My 2001 chvrolet malibu ls had to be towed to the dealership in order for the anti-theft/passlock to be replaced which was around $300.00. This is not the first time my car has had this problem. I had to have it towed the first time and they had to reset it. I followed the instructions to wait 10 minutes and then unlock your car and try and start it. Nothing worked. This is very frustrating and expensive to deal with.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Car ignition. Would not start. This has happened on three separate occasions. We were told that it appeared that it was the anti theft device. Upon putting the key in the ignition it was being seen as an intrusion and will not allow the car to start. We have been told by both the dealer and secondary repair shop that the cause appeared to be a loss of memory in the chip. The procedure, which was quite unacceptable, was to wipe the key with alcohol and proceed to turn the ignition on and off several times. My wife ,who is the primary driver, has been stuck on more than one occasion. Car has became completely unreliable! Dealer, without knowing the problem, insisted that warranty expired, and to replace the ignition cylinder was around $300, 00 something that drastic should be covered by gm.
I put key in ignition switch and it would not turn to any position , buy it does still lock all doors. Dealership would not replace the switch ,free of charge.veh. Only has 62000 miles on it.I am not happy about this defect.
Horn does not work. Problem started out intermittently. Now it seems to be permanent. Very inconvenient. It makes me wonder if the air bags even work.
I have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice since buying the car in april of 2001. I took the car to jim butler chevrolet for the turn signal/flasher problem which was later recalled and I was reimbursed. I took it to don darr chevy which fixed a faulty switch operating the air conditioner/switching to outside air. I had the car towed to dobbs when it would not start, they said it was the fuel pump and assembly module. Today,jim butler chevrolet replaced the lock cylinder and ignition switch because of the theft system light and the car not starting.but was unable to find the cause of the daytime running lights not working. Oh! But they noticed a recall on the hazard lights and replaced it. They were the one who replaced it the first time. I also told them of the over crank/grinding noise after the car is started, happens occasionally. They could not duplicate, so no repair. I am not happy with this car or chevy because of all the problems and the expense it has caused and cost me. I used to hold chevrolet in high regard, but can no longer recommend anyone owning one.
Security light keeps coming on car wont start. Emergency flashers comes on by themselves sometimes and the flashers dont work at times unless you touch the flasher switch then the blinkers will work. Didnt get no letter about the recall on the flasher switch just found out about it on this website. I have a 2001 chevy malibu sl I bought it from harvey toyota in bossier city louisiana...I took the car to them told them what the problem was on the security system they couldnt find any problem with it. I told them about the flasher switch and they told me they would replace it but I would have to pay unless I wanted to do it myself. So can you tell me what I can do cause it is an annoying and agravating especially when your stuck on the side of the road and your car wont start un till the security light goes off and you have to reset it every time. Thankyou p.s we I bought the car in 2002.
Filled gas tank, drove 100 yards, gauge drops to read empty. Happens occasionally in the same manner. Erratic. Requires utilization of the trip meter to track fuel usage. On one occasion gauge read tank was about 1/8 full, car stopped running and was out of fuel. Second issue: "theft security" light has begun to come on erratically. Driving along, light will suddenly come on. After departure of car, and return, driver must then follow 10 min. Procedure to alleviate the problem. Third issue: without installation of high quality tires on this vehicle, the noise level and wear pattern is absurd. The cupping and wearing has occured on 2 different sets of good quality tires. Upon installation of michelin high quality tires, the problem stopped.
While driving theft lock deterrent system light illuminated. Once shutting the vehicle off. Vehicle will not start again. Took vehicle to the dealer, who indicated it had something to do with the ignition.
Chevrolet malibu shut off while driving. Doors locked, gauges went off, etc. Dealer replaced the ingition switch, and the body control module.
Horn will not always works, goes in and out. Only works sometimes. Started by just going out occasionally, now it hardly ever works. Many failures have occurred, on many different occasions.
Problems with the electronic anti theft control on 2001 malibu. *mr when the consumer attempted to star the vehicle, with the key provided by the manufacturer, it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic anti-theft controller failed. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the replaced part.
Car will not start and needed to be towed. Problem 1st occurred on 6-16-04. Issue was identified as the anit-theft system, which caused reprogramming of the module. On july 1st anti theft light came on and car was driveable to service shop at which time both ignition switch and body control module were identified as issues. Reprogrammed again to see if problem persists. I've complained of hesitation upon car starting for 3 years which the dealer was never able to recreate. I feel that the anti theft issue may have been the underlying issue all the time and intend to pursue this with the dealer if problem reoccurs. I feel though warranty has expired that issue was reported and should be rectified by dealer and gm.
Consumer stated that when putting key in the ignition to start vehicle it will not start. This was the second time this happened. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer the first time, and was told that they had to reprogram the computer. Currently, it was doing the same thing. The first time it happened was on 5/28/04,and again on 6/3/04.
