Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the turn signals, when engaged, are intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 1/23/13 *cn updated 02/11/2013
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when using the turn signals, they would intermittently fail. The failure recurred frequently. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was later contacted and advised that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The failure and current mileages were approximately 115,000.
The turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working then they started working again they seem to be intermittent and sometimes pushing the four way flasher will make them work again its a constant problem and never knowing when your turn signals will work is very annoying and quit dangerous.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the hazard lights had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove and inspected the vehicle and advised that they were operating properly. The manufacturer was then contacted who stated that they replaced the flashing switch in 2002 under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v327000, (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch) and advised that they would not be able to further assist. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Gm is refusing to replace the switch per the recall. Even thought the vehicle is made between the recall dates february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu). Summary: by letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am. Gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu). Gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking. Electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative. Gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles. Based on gm's safety recall action.
I own a 2001 chevy malibu ls 6 cyl. This year has 670,000+ cars recalled for the exact same problem I am having and the exact same year. Yet because my VIN isnt included or enough people with my VIN have not reported the problem..I am excluded from having them fix this for me. My turn signals are not working, they will not flash, click or go on as of recently. This is a safety hazard that gm did recall for my car year and type, yet I am excluded because of my VIN, so my life..does not matter? Because...maybe only a few hundred have had the same problem? This is a known recall with my type of car, and I am in danger here...I called gm 2 times 8/8/2011 I was told there was nothing they could do for me, simply because of my VIN...ummmmm how about include my VIN!!! My life matters just as much as another others and if I am having this problem and reporting it, then include the VIN..for the safety of others as well!!! Half a million malibus from 2001 were affected by this recall...what makes them think mine wasn't?! Please help..I am a college student and I am driving a car with no turn signals and I have to pay for text books and now dealing with a safety hazard because gm does not want to recognize the recall. Please help...! Is your file number, where you guys have the recall posted: 03v327000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The turn signals on the vehicle are inoperative. As a consequence he cannot use them to signal intent to turn that, which could result in a crash. He contacted the dealer in reference to recall # 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). He was advised that he would have to pay $200.00 to repair the vehicle because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 36,000
The turning signal on my 2001 chevy malibu works when it wants to and when it doesn't it's very dangerous. This past halloween I was riding up the main st. And could not signal to cars behind me (it was dark) that I was turning. This is very scary since it happens unexpectedly when you push the arm down. Nothing. There's no lights on the car or flasher on my dash. I had to pass my turn & keep going out of my direction so I could send a signal through braking and used my hazard light to let them know I was turning. I live in south carolina where I can't just hop on a bus or train if my car malfunctions. I'm a single mother of two girls and our car ride ended up scarier than the halloween masks. I'm writing before an accident happens. On the roads down here if you put on your hazards and slow down, people generally go around you. This would be very dangerous on a two lane road where I'm trying to make a left turn & they try to go around. Gm had a recall in 2003 for this issue & when I called 11/2 they said my vehicle was serviced before I purchased it in 2005 from caring and that I'd have to figs this gm issue out of pocket. I have a problem with that. The very reason for the recall is the reason for the issue. The soldering cracks and affects the circuits. Gm knows this issue will reoccur under those conditions & needs to make this right before I have to trust a mechanic to half fix this gm issue & charge me an obscene amount of money in the process.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals work intermittently. He cannot use the turn signals while preparing to turn the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 125,000.
The hazard/signal lights on my 2001 malibu stopped working, and was "fixed" on a recall notice in 2004. The same issue is now occurring again. I have been in a couple of close calls with my toddler in the car.
There has been a failure to the fuel system several different occasions. Fuel regulator has been replaced 3 different times. A fuel pump was purchased 300$ to replace old one. The right tail light has been bogging on and off almost caused several different accidents. I would like to know if I can sell this vehicle or get what I paid for it atleast? I shall take further legal action until something is done.
Trying to find out if the recall parts have been fixed on my 2001 malibu and its hard to get any one to respond.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lights work intermittently. The contact cannot activate the turn signals, which could result in a crash. The dealer stated that his VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 78,649.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to make a turn at an unknown speed, the turn signal indicator failed to illuminate. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and the repairs would cost approximately $362. Over the last year, the failure has become more frequent. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 107,000. Updated 09/25/08 *bf updated 09/25/08.
