Dt: the contact stated the turn signals work intermittently, and they seem to be getting worse. A local mechanic looked at the vehicle. There was the federal safety agency recall 03v327000. But, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. This has been happening for approximately two years. There have been no repairs for this problem at this time.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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Hazard flashing warning lights doesn't work and my turn signals are sometimes inoperative. Gm said my vehicle is not included in they recall no.03043 although I having same kind of problem stated in that recall(the federal safety agency campaign no.03v327000).
There was a recall on the 2001 chevy malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. I have a 2001 chevy malibu and I had experienced the exact same problems. I contacted gm and they indicated that my VIN number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired.
Driver's side window switch stalls before rolling up. Turn signals do not work all the time. Internal fan switch only works on 5. If I turn the fan switch on or off, turn signals will start working instantly. Turn signal problem started right after the blower went out. I cannot listen to the radio and run the rear defroster at the same time. The driver's side seat belt will not release all the time when I try to put it on. The car has died as I tried to turn left at a stop light. This was a used car with less than 30k miles when I bought it in march 2005, no problems until about may. Now a problem a day seems to appear. The car now has 39k miles on it and my husband wants me to trade it in already because he says it is going to "nickel and dime us to death". I have seen several of these problems on recall sites, but the dealer said that my VIN was not included in the recall.
Turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working. The bulbs aren't burned out so must be an electrical problem (I'm guessing) at first the signals would work for a few days then stop for a day but now its been 4 days and the signals don't work at all. Also the air conditioning system doesn't "blow" on levels 1-4 only on level 5.
2001 chevrolet malibu has developed problems with the braking and the cooling systems.***no answer required***. *mr one month after the vehicle was purchased the rotor assembly was replaced. The vehicle would turn over but it wouldn't start. The dealer replaced the fuel pump. When accelerating the vehicle's coolant light illuminated on the dash. The dealer determined that there was a leak at the by pass pipe at the lower intake manifold. The alternator was replaced under warranty. The hazard and turn signal switch were replaced. The right outer tie rod were worn loose. The dealer replaced the right outer tie rod ends and set the front end. The right front wheel bearing was replaced. The ABS malfunctioned.
Dt: consumer's vehicle turn signal would operate intermittently. It worked some times, and some times it would not work. Consumer fixed, it was an open circuit in the hazard switch. Which failed. Consumer knew of the federal safety agency recall 03v327000 on same make/ model, and year, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Dt: on the 2001 chevrolet malibu the rubber on tail light deteriorated, rain collected in tail light, and driver's side tail light failed due to this problem. Consumer received two tickets as a result.
2001 chevrolet malibu experiencing problems with brakes, turn signals, cooling system and theft deterrent light. *mr the consumer experienced the following: a continuous brake problem with the rotors, the theft deterrent light illuminated, so the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder the signal lights worked intermittently and the dealer replaced the hazard switch. The right side hub assembly was replaced. There was water in the oil, therefore the intake gaskets were replaced due to leaking. *sc
Hazard lights and turn signals will not work due to defective switches.
Consumer stated the vehicle was experiencing the very same problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000 concerning hazard flashing warning light switch.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the daytime running lights. When the consumer turns on the lights, they won't work. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they are unable to detect what the problem is. Provide further details. *jb
Hazard light switch does not function correctly. Bad switch causes hazard lights and blinkers to quit working without warning. Switch was replaced once under warranty, but it failed again. I purchased another part and installed myself. I have the old part.
Turn signals won't work intermittently.
I have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice since buying the car in april of 2001. I took the car to jim butler chevrolet for the turn signal/flasher problem which was later recalled and I was reimbursed. I took it to don darr chevy which fixed a faulty switch operating the air conditioner/switching to outside air. I had the car towed to dobbs when it would not start, they said it was the fuel pump and assembly module. Today,jim butler chevrolet replaced the lock cylinder and ignition switch because of the theft system light and the car not starting.but was unable to find the cause of the daytime running lights not working. Oh! But they noticed a recall on the hazard lights and replaced it. They were the one who replaced it the first time. I also told them of the over crank/grinding noise after the car is started, happens occasionally. They could not duplicate, so no repair. I am not happy with this car or chevy because of all the problems and the expense it has caused and cost me. I used to hold chevrolet in high regard, but can no longer recommend anyone owning one.
