several of the same models of my car. Keep in mind I bought it recently, used, so the date I noticed the issues was fairly recent.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Upon attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start and the theft system warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to shift the vehicle into neutral in order to have it pushed home. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact researched the failure online and found many complaints regarding the faulty theft system with the Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the failure occurred randomly. The contact read online to place the ignition in the run position for ten minutes before starting the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 130,450.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning and the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The ac button turns itself off frequently during operation and won't turn back on until it chooses to do so. Repair is over $300 because being a faulty button requires total replacement of the entire button panel. (have seen similar complaints lodge. ) this problem occurs regardless of whether driving or stationary (parked).

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to start. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that due to the vehicle being a classic, no assistance would be offered. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, it made a starting sound, but failed to start. The contact had to make numerous attempts to start the vehicle. On several occasions, the contact had to wait five minutes or more before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to turn, the vehicle stalled as several unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that it was the first occurrence of the failure. The contact stated that shortly after the failure, the vehicle would no longer start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The passlock sensor does not work. The flash memory on the body control module also appears to malfunction. These two issues cause the theft system to not recognize the key's resistance properly, to consider the car as being stolen, and to turn off fuel injectors and shut off the engine. This happened 3 times to me while driving. This is very dangerous. Gm did not make a recall for the passlock issue, which is completely unacceptable! recently, the turn signals also stopped working.

For some reason when I, the owner, go to start the car it goes into a theft loss mode and the car is inoperable for ten minutes. The car was my parents for 14 years and I first heard about the problem in July 2014. Then the garage changed out fuel pumps for my mother. I inherited the car this summer and am having this theft loss triggered several times a day. It requires waiting at least 10 minutes till attempting a restart. The vehicle was parked and not being jostled or bumped, so it is unknown when or why this "lock up"occurs. Incredibly annoying!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving at any speed. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however it was not diagnosed or repaired. Prior this failure the vehicle was remedied under NHTSA campaign 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure had occurred 3-4 times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Kh.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer paid for repairs for recall that was issued out on car. Would like reimbursement. The consumer stated the vehicle shut off, while driving down the street, he was bale to re-start the vehicle. When the consumer arrived home, he was unable to get the key out of the ignition.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Sw.

2001 chevroelt Malibu. Consumer is uncertain as to what the recalls instructions are pertaining to her vehicle.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. Kr.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn in the ignition. The contact also experienced the vehicle stalling several times with no warning. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The recall repair was performed, but the remedy did not repair the vehicle. The contact stated the key was stuck in the acc mode more than twice and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact had to constantly unhook and reconnect the battery to get the vehicle to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was shaken several times in order to start or shut down the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where there was no failure determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Replaced ignition lock cylinder with passlock.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected dated for when the part would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key fob was not functioning to lock and unlock the door. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the parts were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. Also, the dealer did not indicate when they would be able to reprogram the fob. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would hesitate to start and had to try several times to get the vehicle started. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Ne.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and reinserted the key into the ignition in order to restart the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving at 30 mph, the turn signal lights and hazard lights failed to work intermittently and the abs warning light illuminated. A day later, while driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the master brake cylinder and turn signal relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Djr.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer states two keys are being used. One for the doors and trunk, and another for the ignition after ignition lock cylinder and sensor were replaced. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. Also, the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was a lost of power steering and the steering wheel seized which caused a crashed. The vehicle went into ditch. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained an injury to the forehead. The contact was unable to recall if a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The contact did not receive a recall notification prior to the crash. However, the contact received a recall notice NHTSA campaign 14v400(electrical system). The approximate failure was 87,000. Lb.

Headlights, all gauges, and all other electrical devices cut off while driving 45mph on a busy highway at night. Unable to see without headlights or be seen. Unable to detect speed of vehicle. Unable to use heater. Unable to lock or unlock doors. Unable to determine fuel level. Unable to safely operate vehicle due to malfunction of all electrical components during operation.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition lock cylinder recall notice repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder was replaced on November 5, 2013.

Yet again it is me. As many of you on here know there is an electrical problem with the Malibu that appears to be a grounding issue according to my local auto mechanic. This is what happens: I am driving along and for no apparent reason the car's electrical shuts off. Including the radio, ac/heat, engine gauges, speedo, tach, everything inside including head lights. This happens about every other month. After reading over the 594 reports on here I have gained and understanding that alot of you have the same issue. Chevy, I just want to take a sarcastic moment to thank you. To thank you for everything you don't do. Thank you for producing unsafe cars and not having the morality to care at all about peoples lives, and the fact that we have to actually work hard for our money unlike your corporate "big wigs". Then we spend our hard earned money on an "american" brand car, which turns out to be junk and its manufacture doesn't care if it really works or not and is unsafe. Thank you chevy. You are the best!!!!.