2nd cylinder is misfiring and something seems to be leaking antifreeze, causing my engine to overheat, which I see is a large issue in chevy malibus. My turn signal/hazards also don't work 85% of the time, which is a recall for my make, model, and year (chevrolet, malibu, 2001) but not my VIN number. Another issue I see is my left headlight shines out from the side, which I also saw to be an issue in several of the same models of my car. Keep in mind I bought it recently, used, so the date I noticed the issues was fairly recent.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact stated that the security warning indicator illuminated. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. An unknown dealer in sandis, california was made aware of the failure and extended the key ring with an additional ring to have the ignition key hang separately from the other keys. Furthermore, the security system was reprogrammed to recognize the new key after the ignition was replaced on another occasion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
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
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning and the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.
When trying to start the engine, the anti theft security system shuts down engine operation. You must wait 10 minutes with the ignition on while the security telltale light shuts off before you can start the engine. The ignition lock cylinder seems to be at fault, but the dealer said this is not part of the current recall involving unintended rotation of the cylinder. They said they will put a key cap on my keys to keep the ring centered to prevent offset rotation. The cylinder obviously needs to be replaced, but this is at an extra added cost. If the cylinder is so worn out and wants to rotate on it's own, why is it not included in the recall? I am the second owner of this vehicle with currently 134,000 miles on it.
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 passlock sensor does not work. The flash memory on the body control module also appears to malfunction. These two issues cause the theft system to not recognize the key's resistance properly, to consider the car as being stolen, and to turn off fuel injectors and shut off the engine. This happened 3 times to me while driving. This is very dangerous. Gm did not make a recall for the passlock issue, which is completely unacceptable! Recently, the turn signals also stopped working.
The AC button turns itself off frequently during operation and won't turn back on until it chooses to do so. Repair is over $300 because being a faulty button requires total replacement of the entire button panel. (have seen similar complaints lodge.) this problem occurs regardless of whether driving or stationary (parked).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was stopped, the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The repairs were made, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, it made a starting sound, but failed to start. The contact had to make numerous attempts to start the vehicle. On several occasions, the contact had to wait five minutes or more before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,000.
I own the chevy malibu 2001- the car shuts off while it is driving-the theft light goes on and the car shuts down. There was a recall for the ignition problem with this car. I paid $500 to have the ignition module replaced. Also, gm sent me a recall 14350-the new car worked for a little bit of time but within the last month-the problem is worse than ever.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to turn, the vehicle stalled as several unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that it was the first occurrence of the failure. The contact stated that shortly after the failure, the vehicle would no longer start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
For some reason when I, the owner, go to start the car it goes into a theft loss mode and the car is inoperable for ten minutes. The car was my parents for 14 years and I first heard about the problem in july 2014. Then the garage changed out fuel pumps for my mother. I inherited the car this summer and am having this theft loss triggered several times a day. It requires waiting at least 10 minutes till attempting a restart. The vehicle was parked and not being jostled or bumped, so it is unknown when or why this "lock up"occurs. Incredibly annoying!
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while driving at any speed. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure occurred approximately four times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the tumbler became loose and triggered the anit-theft and the vehicle would not start. The consumer had to wait several minutes, before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer received a recall notice. However, the dealer stated it was for the keys only.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for recall repairs. *smd the ignition switch was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle after the anti theft warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after the anti theft warning indicator was no longer illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.
Car electrical components don't work when car is started then begin working sometime after the car is running 5-15 minutes. Gauges, radio, AC, fan, do not work and I am worried the airbags are also not working. I see many complaints about this issue on the internet (http://repairpal.com/no-start-due-to-failed-passlock-sensor-300). I see the recall for replacing keys but this is the ignition switch that is failing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that several attempts had to be made before the vehicle could start. The contact stated that the vehicle was powered off and back on until the anti theft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be started after the anti- theft warning turn off. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the lock cylinder and key were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that he was unable to turn the ignition switch to the 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 the federal safety agency campaign number:14v400000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 09/10/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and caused the key not to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the ignition switch twice. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v470000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition lock cylinder recall notice repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder was replaced on november 5, 2013.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn in the ignition. The contact also experienced the vehicle stalling several times with no warning. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The recall repair was performed, but the remedy did not repair the vehicle. The contact stated the key was stuck in the acc mode more than twice and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact had to constantly unhook and reconnect the battery to get the vehicle to start. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the anti theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart until the anti theft system was turned off. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the ignition switch was replaced, prior to the receiving the recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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