Hazard switch malfunctioned and was replaced in 2005 under recall # 03v327000. Hazard switch malfunctioned again in march 2008. Dealer and manufacturer state the policy that switch cannot be replaced more than once under the recall, and second replacement was at customer expense for a known and recalled issue.
Please see the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 03v327000 2001 chevrolet malibu recall to replace defective hazard/turn signal switch on this vehicle was completed in 2004. Recently hazard and turn signals have become inoperative on an intermittent basis. Warning/turn signal lights either do not flash, stay on constantly, do not turn on, or different lights behave differently. Gm dealer has not been able to locate problem.
I have a 2001 chevy malibu and after taking the car in to get the switch for the blinkers fixed on their recall, two weeks later it started acting up again. I have had two dealerships tell me since they already replaced the faulty part that I would be charged. However, I believe that this is still an issue an the aftermarket parts may also be faulty.
Safety recall #03043a (03/08/2004) - turn signals/hazard warning flashers inoperative * the turn signals work intermittently: you have to push the hazard switch off and on to get the turn signals to work. In order to make the turn signals work, the driver must take one hand off the steering wheel to push the hazard switch on and off and this defect also forces the driver to take their eyes from the road and to the dashboard of the vehicle in an effort to make the turn signals work properly, which is a major safety hazard. I brought the vehicle to classic chevrolet in altamonte springs, fl on 9/10/07 per this safety recall. Although the recall covers VIN #'s from 1m500024 to 1m669822 (the vehicle clearly falls within this range VIN# 1m551207), the dealer refused to replace this part under that recall. I called chevrolet, and was first told that it was part of the recall, and that the dealer should replace the switch at no charge, then was told it was not, as there are certain VIN #'s within this range that are not effected. Ultimately chevrolet refused to address the defective turn signal safety recall issue. This vehicle is having the same exact issue as the others in this VIN range and could not possibly not be part of this recall. I am asking that the nhsta intervene in this matter, as it is clear that chevrolet is not willing to address this very dangerous safety issue. I fear that there will be an accident in this vehicle because of this defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the hazard lights work intermittently. The dealer has not yet inspected the vehicle. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.
Engine leaks anti-freeze, turn signals go in & out, fuel gauge not always right, making a loud banging noise, and now dead won't even start. 2001 chevy malibu 3.1l v6 $22,000 & only 67,000 miles.
Tl* - the contact is experiencing problems with the daytime running lights. When the contact turns on the lights, they won't work. The contact took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealership and they told him that it could be some type of wiring problem in the steering column.
Dt*: the contact stated the turn signal intermittently shut off when in use and, while driving various speeds, turned on without warning. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v327000, regarding the hazard warning light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
My turn signals work when they want. I call chevrolet and I was told this part had been changed july of 2001. This was a recalled part and I'm not sure if the one put in in july 2001 was a new part or still one that was on recall. But I was told by chevrolet that they would not pay to fix it.
Dt*: the contact stated the taillights lamps contained moisture which caused the bulbs to blow out. The contact was concerned this may short out the panel and cause a fire.
Dt: while driving any speed turn signal worked intermittently. Hazard switch recall. Not taken.
Turn signals work when they want to all the time. This is the exact problem that 670740 other 2001 malibus have and they can be fixed with a recall. Mine is not covered in the recall when my car has the exact same issues. Why? No crash yet...but soon.
Dt*: the contact stated without warning the turn signals have become inoperable. There was a recall, #03v327000, concerning the hazard light switch; however, the component has failed again. The dealership has been notified, but the vehicle was not subject to the recall any longer and no repairs were made. Updated 03/28/06.
I bought my car when it was a year old, since buying the car, I have had to pay 800 dollars to have the ignition switch changed, which I found out later the dealership should have only charged 400. I have also responded to the turn signal recall to have the hazard switch fixed only to have the same switch go out again, not even 2 years later. I am being told that it will cost at least 200.00 to fix. Instead of the turn signals not working now there is a constant clicking in the dash, which they said is caused by the hazard switch being defective...if that is the case then why would they replace the original switch with a defective one and not replace the defective one?
It appears that gm's claim that it completed the turn signal and hazard warning switch is not entirely accurate. My signal warning relay, situated in the hazard warning system, hasn't stopped clacking for nearly two years. Perhaps it is the one that slipped through the crack. The problem is ongoing (not resolved).
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