First my intake manifold needed to be replaced and I got chevy to pay half. I had to pay around 400 to get it fixed. Now my car won't start. I got it towed and it started to work again. They couldn't find any problems, so I took the car back. Two days later it won't start again. They still don't know what the problem is. My brother also has the same car and his is doing the same thing. They don't know what is wrong with his either. This has been going on for three months now. I can not afford to keep paying for this car. Chevy really needs to recall the chevy it self. The car is nothing but problems and they are safety issues and will hurt someone one day.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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2001 chevrolet malibu would not start. Had vehicle towed to dealer. They diagnosed a bad passlock sensor. This is the second time, in 2006, this has happened. It is very expensive to have repaired. This seems to be a very common problem with the malibu. I think the govt. Should have gm replace these sensors at no cost to the consumer, as the sensors are of poor quality and over engineered.
No injuries - no crash - unsafe conditions - I own a 2001 chevy malibu - six times in the past 25 months since I purchased it, the car has failed to start due to a problem with the anti theft system. Checking on the internet and with other malibu owners this seems to be a constant problem - safety problem - since my wife drives this car my fear is that the car may stall at a busy intersection and then may not start due to the anti theft system problem on the 2001 malibu - which is a very unsafe situation - since it appears there is many, many 2001 malibu with this problem it's a safety problem for many people - I'm sure this has happened to several people - I have had my 2001 malibu towed to gates chevrolet 6 times in the past 25 months for this problem counting today I consider the 2001 malibu to not only be a unreliable car but an unsafe car due to this problem.
Three times car wouldn't start when key was put in ignition. Had it towed to dealer each time. When dealer tried to start car each of the three times, it started every time except the last time. 1st time (oct 2005) dealer ran diagnostic test revealing nothing and replaced no parts. 2nd time (jan 2006) dealer replaced ignition switch and sensor for $450. 3rd time (june 2006) dealer couldn't start car, but waited 1-1/2 days to run diagnostic tests so when they finally got to looking at the car it started up again. Dealer ran diagnostic test which again revealed nothing since the car was running again. Dealer wanted to talk about replacing more parts (fuel pump and the ignition switch again) but I said no and took my car back. Dealer cannot explain since 1st time why this is happening. This is now a very unreliable car since we never know when it will happen.
After driving approximately 20-30 minutes, car will surge, and then stall. After waiting a few minutes the car will start and go another 15 min or so. This has happened on multiple occasions, and after multiple repairs. The last incident occurred on a busy bridge with no hazard lane; a police officer pushed me off the bridge with his squad car. I have replaced the alternator, fuel filter, & fuel relay. After each repair I was assured that the problem was corrected. After each repair the problem occurred again. I have taken it to two mechanics and they have not been able to find any problems.
The anti- theft system light came on and then caused my engine to stop while in traffic. This happened twice today. I was able to avoid a traffic jam and possible accident by shifting into neutral and starting the engine while still moving forward. This problem happened once last month also.
2001 malibu, auto theft that was installed by chevy keeps preventing my car from starting and it has to be towed this has happen 5 times in the last month. This car has had the fuel pump replace, ignition replace, it wear my tires down unevenly. 2 days after I got the car I returned for 2 weeks due to the fact that the rear end go opposite of front and now it is doing it again. This car has cost me over $2000.00 in the last 6 months. The paint is chipping away like my baretta did.
2001 malibu has had front brake disc and battery replaced, 16804 miles on vehicle.. Mechanic has now informed consumer that ignition switch needs to be replaced. *ts
Intermittently all dash lights stay on when starting the car. Also the radio/ clock does not come on for approx. 60 sec's. Dealer wants to replace ignition switch and passlock sensor. This seems to be a common problem with this car. Manufacturer should be responsible for repairs.
