Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While turning the ignition switch, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 09/06/17
2002 Chevrolet Malibu: engine stalls while driving
34 of the 567 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Intermitten on right and left hand turns the car will stall and stop. Replaced module asmelek/ignition control and my same problem persisted. Took it to the dealership and they fixed they replaced the module and swtich and my problem still continues. My car is still at the dealership now as of jan. 26, 2017.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle had trouble starting and would stall without warning. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to stall and exhibited issues starting after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mile was 78,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,567.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to experience electrical malfunctions with the automatic locks activated and deactivated independently. The contact stated that shortly after, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact was not aware if the repairs had been made. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues. *smd the consumer had an appointment at the dealer for november 7, 2014. The dealer informed the consumer, to keep the ignition on a ring by itself. On november 28, 2014 while driving, the vehicle stalled. It was determined the ignition key caused the starter to jam. The starter was replaced.
Letter from congressman goodlatte on behalf of constituent re 2002 malibu recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled. The ignition switch was replaced on three separate occasions. *jb the consumer is seeking reimbursement. Updated 04/08/15,
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by shifting into park and starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was serviced for the recall repair, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,543. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown.
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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu?
34 of 567 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu (6%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu?
There are 0 recalls and 72 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu
Won't start 88Fuel pump 24Overheating 16Headlights 12ABS 10Loss of power 10Check engine light 9Engine failure 9Hesitation 8No deployment 7Grinding brakes 6Door locks 6Warning lights 6Wipers 6Adaptive cruise 5Ball joint 5
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