Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
01084902012/01/2001631899Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc06/25/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
020811600101/01/2002631229Subject regarding intermittent communication or serial data diagnostic trouble codes stored in history. *slc05/21/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
0174001/01/200410006270Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and rpm, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, and a p0300 set. sit bulletin 1460291. *tt04/27/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/01/20101
 The anti-theft won't let me start my car for several minutes in the morning an other times. it takes forever to get started an i need to get a recall on it hopefully. i'm only one of many with this problem. please help me get this resolved. *tr
09/01/2010
 The anti-theft won't let me start my car for several minutes in the morning an other times. it takes forever to get started an i need to get a recall on it hopefully. i'm only one of many with this problem. please help me get this resolved.
12/14/2012925001
 I have a 2001 chevy malibu. the theft system keeps coming on and prevents my car from starting. this has been going off and on over the last 3 years. this time i happened to be driving the car when it shut down. my door locks won't function properly because of this. i do not have the money to take this in to get repaired just for this to go out again. i had it done when i first purchased the car now it needs fixed again. gm needs to do a recall on the passlock sensor. there are alot of people that are having this problem and you would think by now that gm would do a recall to fix this problem. *tr
12/14/201292500
 I have a 2001 chevy malibu. the theft system keeps coming on and prevents my car from starting. this has been going off and on over the last 3 years. this time i happened to be driving the car when it shut down. my door locks won't function properly because of this. i do not have the money to take this in to get repaired just for this to go out again. i had it done when i first purchased the car now it needs fixed again. gm needs to do a recall on the passlock sensor. there are alot of people that are having this problem and you would think by now that gm would do a recall to fix this problem.
12/14/201214000010
 On at least 10 occasions over the past 10 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft passlock system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine by cutting off the fuel. if i turn the ignition key to on position and wait for 10 minutes, then turn the key to the off position and then attempt to start the engine it will startup successfully. this is very annoying and potentially dangerous when it happens while parked in dark parking lots late at night or operating the vehicle in very cold weather. this problem has been reported by tens of thousands of gm owners over the past several years. why hasn't gm been forced to repair the problem. *tr
12/14/2012140000
 On at least 10 occasions over the past 10 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft passlock system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine by cutting off the fuel. if i turn the ignition key to on position and wait for 10 minutes, then turn the key to the off position and then attempt to start the engine it will startup successfully. this is very annoying and potentially dangerous when it happens while parked in dark parking lots late at night or operating the vehicle in very cold weather. this problem has been reported by tens of thousands of gm owners over the past several years. why hasn't gm been forced to repair the problem
10/08/20086500020
 On at least 20 occasions over the past 4 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine. if i turn the ignition key to on position and wait for 10 minutes, then turn the key to the off position and then attempt to start the engine it will startup successfully. this is very annoying and potentially dangerous when it happens while parked in dark parking lots late at night or operating the vehicle in very cold weather. this problem has been reported by tens of thousands of gm owners over the past several years. why hasn't gm been forced to repair the problem? *tr
10/08/200865000
 On at least 20 occasions over the past 4 years when attempting to start the vehicle the anti-theft system will activate for no apparent reason, which disables the ability to start the engine. if i turn the ignition key to on position and wait for 10 minutes, then turn the key to the off position and then attempt to start the engine it will startup successfully. this is very annoying and potentially dangerous when it happens while parked in dark parking lots late at night or operating the vehicle in very cold weather. this problem has been reported by tens of thousands of gm owners over the past several years. why hasn't gm been forced to repair the problem?
05/24/20121
 The turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working then they started working again they seem to be intermittent and sometimes pushing the four way flasher will make them work again its a constant problem and never knowing when your turn signals will work is very annoying and quit dangerous. *tr
05/24/2012
 The turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working then they started working again they seem to be intermittent and sometimes pushing the four way flasher will make them work again its a constant problem and never knowing when your turn signals will work is very annoying and quit dangerous.
07/24/2012870001
 Anti theft system on this car along with hundreds if not thousands of people have left us stranded. you call the dealer they say nothing of the reset stuff that is in the book. i did not have a book went on line last winter the first time it happened. dealer said bring it in and get it tested never once offered the fix in book,so if they have a fix in manual don't you think they know its an ongoing issue???? please make them do the right thing. this is the 6th time for me 3 on my way to work. call polar chevrolet and tell them your car wont start and anti theft system is on bet ya get the same answer i did. they are ripping the consumer off with bogus fixes for a problem they know about. i drive a school bus for a living i just need to get to work. google antitheft chevy malibu check it out please! next site is abc cbs nbc and cnn. *tr
04/25/2012147825
 I crank the car and it wants to catch but acts like there is no gas or something? theft system light is on solid not blinking. my car has been stuck in the parking lot of my job for 2 days.
02/07/2011146000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the anti theft system warning light illuminated after the failure and the vehicle restarted. the failure repeated many times after the initial failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 146,000 and the current mileage was 180,766. sm.
02/07/2011146000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle stalled with out warning. the anti theft system warning light illuminated after the failure and the vehicle restarted. the failure repeated many times after the initial failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 146,000 and the current mileage was 180,766. rds
02/03/2009
 This car is an absolute lemon,it forces you to use dexcool antifreeze and this eats away the rubber in the lines,have spent thousands fixing head gaskets and redoing the whole cooling system to be able to use the old green antifreeze and after all of the problems(cant afford new car!) i have looked on line and i am not alone,thousands have had same problem,this needs to be recalled. it is common knowledge with chevy about the anti theft system,you have to put key in on pos. and wait ten mins for it to reset. i have lost a job b/c i was late for work too many times,have had ignition replaced twice,it has nothing to do w/ignition. i get stuck in the middle of nowhere car wont start and gotta freeze to death (in michigan!) waiting for it to reset. this is ridiculous. and chevy does nothing!
