2002 Chevrolet Malibu: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 46,786 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine hesitated when started. Also, the instrument panel lighting became very dim and the data on the screen was not visible. Also, the passenger door would not lock and the windows failed to roll down. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact jumped the battery and the engine restarted. Later, the vehicle decelerated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the anti-theft system failed. The mechanic was currently performing a second diagnostic test. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 46,786.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 170 miles · IL · crash

I turned on my AC and the temp and fuel guage fuse blowed while having the air on still changing out fuses and the automatic car locks on it own when you closes the doors getting out or it will lock when some one gets out of the car all by itself without hitting the door lock on the keyless entry.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Electrical · 170,248 miles · PA

They are now telling me I need ignition lock cylinder and housing and a pass lock sensor . Just for this they charged me $282.07 labor no parts they did nothing to help this matter . Purchased this chevy malbu in 2004 with 31000 miles on it garaged kept and maintain records . Because of electrical malfunction replaced catalytic converter four times each time was not necessary . Sensors issue and missed diagnosis on service and still having the same problem .all they did for my car was to fill in the slot on my key .no help at all I never had had weight on my key ring . Just the key and plastic door lock sensor. I know this all started too show up eight years ago .I have been charged for the last eight years with unnecessary parts and labor. Ignition lock cylinder and electrical system gm problem not mine. Faulkner chevrolet lancaster pa. Just another services scamming customers on this matter. Wanted over $ 2300.00 to fix the problem.

Filed Dec 14, 2014 · Electrical · 108,923 miles · OH

I had ignition recall serviced on 10/15/2014 at chevrolet dealer. Two days later, key would not open driver's door (manual locks), also stereo and heat would not come on until car was turned off. Problem has just gotten worse, now driver door will not open from inside or outside. I am forced to crawl across front seat to passenger side to get in and out. Also, now stereo stays on when car is turned off, parked and locked up. I called the chevrolet dealer after the recall service, they said it had nothing to do with them shaving the key down and they would gladly check my car for $149.00. I called gm and they refused to help. I have spoken to many people online and in person who also own chevrolets and they are having the same issues. I feel this is a safety issue and needs to be investigated. The chevy dealer and gm dropped the ball on this issue.

Filed Nov 18, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 150,384 miles · TX · crash

1. The turn signals would not illuminate. Just stopped working for no reason. Lights were not burned out. Then they mysteriously started working just as they had stopped. For no reason. Incidents became more frequent with no apparent cause. Not weather related. After reading complaints on this site, I found that if I turned on my hazard flashers, the blinkers would work again. 2. I was rear ended on 11/4/11 though and could not get the flashers to work. I don't know if my brake lights were working or not when the incident occurred. 3. The air conditioner and heater only work on the highest level. 4. The door locks will lock and unlock at random while driving. 5. The key fob will work sometimes, most times not lately. 6. The security system will honk the horn sometimes when the key fob does lock the doors, most times it does not honk though. 7. The car overheats as the coolant container is loose and the radiator cap does not fit properly even though I purchased a new one. The gauge for the temperature doesn't seem to be accurate. 8. Sometimes the heater does not work, just as the A/C didn't work most of the time in the summer. 9. Anytime I try to use the cigarette lighter, it blows the fuse, leaving that feature totally useless. This car is very unpredictable and for a single woman, I feel it creates potential to be in a very dangerous situation. I do not know what to expect from this car and I really thought I was buying a reliable used car since it is a chevrolet malibu. Was I ever wrong and although I have always bought chevrolet, it will not be my preference in the future.

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · LA

First incident of leaking happened after dealership worked on car. Arrived home coolant poured out on ground towed back. Dealership said reservoir cap seal. 10/2006 or 11/2006, picking up at school and smelled not engine. Parked saw coolant on ground. No engine light on but needle was past middle. Family brought coolant filled it up and went 5 blocks to dealership. They said nothing was wrong. Yesterday, 1/9/2007 car overheated in the school line. Added coolant. I brought it to a non dealership radiator shop owner thinks intake manifold gasket leaking. Car at dealership. I really don't know what the real problem is but because my warranty expired feel dealership will tell me it is a new problem from the first event so I will be responsible. At least two rotors replaced on the front driver's wheel & 5 sets of pads. Reported to gm they claim it is the way I drive! A non dealership tire company had the pads replaced with a good brand. 1 1/2 years since I had to have pads. Problem with the right front passenger door locks. Car is running and the driver gets out leaving car on and then the passenger turns off the car and gets out, locks car, the radio stays on. I went inside the store and came out and the radio was still playing. When you unlock the car but enter only the passenger front door and then close it and walk away, the car locks itself. Happened several times. I had not placed the keys on the seat of the car and shut the door or I would have been locked out. I reported this but no one seemed to care. Radio was replaced for left button paint (not sure if it is paint or cover on button) rubs off. Ignition switch was replaced. Fuel pump replaced.. I transport grandchildren and I need a safe car.