2002 chevrolet malibu, turn signal malfunction that leads to total failure of the turn signals lights and the indicator on the instrument panel.
2002 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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My turn signals work whenever they feel like it. This has been going on for about 8 months now and it seems to be getting worse. Sometimes you can hear the turn signal but the light is not actually on. Also, I have had to replace my rotors on the car three times all ready and the car is not even three years old yet. I am quite upset because between the turn signals and the brakes I am at a high risk for an accident. I have a three year old daughter and everyday I get in the car and drive with her I am putting both of our lives at risks. I can't believe that it is three years and yet there has been no recall on either of these potentially life endangering issues when there has been problems with at least one of these issues on previous models. What is wrong with this picture??
I have heard recently about turn signal problems with my 2002 chevrolet malibu and I would like to report the same condition. Sometimes the work and sometimes they don't. If they don't work right away you push the hazard button and the signals will work for a short period and then you have start the process over again. I've read that chevy had this problem with earlier models. Let me tell you the problems is continuing.
Dt the contact stated the blinkers worked poorly. Sometimes they will work and they will click at a fast pace, faster than when the turn signal on the outside of the vehicle were blinking. Other times the blinkers will not work at all, and then there was no clicking, no noise, and no lights. Noticed this problem on august 1, 2005. Consumer contacted the dealer, and they said there was recall , but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak updated 11/17/2005.
My vehicle is a 2002 malibu 1. Exterior turn signal lights do not light up even thought the dash signal is indicating that they are blinking and dashboard turn signal lights do not light up at all 2. Had no idea if I was signaling to other motorists my intention to turn - still do not know if signals are working 3. Took the vehicle to chevrolet service - they worked on it for hours charging me by the hour and could not identify the problem.
Turn signals will not work-seems to be a defect in the flasher. Started just occasionally, but has gotten worse. Will work sometimes, but usually not.
I own an '02 chevy malibu (since 2/28/02). I had the same hazard switch problem w/my '02 malibu that the '00 & '01 model years had, and I had to pay for its replacement (roughly $130). I had no turn signals or hazard blinkers until it was replaced. Gibson chevy of south holland, il did the replacement (it's in their repair system). My car presently has a little over 45k miles. Gm should reimburse me for the money I was forced to pay, given the history of this defect with prior model years and the fact this situation has not seemingly been replaced with the '02 model year, either. I got no notification of a problem with this switch or a recall on it, either. I have had to have a modulator replaced last week (10/5/05) which affects the blower motor speeds in my vehicle's ventilation system ($152.00). At speeds 1, 2 and 3, the blower motor wouldn't work at all. Each speed starting with the lowest to the higher speeds was going out-the only speeds working were #4, #5 & defrost. I was forced to have this replaced or I wouldn't be able to use the vents or defroster or the blower itself (& the defroster), would not work at all. This repair was done at brach auto repair (103rd & western ave., chicago il -- this repair detail is in their system). Brach auto also replaced some parts in my fuel injection system (it was malfunctioning/about to go out). The amt I paid for this is also in their system. At that time, tom beaulieu informed me that gm has distributed a tsb re: this situation (which I was not informed of until I took my car in for the modulator repair), & how I must run my car w/ only shell or bp's 93 octane gasoline (even though the owner's manual states it should/can run on 87 octane). Now, due to a poor fuel injector design, running anything less than 93 octane in my '02 malibu will result in more costly repairs. (3 separate failures / 3 separate parts on the same car). I want gm to reimburse me for the money I've spent for these repairs.
Dt: 2002 chevrolet malibu. The consumer stated the turn signal light worked intermittently or did not work at all. The consumer found an investigation open for this, pe05055. The turn signal switch has been replaced about a year ago, the problem recurred. The vehicle has not been taken in this time to be fixed.
The turn signal malfunctions on my 2002 chevrolet malibu, which leads to total failure of the turn signal lights and the indicator on the instrument panel. These incidents occur without warning. They do not flicker. They just stop working and then work without problem. The incidents are random. I will be replacing the turn signal when I have the car serviced later this month .