10/01/200980000
 Passcode antitheft system - 2 separate repairs, latest oct, 2011 involving the ignition/theft system. the system malfunctions and the vehicle will not start.
02/04/200229117
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the anti-theft security warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred intermittently with engine stalling sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and the anti-theft device was replaced. a few months later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was repaired a second time. most recently, the anti-theft device was replaced a third time by the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 29,117. kmj
02/04/200229117
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the anti-theft security warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure occurred intermittently and the engine stalled on a separate occasion. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the anti-theft device was replaced. a few months later, the vehicle experienced failures related to the anti-theft device and repairs were performed at different times. most recent the anti-theft device was replaced by the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 29,117. js
07/05/201183000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the alarm system activated and shut off the fuel system without reason. the failure recurred several times and each time, he would have to wait fifteen minutes for the alarm system to deactived in order for the vehicle to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 84,200. kmj
07/05/201183000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the alarm system activated and shut off the fuel system without any reason. he mentioned that the failure occurred several times and each time he had to wait 15 minutes for the alarm system to deactived in order for the vehicle to turn on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 84,200. pm
05/18/201122000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the ignition goes in and out on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and they were unable to duplicate the failure. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the contact stated indicator lights used to illuminate on the instrument panel, but now they get no response from the vehicle. the vin was not accepted at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 23,000.rl
06/08/2011103000
 Tl. the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the security path lock system malfunctions which causes the vehicle not to start. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the path lock system and a recall and the manufacturer stated there is no recall on that vehicle. the contact the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it's not guaranteed it will restart. the failure mileage was 103,000. jo
05/15/2011106789
 Antitheft system passlock randomly activates and prevents starting of car -- must leave key in car for 10-15 minutes and then it starts. it happened again. did internet search regarding malibu starting problems and saw lots of people have same problem i have but when the cars are taken in they are told they need ignition switch or some other thing but after replacement still have the problem. other people on the internet expressed that this is a safety issue and i agree -- having a car that may or may not start at any given time is not safe. for example, what if engines cuts off or is turned off and car needs to be moved for an emergency or safety reason but wont start for 10-15 minutes?! has happened more than 12 times over the 10 years we have owned it. lost count. bought it new.
05/15/2010114000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph the anti theft light illuminated on the dashboard. he coasted to the side of the road because the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop. the local mechanic advised him that only the dealer could provide him with the code. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer. the dealer reset the code. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated the failure had happen again. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. the failure occured twice. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. vwb
11/15/2009
 Failing starter
11/13/2010141628
 Our chevy 2001 malibu has a defective anti theft system that many other complain about also. it disables the car at the most in opportune times that can be life threatening in some instances. gm should recall this and they have not.
10/10/2010115000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when attempting to start her vehicle the auto theft system locks her out and will not allow entry for at least 10 minutes. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the vehicle has been repaired by an independent mechanic. the vin was not available. the current mileage was approximately 120,000. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000. bw
11/16/201086000
 [note that i lived in ontario, canada] i stopped my car in a parking lot, but then could not get started. i called the gm dealership and was told to wait for 20 min while leaving the key in the on position. it worked. but when i checked the internet (http://www.car-forums.com/s9/t1545.html) and found this problem is very common. for example, 1)
10/06/201065000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to restart the vehicle the contact noticed that the theft light had appeared on the dashboard and that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 65000. bml
10/01/2010
 When i go to start my car-2001 chevy malibu the anti theft light comes on and the car will not start. this has been ongoing for amonth and chevy will not fix. i have researched the internet to find this is a common problem and checy will not fix or recall. plese help. i am a sr citazen with a severly disabled husband. this happens daily. i had it towed and the garage said a battery needded to be replaced. so it was and it still does it.
01/20/200770000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the anti-theft security indicator illuminated and then the engine completely stalled. after waiting for one hour the passlock system was reset and allowed the vehicle to resume proper operation. the failure occurred four different times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000. js
10/01/2010
 When i go to start my car-2001 chevy malibu the anti theft light comes on and the car will not start. this has been ongoing for amonth and chevy will not fix. i have researched the internet to find this is a common problem and checy will not fix or recall. plese help. i am a sr citazen with a severly disabled husband. this happens daily. i had it towed and the garage said a battery needded to be replaced. so it was and it still does it.
01/20/200770000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the anti-theft security indicator illuminated and then the engine completely stalled. after waiting for one hour the passlock system was reset and allowed the vehicle to resume proper operation. the failure occurred four different times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000. js
02/01/2010150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. she put the key in the ignition and turned it but the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel pump was replaced. the failure has since recurred 4 times. each time the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel pump would be replaced. the failure mileage 150,000 was and the current mileage was 177,000. sm.
08/30/2010168000
 Several times my 2001 chevy malibu theft system light comes on,and when i turn my car off then try to crank it back up it want crank had to get it reset twice.i'm still having the same problem.
08/16/201062000
 Recall on emergency flasher done under recall.contacted chevrolet c.s. and they confirmed recall done,part replaced.whithin the last year the flasher will start clicking without being engaged. neither the emergency flasher or turn signal flash on and off,but the turn signal signal indicator makes the clicking noise.this internittent sound has no pattern,and lasts for various lenghts of time,again with no input from the turn signal stalk or emergency button being pushed. it can be silenced by pushing in on the emergency button partially until the clicking noise stops.
