Ignition Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated after he had the vehicle serviced for maintenance at the local dealer, he noticed an ignition odor after parking the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,276.

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Email from senator nelson on behalf of constituent reimbursement for repairs on 2000 chevy Malibu due to general motors recall 14350 unintended ignition key rotation. The consumer stated the dealer relayed invalid information pertaining to the recall repair. The dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle's key needed to be replaced and that it was not the ignition that needed to be repaired.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. When the contact reached his destination, the vehicle was placed in park and attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but was unsuccessful. The contact had to move the key in an up and down, side to side motion for several minutes in order to remove it from the ignition. The ignition failure occurred several times since June of 2017. The contact purchased a new key, which worked for a few months. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic and was informed that the failure would have to be repaired at the Chevrolet dealer because specific tools needed to be used. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the ignition lock cylinder replaced. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent locksmith who diagnosed that there was a metal piece inside the ignition causing the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Pam.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the ignition switch key would turn after numerous attempts. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. After parking the vehicle, the key became lodged in the ignition without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

The contact owns a 2009 chevy Malibu. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and would not come out. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 28,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the key failed to release out of the accessory mode into the off position. In addition, the key remained in the ignition cylinder and the battery was disconnected until the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition cylinder was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,808.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch. Once the key was removed, the engine failed to shut off. The battery had to be disconnected in order to turn off the engine. The dealer stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,708.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the parking brake would malfunction and the vehicle would roll away when parked on an incline or a flat surface. Additionally, the vehicle would sporadically hesitate when the contact attempted to accelerate. The contact also stated that the transmission would become stuck in first gear and began to exhibit an abnormal jerking motion. The key would also become stuck in the ignition and the vehicle would intermittently fail to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn. On numerous occasions, the contact had to make multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition. The key was only able to release from the ignition switch when turning. The contact mentioned that at times the key failed to release from the ignition switch and remained in the vehicle overnight. The failure occurred on five different occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 63,020.

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, it failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. Pm.

2000 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to theft system light malfunction causes vehicle not to start, has had ignition cylinder/passlock sensor replaced several times and problem still exists. The consumer stated the vehicle takes 10 to 25 minutes before the theft system light to go off. Updated 03/31/2017.

The theft system, passlock, fails causing the car to not start for 10 minutes. This can and has happened consecutively, sometimes causing a wait of 30 minutes, before the car can be started. Apparently the theft deterrent system is defective, known issue with gm, and does not read the key properly when inserted in the ignition system. So, it will shut off the fuel pump to the engine, disabling the engine.

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Theft system light comes on for no reason and car won't start. Have to put key in ignition for 10-15 min before it will start. Recurs at least once a week now. Should be a recall!.

The car fails to start due to the passlock ii system failure. It will not engage the fuel pump and/or ignition system. The theft lockout system light stays on or flashes all other dash warning lights do not light up. The car will start randomly when attempting to start the car. The passlock ii relearning method has to be used to start the car as instructed by gm in the owners manual section 2 page 17 when the theft system fails. This method will work randomly. No know repair.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel system, transmission, cooling system and power steering needed to be flushed. The spark plugs, fuel filters, and hub kit were replaced. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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Security pass lock problem, security light is on,replaced ignition cylinder. Car still periodically shuts down while driving whats gm want to do wait until a incident like Toyota happens, or worse causing multiple deaths or injuries. I ran across to many similar incident like this on internet. What if someone is coming on a interstate and while merging this happens, it could cause horrific incidents gm is trying to rebuild its reputation and trust this isn't a good way .

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the engine failed to shut off when the ignition was turned off. In addition, when the key was removed from the ignition, the lights and radio remained activated, which caused the battery to drain. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, it failed to turn on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure was 70,000 and the current mileage 100,000.

Since purchasing the vehicle (used), there have been more than 12 instances where the car cuts out while driving. This has occurred at speeds as high as 55 mph. There is a total loss of power and the car must be brought to a rolling stop outside of the traffic flow. Also, there have been weekly instances of the car failing to start. This has since increased to daily. The key will only start the ignition when the dash lights (battery, oil, etc) are on, and they are on and off completely at random. Sometimes I have to wait up to 10 minutes with the key partially turned before the lights come on and I can turn it the rest of the way and start the car. The other electrical issue that has happened is that the blower fan has gone on and off and the power windows have gone on and off.

My 2003 Chevrolet Malibu shuts off while driving. It happens two or three times each day. Initially I only had problems with the engine not starting and having to wait 10 minutes before starting. It is a very dangerous situation. I went to a repair shop nd they said it was my ignition. This is a scary and dangerous situation.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key would not release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised to place the gear in park in order to release the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 17,100.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that the anti-theft and the abs warning lights illuminated intermittently. Additionally, the instrument panel, dimmer switch, radio, speedometer, air conditioning lights, and the air conditioning controls all failed. The contact had to reposition the key in the ignition switch and attempted numerous times to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that the anti-theft feature would not allow the vehicle to be started. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would stall intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control and service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

I have a 02 chevy Malibu that the passlock alarm keeps activating almost every time I turn off the ignition, leaving me stranded for 10 minutes each time waiting for the alarm to reset. This problem has been getting more frequent over the last 2 years to where every third crank activates the alarm. This is a ongoing problem with no approximate incident date, but I will use today's date.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2002 Chevrolet Malibu - engine will crank - no start, theft system indicator light blinking. Previous fixes performed by dealerships have been replacing ignition tumblers and bcm. Issue been recurring every 12-16 months for past 3 years.

Rpm lights up. . Each time I start ignition. . Tech unable to find problem.

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2001 chevy Malibu - passlock system engages at random times causing vehicle to not start. Leaving ignition key in "on" position for ten minutes will allow the vehicle to start, but incident occurs repeatedly. Dealer cannot determine cause, says this is rather common.

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I have a 2001 Malibu I bought brand new. It went to the point where it just wont start. What's happening is the theft system light starts flashing. So I have to set 10 minutes with the ignition lights on and then it will start. But it keeps happening, I was told the only way to fix it is by taking it to the dealer to have expensive work done on it, why would Chevrolet put a system in that is that faulty. I seen on line its about the theft pass over system. There's alot of people having problems with it, is this what I get trusting Chevrolet.

Theft system on my 99 chevy Malibu has been a constant source of trouble for the last 5 years. Have replaced ignition cylinder 3 times but still causing problems. This does not work and causes major problems for the drivers especially when it disables the car several times in a row. It appears the system malfunctions in many models and gm is probably aware it was a bad product and should be recalled.

I pulled into my driveway as I normally do. I turned the key to the off position and went to remove the key from the ignition. The key would not come out. It got jammed. I had to pull it out. It took about 10 mins for me to get it out. The first time it had happened was 10/27/09 at about 9:15pm.