Anti-theft Controller Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

Car won't start key switch sets off anti theft always leaving us stranded.

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The anti-theft system randomly activates and shuts down the car. It prevents me from starting the car. It usually happens when I am trying to start the car but I've read posts about it happening while people are driving.

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The anti theft gas cut off feature has rendered my vehicle unable to start. I have tried many methods but the problem persists. It starts when it wants too, but not when I do.

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Electronic stability control esc light comes on and says service then esc off. This is a safety issue with these cars. Seat belts fail. Safety issue. And our will not start because the anti theft system is activated for no reason. All of these are consistent with several other complaints. Gm should be ashamed for selling vehicles that fail. Approximately 78,000 miles. Hopefully they will step up and correct these problems!!.

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Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact arrived home and turned off the vehicle. When he attempted to restart it, the anti-theft control system warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions only when the vehicle is in park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled as the immobilizer indicator warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the tim lally Chevrolet dealer (440-359-8781, 24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, OH 44128) where the vehicle was kept for observation. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.

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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.

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Tl the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft system erroneously activated and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unknown.

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. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact jumped the battery and the engine restarted. Later, the vehicle decelerated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the anti-theft system failed. The mechanic was currently performing a second diagnostic test. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 46,786.

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Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the anti-theft system warning indicator flashed and the vehicle could not be started. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective. The fuel pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that attempting to restart the vehicle the anti-theft message had displayed and the engine would not start. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer(midway Chevrolet(381 12th st. Plainwell mi) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 190,000. Jft.

Tl the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 70 mph, the anti-theft system engaged and the engine seized. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to his home. The manufacturer was notified, but was unable to assist. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unknown.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The battery was jumpstarted by the contact. The vehicle was taken to james corlew Chevrolet (722 college st, clarksville, TN 37040, (931) 552-2020) where it was diagnosed that the anti-theft system needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.

The car had a "short" in the blinker. When trying to locate the short, the car went completely off. It appears to ha e triggered an anti theft device. In this mode, you can do nothing. So, even in my driveway, I can't get the car in neutral to tow it. Everything is locked down due to a problem with the blinker.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the anti-theft lock system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning light illuminated without warning on more than one occasion upon starting the vehicle, and driving various speeds. As a result, the contact stated that all of the gadges on the instrument cluster decreased the vehicle stalled. While stationary, on several occasions, the contact entered the vehicle and ignition would not start. The contact stated that the anti-theft lock warning light illuminated, indicating that the failure was caused by such. It was unknown as to whether or not the control panel (instrument cluster) became completely inoperative. Mccarthy Chevrolet lee's summit - 945 se oldham parkway, lee summit, missouri kansas city, missouri (816) 356-6610 - was made aware of the failure. There was not diagnosis performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the falure and provided the contact with reference number: 8-4569149800. The failure mileage was 166,480. Ad.

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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.

2001 chevy Malibu won't start in August, 2013 car would not start. It was trying to turn over, but would not. Had to have it towed in to dealer. They found passlock sensor not working properly. They replaced cylinder kit (included passlock sensor) and ignition switch. Paid $800. In oct. 2, 2017, car would not start in parking lot. Same thing happened. As before, battery was not an issue. Towed to same dealer. They said security system got set some how. They reprogrammed the system. Said if it happens again, may have to put in new system. Paid $125. Dec. 2, 2017 it happened again. Car would not start in garage. This time, after finding on-line from many posts about the same problem, found a way to get the car started (10 minute wait for the �anti-theft system� light to go out. -this may have been the same way the dealer started the car in oct. ) this time dealer said need passlock sensor replaced, again. This would have been another $500+. Since car was running, and after reading what others say about issue, declined repair at the time. Have seen hundreds of complaints on numerous blogs and websites, including ntsha, on just this specific car and specific issue (2001 Malibu won't start). Many of them saying the passlock sensor does not last very long (sometimes fails in 2-4 months). Also saw same problem on numerous other years of Malibu, and other gm cars. With all of the problems with the system, there should be a recall of at least the passlock sensor. This is a safety issue, whether or not there have been any injuries or deaths. Someone could be followed to their car and/or attacked late at night in a parking lot, or along a street, not able to drive away. It could be very serious. This issue needs to be fixed. Please issue a recall.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated for approximately two minutes. All of the indicators illuminated because the key was in the on position, but the engine did not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (art moehn Chevrolet in jackson, michigan) and had the ignition switch replaced in August of 2017. The vehicle was not repaired this time. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact had trouble starting the vehicle and the anti-theft system warning indicator illuminated. After ten minutes, the vehicle was operable. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice a month. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key was placed in the ignition, but failed to turn over. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and the anti-theft system locked up. As a result, the battery was drained and the contact became locked in the vehicle. The contact had to exit through the trunk. The anti-theft light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the anti-theft failed to allow the vehicle to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. While turning the ignition switch, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

