2001 Chevrolet Malibu: won't start

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Electrical · 108,227 miles · AL

When starting the malibu the dashboard lights illuminate and when the key is turned to start the car the lights go out and the fuel gauge drops to zero or empty and the car will not start. This problem also occurs when driving the car and the ignition system shuts down leaving you with no steering assist and the engine is not running. So this problem is both in a standing start and while operating the car. I had initially brought the car to devan lowe gm dealer and service department for repairs and they discovered the fuel pump was not working properly. They replaced the fuel pump and the problem with the ignition is still persisting. This creates a dangerous condition for the driver and other cars on the road. I would request that gmc have the car towed to the devan lowe service department for troubleshooting purposes in coordination with gm technical department and reach a resolution as to the cause of the problem and issue a recall for all affected cars.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Electrical · 106,273 miles · CA

2001 chevy malibu won't start in august, 2013 car would not start. It was trying to turn over, but would not. Had to have it towed in to dealer. They found passlock sensor not working properly. They replaced cylinder kit (included passlock sensor) and ignition switch. Paid $800. In oct. 2, 2017, car would not start in parking lot. Same thing happened. As before, battery was not an issue. Towed to same dealer. They said security system got set some how. They reprogrammed the system. Said if it happens again, may have to put in new system. Paid $125. Dec. 2, 2017 it happened again. Car would not start in garage. This time, after finding on-line from many posts about the same problem, found a way to get the car started (10 minute wait for the 'anti-theft system' light to go out. -this may have been the same way the dealer started the car in oct.) this time dealer said need passlock sensor replaced, again. This would have been another $500+. Since car was running, and after reading what others say about issue, declined repair at the time. Have seen hundreds of complaints on numerous blogs and websites, including ntsha, on just this specific car and specific issue (2001 malibu won't start). Many of them saying the passlock sensor does not last very long (sometimes fails in 2-4 months). Also saw same problem on numerous other years of malibu, and other gm cars. With all of the problems with the system, there should be a recall of at least the passlock sensor. This is a safety issue, whether or not there have been any injuries or deaths. Someone could be followed to their car and/or attacked late at night in a parking lot, or along a street, not able to drive away. It could be very serious. This issue needs to be fixed. Please issue a recall.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact stated that the security warning indicator illuminated. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. An unknown dealer in sandis, california was made aware of the failure and extended the key ring with an additional ring to have the ignition key hang separately from the other keys. Furthermore, the security system was reprogrammed to recognize the new key after the ignition was replaced on another occasion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Electrical · TN

2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the tumbler became loose and triggered the anit-theft and the vehicle would not start. The consumer had to wait several minutes, before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer received a recall notice. However, the dealer stated it was for the keys only.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Electrical · 121,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle after the anti theft warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after the anti theft warning indicator was no longer illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · AZ

Car electrical components don't work when car is started then begin working sometime after the car is running 5-15 minutes. Gauges, radio, AC, fan, do not work and I am worried the airbags are also not working. I see many complaints about this issue on the internet (http://repairpal.com/no-start-due-to-failed-passlock-sensor-300). I see the recall for replacing keys but this is the ignition switch that is failing.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Electrical · MO

2001 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states got repairs done due to recall. But have yet to receive reimbursement. *ta the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. The ignition cylinder was replaced.

Filed Nov 26, 2014 · Electrical · MI

2001 chevrolet malibu vehicle would not start, replace ignition switch*cw the consumer stated the vehicle failed to start on two separate occasions. The first time the incident happened, the security light was on and the ignition switch was loose. The second time, the ignition switch was replaced.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical · OH

Submission from constituent re gm recall. *smd 2001 chevrolet malibu. The consumer stated on june 21, 2014 her vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined, the ignition switch and lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The consumer eventually received a recall notice. She went back to the dealer, for reimbursement. However, the dealer stated that neither the notice or document id was composed in the way to acknowledge that due to the timing of the notification, that there would be some ignition systems that would be replaced free of charge, as a consequence due to the lateness of the key defect replacement notification.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Electrical · PA

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Engine · 145,000 miles · ID

One day out of nowhere while in park and idling car just died, restarted fine, then a couple days later at a stoplight died again, was able to restart and drive on, but this continued from then on everytime it was stopped and running would just die could restart when ready to drive off and it would go fine, until the last time it died while going 35 MPH in traffic and I was barely able to steer out of traffic and almost couldn't stop, but wouldn't restart anymore, and still won't start. Took to a mechanic who informed me that the ignition caused the anti theft to engage and turn off components in motor, I've read I others having same problem in this same year make and model just wondering why it hasn't been recalled along with all the rest of chevy' scars having this problem, obviously it's a bigger problem than just a couple and the last time it died on me I was lucky to not get hit.

Filed Jun 21, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · OH

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.