Engine stops running, instruments do not light up, both gas and temp gauge needles fall back to off position. Car can be restarted by moving gear selector lever and twisting ignition key to engage starter. Car also is at times hard to start. If the ignition key is inserted and twisted to on, sometimes icons do not light up, nor will the gauges register,the engine will crank but not start. If the key is twisted back to the off position,then twisted back to the on position and the needles of the gas and temp gauges move, the engine will start. This car is 5 years. Old and has 45,000 mi. On the speedometer has happened several times,but since the engine restarts,it has not been taken for repairs. The pcv valve has been replaced, and car has been subjected to the state mandated testing,which requires use of the obd port. This was last fall.
I went out to start my car and it would not start. Had it towed and was informed it was the anti-theft system again. The same thing happened back in april of 2005 and the whole system had to be replaced which was $300.00. They are having to replacing the whole system again for $500.00.
Dt*: the contact stated the anti-theft security system malfunctioned. While driving the anti-theft warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut down. It had to be pulled onto the emergency shoulder and to sit for ten minutes. Then, the key was turned to the accessory position for ten more minutes. After the anti-theft system reset by itself the vehicle restarted. This has been reported to the manufacturer under case file # 1-384-309-432. *ak updated 01/25/06.
There was a recall on the 2001 chevy malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. I have a 2001 chevy malibu and I had experienced the exact same problems. I contacted gm and they indicated that my VIN number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired.
Dt: the vehicle has completely shut down five times. The first time was in april of 2003. The contact had it towed ito the dealership. They told her that there was a problem with the ignition cylinder. They replaced the ignition cylinder. The theft system light came on before the vehicle shuts down. The second was in june 2004. The contact had just pulled out of driveway when it shut down. Dealership replaced the fuel pump, which did not need to be replaced. The third time was in july, 2004 and the dealership said that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact had the battery replaced. The fourth occasion happened on october 25, 2004. The dealership replaced the ignition cylinder. In march of 2005 the theft system light came on, and she took vehicle back to the dealership. They told her that they could not do anything because there was no problem. The most recent time was october 4, 2005. She had it towed to the dealership, and they replaced the ignition cylinder again. The service dealer said that the part was known to go out but, not as often as on contact's vehicle. *ak.
Driver's side window switch stalls before rolling up. Turn signals do not work all the time. Internal fan switch only works on 5. If I turn the fan switch on or off, turn signals will start working instantly. Turn signal problem started right after the blower went out. I cannot listen to the radio and run the rear defroster at the same time. The driver's side seat belt will not release all the time when I try to put it on. The car has died as I tried to turn left at a stop light. This was a used car with less than 30k miles when I bought it in march 2005, no problems until about may. Now a problem a day seems to appear. The car now has 39k miles on it and my husband wants me to trade it in already because he says it is going to "nickel and dime us to death". I have seen several of these problems on recall sites, but the dealer said that my VIN was not included in the recall.
1. Normal driving 2. Turn signals failed 3. There is a recall for this exact problem on other vins the same year, make and model recall #03v327000.
Yes I have a chevorlet malibu 2001 .I took it bob richard chervolet because something was always wrong with the anti theft system and every time they fix it they said it will never happen again . It happen again. This is the fifth time it happen . How I know it is the anti theft system. Because the same problem happen four time already. First of all I'm paying close to 23,000 for this car the car was 14,700 but with the finance charges it costing me 23,000 I am ready to give this car up because of the same problem . I just don't know what to do please help.
While driving home from work in 90+ degree heat my car overheated to the point where I had to have it towed in and was told by the mechanics that my coolant had been leaking and causing the car to over heat there blowing the head gasket and causing me to have to pay $1200.00+ to have another engine put it. I have heard this is a commom with the 2001 chevrolet malibus. I don't know what the repair shop done with the old motor, but it was fried.
Car would turn over once and immediately shut down. Ant-theft light would be on. Had to have car towed to garage. They could find nothing to explain what happened and reset anti-theft system and released the car. All at a cost of approximately $200. This is 2nd time it has happened. First incident cost $100. It is frustrating because you can never predict when/where it will happen. From research I have done it seems that other people have had similar problem and replacing ignition switch/anti-theft system does not help either. Have lost all confidence in my car!
