Table 1 shows 17 common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the anti-theft controller (97 problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (79 problems).
Tl the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the engine hesitated when started. Also, the instrument panel lighting became very dim and the data on the screen was not visible. Also, the passenger door would not lock and the windows failed to roll down. Read details...
The anti-theft/ passlock system fault in this generation of gm vehicles is very widespread and effects a large percentage of vehicles in this generation. I am sure there have been hundreds if not thousands of complaints about same issue and gm refuses to fix the problem. Read details...
The characteristics of the problem are as follows: the engine just dies randomly. When the engine dies, I noted the gauges all indicated the key was in the off position, even though the key had not been touched. Read details...