2002 Chevrolet Malibu: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chervolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The dealer repaired the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Electrical · 79,735 miles · TX

Car's power turn off while key is in ignition switch if going over a bump. I lose power, none of the dashboard light, power window, air bag work. And this is after a recent recall fix....I know gm has fix some ignition problems but my vehicle is not on that recall. Please help.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Electrical · 120,522 miles · KS

2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states vehicle lost all power and steering, when the vehicle stalled while driving. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle stalled on three separate occasions. The ignition switch was replaced, the last time the vehicle stalled.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Electrical · 7,879 miles · CA

Had many incidents and almost crashed where car will shut down while vehicle is moving. I had change my ignition at the gm dealership twice and my car still has the same problem. I special order my car feb 2002 and had been the only owner of this car to present. Gm dealership technician notes: - on january 16 2007, 7,879 miles. My car would not start. Put key in the ignition and the gauges went up about half way and stayed there until doors auto locked, then the gauges dropped all the way down. Tried to start and it cranked but will not start. Usually you can hear the pump priming but did not. This still happens to this date. After 20 minutes or so car did start and drove for a while. It died at a stop and would not restart. When tried to restart gauges still moved with the locks. But anti theft light was on the gauges did not come up. Technician verified concern. Car did start and drove into the shop. After several attempts the car did not start. Testing found loss of ignition 1 voltage. Technician isolated to an open circuit in the ignition switch. Technician replaced ignition switch. After a few moths I had the problem come and go and the dealership could not figure out the problem. - on november 24, 2012, 47,906 miles. Ignition will not turn over at times, and also will set off alarm when key is turned at times. Technician found code b2960, ignition pass lock sensor failing. Technician replaced lock cylinder and key, system operated as designed. But on december 17, 2012 vehicle lose power and shut off while driving on the highway. Took it back to the dealership but they could not duplicate concern while test driving it. Dealership did not do anything else and turned me away saying my car is in good working order. I have all receipts when I took my car to be fixed at the dealership. Car still have the same problem and very concerned and scared to drive it.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Engine · 73,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 85,801.

Filed Feb 28, 2014 · Engine, Steering · VA

I was driving my vehicle at 35 MPH when I went over a small pot hole on father hurley blvd. My right knee smashed against my key ring on the front dash area. Thee car lost immediate power. I could not accelerate or steer my vehicle. I had to slowly coast over to the side of the road until I came to a complete stop. Vehicles around me had a difficult time avoiding me since this event happened as I was approaching a lane merging with mine as they exited a major freeway. When the vehicle had completely stopped I put on my hazard lights and put it in park. I noticed that the key was not fully engaged in the ignition so I pushed it all the way back into the ignition and turned the key over. The car immediately started up and I was able to drive home safely. This is the 3rd time an event like this (where my knee has bumped up against the key ring and the car lost power) has happened in my history of owning this vehicle.

Filed May 16, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 55,600 miles · CA

As I was driving down the road, I signaled for a left turn. When I signaled the turn, there was a buzzing noise in the steering column and the engine turned off, resulting in a complete loss of power to steering and brakes. Luckily, I was going about 10 MPH and was able to stop the car, albeit in the middle of the street. I noticed the dashboard lights were on. The car restarted immediately and I drove it 1/2 block to a parking space. I subsequently took the car to fh dailey, the local chevy dealer. They told me there was a problem with the bcm (body control module) that had caused the engine to shut off while the car was being driven. They are replacing the bcm. They did not seem particularly concerned about the problem and my impression is it is not unusual for them to encounter it. I am concerned that, had I been driving in traffic, on the highway, or on a curving road, the engine failure could have resulted in significant injury or fatality to myself or others.

Filed Apr 3, 2006 · Engine · 11,600 miles · PA

1. Vehicle is low mileage garage kept and well maintained. An odor was noticeable for a couple of days. Drove car a few miles and parked, when came out a half an hour later. 2. Started car, tried to turn on to driveway to leave and had no power steering. Smelled bad. 3. The keefers auto service related the AC compressor clutch had frozen up. They replaced this part and recharged the AC system etc. I believe the loss of power steering in the vehicle, especially with only 11000 miles, is very serious and could cause an accident. This repair was just completed today 4/3/6 so if you interested in the old parts or anything to do with the service please contact tom keefer at keefer's auto sales and service (717) 334 2923. He is very nice and reputable.

Filed Dec 6, 2005 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

The latest incident is the catalytic converter. The car began to hesitate at 50-60 MPH and started losing power. I took it in and was told it was fine. Pickup became non existent and the dealer finally diagnosed the problem after changing the fuel filter and other regular maintenance items. I limped into the dealer and was told it would cost $1600. I took it to a garage and it cost $150. The aggravation with this car is frustrating to say the least. Warning malibu owners...the converter is a known failure item they don't want us to know about!!

Filed Dec 7, 2002 · Fuel system · TX

The car died while driving on three separate occassions. Twice I was on the freeway at 70-75 MPH when the vehicle lost power, resulting in a struggle to turn the vehicle onto a side lane of the freeway (once I was going 30 MPH, in city streets and was again barely able to avoid an accident by struggling to turn the car into a side street when the vehicle lost power). On each of these incidents, I was unable to restart the vehicle for a time period of 10 minutes, the starter would crank but not turn over. The three incidents all occurred on the same day. I turned the vehicle in to gm to review and they stated nothing wrong and gave my car back unfixed. 3 weeks later, I was going to start my car and again the vehicle would crank but not turn over. Upon taking it back to gm, they discovered the fuel filter was bad and burnt out the pump. They replaced both. I further learned the same service station had to replace similar parts on another 2002 malibu within the past week. Dt