05/09/2009103957
 Intermittent issue at start with vehicle rpms elevating to 3500, if put into drive the vehicle speeds to 45 mph. happens at different times (cold, warm, hot). have had iac and tps sensors replaced (2 times) and most recently the power control module. each fix works for a few weeks, then issue begins again. most recently fremont chevrolet had vehicle for 10 days and could not get it to repeat; therefore, could not have computer read or provide problem and repair. no service completed.
06/15/201089000
 2001 malibu security system - failed to allow owner to start the car. required 10 minute wait to re-set. also failed. owner unable to drive vehicle home from work late at nite. very dangerous situation. has occurred numerous times in past several months. dealers only able to temporarily fix problem at huge cost. there are many, many problems reported on this security system. why isn't gm ordered to recall and repair?
05/05/200129000
 My 2001 chevy malibu has an anti-theft sytem feature on it. however it does'nt read my key right and most of the time won't start. and when it does start it will out of nowhere shut off while im driving. this is realy dangerous because if this happened on the highway or on any road really, it could cause a serious accident or even a fatality. this is a serious matter and there needs to be a recall on this vehicle. i have done a lot of research and apparently every other malibu owner has the exact same pass-lock theft system problem. it only takes a matter of time. please investigate this problem because it really needs to be fixed this is my only car and i cant afford this thank you.
01/02/20041
 I have a 2001 chevrolet malibu and i have been checking online for a remedy for the theft system the theft system comes on when it wants to causing me to be stuckon the freeway off ramp for 10 min until it stopped flashing and became solid, the theft system has put my families well being in danger believe me i love the car but it's theft system has become a safety hazard i have had emergency's and had to wait until the theft system stopped flashing if you could help resolve the problem it would be great i don't want chevy to lose a lifetime customer i have a 2yr old daughter to worry about and my car stopping and locking up is a danger thank you *tr
04/29/2010161000
 Gm vats 2001 chevy malibu theft light comes on and car is unable to start replaced the ignition switch and the passlock sensor which is suppose to correct the problem well it did for only a few months now i'm having the same problems again. i dont have the money nor the time to keep repeating this fix. after reading numerous complaints online about this particular problem why hasn't gm had a recall on this problem. this is beyond ridiculous!
06/04/2009110000
 2001 chevrolet malibu: anti theft/pass lock problems. sporatic issue cause the vehicle to not start. multiple tows and service charge with no consistent fix.
02/09/20101
 My wife drove our 2001 malibu around in the morning, after parking it in the driveway until the afternoon it would not start. it sat for 3 day until i could research how to fix it. the passlock system was failing. the system will not recognize your key and the car will not start. this seems to be a major issue for these vehicles, numerous accounts documented on the internet. to bypass it you have to wait 10 mins and hope the reset takes place and a replacement could cost you upwards of a thousand dollars. a ten minute wait to start a car i own is ridiculous.*tr
02/09/20101000003
 I have a 2001 chevy malibu. the anti-theft system prevents me from starting the vehicle about three times a month. i have to wait 15-20 minutes before it will start. this has caused me to be late to work many times. *tr
11/10/2009902001
 Not that i think doing this is going to make any real difference but i will try. i own a 2001 chevy malibu and besides being one of the worst cars made i am having problems with my passlock system not working properly. i know that you have had many complaints about this problem and i see that there is still nothing done about this problem. is it because your do not care? is gm lining your pockets and you are sweeping this under the rug? what ever it is the fact that you turn a deaf ear and do not make gm fix this problem is wrong!!!!! if i had the money i would sue all of you and make them fix this problem on all of the cars! come on this is america and we are supposed to build good cars. gm will never outsell the imports in cars as long as we build junk!! *tr
10/31/2009945001
 The turning signal on my 2001 chevy malibu works when it wants to and when it doesn't it's very dangerous. this past halloween i was riding up the main st. and could not signal to cars behind me (it was dark) that i was turning. this is very scary since it happens unexpectedly when you push the arm down. nothing. there's no lights on the car or flasher on my dash. i had to pass my turn & keep going out of my direction so i could send a signal through braking and used my hazard light to let them know i was turning. i live in south carolina where i can't just hop on a bus or train if my car malfunctions. i'm a single mother of two girls and our car ride ended up scarier than the halloween masks. i'm writing before an accident happens. on the roads down here if you put on your hazards and slow down, people generally go around you. this would be very dangerous on a two lane road where i'm trying to make a left turn & they try to go around. gm had a recall in 2003 for this issue & when i called 11/2 they said my vehicle was serviced before i purchased it in 2005 from caring and that i'd have to figs this gm issue out of pocket. i have a problem with that. the very reason for the recall is the reason for the issue. the soldering cracks and affects the circuits. gm knows this issue will reoccur under those conditions & needs to make this right before i have to trust a mechanic to half fix this gm issue & charge me an obscene amount of money in the process. *tr
01/15/2007900001
 Own 2001 malibu. began shutting off while driving about 2 yrs ago. had ignition switch replaced 2 mos ago. also, horn beeps, locks go off and on and hazard light button clicks as if the car is possessed. *tr
11/02/20091550001
 2001 chevrolet malibu shuts off while in motion (much fun in washington d.c. commuter traffic) or parked. it shuts off like the key is turned to the off position. the doors unlock and the lights turn off. within seconds the lights are back and a with the car coasting in neutral i can restart. occurs whether the engine is cold or hot. i see hundreds of similar complaints. i hope my wife or children being injured aren't the catalyst for a safety recall of this electrical problem. *tr
10/17/20091
