Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key fob was not functioning to lock and unlock the door. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the parts were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. Also, the dealer did not indicate when they would be able to reprogram the fob. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,397.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,315.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled without notice. The engine restarted after several attempts and the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the pass lock sensor, the housing and the key cylinder. The failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
This malibu had blinker and interior lighting problems. The blinkers were either inoperative or worked intermittently. The interior drive panel lighting was either inoperative or worked intermittently. The panel would go black while driving at night so as not to allow the speed of the vehicle to be seen or anything else on the panel to be seen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into ditch. The contact sustained an injury to the forehead and it was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. After the failure, the contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign 14v400 (electrical system). The approximate failure was 87,000.
Anti-theft system prevents car from starting. Falsely detects that ignition key is not the correct key for this automobile, even thou this key has been used to start the car thousands of times. To overcome the problem driver must turn off ignition, turn key to on position and wait approximately 10 minutes for the computer to register the key as being correct, turn the ignition key to off and then turn it to start to get the car started. This has happened to us at least 100 times during the past 6 years. Gm service says the remedy is to replace the ignition switch at a cost of $400.00. This problem has been frequently reported by hundreds of thousands of gm 1998 thru 2006 automobile owners. I believe this is an engineering defect and should be repaired for free by gm. This is a safety issue with these cars and trucks.
I have never received a notice that my 2001 chevy malibu was involved in any recall. Starting nov. 11, 2013, the ignition system would shut off when driving. My mechanic replaced a relay and checked the electrical connections for a total charge of $297.46 including towing. The problem continued so on 12/24/13 with electrical diagnosis and replacement of the body control module, I incurred a charge of $813.20. With the two charges totaling $1,110.20 I feel now related to the key set issue. Fortunately I just use the car in town and have not driven on freeways at higher speeds because I recognized the potential existed for some kind of hazardous condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems and repairs. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced on may 8, 2008, at a cost of $ 343.06. On march 26, 2009, the vehicle would not start. April 14, 2009, the ignition switch was replaced again, at a cost of $ 315.86. On september 10, 2010, the ignition lock and cylinder were replaced at a cost of $ 457.07. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 160,000 updated 09/05/14*lj updated 11/28/2014
2001 chevy malibu. Flashers do not work, turn signal fails, only works intermittent, most all the time does not work. I tried to get the recall and dealership said it was already repaired from previous owner. Turn signals never worked only intermittently since I bought the car used. And the signal lights on sides of car have not worked at all to knowledge. This is just not right. If it was repaired properly, then I should have never had this problem.continues to be a crash/ safety risk! Thank you.
Anti theft passlock system, 2001 chevy malibu. Locked me out for 3 time and will not allow me to start my car. 6 months ago had ignition switch changed out worked fine until repeated times being locked, won't start no matter how many times it is put through relearned cycle. Now may loose my job, can not go to work for days now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,536 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 07/01/14 ma
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the vehicle suddenly stalled with the illumination of the pass lock system warning message. The contact attempted the to restart the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle would start and operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available the failure mileage was 65,000.
Headlights, all gauges, and all other electrical devices cut off while driving 45mph on a busy highway at night. Unable to see without headlights or be seen. Unable to detect speed of vehicle. Unable to use heater. Unable to lock or unlock doors. Unable to determine fuel level. Unable to safely operate vehicle due to malfunction of all electrical components during operation.
Yesterday as I was driving, the passlock, (anti theft system) had shut the car down. Luckily I was only on side streets and there weren't a lot of people out at the time. It got me looking into ways to solve this problem, and it amazed me how many other people are having this issue of cars dying on them with this issue. I have been told by many mechanics that it is a common problem with these cars, yet im unsure of why there has never been a recall. Its only a matter of time before this causes a serious accident, or kills someone.
Yet again it is me. As many of you on here know there is an electrical problem with the malibu that appears to be a grounding issue according to my local auto mechanic. This is what happens: I am driving along and for no apparent reason the car's electrical shuts off. Including the radio, AC/heat, engine gauges, speedo, tach, everything inside including head lights. This happens about every other month. After reading over the 594 reports on here I have gained and understanding that alot of you have the same issue. Chevy, I just want to take a sarcastic moment to thank you. To thank you for everything you don't do. Thank you for producing unsafe cars and not having the morality to care at all about peoples lives, and the fact that we have to actually work hard for our money unlike your corporate "big wigs". Then we spend our hard earned money on an "american" brand car, which turns out to be junk and its manufacture doesn't care if it really works or not and is unsafe. Thank you chevy. You are the best!!!!
