2001 Chevrolet Malibu: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · NY

2nd cylinder is misfiring and something seems to be leaking antifreeze, causing my engine to overheat, which I see is a large issue in chevy malibus. My turn signal/hazards also don't work 85% of the time, which is a recall for my make, model, and year (chevrolet, malibu, 2001) but not my VIN number. Another issue I see is my left headlight shines out from the side, which I also saw to be an issue in several of the same models of my car. Keep in mind I bought it recently, used, so the date I noticed the issues was fairly recent.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH around a curve, the contact was blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle and veered off the road. The vehicle flipped over and landed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the right knee, but no medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and believed the crash was related to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · KY

Headlights, all gauges, and all other electrical devices cut off while driving 45mph on a busy highway at night. Unable to see without headlights or be seen. Unable to detect speed of vehicle. Unable to use heater. Unable to lock or unlock doors. Unable to determine fuel level. Unable to safely operate vehicle due to malfunction of all electrical components during operation.

Filed Nov 5, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 66,120 miles · IN

Yet again it is me. As many of you on here know there is an electrical problem with the malibu that appears to be a grounding issue according to my local auto mechanic. This is what happens: I am driving along and for no apparent reason the car's electrical shuts off. Including the radio, AC/heat, engine gauges, speedo, tach, everything inside including head lights. This happens about every other month. After reading over the 594 reports on here I have gained and understanding that alot of you have the same issue. Chevy, I just want to take a sarcastic moment to thank you. To thank you for everything you don't do. Thank you for producing unsafe cars and not having the morality to care at all about peoples lives, and the fact that we have to actually work hard for our money unlike your corporate "big wigs". Then we spend our hard earned money on an "american" brand car, which turns out to be junk and its manufacture doesn't care if it really works or not and is unsafe. Thank you chevy. You are the best!!!!

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Fuel system, Lights · 132,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that she could barely see at night while driving due to poor lighting. The contact stated that the headlights illuminated very dimly. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that she smelled a fuel odor upon starting the vehicle. The smell became more pronounced when the air conditioner was turned on. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also noticed an occasional fuel leak when the vehicle was parked. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recalls associated with the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices) or 09e012000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · PA

While driving, vehicle shakes erratically. It vibrates from inside. Also, had new struts put on rear. *ak consumer stated that driver side head lamp out of adjustment, front brake pads make noise, engine makes tapping noise when first starting, there was a shimmy in vehicle while driving due to struts leak.