 Purchased a 2001 chevy malibu and after a week worth of starting the car, the car would crank but not turn over. i had to wait 10-15 minutes with my key in the acc position then restart my car. i have night classes and if this happens at night it could be dangerous. my friend also has a 2002 chevy malibu and he has the same problem. to correct this problem i am having my anti-theft passlock system wire (yellow) disabled. how is the anti theft lock going to lock out the owner with the original key?!?! *tr
08/21/20091050001
 I have a 2001 chevy malibu that is giving me safety problems concerning the bcm, and the passcode theft feature. i have had 2 dealer experienced mechanics try to fix this problem with out success. the theft light comes on and then prohibits the car from starting until you reset the car by leaving the key in the on position until it resets. not safe if sitting in a dark parking lot (the system will not allow the doors to lock) and very afraid that if the car stalled in traffic this would trigger and not good to leave your car in traffic 1 min while it resets. *tr
10/09/20091
 2001 chevy malibu theft system, this problem is robbing people and it's just not fair. *tr
09/19/2009430001
 Bought a 2001 chevy malibu in april with 41,000 miles. ran fine for a couple of weeks, but then wouldn't always start (had to keep trying and try every key i owned). about 6-10 weeks ago it started shutting off while i'm driving. i have to either coast to the side of the road or jam it into neutral and try to restart it. hazard!!!!!!! had it to my mechanic 3 times and it doesn't do anything wrong when he has it. just got it back this past monday and it ran ok for 4 days and then today it stopped 3 times in 1/2 mile drive. help - i'm afraid to drive it. i fear someday i will cause an accident when it just stops running. have had other people in the car with me when it just stops running and scared them when it happened. i need my car to get to work to make a living. i know i'm not the only one with same complaints. who can i call for assistance without it costing a fortune to fix. i can't afford huge repair bills at this time and i can't afford to go buy another car. i put today's date as the incident date, but it has happened at least 12-15 times in the past 6 weeks. shouldn't chevrolet fix this for free?????? it's a defect in the car!! thank you *tr
08/10/20091240001
 My car is a 2001 chevrolet malibu ls. 1. the car failed to start. it got more and more frequent, from once a day to every start. 2. the garage diagnosed it and said the theft protection system failed to recognize my key. 3. i get new keys from the dealer. 4. the problem gets better and it is still there. *tr
07/05/2009660001
 Theft system on car occasionally kicks in, preventing starting for 10 minutes or more. this happens when i put in key quickly to start car. usually i can remember to insert the key, let it register, and then turn the ignition. the first couple of times it happened i didn't know the problem and had it towed. the dealer fixed it once, said it was warranty work, the next time a mechanic put in a new ignition system which helped for a while. *tr
03/04/2009740001
 Problems with the passlock theft system. first problem with it two years ago. now, the passlock is not allowing my car to start at least once a day. i have to put the key on for ten minutes then off before restarting it. my biggest concerns are what if i was rushing out the door to take one of my children to the hospital and now i have to wait 10 minutes to start my car. this is not acceptable. i know this system is a problem for many gm owners (just looking it up on the web shows me all the problems). i think too common of a failure that a recall on this product should be considered. disabling this feature could also be an affordable way for consumers to fix the problem, especially us who were forced to have the theft deterrent in our car. *tr
02/25/20091
 I purchased a 2001 chevy malibu used. there are times the car will not start. i come back in 10-15 minutes and it starts right up. this occurs about every other day, i also many others have reported this same issue. *tr
02/16/20091
 Trying to find out if the recall parts have been fixed on my 2001 malibu and its hard to get any one to respond. *tr
02/01/2009990001
 2001 chevrolet malibu pass key system will engage much of the time. my wife has to leave the key on for ten minutes plus before the anti-theft light will go out and the car will start. dealer wants to keep replacing the ignition switch to fix the system but it never does go away. *tr
01/10/20091002001
 Anti-theft system prevents car from starting. car has slightly over 100,00 miles on it and suddenly recurring problems with the anti-theft system prevented the car from starting. initially turning the key to on and letting the anti-theft system reset fixed the problem but it kept getting worse until now when the anti-theft light remains on and nothing will make it go off. in researching this i've discovered it is a common complaint for 2001 chevrolet malibu ls owners and very expensive to fix. chevrolet is not supporting this issue through a recall and they should. *tr
01/16/20091
 I own a 2001 chevrolet malibu. i have had the passlock sensor replaced 5 or 6 time over the life of the vehicle. i returned my car today to a dealer for the same issue and now they want $700+ to replace the body control module. in the last six months i have had the vehicle there 3 times and this is the first time that anyone has mentioned that the bcm is causing the problem. i want gm to cover the cost which the dealer refused to do. even after the passlock sensor is replaced, the issue starts up again within 3 to 4 months. *tr
02/15/20071100001
 Electrical: it all started 2/2007... there was a recall on the 2001 chevy malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. i have a 2001 chevy malibu and i had experienced the exact same problems. i contacted gm and they indicated that my vin number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired. there is a ticking noise that is off and on, sometimes lasting 3 minutes. then in 5/2008... the following happens at the same time: the car does start the fuel gauge says i am empty, radio will not work, a/c and heater will not work. my daytime lights will not turn on, along with my windows, and cruise control. this is sporadic, but happens at least once a day; sometimes more. *tr
10/18/2008830001
 Theft system keeps failing this is the 4 th attempt to fix it. no warning that is going to happen car just won't start. this car has left me stranded 3 times twice at night. *tr
08/25/2008800001