We are paying on a 2001 malibu. The fuel sensor went out showing gasoline when there wasn't. The car stalled in rush hour traffic. The sensor was replaced but I had to pay for the fuel filter plus a deductible on my extended warranty. Next the blinkers decided to only work occassionally same week the starter started dragging then the car started to run hot. Took it to the dealer, replaced blinker switch (no mention made of the recall) replaced the starter and replaced the gasket that was leaking. When I had added coolant to get myself home the coolant that was n the car was green, the coolant I put in the car green..was supposed to be orange when I told the dealer there was green coolant in the car he said oh someones booboo unfortunately you have to pay for it...almost 300.00. Yesterday, long memorial day weekend left work again rush hour, car begins to make a horrible noise I pull off notice the alternator belt is coming apart but the noise that I heard had nothing to do with the alternator belt sounds like metal on metal. $1400.00 worth of work done in april, 800.00 a few months before that and now this...the car is well maintained by my husband. Now I read what I have to look forward to, the car was bought chevy certified from a chevy dealer.
Consumer was unable to start the ignition. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The fuel guage reports incorrect fuel level. You can go the the gas station and fill the car up and the gas hand will show it as being empty and before you put fuel in the tank the guage was at a 1/4 tank. You may have to turn the car off and on several times before it will show that it is full. Also, while driving all of a sudden the car will cut off in heavy traffic. One time the car showed 3/4 tank of fuel while it was empty. Luckly, I was on a downgrade and was able to get it into the emergency lane on the interstate. The dealer has told me that there is not a problem with the fuel system. Furthermore, the check engine light has come on because the oxygen sensor has been damaged by the car running out of gas.
While driving and without warning vehicle lost power. Vehicle was taken in to the dealer, and dealer determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced.
When driving at highway speeds the vehicle stalled. The vehicle also lost power steering but the consumer managed to pull over. Problem had not been resolved. *ak two separated dealerships stated that there was nothing they could do to fix the problem until one dealer kept the vehicle for a week and stated that the vehicle experienced a "hicc up" and the vehicle was repaired. The left front wheel bearing was noisy and the left front hub was noisy. *scc the fuel pump and ignition switch and the consumer had not experienced any more problems with the vehicle. Also the front rotors were replaced.
As an auto-tech for many years, there are times when a vehicle's starter needs to be "bumped over'' or short cranking time, to assist in testing. Some of the newer gm cars, (1999 and newer), have a feature that is dangerous for a tech. That is to say, once the start position is reached by the ignition switch, the computer continues to crank the car, whether or not the ignition is held over or released. This was unexpected and could be extremely dangerous for technicians. I do not know the reason behind this feature, but it was a rude awakening.
Car ran fine the night before. The following morning vehicle would not start. Battery is good, all lights and radio work. Starter is not turning at all. Car is 2001 malibu with 32000 miles.
Vehicle failed to start. Towed vehicle to dealership. Informed by mechanic a computer chip was causing lack of starting problem. Would have problem checked and repaired each time. Vehicle been to dealership 9 times for non start.
Car have problems starting and continuously acts as if the battery is dead. Battery was checked and cleaned the problem still exists. On a normal basis when the key is turned, car won't start, which happens several times in a few minutes until it finally starts successfully. This incident happens about every three days.
My upper and lower intake manifold gaskets need to be repaired. Under ca. Emssions law the intake manifold is covered but not the components or parts. The gaskets should not wear out this fast on a new car that has been keep in good repair. These parts should be recalled.
At approximately 30000 miles my car started hesitating when starting. The dealer could find no fault and I kept driving with only periodic problems. Then my gas gauge, radio, engine check light and passive alarm system kept coming on. At, 43,000 miles the car would not start. The dealer said the key had lost its memory but I still kept having the same problems. At, 48,354 miles the car totally went out. After having the car for several days the dealer said it was the ignition switch. Under california law the ignition system is covered to 50,000 miles but the dealer stated teh ignition switch is not part of the ignition system. After writting chevy complaint dept many times I got no where because all they do is calll the dealer, they do not go with an independent body just the dealer that gave me the advice in the first place. I had the dealer return the bad part to me and want to know if this part is covered. I paid 400.00 to have it fixed. The dealer did give me a 75.00 credit because it was never my key memory they stated it was the ignition switch the entire time.*ak now, the car is at 54,000 miles and coolant is leaking around, in and near the engine. I have kept this car in good repair and have all receipts. These major parts should not be wearing down this fast. The dealer had to change the hazard switch shortly after I first got the car.
Consumer complained about a power lock problem. Also, vehicle would not start. Dealer was contacted, and stated that vehicle was recalled. However, consumer was never informned of the recall, and had to have the whole ignition swich changed.
Turning light has failed due to an an electrical short.
Engine noise dealer is unable to locate. Hazard switch shorts out no turn signals.
1) leaking coolant from intake manifold into engine, required gasket replacement and coolant / oil change 2) turn signals work intermittently, had to replace turn signal switch 3) A/C does not work, blows hot air, dealer unable to repair 4) brakes weak, vibrate. Replaced with after market components (powerslot rotors and performance friction carbon metallic pads) 5) automatic door locks inoperative, dealer unable to repair 6) poor fuel mileage, best is 28 mpg highway (cafe violation??) 7) starter failed, replaced with rebuilt unit.
The vehicles ignition switch failed. The signal lights also failed. Nlm
While driving vehicle and when road condition varies (such as a bump in the road), vehicle shuts off as if deactivating the car, e.g. Car doors unlock, no RPM, gas needle immediately descends to e, immediate deceleration.
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