2002 malibu will not start- anti theft system has shut down car. Fixed 5 years ago- over ride last year- won't start. Also tail lights work when they want to-most the time not at all. Keep having leaks in coolant area- needs to be fixed yearly running around $900 a year.
2002 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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I drove about 2 miles to my sisters house and turned my car off. When I went back out to start my car 20 min later, it would not start. Aaa said my key had to be reset and it would cost about $80. He towed my vehicle to aaa plus. They advised me the next day that it would be $477.29. $302.10 for an ignition switch. $42 for dia electrical labor and $77.70 for rr ignition switch and recode. I was informed that they had to rekey my car, because this is a recurring issue with the 2002 malibu's. If this is true, then chevorlet should have a recall for the ignition switch. $477 is extremely high for something that I have no control of. I am a senior citizen and can not afford this cost nor can I afford to be out somewhere when my vehicle stops.
I have a 02 chevy malibu that the passlock alarm keeps activating almost every time I turn off the ignition, leaving me stranded for 10 minutes each time waiting for the alarm to reset. This problem has been getting more frequent over the last 2 years to where every third crank activates the alarm. This is a ongoing problem with no approximate incident date, but I will use today's date.
2002 chevrolet malibu - engine will crank - no start, theft system indicator light blinking. Previous fixes performed by dealerships have been replacing ignition tumblers and bcm. Issue been recurring every 12-16 months for past 3 years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start or respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the anti-theft system was reprogrammed yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the anti-theft system would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 32,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the anti-theft system warning light would illuminate upon the failure. The contact would have to wait until the light stopped blinking before the vehicle would successfully start. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the anti-theft system would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000 and the current mileage was approximately 67,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact attempted to start the ignition, and the engine would not completely turn over. Suddenly, the anti-theft system warning light illuminated in a flashing motion for ten minutes and then the engine started. The contact stated the failure occurred intermittent and would require a ten minute waiting period before the engine would start. Also, she stated there had been occasions when the engine would not start after the ten minutes waiting period; and recommended disengaging the anti-theft system to resolve the problem. The battery had been replaced by an independent mechanic. The failure continued to occur. The authorized dealer was notified and they informed that the failure was related to the electronic system. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
On 6-24-2008 I was driving down the street, and I went to turn on my left turn signal, 100 feet before the turning lane (so as to warn the person behind me, that I was going to move into the left hand turning lane), and I went to turn on my left hand turn signal, and not realizing that it wasn't working, I went to move over into the left hand turn lane, and I almost hit the car that was behind me, because as he said "you didn't give me any warning that you wanted to go into the left turn lane, where I already was. You didn't turn your signal on"! The guy was really pissed off at me. I had my turn signal on way ahead of time. However ,after careful inspection, I noticed that the turn signals were "no longer working at all"! This really worried me, because if this guy had gone totally crazy on me, and had a gun, I have no doubt that he would have used it on us. I noticed that these turn signals on my 2002 chevy malibu, are some how inter connected to the emergency signal (I found this out, after reviewing my 2002 chevy malibu repair book. This problem needs to be corrected immediately, because it is a major problem, every time I go to make a turn. It's caused more problem's than my family or I have ever wanted. Up until this problem arose, my family & I always believed in chevy car's. Now thou, I would have to reconsider ever buying a chevy. I need this problem fixed immediately.
I have a 2002 malibu that has left me stranded more times than any vehicle I have ever owned. The passlock system has locked me out more times than I can remember choosing to activate itself on its own. The theft engine lockout has caused me to have to leave for work early every day cause I never know when it is going to activate. Now the key locked up in the cylinder and $450 repair bill later, I don't think this is going to fix the problem. I have contacted gm and they just blew me off. What a crappy car - the worst I have ever own. I am stuck with a car that is totally unreliable. Thanks gm - I wont forget.
Turn signals and hazard do not work, windows occasionally will not go up/down, at times can smell gasoline. The horn ( after 10 years) just began beeping once when exiting vehicle.
2002 malibu in for repair. Notice the last 12 months that at random times whether or not blinker was used, the clicking sound of the blinker stays on with no turn lights in the dash on. Could be driving down the road on a straight path and the clicking noise with just begin. Somedays it does not happen and somedays it wont stop. The shop said that it was a bad hazard switch and charge me 150. Dollars. Well guess what, I left the lot and it is still making noise. Also one out of ten times putting car in park the head lights will shut off but go back on once placed back into drive.
Would not start.
Own 2002 chevy malibu. The security interlock kicks in frequently. I have to wait 10 minutes while the car resets, only then may I start the car. (kinda similar to the fuel pump shutting off if a rear end bump occurs-safety). Strangely too, I hear an electrical sizzling sound just over and behind the radio. This is affecting my turn signals from working. I hit the safety flasher button and the sizzling noise stops, and the turn signals may or may not operate. Somehow the radio, the security system, and the turn signals are "wired" together, and the car thinks someone is stealing my radio, causing the security interlock to kick in. That's when I have to turn the key to on, than wait 10 minutes for the security system to reset. Only after 10 minutes may I restart the car (this is in the owners manual). This happens frequently. I think there may be a link in here somewhere the my car battery is draining while the car sits. Something relating to my radio(so it doesn't get stolen), and security system are causing the "no start" interlock to kick in.