 The car will start fine, but once you turn it off and go to start again it will just crank. the first time i replaced the fuel pump. the second time i repaced spark plugs and wires. the third time i didn't know what else to change and a friend said to try putting the key in the on position for 10 mins. i did and it started right up. it turns out the ant-theft system keeps locking me out about every month. it is a major pain to have to be somewhere and not know when the car will start or not, and then sit there for ten mins to reset it. *tr
09/11/2008927891
 Car will not start - theft system light comes on. i have tried the passlock fix of turning key to on for 10 minutes, shutting off and trying to restart but no luck on the car starting. the issue has gone on for over 3 weeks, each day getting worse and worse. i have taken the car to a shop and diagnostics came up negative and car started. 3 weeks later, car won't start again. have a mechanic come look at it, he sees nothing wrong with it except that the fuel ignition isn't working - probably because of the passlock theft system!! *tr
10/09/2007852362009/01/2007
 2001 chevy malibu. *jb
09/19/2007607/01/2001
 2001 chevy malibu..theft system light goes on several time a year and will eventually cause the car not to start and require a tow and various types of ignition/starter types of replacements. this has cost me a lot of money, lost time at work and concern for my safety and my families safety when driving the car and not knowing when it will not start and we'll be stranded.*jb updated 12-12-07. *kb updated *jb
09/05/2007308/03/2002
 Electrical problems, with anti theft lock switch, kill switch, hazard and signal lights. *jb
06/27/2007780003005/11/2006
 2001 malibu. theft system light comes on constantly. atleast 1x a week. i have followed teh turn to acc until light shuts off, turn off and then try and start, but this is time consuming. now when the car does start the fuel gauge says i am empty, radio will not work, acc and heater will not work and if and when it kicks on the car makes a weird sound. *tr
03/15/2007107007112/20/2000
 Vehicle was fairly cool having only traveled about a mile from home. after being stopped at a busy intersection, my car died while accelerating into the intersection. after i stopped the vehicle and switched on my hazard lights, i was able to restart the vehicle without a problem. had this been a time when my vehicle wouldn't start for 10 minutes, this could have created a major traffic problem. fortunately, no one was injured. *jb
03/14/2007206998112/20/2000
 I was driving the vehicle later the same day after the previous incident i reported. car was fairly cool. as i approached a turn, the vehicle died leaving me without power steering. i came very close to having an accident. fortunately, no one was injured. after i brought the car to a stop and turned on my hazard lights i was able to restart the vehicle without incident. *jb
03/14/2007106993112/20/2000
 Vehicle was fairly cold as it had only been running for about 1.5 miles. as vehicle was leaving the i64 eastbound at the oakland exit in st. louis it died. car lost power steering. after i was able to get the car in park, i was able to restart it with no problems. fortunately there were no injuries. unfortunately, several cars behind me had to wait as i fixed the problem. had the car not restarted, as it does regularly, this could have created a major problem on the interstate.*jb
03/02/2007104957112/20/2000
 A few miles after the car wouldn't start, the car dies in the middle of an intersection during accelerating after a stop. lost power steering. vehicle restarted immediately after i got the car in park. *jb
02/20/2001104889112/21/2000
 2001 chevy malibu died while driving. engine didn't sputter or anything, the electrical system just switched the car off causing a loss of power steering while driving. car was fairly cold as it had only been running for a few minutes. specifically it died in the middle of an intersection during acceleration after a stop. *nm
11/10/2006308/19/2003
 The horn will beep on its own, usually when car is first started or turned off, but will also beep (by itself) while driving. also the automatic power door lock switch on the driver side door, which is supposed to lock all doors when depressed when i am leaving the vehicle doesn't work properly. both of these problems have been fixed several times over the last 12 - 18 months by the dealer, but they keep recurring. another problem, which the dealer had fixed a couple of times is that i would go out to start the car, it just wouldn't start. the dealer claimed it had something to do with the anti-theft system/ignition lock cylinder in that if you try three different keys or make three attempts to start the car, then the anti-theft system would lock the car out. two times over the last 12-18 i've gone out to the car, put my car key in the ignition (once each time) and the car would not start, would not even turn over. i'm waiting for it to happen it again, because once the horn and locks start malfunctioning, the anti-theft system usually starts malfunctioning. *jb
12/15/20057507/07/2005
 5 mos after purchasing car, the transmission had to be replaced. a few months later the engine would shut off while driving on the road. the following parts have been replaced: ignition module, spark plugs, fan belt, water pump, knock sensor, camshaft position sensor, crankshaft sensor, ignition switch. *nm
10/05/20061504/24/2002
 My turn signals work when they want. i call chevrolet and i was told this part had been changed july of 2001. this was a recalled part and i'm not sure if the one put in in july 2001 was a new part or still one that was on recall. but i was told by chevrolet that they would not pay to fix it. *nm
08/13/2006500003
 First my intake manifold needed to be replaced and i got chevy to pay half. i had to pay around 400 to get it fixed. now my car won't start. i got it towed and it started to work again. they couldn't find any problems, so i took the car back. two days later it won't start again. they still don't know what the problem is. my brother also has the same car and his is doing the same thing. they don't know what is wrong with his either. this has been going on for three months now. i can not afford to keep paying for this car. chevy really needs to recall the chevy it self. the car is nothing but problems and they are safety issues and will hurt someone one day. *nm
06/21/200670000312/18/2000
 Three times car wouldn't start when key was put in ignition. had it towed to dealer each time. when dealer tried to start car each of the three times, it started every time except the last time. 1st time (oct 2005) dealer ran diagnostic test revealing nothing and replaced no parts. 2nd time (jan 2006) dealer replaced ignition switch and sensor for $450. 3rd time (june 2006) dealer couldn't start car, but waited 1-1/2 days to run diagnostic tests so when they finally got to looking at the car it started up again. dealer ran diagnostic test which again revealed nothing since the car was running again. dealer wanted to talk about replacing more parts (fuel pump and the ignition switch again) but i said no and took my car back. dealer cannot explain since 1st time why this is happening. this is now a very unreliable car since we never know when it will happen. *nm