Without warning the turn signals stop operating. By hitting the hazard light switch numerous time the turn function returns. This has happened periodically during the last four months.
The turn signals on my 2002 malibu fail to work on an intermittent basis. The problem first appeared about two days ago (early-october). The signals have failed twice during that time the dash indicators do not light up when I signal both right and left. I have less than 45k miles on the vehicle. If I move the dimmer switch back and forth, the signals will begin to work again.
At approximately 81,000 miles we noticed that occasionally the signals would not work. It was very sporadic in nature at first. However, over the course of the next 3,000 miles we have noticed that it is happening more frequently. When this was mentioned to the dealership representative at the 81,000 mile service we were told that the car had to be there when it was not working properly. Naturally, on the service date the signals were working. Some days the signals work and some days they don't. We have noticed the frequency of failure is more during damp, humid or rainy weather. The failure can be as short as five minutes or as long as one hour. We will be taking our vehicle in for the 84,000 mile service within the next few days and we will be showing them the information regarding your organizations investigation into the matter. We are very concerned that during one of these failures an accident will occur.
I drive a 2002 chevrolet malibu. My turn signals work intermittently. This is a potentially dangerous problem not being able to inform other drivers, pedestrians, etc of intentions to turn. I have been informed to replace the hazard switch. Researching online I find that the 2000 and 2001 models have a similar problem and a recall has been initiated to replace a defective switch. It appears from online forums that many other drivers are experiencing the same problem with their 2002 malibus. I wonder if the same defective switch was utilized on the 2002 model since the same problem exists. The recall should be extended to include the 2002 malibu model as well.
Turn signals stop working (or won't work at all after first starting the car). This started happening the end of july and happens numerous times every time I drive the car. So far, activating/deactivating the hazard switch while keeping the turn signals on has eventually restored their use. I commute 50 miles each way to work every day, most of it on I-85 & 285 in atlanta. This is an incredibly dangerous situation that is obviously caused by a pervasive problem since there are numerous reports of this same failure. My mechanic has replaced my turn signal switch twice and has been assured by his parts source that this (3rd) time he will be provided a switch without the defect. So far I have paid $304.98 and should be reimbursed by gm.
Beginning yesterday (8/30/2005) our 2002 malibu turn signals and high-beams sometimes work and sometimes do not. This is a known problem and a safety issue, but no current recall for this defect is in place, though there is a recall on 2000 and 2001 models with the same problem. I am having the hazard switch replaced friday (9/2/2005) as the turn signals "go through there" according to jerry from the service dept. Where it will be replaced. He feels 85% sure that will fix it as he has "seen it before". I don't want to travel in high traffic areas without the ability to signal lane changes or turn intentions. I will save my receipts as surely a recall will be issued before someone dies due to this well-documented defect.
Blinkers/signals do not work, hazard switch replacement
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet, turn signals are working improperly. Consumer can hear the turn signal, like it is blinking, but sometimes it will not light up on the inside. If it does not light up on the inside then it is not lighting up from the outside. The bulbs have been changed, and this was not the problem. A couple of contact's friends own chevrolet cars and at one point and time this happened to them as well. The problem recurred, so she is going to have to take the vehicle to dealer for repairs. Aof months ago the problem did not occur as often as currently. *ak
On several occasions I have an intermittent failure of the turn signals to operate. I have looked on this website and have noticed there is a recall of models of this vehicle up to 2001. It is obvious that chevrolet is not including the 2002 models on the recall. I have seen several complaints from other consumers also. So why is chevrolet not being forced to include 2002 models when there is obviously the same problem?
In 2002, I bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and I got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the 1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! I almost forgot, I purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and I bought it new off the lot. It sucks!
