2001 Chevrolet Malibu: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Nov 12, 2008 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · AZ

Electrical: it all started 2/2007... 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. There is a ticking noise that is off and on, sometimes lasting 3 minutes. Then in 5/2008... The following happens at the same time: the car does start the fuel gauge says I am empty, radio will not work, A/C and heater will not work. My daytime lights will not turn on, along with my windows, and cruise control. This is sporadic, but happens at least once a day; sometimes more.

Filed Mar 14, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 35,000 miles · ME

Bought 2001 chevrolet malibu new on march 14,2001 engine started knocking around 35,000 miles. Has gradually gotten worse. Sounds like a diesel. It is either piston slap or bad lifters. Dealer would not fix issue at the time. Car continues to run. Also this vehicle has poor brakes. Replace rotors and shoes at 12,000 miles at dealer. Replaced rotors again at dealer at 30,000 miles. Currently has 111,000 miles on vehicle and is in excellent condition. Would like gm to fix engine issue at little or no cost. Brake issue is better with aftermarket parts.

Filed Jul 18, 2007 · Engine · 20,000 miles · MN

The car made a horrible knocking noise shortly after I bought it brand new. 5 different dealers stated that the teflon from the rocker arms in the engine wore out and thatw as what was making the awful noise. Itwas cosmetic, so to fix it would cost a lot of money. *ak also, the intake manifold on the car has cracked causing the engine/radiator to leak anifreeze out the exaust. Gm needs to recall these cars because of all the problems. I can go on and on with my car. I have maintained it every 3,000 miles meticously and should not have this problem with a car that only has 60,000 miles.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · FL

5 mos after purchasing car, the transmission had to be replaced. A few months later the engine would shut off while driving on the road. The following parts have been replaced: ignition module, spark plugs, fan belt, water pump, knock sensor, camshaft position sensor, crankshaft sensor, ignition switch.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Engine, Lights · TX

The car turnd off and doors locked. Knocking noises at engine and egr scensor cause check engine light to turn on/ very poor quality.

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Engine · WI

When driving or when vehicle was parked and running engine would make a knocking noise. The owner made contact with dealer.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · WY

The front end is vibrating at any speed. Dealer has done front alignment, replaced the front tires, and the rotors were turned. Did not remedy the problem. *ak the consumer states that the dealer will not replace, but will only turn (three times) to be turned less than three months. The problem still exists. The seventh time the vehicle has been in the shop for one problem or another, and feels that the vehicle is a lemon. The consumer also states that the dealer had the vehicle for twelve weeks for a knocking noise in the engine. A valve adjustment seems to remedy, the front end vibration still not repaireed.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Engine · MI

A knocking noise would come from the engine while driving and cause vehicle to hesitate when accelerating. Dealer was not notified at this time.

Filed Dec 26, 2001 · Body, Engine · PA

Turn signal lights failed during normal operation. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that hazard light switch was the cause of problem. *ak dealer replaced hazard warning switch. Weatherstrip around both rear side windows deformed, as well as both door panels, dealer replaced weatherstrip and door panels, experiencing ticking and whinning noise from engine, dealer states this was normal.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Engine, Steering · MO

Driver heard knocking sound from engine. Took to weber cevrolet and problem was fixed. Piston and piston rings were bad. One week later driver hears popping noise from steeering column steering shaft was replaced. Gold package decals were fading off as well. Driver now hears knoking comming from engine again.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Engine · AL

Took car in cause of knocking in engine service advisor said couldnt hear it when picked the car up made him ride in it with me could hear knocking told me to bring it back.took back work order says piston slap.diagnoisis polymer coated pistons slapping inside clyinders;replaced all pistons,hone cylinders,replaced rings replaced allconnecting rod bearings.water pumbm went out told me to bring it in a week and a half later car kept running hot all the way in red had to have it towed inhoses were not reconnected when motor was worked on cd player went out also face of cd player gets extremely hot told me that was normal blinkers have went out twice first time said fixed them still not working now when you crank car it knocks have reported it it is doing the same thing when had pistons replaced lasted nov.06out