06/14/2006103/03/2003
 After driving approximately 20-30 minutes, car will surge, and then stall. after waiting a few minutes the car will start and go another 15 min or so. this has happened on multiple occasions, and after multiple repairs. the last incident occurred on a busy bridge with no hazard lane; a police officer pushed me off the bridge with his squad car. i have replaced the alternator, fuel filter, & fuel relay. after each repair i was assured that the problem was corrected. after each repair the problem occurred again. i have taken it to two mechanics and they have not been able to find any problems. *jb
02/12/200570651106/13/2004
 There was a recall on the 2001 chevy malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. i have a 2001 chevy malibu and i had experienced the exact same problems. i contacted gm and they indicated that my vin number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired. *nm
05/07/200534000503/24/2005
 Driver's side window switch stalls before rolling up. turn signals do not work all the time. internal fan switch only works on 5. if i turn the fan switch on or off, turn signals will start working instantly. turn signal problem started right after the blower went out. i cannot listen to the radio and run the rear defroster at the same time. the driver's side seat belt will not release all the time when i try to put it on. the car has died as i tried to turn left at a stop light. this was a used car with less than 30k miles when i bought it in march 2005, no problems until about may. now a problem a day seems to appear. the car now has 39k miles on it and my husband wants me to trade it in already because he says it is going to nickel and dime us to death. i have seen several of these problems on recall sites, but the dealer said that my vin was not included in the recall. *jb
06/09/200575000411/01/2004
 Dt: when going over a railroad track or a man hole, consumer's car shut down. the vehicle steering and brakes locked up and the consumer had to manually maneuver the vehicle and put it in park.*ak *sb *nm
07/10/2003204/07/2001
 Ac automatically switches from internal circulation to vent intermittently
05/10/200576000508/20/2002
 Type of vehicle- 2001 chevy malibu on at least 5 occsasions, the vehicle has failed to start. the battery is ok, as all accesories ork perfect. the car has had fuel, and we actually replaced the fuel pump, just to see if this was the problem. it will act as though it wants to start. i have had an automotive technician try to see what it is by hooking up to a diagnostics machine, although as quick as it is released from the wheel dolly, it starts, as if jarring the car makes a difference. in light of this we are unable to locate the problem, although we know it is likely related to a misfiring of a wire to the computer. after hooking up to machine when it starts, no fault codes are shown. it is very frustrating. the engine will crank, fuel pressure ok. ignition system plugs ahve fire. all normal systems are good, however engine will not fire.
07/23/20013
 Chevrolet malibu shut off while driving. doors locked, gauges went off, etc. dealer replaced the ingition switch, and the body control module. *ak
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 Vehicle failed to start. towed vehicle to dealership. informed by mechanic a computer chip was causing lack of starting problem. would have problem checked and repaired each time. vehicle been to dealership 9 times for non start.*ak
09/27/200390000311/03/2001
 Car have problems starting and continuously acts as if the battery is dead. battery was checked and cleaned the problem still exists. on a normal basis when the key is turned, car won
05/17/2003650001
 Turning light has failed due to an an electrical short. *ak
04/16/200327145003/10/2001
 Engine noise dealer is unable to locate. hazard switch shorts out no turn signals. *nlm
05/07/2003
 The vehicles ignition switch failed. the signal lights also failed. nlm
05/30/2002103/15/2001
 While driving vehicle and when road condition varies (such as a bump in the road), vehicle shuts off as if deactivating the car, e.g. car doors unlock, no rpm, gas needle immediately descends to e, immediate deceleration. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
03/26/2007938002512/02/2002
 Purchased car in 2002 and ran fine until about 8 months ago. replaced alternator and car ran fine for another 3 months. since, has failed while driving on highway and city roads. replaced ignition control module. ran for another month. same problem arose. replaced spark plugs and engine sensor. ran for another 2 months. still having same problem. will kill while driving and eventually won't start at all. will turn over but won't fire.*ak
03/26/2001102/18/2001
 2001 chevrolet malibu has developed problems with the braking and the cooling systems.***no answer required***. *mr one month after the vehicle was purchased the rotor assembly was replaced. the vehicle would turn over but it wouldn't start. the dealer replaced the fuel pump. when accelerating the vehicle's coolant light illuminated on the dash. the dealer determined that there was a leak at the by pass pipe at the lower intake manifold. the alternator was replaced under warranty. the hazard and turn signal switch were replaced. the right outer tie rod were worn loose. the dealer replaced the right outer tie rod ends and set the front end. the right front wheel bearing was replaced. the abs malfunctioned. *nm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
03/14/20061
 2001 malibu has had front brake disc and battery replaced, 16804 miles on vehicle.. mechanic has now informed consumer that ignition switch needs to be replaced. *ts *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
11/08/2009748661
 2001 chevy malibu, ignition theft system keeps blinking and the car won't start. *tr
08/11/2007600001504/17/2005
 Constant problems with the passlock system on my 2001 chevrolet malibu. passlock engages constantly, causing me to wait 10 minutes for reset every time this occurs. this is a safety issue for my wife and daughter who must wait, in sometimes dark areas of town for passlock to reset before they can start the car and get safely on their way. have had ignition replaced once but issue has not corrected. *tr
08/14/200661512706/02/2006
