The car turnd off and doors locked. Knocking noises at engine and egr scensor cause check engine light to turn on/ very poor quality.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints
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Anti-freeze leaks from engine. Area of leak seams to be around the manifold or heads. This causes fumes to into the passenger compartment and makes the occupates dizzy or with headaches.
Engine has experienced "valve-slap" since approx 5000 miles. The dealer advised that this is inherent in the design of this particular engine to make it economical. Chevrolet offered 100,000 mile extended warranty on the engine. The (check engine) light activated several months ago. Code indicated "small emissions leak". Made sure gas cap was on tight, then cleared code with reader - issue resolved. Approx a month ago, check engine light on again. Code was p1404 (temporary code). Tried to clear out code with reader, came back. Dealer advised that this was caused by faulty egr valve so replaced the egr valve with genuine chevey part, cleared code with reader - approx 20 miles later (check engine) light back on. I suspect that issue is related to the valve-slap problem and related wear on pistons.
I have 43,000 miles on my 2001 chevrolet malibu and have been told my head gaskets are leaking. Anti freeze is leaking external to the engine. I have had the car maintained and see no reason a head gasket should fail with only 43,000 miles, the mechanic said this is a very common problem with this engine. If the local mechnic's knows about the problem why hasn't chevrolet been made to take care of this defect at there cost instead of the consumer for a know defect.
This concerns the quality of a 2001 malibu purchased new. This car has had a new engine, two ignition systems, two brake jobs, and now a major coolant leak that is to cost over $800.00 to repair. It has had two sets of tiresand the vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it. It has had turn signal problems, injector fuel problems, and emergency light switch problems. In other words the cost of operation is more than the car payment per month. The quality of this vehicle ranks as a lemon.
Engine cooling. Manifold gaskets leak allowing oil and coolant to enter into engine. Been adding fluids for a year. The gasket must be defective and a recall issued. I have read many similar complaints on you site.
Since I had bought my 2001 malibu in october of 2003 I have had to add coolant intot he car about every other day. I finally got fed up with doin that and decided to have it pressure checked. Once I did that I found out there was a leak in the intake manifold. The company that did the pressure test also told me that they have repaired this exact part in several other cars within the last two months. Please tell me what can be done about this.
My 2001 malibu has 45,000miles and I now have to change the intake manifold gasket, because it is leaking coolant. This I'm told is a frequent problem with the malibu 3.1 liter motor. Is this possible? I've never heard of such a thing?*ak I also have had the egr valve changed 3 times by the dealer. It now seems to be fixed?
The car's check-service engine light has come on repeatedly since I purchased it on 14 november 2001. The dealer has fixed the problem over a dozen times but it continues to be a problem. It was repaired again on 17 november 2003 and failed again the very next day.
Problems with vehicle's turn signals, door locks and brakes.*mr the check engine light illuminated for six months until the dealership was able to service the problem. The door locks would freeze in the winter time and would open spontaneously while driving. The dealership responded by stating they didn't experience this while the vehicle was being checked. Thus, the problem wasn't handled by the company. Apparently, the door hinges were never properly greased until the consumer's father did it. This resolved that problem. Brakes were rough and unresponsive at times. The turn signal work when they wanted to or when the A/C was on maximum output. The vehicle started to use massive amounts of antifreeze. *ph
I have a '01 chevrolet malibu, my fuel injector went out of car, antifreeze chamber leaking (replaced), turn signal unit went out. Abs system had to be replaced, went out..all under extended warranty. All under 60,000 miles. Dealership (bobb chevrolet) oh has no recalls on this car, I believe this should be listed as a lemon.
When driving or when vehicle was parked and running engine would make a knocking noise. The owner made contact with dealer.
Engine problem.
While driving at highway speed vehicle shut off without warning.
My upper and lower intake manifold gaskets need to be repaired. Under ca. Emssions law the intake manifold is covered but not the components or parts. The gaskets should not wear out this fast on a new car that has been keep in good repair. These parts should be recalled.