The anti theft system disabled the car on the tappan zee bridge, with no place to stop and 18 wheelers going by me at 60+mph. I had to shut the ignition off, turn it back on and wait 10 minutes for the anti-theft to disable, so I could turn the ignition off and reset the anti-theft and start the car. Talking about scared to death. Happy I am still alive to report this. It was in motion 55mph and stopped running, anti theft started to blink.

I backed up my car, put it in drive and the anti theft system disabled the motor. I started rolling backwards and lost my perspective. I rolled backwards into a telephone pole causing a huge dent on my rear drivers side quarter panel. Thank god the pole was there or I might not have realized what was happening. Behind me was a rout iron fence and beyond that was a 20 ft drop (driveway has a retainer wall that it is built on top of. I had filed another complaint. The car had disabled itself on a bridge that has no slow lane to stop in. I can take pictures of the damage in the daylight if needed.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. When the key was inserted in the ignition switch, the vehicle went into anti-theft mode and failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called hoselton auto mall (909 fairport rd, east rochester, NY 14445, (585) 586-7373), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft electrical system failed. The anti-theft system indicator remained illuminated and caused the engine not to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, which located a failure code at the body control module and the pass lock sensor. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Malibu anti-theft? device keeps stalling my car and shutting it off while it is in motion. I am going to the news on this as this is an ongoing issue that is affecting millions of customers and is very dangerous.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the anti-theft lock warning sensor illuminated. In addition, the anti-theft lock sensor remained illuminated and the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Having problems with the anti theft security has a defect. The car will enter into anti-theft mode and you can't start the car for 10 minutes after you put in the on position ,then you to wait 5 seconds and then start the car. You can buy a aftermarket module to get around this problem for $300,it is a $1000 repair at dealer. My daughter is 4 months pregnant and is driving this car now.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu classic. While driving at any rate of speed, the vehicle randomly stalled several times without warning. In addition, the anti-theft warning indicator flashed numerous times. The contact had to restart the vehicle each time the failure occurred and, at times, the key was extremely difficult to turn over to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a mechanic nor a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, it stalled and the anti-theft system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed and it was diagnosed that the engine switch needed to be replaced along with a sensor related to the anti-theft system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned this was the second time the failure occurred. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

While driving down the highway first the windshield wipers quit during a down pour, the anti traction was malfunctioning on the screen then said anti theft system needed service then the steering went out and locked the car down. All of this happened while the car remained running. Was very scary. Have done some research and it appears gm is aware of a problem. The car is currently at the dealership. No known reason why yet although the dealership stated it did this to them when they were trying to pull it in the garage. Gm needs to figure this out and issue a recall before there is serious injury including possible death the car was in motion on a highway when this occurred.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti theft system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 38,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact stated that the anti-theft security indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was repaired three times by an unknown independent mechanic where the ignition was replaced, the anti-theft system was reprogrammed, and the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred after each repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. In addition, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The air bag and anti theft warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,261. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact was not experiencing any failures until it was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning the ignition switch. The contact noticed that months later, the anti-theft warning indicator kept randomly illuminating. The key was unable to turn over to start the vehicle. The contact had to use the owner's manual and wait ten minutes to turn the key back and forth to get the vehicle to start. The dealer was notified of the failure several times. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they may be able to provide a repair solution. The recall information was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.