 Tl* - the contact owns 2001 chevrolet malibu. less than one month after purchasing the vehicle the ignition/starter failed. the contact paid a repair shop to fix the ignition, and the failure recurred. the towing mechanic stated that when the lights blink allowing the vehicle to sit for 20 minutes, it will restart. the mechanic stated that the starter sensor failed. the contact was advised that there was a recall related to the failure, and the driver requested reimbursement. after the ignition repair the contact experienced problems the air conditioning problems. the mechanic repaired the air conditioning and stated a few days later that there had been a compressor defect, a possible leak which caused air conditioner failure. the contact had been disputing the lemon law, reimbursement, and the failures for quite sometimes. the manufacturer refused to assist her. the current and failure mileage were 61,512.*ak the contact has provided the repair order, the buyer's guide information at time of purchase and a list of major defects that may occur in used cars. update 5/3/07*tr
03/19/200645000505/12/2001
 Engine stops running, instruments do not light up, both gas and temp gauge needles fall back to off position. car can be restarted by moving gear selector lever and twisting ignition key to engage starter. car also is at times hard to start. if the ignition key is inserted and twisted to on, sometimes icons do not light up, nor will the gauges register,the engine will crank but not start. if the key is twisted back to the off position,then twisted back to the on position and the needles of the gas and temp gauges move, the engine will start. this car is 5 years. old and has 45,000 mi. on the speedometer has happened several times,but since the engine restarts,it has not been taken for repairs. the pcv valve has been replaced, and car has been subjected to the state mandated testing,which requires use of the obd port. this was last fall. *jb
01/28/200562512112/20/2004
 I put key in ignition switch and it would not turn to any position , buy it does still lock all doors. dealership would not replace the switch ,free of charge.veh. only has 62000 miles on it.i am not happy about this defect.*ak
04/04/2004554721
 Consumer was unable to start the ignition. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
09/01/2003
 As an auto-tech for many years, there are times when a vehicle's starter needs to be bumped over'' or short cranking time, to assist in testing. some of the newer gm cars, (1999 and newer), have a feature that is dangerous for a tech. that is to say, once the start position is reached by the ignition switch, the computer continues to crank the car, whether or not the ignition is held over or released. this was unexpected and could be extremely dangerous for technicians. i do not know the reason behind this feature, but it was a rude awakening. *la
10/11/200332000107/01/2001
 Car ran fine the night before. the following morning vehicle would not start. battery is good, all lights and radio work. starter is not turning at all. car is 2001 malibu with 32000 miles. *la
09/01/2000
 This car has stopped in traffic 3 times. the first time was april 25, 01. the engine light came on and the car went dead someone ran over and assisted me in getting the car out of the street. it was towed to crain chevrolet. they reprogrammed the car and i got it back the next day. may 4, 01 the car stopped again in traffic on a main thoroughfare i pulled over and a few minutes later it started back up and it stopped again. it was towed to gwatney chev. they repaired it and i got it back on may 10, 01 and it stopped again in traffic on a main thoroughfare on may 11, 01. it is now at gwatney chev. i also contacted gm and informed them that i am a risk to me and to other motorist. gm called today and said that they found the problem and are having to order a part. it will take a few days for me to get it back. has anyone else reported problem of their 2001 malibu stopping in traffic. the manufacturer is working with me however, i think that others should be made aware.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
12/01/20101020001
 I went outside to crank up the car and it would not start. it would crank but would not start and the anti-theft light would flash. researched the internet for possible causes and was advised to put the key in the on position for about 10 minutes to bypass the theft system. it seems as if the theft system kicks in and kills the car so that it will not start. this has happened several times. i am always able to get the car to start after about 10 minutes of it being in the on position, but there is clearly an issue with the wiring as this is a common complaint on the internet about these cars. *tr
09/20/20091400001
 I have a 2001 chevrolet malibu with the anti-theft system/passlock problem, that turns the car off while i am driving on the highway at 55 mph (or any speed for that matter). in fact, it simply turns off whenever it likes. this morning turning onto a highway, it stalled as i turned and i was almost hit by a truck had the truck not moved out of the way. i could not move because my power steering did not work due to the car shutting off. the mechanic i took it to said he's replaced hundreds on all kinds of gm cars, and that he was surprised it was not recalled. after researching this, i have found thousands of posts of people complaining about the identical issue! this is incredibly frightening and has happened to me on more occasions than i can count! it happens at least once a day. *tr
09/02/20091
 I have a 2001 chevy malibu and i have had multiple issues with the passlock system. i have spent numerous hours, and a large amount of money trying to figure out the problem and get it fixed. i know now that this is a very common issue and wonder why there isn't a recall for the said part. *tr
04/29/2009949301
 Two months ago we bought a used 2001 chevrolet malibu. two days after was sitting, stranded because of a malfunctioning passlock system. the first time it malfunctioned i turned the key and the security system light blinked so i waited 10 minutes and it cranked after it reset. we took it to our local dealer and they replaced the ignition switch at a cost of $470. the very next day i get stranded at the gas pump only this time the security system light comes on solid for 5 seconds then goes away. no other lights on my panel other than the mileage shows up. i sat for two hours waiting and trying to crank it before getting a ride home. went back the next day and it cranked right up. yesterday i was stranded again only this time the thing went dead. it cranked right up and then after a second or two went dead again. went to re-crank and the security system light only comes on for a couple of seconds and no other lights. i sat for two and a half hours trying to crank that thing and finally had to call the police to give me and my two children a ride home. we went back this morning and the evil thing cranked right up. we drove it home and it's sitting in our drive looking innocent as ever. it will crank 20 or so times before the passlock kicks in again. this car runs great and i have no other complaints other than the passlock system of the