Turning signal don't work and hazard lights don't work. Can't rely on them in traffic. I had them on and was on the freeway and they went out as I was trying to change lanes. I am told the hazard switch is bad and will cost 100$ to fix. I notice on your web site that most of the complaints on this make, model, and year are the turning signals and hazard lights. I would like to know why there is no recall on something that is needed for safe driving. And if you can please push a recall for the safety of us drivers. Thank you
Dt: the vehicle is a 2002 chevrolet malibu, the turn signals and the hazard lights only work about 25 percent of the time. This problem started after 32,000 miles and on around the first of april of 2005. Sometimes when flipping on the lights they will work, then go off without warning. At times after flipping the lights on they will not come on and then after driving further they will all of a sudden turn on. The lights would have to be in the on position before it will come on. The problem occurs in any type of weather and under any driving conditions. The consumer contacted gm and they told her to get a diagnostic test ran on the vehicle, and afterwards that they would get in contact with the dealer and get some kind of payment figured out. The consumer has not contacted the dealership as of now. The consumer states that she knows that it is the same problem they are having with the 2000 & 2001, and those models were recalled.
Failure of turn signals on 2002 chevy malibu probably due to faulty hazard switch
I bought my chevrolet 2002 malibu brand new and have owned it for three years, just two months ago it started having intermittent turn signal problems. I have tried little things like manually using turn signals and turning them off prior to turn completion, restarting the car, and using my hazzard lights to trigger the turn signals to work. Sometimes these things will work momentarily, other times they have no effect. Also I am noticing my hazard lights do not always work, and sometimes they will interrupt my turn signal from working and other times my turn signal will cause the hazard lights to turn off! This has almost caused several accidents for me, is a very dangerous situation. The dealership will not help me, my car is just past the warranty period and they want to test it for a rather large fee. Although my research on this problem has told me that gm has not fixed the problem in 2002, but possibly in 2001, and 2000 models. I am very disappointed, and will not own a chevy again.
On 06-12-2005 my blinkers started working intermittantly. They may not work for a few minutes or for longer periods of time and with no warning. They don't work right away even if you restart the vehicle. I've saw this was a common problem with previous models. This is not a problem to be over looked especially if we travel. It is a danger in high traffic driving.
The consumer stated that her turn signals do not function. The consumer was aware of a recall for the 2001 model for the same issue, however she owns a 2002 model.
The radio sometimes worked and sometimes didn't. After 7 trips, it was determined the problem was the amplifier. The radio worked for about a year and now is doing the same thing again. Also, the turn signals work when they feel like it. I had the dealer check and they said I needed a new switch. I did not get one as yet, but see where other owners are having the same issue. I have not received a recall, nor did the dealer inform me of the issue. I initially had trouble with the outside mirrors but they did remedy that. I get shocked (electrically) many times when I exit the car as do some of my passengers.
My signal light all of a sudden one day just stopped working. Now I have found that if I turn the signal off before I actually make the turn and it turns off itself that it will continue working. But it is very annoying and dangerous.
The signal lights worked intermittently or sometimes did not work at all. Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. Consumer stated on several occasions she came close to having an accident.
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal works intermittently. My daughter drives this car and was involved in a minor accident in december 2004. She was trying to merge left in heavy traffic when a car just behind her ,and two lanes to the left, went for the same spot. Because the turn signal failed, the driver in the other lane did not know she was trying to merge and proceeded into the spot. My daughter had to swerve back into her lane to avoid the other car , and could not avoid rear-ending the vehicle ahead where traffic had suddenly stopped. I recently took this car to the dealer, who could find nothing wrong. A quick internet search reveals that this is a common problem, and in fact the previous two model years were recalled for this same problem, which is related to a bad hazard switch. I fiddled with the switch and found that tapping the switch causes the signals to malfunction. Although we didn't get this checked out until after the accident, I believe the accicent would have been avoided if the signals had been working, and I am really annoyed that the dealership seemed so ignorant of this well documented problem. Fortunately no one was injured, but they easily could have been.
The hazard switch is cutting off the blincker when I turrn them on. If I touch or move the hazard swtch then the blinker will start working again. 2002 chevy malibu. I purchased this car band new with 11 miles on it. This started happening last year. I also see that a recall was done for this on the previous year model, looks like they didn't fix it on all malibu's.I
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