At approximately 30000 miles my car started hesitating when starting. The dealer could find no fault and I kept driving with only periodic problems. Then my gas gauge, radio, engine check light and passive alarm system kept coming on. At, 43,000 miles the car would not start. The dealer said the key had lost its memory but I still kept having the same problems. At, 48,354 miles the car totally went out. After having the car for several days the dealer said it was the ignition switch. Under california law the ignition system is covered to 50,000 miles but the dealer stated teh ignition switch is not part of the ignition system. After writting chevy complaint dept many times I got no where because all they do is calll the dealer, they do not go with an independent body just the dealer that gave me the advice in the first place. I had the dealer return the bad part to me and want to know if this part is covered. I paid 400.00 to have it fixed. The dealer did give me a 75.00 credit because it was never my key memory they stated it was the ignition switch the entire time.*ak now, the car is at 54,000 miles and coolant is leaking around, in and near the engine. I have kept this car in good repair and have all receipts. These major parts should not be wearing down this fast. The dealer had to change the hazard switch shortly after I first got the car.
While driving vehicle stalls. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Engine noise dealer is unable to locate. Hazard switch shorts out no turn signals.
1) leaking coolant from intake manifold into engine, required gasket replacement and coolant / oil change 2) turn signals work intermittently, had to replace turn signal switch 3) A/C does not work, blows hot air, dealer unable to repair 4) brakes weak, vibrate. Replaced with after market components (powerslot rotors and performance friction carbon metallic pads) 5) automatic door locks inoperative, dealer unable to repair 6) poor fuel mileage, best is 28 mpg highway (cafe violation??) 7) starter failed, replaced with rebuilt unit.
Lower intake manifold gasket leaking.
When the vehicle hit a bump the it stalled. The dealer changed the ignition switch but the problem re-occurred. *nlm when the vehicle hit a bump the it stalled. The dealer changed the ignition switch but the problem re-occurred.
After researching the service bulletins section of this website, I have come to realize that I have complained/had serviced about 85% of the same problems that are listed on your database. I purchased this car new, from everett chevrolet, wa in 2000. Since the purchase. Date, I had chevy do the following: new brakes (all the way around - once, front rotors/pads - twice), all new pistons, transmission replaced, miss on #1 cylinder - replaced 1 failed spark plug, left rear door squeaks when open/shut - lubed (has happened 3 times now), front left noise from struts/brakes - not able to verify as of yet (possible strut problem/lube), fan in dashboard has a sound in the middle (just above the cd player/radio) like there is a piece of paper caught in the housing (confirmed after 4 complaints, faulty fan motor), passenger front seat squeaks when occupied (dealerships have not been able to duplicate./fix), rearview mirror rattles while driving at highway speeds (tightened, still does it in hot weather). Bottom line, this is my first new car purchase and I am having serious doubts about keeping the car - as it only has 21,405 miles on it. With the 3/30 warranty. Coming up in oct. 2003, I am very much afraid that I have purchased a lemon and not looking forward to spending anymore time/$$$ on this vehicle. Any suggestions?
Lower intake manifold failed, causing water to leak in to oil.*jb..
Consumer states that while driving if vehicle rides over a bump, engine stalls. Dlr can not determine cause. Ts
At 20000, if the vehicle hits a bump or a disfigure in the road the vehicle will shut down no matter what speeds. Vehicle has been in two different dealerships which one changed the ignition switch and the other changed the fuel filter. Vehicle is still exemplifying same failure. Nlm
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.
White sulfides (fumes) are coming out of the vents and other openings in the vehicle. The manufactuerer has been notified. *tt updated
A knocking noise would come from the engine while driving and cause vehicle to hesitate when accelerating. Dealer was not notified at this time.
Vehicle has stalled several times. Took to dealership and told it was weather causing problem. Nothing done to correct problem. Past two months I have taken to alternate body shops, because engine failed to start. Mechanics flushed out the car and hooked up to the computer to detect any problems. No found problems and car cranked for about two weeks. Car last failed on may 3, 2002 and is still not working as of today. *ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762043
Engine miss-fires and engine check light remains on after service.
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