While driving and upon making right or left turns signal light went out. Consumer put the signal light on and it went off intermittently. Took vehicle to dealer several times. However, the problem recurred.
Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. Dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.
Front/rear turn signals lights failed to work. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Security light keeps coming on car wont start. Emergency flashers comes on by themselves sometimes and the flashers dont work at times unless you touch the flasher switch then the blinkers will work. Didnt get no letter about the recall on the flasher switch just found out about it on this website. I have a 2001 chevy malibu sl I bought it from harvey toyota in bossier city louisiana...I took the car to them told them what the problem was on the security system they couldnt find any problem with it. I told them about the flasher switch and they told me they would replace it but I would have to pay unless I wanted to do it myself. So can you tell me what I can do cause it is an annoying and agravating especially when your stuck on the side of the road and your car wont start un till the security light goes off and you have to reset it every time. Thankyou p.s we I bought the car in 2002.
Hazard warning switch and turns signals fail intermittently. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to VIN.
Brake lights went out and when I changed them there was water in the light caseing, so when I took the bulb out the circut board got corrosion from the water and there was no lights at all after I replaced the bulbs. I took car in to bergstrom chevrolet and got a dianogstic,which said circut boards where inop and that costed me $47.17. 8/21/04 I got lights fixed and that costed $176.24 I had to come out of my pocket, becasue the extended warrianty wouldn't cover cost. I feel this should be a recall , because water should have never gotten into the lights.
Recall notice regarding 2000 and 2001 chevrolet malibu vehicles and the solder joints on the hazard warning flasher switch may crack. *mr *sc
Intermittently turn signal and hazard lights became inoperative. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hazard light switch needed to be replaced.
We are paying on a 2001 malibu. The fuel sensor went out showing gasoline when there wasn't. The car stalled in rush hour traffic. The sensor was replaced but I had to pay for the fuel filter plus a deductible on my extended warranty. Next the blinkers decided to only work occassionally same week the starter started dragging then the car started to run hot. Took it to the dealer, replaced blinker switch (no mention made of the recall) replaced the starter and replaced the gasket that was leaking. When I had added coolant to get myself home the coolant that was n the car was green, the coolant I put in the car green..was supposed to be orange when I told the dealer there was green coolant in the car he said oh someones booboo unfortunately you have to pay for it...almost 300.00. Yesterday, long memorial day weekend left work again rush hour, car begins to make a horrible noise I pull off notice the alternator belt is coming apart but the noise that I heard had nothing to do with the alternator belt sounds like metal on metal. $1400.00 worth of work done in april, 800.00 a few months before that and now this...the car is well maintained by my husband. Now I read what I have to look forward to, the car was bought chevy certified from a chevy dealer.
Consumer purchased a chevrolet, malibu and the brake lights came on and stayed on. Consumer took vehicle to the repair shop 2-3 times, but problem recurred. Consumer was told by the mechanic, that chevrolet knew that there was a brake light problem because it was an ongoing thing with this type of vehicle.
I have a 2001 chevrolet malibu which is currently experiencing intermittent turn signal operation. This vehicle was taken to the dealership twice in 2001 for this same problem. Gm annouced a recall in august 2003 for this very problem. The federal safety agency id number 03v327000. I have contacted gm repeatedly about this recall and keep getting told that my vehicle is not covered under the recall. They refuse to tell me why it is not covered and how they determined which vehicles are covered. They keep referring me to the dealership and the dealership says they can't do anything for me if it is not on the recall list. I feel that gm either did not correctly identify the problem or they have not included all the vehicles with a high probability of this failure. I have done everything I can do to try to resolve this in a reasonable manner. At this point I feel the only thing that will get their attention is correspondence from either the federal safety agency or a lawyer.
Driver side door clicks loudly while opening/closing, is it a bad hinge? One other person has complained about this. Does not feel like a lube problem. Afraid bad hinge may break/move causing door to shift. Turn indicator works intermittently-saw on your site that there is a recall for the hazard light switch causing this.
The car turnd off and doors locked. Knocking noises at engine and egr scensor cause check engine light to turn on/ very poor quality.
The turning signals and hazard lights quit working without warning. I have contacted gm according to the instruction on the consumer affairs website. Gm has informed me my veichle is not involved in the recall.
Turn signals malfunctioned. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
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