2001 Chevrolet Malibu: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Electrical · 80,744 miles · NY

Gm passlock system is failing in the vehicle. Problems incurred are: no-start and engine shut-down while in operation. Sudden loss of power in vehicle is serious safety concern.

Filed Sep 12, 2007 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle shut off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. She also stated that the anti-theft system engaged and there was a loss of power. The contact believed that the cause of failure was electrical. The dealer stated that the fuel pump failed and discovered a leak in the intake gasket. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system tank assembly: pressure relief devices). As of september 12, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Electrical · 104,957 miles · MO

A few miles after the car wouldn't start, the car dies in the middle of an intersection during accelerating after a stop. Lost power steering. Vehicle restarted immediately after I got the car in park.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Electrical · 106,993 miles · MO

Vehicle was fairly cold as it had only been running for about 1.5 miles. As vehicle was leaving the i64 eastbound at the oakland exit in st. Louis it died. Car lost power steering. After I was able to get the car in park, I was able to restart it with no problems. Fortunately there were no injuries. Unfortunately, several cars behind me had to wait as I fixed the problem. Had the car not restarted, as it does regularly, this could have created a major problem on the interstate.

Filed Feb 21, 2007 · Electrical · 104,889 miles · MO

2001 chevy malibu died while driving. Engine didn't sputter or anything, the electrical system just switched the car off causing a loss of power steering while driving. Car was fairly cold as it had only been running for a few minutes. Specifically it died in the middle of an intersection during acceleration after a stop.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Electrical · TN

While driving and without warning vehicle lost power. Vehicle was taken in to the dealer, and dealer determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 53,000 miles · MI

When driving at highway speeds the vehicle stalled. The vehicle also lost power steering but the consumer managed to pull over. Problem had not been resolved. *ak two separated dealerships stated that there was nothing they could do to fix the problem until one dealer kept the vehicle for a week and stated that the vehicle experienced a "hicc up" and the vehicle was repaired. The left front wheel bearing was noisy and the left front hub was noisy. *scc the fuel pump and ignition switch and the consumer had not experienced any more problems with the vehicle. Also the front rotors were replaced.