Anti-theft Controller problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

My vehicle displays the anti theft icon and will not start. So far this has only occured while the vehicle was stationery but has slightly stalled during operation. Although this happened randomly in the past, it has now become an everyday occurence. The only thing that has worked is waiting 10mins with the key in the on position and then jumping the battery. This seems to be a none issue with these vehicles and really needs to be addressed. I have loved my Malibu and was actually considering purchasing a new one, since I've had such good luck with this one, until this situation.

I went to the walking track with my 7 year old son to take our dog for a walk. It was hot that day so we waited until evening to go. When we were done, I popped the trunk to put his bike away and unlocked the door, went to start the car and the anti-theft warning light came on (the icon of the car with a lock on it), and my car would not start. Got my owners manual out, but it was of no help, so I googled the problem. Most people who had this issue said to put the keys in the ignition and turn it to the acc position for 10 minutes, then take the keys out and try to start the car again and it should start. Well that didn't work for me, and I guess I had tried too many times to start it, so then it went completely dead and wouldn't do anything. So there I sit, 10 o'clock at night with my 7 year old and our chihuahua, in an empty parking lot with no stores or business close by that were open. Not to mention my dog was panting because it was still muggy outside from being 90 degrees that afternoon. I had to call a tow truck, who thankfully came within the hour to help me. I told him the problem and he said it sounded like some kind of sensor issue. So he jumped my car off since I had drained the battery trying to disable the anti-theft system, and it started right up. By the time we got home, though, it was 11:30 at night. Anything could have happened to us that late at night, in an empty parking lot, with no where to walk to. This is a known problem with these Malibus, and needs to be addressed before something tragic happens and then Chevrolet faced with a lawsuit. I will be taking my car to the Chevrolet dealer tomorrow, and finding out what the issue is for certain, but I'm quite sure it is the passlock sensor in the ignition that has failed, which other owners have faced as well.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the anti-theft alarm was activated independently and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

The anti theft system in my car is going off resulting in my car not being able to start. I have to wait 10 minutes and then my car will start and I know eventually it will not start or something worse. This has been an ongoing issue for a lot of people and I am personally terrified to drive my car now. What would happen if my car stalls in the middle of the road or even worse, the highway and it does not start back up? right there would be a situation for a possible rear end collision and at whose fault? this should be a recall for how many times I am seeing the issue. It is not something I can shovel $300+ dollars out for this problem that is clearly gm's issue. Please consider making it a recall.

On numerous occasions the car will lock out and not start due to faulty anti-theft system. I have found jumping battery or disconnecting and reconnecting back will clear lock-out and allow car to start. Also have had problem while driving, suddenly while driving all dashboard warning lights will begin flashing requiring emergency stopping.

I bought a 2008 chevy Malibu ltz from dave smith auto in kellogg, idaho, picked it up on June 6, 2008, drove it to casper, wy. On 7/22/08, car won't start, find out it is the body control module (has to do with anti-theft, etc. ), as of today's date, August 13, it still sits in the shop awaiting the part from chevy, who says they will not have a part available until sept. /oct. Because all the parts now are being put into their new cars. I have about 1400 miles on it, and it is inoperable. What good does a warranty do when there are no parts available to fix their defective parts? I have called chevy's so-called customer assistance, and the girl that's assigned to my case can't do anything but call the local dealer, which I can do, and call the parts department, who give her information contrary to what they're giving the local dealer. I want my money back.