Hi, it's me.... Again. Imagine that with my chevy malibu. I went to start the car this morning. However, it wouldn't. I could hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds then turn off. The engine would fire briefly, and then stop. The starter is working great. So I turned to google. I found, like so many of the complaints on here that the anti-theft system is to blame. It likes to random turn on, preventing the car from starting. I called the dealer to ask what chevy was going to do to fix chevy's busted anti-theft system. I was told to turn the key to the "on" position for 10 min. The anti-theft would reset, and then I could start me car. They forgot to tell me that it would continue to do this until I spend $500 of my own money to fix a problem chevy knows about. Why should I have to pay to fix something that is due to poor engineering and manufacturing on chevy's part? Oh what.... Corporate america says so. They are bigger than me, and therefore are more important than putting out a reliable product to consumers. Chevy is a great example of a corporate greed manager. Just man up and fix your crappy cars.
All electrical went out including radio,air conditioner,power windows ...I had to stop and pull off road and call for help. This has happened over 5 times and dealers will not do anything but look at me. Also the security system went out and I could not crank car and spent $500 to get it fixed.
I've had several issues now with the theft system on my 2001 malibu. It happens about every couple days to weeks now & is becoming a major problem with my job & also when it happens at night when I'm in a dark parking lot, outs not the best situation to be in. Im a single mom & have had plenty of problems with this car but this seems to be the worst & constant one of them all. If gm knew this would be a problem then they should have done the right thing for their consumers & taken care of the defect, which is not our fault yet we the consumers have to pay & suffer for it.
Cruise control slips as well as dashboard beeps
Theft system engages for no reason, and have to wait ten minutes before car will start. This should be a recall on gm's part to fix this.
When I tried to start the car, the engine turned but the car would not start. The theft light in the dash would flash. I called gm dealer and they explained that many of the gm models of these years had a similar problem. He said there was a fault in the ignition switch where the theft system was not recognizing the key as being the correct key for my automobile. He told me to turn the ignition switch to the on position for at least 10 minutes and the theft light would go out, and then I could start the car. He said to bring it in and they could repair/replace the problem for around $500 dollars. After starting the car and having the repairs made, again within two years, the theft light in the dash started flashing again and the car would not start until I left it sitting with the key/ignition in the on position for the 10 minutes it takes to reset the theft security system. I think gm should have to repair this problem.
The anti-theft won't let me start my car for several minutes in the morning an other times. It takes forever to get started an I need to get a recall on it hopefully. I'm only one of many with this problem. Please help me get this resolved.
I have a 2001 chevy malibu. The theft system keeps coming on and prevents my car from starting. This has been going off and on over the last 3 years. This time I happened to be driving the car when it shut down. My door locks won't function properly because of this. I do not have the money to take this in to get repaired just for this to go out again. I had it done when I first purchased the car now it needs fixed again. Gm needs to do a recall on the passlock sensor. There are alot of people that are having this problem and you would think by now that gm would do a recall to fix this problem.
On at least 10 occasions over the past 10 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft passlock system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine by cutting off the fuel. If I turn the ignition key to on position and wait for 10 minutes, then turn the key to the off position and then attempt to start the engine it will startup successfully. This is very annoying and potentially dangerous when it happens while parked in dark parking lots late at night or operating the vehicle in very cold weather. This problem has been reported by tens of thousands of gm owners over the past several years. Why hasn't gm been forced to repair the problem.
About every three mo. The [xxx] car won't start because of the anti-theft system, and the door locks don't work right,also the power minors. The car is a piece of junk!!!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On at least 20 occasions over the past 4 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine. If I turn the ignition key to on position and wait for 10 minutes, then turn the key to the off position and then attempt to start the engine it will startup successfully. This is very annoying and potentially dangerous when it happens while parked in dark parking lots late at night or operating the vehicle in very cold weather. This problem has been reported by tens of thousands of gm owners over the past several years. Why hasn't gm been forced to repair the problem?
The turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working then they started working again they seem to be intermittent and sometimes pushing the four way flasher will make them work again its a constant problem and never knowing when your turn signals will work is very annoying and quit dangerous.
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