The turn signals work off and on ,I never know if they will work or not .if they don't work I found if you push on the emergency flasher swith they might come on. This car was recalled for this problem but the dealer says it doesn't include my cars VIN the federal safety agency campaign id number is 03v327000
2001 chevrolet malibu has developed problems with the braking and the cooling systems.***no answer required***. *mr one month after the vehicle was purchased the rotor assembly was replaced. The vehicle would turn over but it wouldn't start. The dealer replaced the fuel pump. When accelerating the vehicle's coolant light illuminated on the dash. The dealer determined that there was a leak at the by pass pipe at the lower intake manifold. The alternator was replaced under warranty. The hazard and turn signal switch were replaced. The right outer tie rod were worn loose. The dealer replaced the right outer tie rod ends and set the front end. The right front wheel bearing was replaced. The ABS malfunctioned.
My chevy mailbu 2001 VIN # [xxx] the theft system alarm sets itself and to reset it your having to wait ten minutes. I got on the internet to see if anyone else was having a problem. I found that most all chevy's from the year 1998 to 2005 are having the same problem. One person said that is alarm set itself while on the freeway doing 60 MPH shut itself off. If that's not a safety hazard I don't know what is. I would not want that to happen to me. Can some one do something about this theft alarm system chevy is putting in their cars? It's very frustrating. I could only wish some one would steal the car. It's a big pain and would of never bought a chevy if I new this!*js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt: when going over a railroad track or a man hole, consumer's car shut down. The vehicle steering and brakes locked up and the consumer had to manually maneuver the vehicle and put it in park.*ak *sb
Went to crank car and it would not crank anti theft light was on. This is the 4th time that this has happened and each time I have to spend 300.00 plus dollars to get it fixed. Chevy should be responsible for this. Last year I had the same thing replaced 3 times and now here it is agian.
2001 chevrolet malibu experiencing problems with the vehicle not starting. The consumer has had the anti-theft system, and the ignition switches replaced. *mr consumer stated the theft light comes on and vehicle does not start. *bf
Ac automatically switches from internal circulation to vent intermittently
Type of vehicle- 2001 chevy malibu on at least 5 occsasions, the vehicle has failed to start. The battery is ok, as all accesories ork perfect. The car has had fuel, and we actually replaced the fuel pump, just to see if this was the problem. It will act as though it wants to start. I have had an automotive technician try to see what it is by hooking up to a diagnostics machine, although as quick as it is released from the wheel dolly, it starts, as if jarring the car makes a difference. In light of this we are unable to locate the problem, although we know it is likely related to a misfiring of a wire to the computer. After hooking up to machine when it starts, no fault codes are shown. It is very frustrating. The engine will crank, fuel pressure ok. Ignition system plugs ahve fire. All normal systems are good, however engine will not fire.
The driver placed the key inside of the ignition switch and the vehicle would not turn on. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that ignition cylinder switch needed to be replaced. *ak the problem would occur with no warning. The theft light had illuminated due to the ignition sensor and had to be reprogrammed. The theft light would also flash and the vehicle would become hard to start at times. This problem also may have occurred due to an internal failure of the ignition lock cylinder. *sc
Had a leaking intake manifold gasket. Was told it would cost about $1000 to fix. I called the phone # for chevy in my owners book. Filed a complaint, and went to the dealer, gave them my case # chevy gave me. They called chevy, came back and told me it would cost me $350. They changed the intake manifold gasket, flushed the radiator, and changed my oil. Chevy has a reimbursment assistance program for problems that aren't bad enough for recalls. They also reimbursed me $862.00 for my problem with the anti-theft , fully reimbursed. If you live in illinois, the best place to have your car serviced is george weber chevrolet in columbia, illinois. The people are great , the service is great. I live 50 miles away but after dealing with other chevy dealers in missouri giving crappy service, its worth the trip!
Car wont start anti- theft system again, towed to garage replaced ignition system again.
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