2001 Chevrolet Malibu: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · NJ

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would hesitate to start and had to try several times to get the vehicle started. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Ne

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Electrical · 21,853 miles · NY

Car will not start and needed to be towed. Problem 1st occurred on 6-16-04. Issue was identified as the anit-theft system, which caused reprogramming of the module. On july 1st anti theft light came on and car was driveable to service shop at which time both ignition switch and body control module were identified as issues. Reprogrammed again to see if problem persists. I've complained of hesitation upon car starting for 3 years which the dealer was never able to recreate. I feel that the anti theft issue may have been the underlying issue all the time and intend to pursue this with the dealer if problem reoccurs. I feel though warranty has expired that issue was reported and should be rectified by dealer and gm.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Engine · TX

While driving 55-60 MPH consumer noticed that engine hesitated. Consumer had vehicle serviced, but the technician was not able to identify the cause of the problem. *ak

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 43,478 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · MD

Vehicle was going 60mph as throttle lost pressure and engine was hesitating. Problem was intermittent, and already been in to dealer 6 times. Fuel pump/ ground wires, and fuel filter were replaced to correct the problem that was still progressing. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Engine · MI

A knocking noise would come from the engine while driving and cause vehicle to hesitate when accelerating. Dealer was not notified at this time.