Ignition Switch Problems of Chevrolet Malibu - part 2

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while turning left or right, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The contact stated that upon trying to remove the key from the ignition, the key had to be adjusted back and forth several times in order for it to release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14e044000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

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I had an ignition switch replaced by a dealer (dimmitt Chevrolet, clearwater, FL) because my key was stuck in it. The same dealer also replaced my key and key casing because of a recall. After that I starting noticing that my car would intermittently cut off forcing me to put in neutral and restart. I thought it may be a clogged fuel filter and had that replaced. The issue still exists and it is a dangerous situation to me and my family not knowing when my car will just stop running, especially while driving at highway speeds. I checked and do not see a gm recall on my model for some reason.

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2000 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. The consumer stated the dealer made an adjustment to ignition. However, it would not turn in the ignition. The service department grind the key again. However, it only worked one way. The new key must be forced and it only fit the doors and trunk one way.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. After the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the failure still occurred. When the key was inserted in the ignition, it failed to prevent the ignition switch from turning off. The contact felt that the repair scheduled by the manufacturer failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key has to be permanently in the ignition switch, it would not come out. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Pam.

Fuel pump problem, emissions vapor leak, gas cap, ignition switch, and gas tank sensor problem. My car is a 2006 chevy Malibu v6. My car has all of these problems with it and I have seen many others with the same problems for this car . I believe there should be something done about it . It is showing up those codes. It also has electrical problems with the power mirrors and windows and trunk . Stationary.

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Ignition switch has been getting loose and difficult to turn on for a long time. Received ntsb recall letter about unintentional key rotation for the 1999 chevy Malibu. I followed the ntsb instructions and removed the key from the key ring. On April 21, 2015 the chevy dealer glued a plastic housing to my keys. After receiving my keys back I could hardly get the key to rotate the ignition lock, I had to jiggle the key quite vigorously to get the ignition to operate. Four days later the key fell out of the ignition and the engine shut down while I was driving about 40 mph. Although difficult to steer and brake I was able to safely bring the car to the side of the road, locate the key on the floor and after reinserting the key restarted he car. I had a roll of tape in the glove box and I used it to tape the key in position. No further difficulties. On April 27, 2015 I replaced the lock core successfully. The recall fix for this problem is not acceptable or safe. I knew the ignition lock was getting bad but was not aware that the engine would shut down if the key fell out. This fix gave me a false sense of security that a problem was taken care of. When I took the car to the dealer I thought they would replace the lock core and keys and not just glue a housing onto my worn-out keys. My replacement of the lock core solved the problem the way the dealer should have. A letter needs to go out to all that received the recall letter that this is not an acceptable fix if the lock core is not replaced. When the dealer showed me the fix I laughed at the time and said you have to be kidding me that I've wasted 1:45 of my time waiting for the glue to dry. I do not know who thought this would solve anything or approved it but I think they are an idiot and should be fired from any position of responsibility for the safety that these recalls are suppose to address.

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Fuel pump failed(stopped working completely) while parked at the community center. Luckily I was not driving when this occurred. This is as serious an issue as the ignition switch problem if not more so. I,see more complaints about the same problem, and they are driving at the time of failure. Cars should not be having this many fuel pump issues at the time they are occurring. The problem is compounded when the vehicle runs poorly and is misdiagnosed for another problem and unnecessary repair. Please make gm acknowledge this problem.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 14v400000 (electrical system) was performed however the key does not release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer inspected the ignition switch and advised that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,808. Li.

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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.

2002 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. The consumer stated he received a recall letter stating the ignition key would be modified, instead of replacing the ignition switch. The consumer stated the ignition switch should be replaced. Updated 06/17/15.

Several warning lights came on (ecs and traction control) and the display read, "loss of power". I was at highway speed and the car slowed to about 15mph. I was unable to increase my speed. After turning off the ignition switch in a parking lot, and waiting for about 15 minutes, I started the car and it ran fine. However, on the following Monday the same thing happened 6 times while trying to get it to bergstrom Chevrolet dealership. The first attempt to repair the problem only made it worse, and the second time a new throttle body assembly was installed. This repaired the problem. On my son's chevy truck the same problem was covered under a recall, but on my Malibu I was told it was not. On the internet I was able to find six pages of similar problems that other Malibu owners had. They too were told that it was not covered under a recall. This type of problem could have, and maybe has, caused numerous accidents and I assume injuries. There should be a recall and I should be completely reimbursed for my repair expense.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the traction control and engine shutting down warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.

On or around December 19, 2014, I contacted gm, by telephone, concerning recall 14350 for our 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. This call was following a letter I had sent, dated December 8, 2014. I feel this recall was related to an ignition switch problem we had back in June 2013. In June 2013 I took this vehicle to the dealership because the car engine shut off will driving. I was told the ignition switch had to be replaced. This repair cost $479. 19. After receiving this recall notice, I requested that this money be refunded and was told that they were unrelated and I could not be reimbursed. I feel strongly that I am owed the refund of my money paid to the dealership. Thank you.

