Ignition Switch problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle's pass lock system failed and shut off the fuel pump. While the contact was driving 65 mph, the pass lock system would shut off the fuel pump system, which caused the engine to seize without warning. The contact spoke with james Chevrolet of johnstown (108 s comrie Ave, johnstown, NY 12095, 518-762-5555) and was informed that they could replace the ignition switch and the pass lock system. The contact was provided a cost estimate for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. When the vehicle was stopped, the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The repairs were made, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that he was unable to turn the ignition switch in a off position which made his battery usage low. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received NHTSA campaign number:14v400000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired; however, the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The contact felt that the repair was inadequate because the vehicle still experienced the failure. The manufacturer stated that the repair was done properly and the ignition switch was not the cause of the failure. The VIN and failure were not available.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shut off while driving and recall notice #14350 /#14v-400 problems. The ignition switch was replaced. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the ignition switch remained in the on position, causing the battery to drain. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v4000000 (electrical system), but the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. . . . . . . Updated 01/12/bf.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed in order to start the vehicle. The contact mentioned that if the accelerator pedal was not depressed, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The consumer had to replace the entire ignition switch mechanism three years ago due to circuitry problems, key warm to touch, etc. . . . .

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and also stated that after the vehicle was repaired at the dealer it was getting harder to get the key out of the ignition switch. The contact also stated that now a key is not required to turn the vehicle on, you can turn the ignition knob with your hand. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Bp.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn into any position in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Bp.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the recall only included sport model. In addition, the contact then stated the key was difficult to remove from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the the brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of the another vehicle. The air bags failed to deployed. The police report was filed. The passenger from the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries which required medical attention. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch caused the brakes to fail. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred and the contact mentioned that the key would fail to release from the ignition. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Ne.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for recall repairs. The ignition switch was replaced.

Car electrical components don't work when car is started then begin working sometime after the car is running 5-15 minutes. Gauges, radio, ac, fan, do not work and I am worried the airbags are also not working. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,315.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and caused the key not to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the ignition switch twice. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v470000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #14350. * ld the consumer stated she maybe entitled to a refund, as she experienced two failures with the ignition switch. The repair shop replaced the ignition tumbler and ignition switch.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure occurred twice. The independent mechanic repaired the ignition switch. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Ne.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. The ignition switch was replaced, prior to the receiving the recall notice.

2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #14350. * ld the consumer experienced a problem with the ignition switch, in which the vehicle stalled several times while driving. The ignition switch was replaced.

All lighting and instrumentation on the dash would go off suddenly for a period of time, then the gages would work again. This would happen at any speed or condition. I took the car to the dealer where they replaced the ignition switch. Have not had that problem since then . But I received a key recall #14350. The rekeying has been completed but no one has been able to tell me if the recall was on the original switch, or replacement switch put in 2011. If the replacement switch was a recall also how do I know if my vehicle was classified under the correct recall?.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the keys. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Gm vats 2001 chevy Malibu theft light comes on and car is unable to start replaced the ignition switch and the passlock sensor which is suppose to correct the problem well it did for only a few months now I'm having the same problems again. I don't have the money nor the time to keep repeating this fix. After reading numerous complaints online about this particular problem why hasn't gm had a recall on this problem. This is beyond ridiculous!.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 20 mph the engine stalled without warning. He coasted to the side of the road and jump started the engine to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The mechanic repaired the ignition bypass switch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions for the identical failure. The technician repaired the ignition lock cylinder. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. The current mileage was 78,000.

Intermittently all dash lights stay on when starting the car. Also the radio/ clock does not come on for approx. 60 sec's. Dealer wants to replace ignition switch and passlock sensor. This seems to be a common problem with this car. Manufacturer should be responsible for repairs.

2001 Malibu has had front brake disc and battery replaced, 16804 miles on vehicle. . Mechanic has now informed consumer that ignition switch needs to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the vehicle suddenly stalled with the illumination of the pass lock system warning message. The contact attempted the to restart the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle would start and operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available the failure mileage was 65,000.

The driver placed the key inside of the ignition switch and the vehicle would not turn on. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that ignition cylinder switch needed to be replaced. The problem would occur with no warning. The theft light had illuminated due to the ignition sensor and had to be reprogrammed. The theft light would also flash and the vehicle would become hard to start at times. This problem also may have occurred due to an internal failure of the ignition lock cylinder.

I put key in ignition switch and it would not turn to any position , buy it does still lock all doors. Dealership would not replace the switch ,free of charge. Veh. Only has 62000 miles on it. I am not happy about this defect.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

My upper and lower intake manifold gaskets need to be repaired. Under CA. Emssions law the intake manifold is covered but not the components or parts. The gaskets should not wear out this fast on a new car that has been keep in good repair. These parts should be recalled.

When driving at highway speeds the vehicle stalled. The vehicle also lost power steering but the consumer managed to pull over. Problem had not been resolved. Two separated dealerships stated that there was nothing they could do to fix the problem until one dealer kept the vehicle for a week and stated that the vehicle experienced a "hicc up" and the vehicle was repaired. The left front wheel bearing was noisy and the left front hub was noisy. The fuel pump and ignition switch and the consumer had not experienced any more problems with the vehicle. Also the front rotors were replaced.

The vehicles ignition switch failed. The signal lights also failed. Nlm.

While driving and without warning, all of electrical outlets went out, resulting in windows/radio, and air conditioning becoming inoperative. Dealer has been notified about the occurring problem on more than one occasion; however, had no remedy for problem. The speedometer is the only thing operable on the dash. Upon starting the vehicle the only thing operable was the radio. Consumer didn't report the defect because all systems started working on their own. This problem has been reoccuring. There has been two attempts at repair but to no avail. The cause was the ignition switch shorted causing the power accessories circuit connector to melt.