Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and reinserted the key into the ignition in order to restart the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that while driving at 30 MPH, the turn signal lights and hazard lights failed to work intermittently and the ABS warning light illuminated. A day later, while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the master brake cylinder and turn signal relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the recall only included sport model. In addition, the contact then stated the key was difficult to remove from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states got repairs done due to recall. But have yet to receive reimbursement. *ta the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. The ignition cylinder was replaced.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer paid for repairs for recall that was issued out on car. Would like reimbursement. *ta the consumer stated the vehicle shut off, while driving down the street, he was bale to re-start the vehicle. When the consumer arrived home, he was unable to get the key out of the ignition.
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.....
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. In addition, the key was extremely difficult to turn in order to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge and the ventilation controls failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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 01/12/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Replaced ignition lock cylinder with passlock
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states two keys are being used. One for the doors and trunk, and another for the ignition after ignition lock cylinder and sensor were replaced. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. Also, the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced.
2001 chevroelt malibu. Consumer is uncertain as to what the recalls instructions are pertaining to her vehicle.
Removed and replaced lock cylinder. Monitor sensor only holds steady when wiggling key. *ss the consumer the ignition lock cylinder was replaced, prior to the recall announcement.
2001 chevrolet malibu vehicle would not start, replace ignition switch*cw the consumer stated the vehicle failed to start on two separate occasions. The first time the incident happened, the security light was on and the ignition switch was loose. The second time, the ignition switch was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). After the vehicle was repaired at the dealer, it became more difficult to eject the key from the ignition. The contact stated that a key is no longer required to start the vehicle. The contact can turn the ignition knob with his hand. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #14350.* ld the consumer experienced a problem with the ignition switch, in which the vehicle stalled several times while driving. The ignition switch was replaced.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the the brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of the another vehicle. The air bags failed to deployed. The police report was filed. The passenger from the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries which required medical attention. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch caused the brakes to fail. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred and the contact mentioned that the key would fail to release from the ignition.the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Ne
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn into any position in the ignition switch preventing the contact from turning the vehicle on. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #14350.* ld the consumer stated she maybe entitled to a refund, as she experienced two failures with the ignition switch. The repair shop replaced the ignition tumbler and ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key was shaken several times in order to start or shut down the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where there was no failure determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
I am issuing a complaint regarding your id number for recall 14v400. Gm recall number 14350. This recall does not fix the problem of the ignition shutting off during driving. It is merely a band aid. I want the federal safety agency to re-open this recall and force gm to actually fix the problem with a new safe key slot or ignition switch, or whatever will actually stop this extremely dangerous problem. This is outrageous that you administration has allowed such nonsense.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the keys. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 11/24/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer refused to honor the recall reimbursement. Updated 08/13/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the blower for the air conditioning system malfunctioned and the power windows failed to go back up after being rolled down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,148. Updated 11/20/14*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. When attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to turn over. After being involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the driver suffered knee injuries. The vehicle was repaired by a local technician. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would hesitate to start and had to try several times to get the vehicle started. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Ne
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure occurred twice. The independent mechanic repaired the ignition switch. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Ne
Submission from constituent re gm recall. *smd 2001 chevrolet malibu. The consumer stated on june 21, 2014 her vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined, the ignition switch and lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The consumer eventually received a recall notice. She went back to the dealer, for reimbursement. However, the dealer stated that neither the notice or document id was composed in the way to acknowledge that due to the timing of the notification, that there would be some ignition systems that would be replaced free of charge, as a consequence due to the lateness of the key defect replacement notification.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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