2002 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer was under the impression, the dealer was going to replace the ignition switch. However, they only replaced the key ring.

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.

For no apparent reason the vehicle will stop and the electric controls will go off (lights, display indicators and signals). . . . Car will stall as if I have turned it off with the ignition switch for no reason while I am driving. No warning whatsoever and have plenty of gas. I have to sometimes stop in the middle of traffic until I can regain some control of the vehicle. And at that point it will seem as though it is not fully functioning because all the indicators are displayed. (it seems that there is something wrong with the computer system). . . . .

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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key moved out of the run position while in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to shut down. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,282.

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.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that when the key was inserted into the ignition switch, the auto theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 78,000.

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. . . . .

2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The ignition switch has consistently wore out many keys over the years. The consumer stated periodically, she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The consumer received a recall letter in the mail and made an appointment at the dealer. However, when she arrived, the dealer stated they did not have the parts. Two weeks, the dealer called her and she returned to the dealer. She was informed they could not retrofit her current keys to the vehicle. She was informed she would have to buy a factory made key at $15. 00 each plus tax, to allow them to do the recall. The consumer did not believe the issue was the key, but with the ignition switch that should have been replaced.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key can be removed out of the ignition source and the vehicle will not shut off. Intermittently the key will fail to start. The contact stated she had to repeatedly giggle the key to successfully start the car. The progressively got worse over time. The contact stated she received NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the recall remedy only repairs the key it self. The contact has an undiagnosed failure with the ignition switch and or cylinder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available. Az.

Update - faulty ignition switch/lock cylinder failure: ignition key could not be removed after parking the vehicle. Gear was in park and brake was depressed (would not move either). Could not turn the key or start the vehicle. Tried everything. Vehicle was towed to sts in ewing NJ. They worked on the vehicle and were able to free up the key from the ignition, however when they reinserted the key they could not turn the ignition/ start the car. The brake stayed depressed and they could not get the gear out of park. They had to replace the entire ignition unit, including the ignition switch, as the lock cylinder wasn't working. They ordered the parts and received the code from a local Chevrolet dealer. Total cost to replace parts and repair was $689. 75. This appears to be a common problem with this vehicle, and other gm vehicles were recalled for this problem (14113c part of 14092). There was also a recent recall (14350) as the dealer had to install a key insert and key rings to prevent an unintended ignition key rotation. I believe my current ignition problem is related to these recalls.

1999 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer wrote in regarding replacement of ignition switch.

Ignition key could not be removed after parking the vehicle. Gear was in park and brake was depressed (would not move either). Could not turn the key or start the vehicle. Tried everything. Vehicle was towed to sts in ewing NJ. They are working on the vehicle and it appears they need to replace the entire unit, including the ignition switch, as the lock cylinder isn't working. They will need to get the codes from a Chevrolet dealer. This appears to be a common problem with this vehicle, and there was a recent recall (14350) as the dealer had to install a key insert and key rings to prevent an unintended ignition key rotation. I believe my current ignition problem is related to that recall.

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.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The roadside assistance diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to operate. The vehicle had not been towed to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

This vehicle has a defective ignition switch. The key comes out in run position while car is running. This vehicle was part of the gm recall for a faulty ignition switch. As part of this recall, the key was modified. This did not correct the problem of the faulty switch and remains a safety concern.

2000 Chevrolet Malibu classic. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning key ring. The consumer stated gm proposed to fix a serious problems, even deadly problem, by supplying two key rings and a key plug as their way of correcting an ongoing problem. The consumer stated fifty cents worth of gadgets does not substitute for replacing an entire defective ignition switch.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at various speeds, the ignition switch was turned on and the brake lights illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The contact adhered to the recall, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,522.

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The campaign id number is 14v400. The gm recall number is 14350. Recieved safety recall for. My car. Called oreilly Chevrolet at 520 829 4400 on October 7, 2014 talked to diana. She stated that they do not. Have parts available for the recall and she put me on a list and they would call me. On October 27, 2014 the Malibu could no longer start, I brought the car to my mechanic to get it fixed he stated the ignition switch was faulty and needed replaced. So I told them to replace it considering Chevrolet never called. And I considered they do not have the part. I called Chevrolet customer service and I opened a claim for $221. 39 on October 28, 2014. The claim number is 71-1380930490. On October 29, 2014 erica the district specialist denied my claim, because Chevrolet policy does not pay outside mechanics at all. I explained I needed my vehicle and o'reilly did not have the part. She explained that was policy and there will be no reimbursement.