Passlock - theft system activates and will not allow you to start the car it occurs 2-3 times a week took it to garage - they reset the system - still does the same thing over and over - did not fix the problem 2002 chevy malibu.
I have a 2002 chevrolet malibu ls and the passlock/ anti-theft system has kept my car from starting on several occasions. In re-searching this problem online I've found that there are several other complaints on the same issue. If this is a common complaint, it makes sense that gm should have to cover the expenses the fix the problem.
I just bought a used 2002 chevy malibu. It only had 72,000 miles on it so I thought I was getting a great deal. Little did I know that it would leave me sitting, not starting, about once or twice a month! Now I find out that many other people have this problem. I also found the work around of letting your car sit in the on position for ten minutes. If chevy knows this, why don't they fix it? I may never buy another chevy. I can not believe they are not standing behind their product. I'm tired of stressing every time I go some place and shut my car off, wondering if it's going to start.
Own a 2002 malibu with 95k miles. Since december of 2009 the car does not start all the time. Once you turn the car off the car will not restart. You have to wait for at least a half hour before the car will start again. This has happened at least once a month since december and in june it has happened four times. Have taken it to my mechanic three times and they cannot duplicate the problem. Did not know what the problem really was until viewing all the similar complaints on the federal safety agency website.
Passive alarm system malfunction. Theft alarm LED comes "on" while driving. There were reports of car dying while driving, see the link http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/chevrolet/malibu/electrical+system. Consumers spend hundreds of dollars and great inconvenience not knowing why the cars does not start or stopped running.
I own a chevy malibu 2002. The problem is the anti-theft system. The anti-theft system shuts down the fuel injectors and the car won't start. I have to put the key in the ignition in the on position for 10 minutes to reset the computer. Sometimes this will take more than 1 attempt. This happens on a regular basis for no reason. There are thousands and thousands of dissatisfied customers who are currently experiencing this problem. Also many after market parts claiming to disable the anti-theft system to try to satisfy customers. I purchased this vehicle in october 2001 and have had this problem for years. I only wish I had found out about this site sooner to voice my concerns. Please do some research. There should be a better way to fix this issue than to disable the system.
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal intermittently working/not working. This situation poses a safety risk when not working properly.
I drive my car and it cuts off. Try to start it but cranks no start. Bought new battery no start. Smell fuel. Don't know what it is afraid to drive.
2002 chevy malibu, failure to start. Towed to repair show, determined it is a bad anti-theft sensor that is preventing me from driving my own car, using official chevy key, but not starting. Cost 575.00 to tow and repair. Scam. Why is chevy putting such a device in the car that is obviously faulty and serves no purpose whatsoever expect to scam people out of their money.
I had to get the "ignition locking system" fixed 2 times in the same year at $600.00 each time. My car would not start so I would get it towed then when it got to the auto place it would start right up. This happened 3 times before I finally had to bring it to the place I bought the car and have it put on the machine to find out what was wrong. Then the same thing happened 13 mon. Later and it was not covered under warranty because it was more than 12 mon. I called the recall place and they said there was not a recall on it but I still think it definitely is a recall. This car has cost me alot of $ in repairs.
The theft system keeps turning on and I cant find out what is triggering it and it happens frequently the car will not start unless the key is in the on position for 10 minutes.
Without warning, car suddenly will not start. Anti-theft system will activate when trying to start car. It appears that the ignition does not recognize the car key. Seems it thinks someone is trying to still the car. This first happened in the summer of 2009. It just happened again on 3/7/2010. In both cases the car had to be towed to a repair shop. The first shop was an independent repair facility. They reset the computer that controls the ignition system. The second shop was the dealer. They reset the computer that controls the ignition system. Then, they replaced the bcm unit and the ignition key cylinder. I've done some background checking on this type of problem. Many, many owners of this make & model (chevy malibu) have had this same issue.
Passlock system fails preventing the car from starting. This happens almost everytime I attempt to start the car. The car cranks but doesn't start and the theft system light is the only thing that lights up on the dash.
2002 chevy malibu has a faulty passlock system that disables the vehicle about 25% of the time when a valid key is inserted into ignition. Safety issue if person needs medical attention, if in dangerous area, or if car needs to be started and refuses to do so because of faulty part. I have found a workaround that has seemed to work for me. Place key in ignition, turn to "on" position. Open driver's side door and wait until warning chime comes on. Then turn car on as normally. Seems like the passlock system has a hard time registering if there is a key. Anyway, this is simply unacceptable on gm's part and I sincerely believe a recall should be issued for this problem.
I have a 2002 malibu/chevy that has theft system and gives me problem all the time and I have to wait for 10 minutes then one minute to start the car. I am really sick and tired of it. This is very common problem for all chevy, malibu theft system. The general motors should recall the situation and fix it in free of charge. Thank you.
The theft system of my 2002 chevrolet malibu periodically is triggered for unknown reasons. It happens fairly often up to several times a month - most recently twice today, 6 december 2009. To correct this issue I have to set my car in the "on" position for ten minutes while the system resets. This is very inconvenient (if I was on my way to an appointment or job) or could be quite dangerous &/or life threatening (trying to get family member to the er or trying to escape an attack of some kind). Chevrolet needs to do an investigation & recall whatever is causing this fault in their cars.
Intermittent fault in turn signals on my 2002 chevy. Malibu. Nothing happened to create this problem, they just stopped working. Now I have to use my hands as turn signals.
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