04/04/20091
 My theft system light came on and the vehicle would not start. this happened 3 times about a week apart each. i ended up replacing the ignition lock cylinder and relearn. the repairman indicated he has seen this issue on a number of malibus. sometimes using a different key fixes the problem. not in my case. similar complaints are logged on internet chat rooms. *tr
02/08/20091
 2001 chevy malibu theft system, my car will not start. *tr
09/04/2008730001
 Theft system warning light comes on and will not let car be restarted until i leave key in started switch for 10 minutes. *tr
06/17/20081035611
 Anti theft pass key car will not start due to theft protection kicking in have to reset everytime i want to start the car. *tr
06/04/20081
 I have a 2001 chevy malibu. the anti theft system light keep coming on causing me to wait for 10 - 15 minutes for it to reset. causing me to go back to dealer to get my key reprogram. a very expensive job. i've not had it done yet. i've researched this and have found out that this is common among malibu owners. what can we do to have gm recall our car to fix this problem. this problem last occurred on june 4, 2008. i've had this problem for awhile. *tr
05/05/20081
 The anti-theft system on my 2001 chevrolet malibu frequently activates for no apparent reason, causing a ten minute waiting period before the car will start. this device does more harm than good and leaves me stranded in undesirable areas to in which to be stranded. *tr
04/30/2008807441
 Gm passlock system is failing in the vehicle. problems incurred are: no-start and engine shut-down while in operation. sudden loss of power in vehicle is serious safety concern. *tr
04/20/2008312/23/2003
 I purchased my 2001 in 2003 and has never given me any problems. but at the end of march my malibu would not start. i had it towed and got a full tune up and it ran for about a week before it started skipping. i took it back to the mechanic and he gave the car a transmission flush and it ran for about a week. two days later while i was driving the car it cut off, i was able to restart it but then sunday morning 4/20/08 it would not start. i called my mechanic and he noticed that the anti-theft light was blinking and indicated that the system had locked me out, and that the ignition no longer recognizes the chip in the key. i have read online that several owners have been experiencing this problem. i am anger that general motors has not taken ownership of this very serious problem this problem and issued a recall. my car has 41,000 mi and i should not be having problems like this. this is not relevant to wear and tear this is a defected product and a safety issue that warrants the attention of the manufactures and owners who are having problems with their vehicle. this could possibly prove to be fatal if the car suddenly stops in the middle of traffic on the street or highway like my car did. my husband and i were lucky this time. this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed, and was contemplating trading for the newer 2008 model, not anymore. *tr
03/26/200889062307/25/2001
 Problems with anti-theft system. car would not start. have had to have car towed to dealership twice and had the ignition pass lock changed both times within a 6 month period. the third time it happened was one day before the 1 year guarantee on the parts and labor of the previous replacement ran out. had car towed again. this time they said it was the wiring harness to the pass lock. they said it was corroded and they replaced it but i had to pay for it since it was not the same part as the pass lock part they replaced twice before. naturally i have no way of knowing whether the wiring harness corrosion was the real problem on the first, second or third time. they never reimbursed me for the tow on the second replacement that was under their warranty either. tow truck driver told me that this was an almost everyday occurrence for him on gm vehicles that he towed. recall and reimbursement seems to be in order. *tr
02/22/20081
 Cannot start engine because of anti-theft system. *tr
08/30/200744149211/01/2003
 Theft device replaced in ignition switch twice in just over 2 years, both repairs over $300+. last time it failed while driving down the road, ignition just shut off. had to tow to dealership to repair. wife luckily got car stopped and someone helped push out of street. i see this complaint a lot. sounds like it should be a recall just like the rest of the junk that is failing on these models. i will never buy chevrolet again. *tr
04/20/2004380001
 I am a single mom of two, and am frustrated that all of my savings have gone into this money pit. i have replaced the intake manifold twice, and its going out again! i have replaced the water pump, heater core which are dying, and the theft system twice. i have had a fuel leak by my engine and had it enter inside my car and its doing it again, my abs brakes only work when they want, and these are just a few of my complaints! *tr
01/23/200850
 Anti-theft light comes on then the car just wont start. had many sensors, as well as ignition switches, replaced. at my cost! had to be towed, pushed, and pulled, too many times to count. wont ever by a chevy again. ever!!!! if you own a 2001 chevy malibu, sell it trade it. whatever you do get rid of it. save yourselves! a lot of money too. *tr
10/01/20079352040010/01/2001
 Ignition switch / passlock anti-theft system prevents vehicle from starting about 70 percent of the time. *tr
11/10/20073
 I went outside to start my 2001 chevy malibu and it wouldn't start. so i had it towed to mechanics they kept my car for a week. they could find a trouble code to find out what cased the problem of the anti theft system to go on. i use the same key everyday no one there to steal the car. so now my light stay on all the time an i learned how to program the code myself this way i don't have to pay every time it don't start. all so my turn signals stop working sometimes i never took it to get fix because i learned that if you push the hazard lights they will work again. *tr
11/18/200768000404/15/2003
 Car initially failed to start. towed vehicle to shop. shop couldn't find any thing wrong. kept on happening. after multiple tows it was determined that it was the anti-theft system. system replaced-was ok for 3 months now happening again. should not have to put $400 into same problem every 3-4 months. *tr
08/11/200610
 My car will not start. the anti-theft system thinks i am stealing my own car. i have to leave the key in the ignition for 10 minutes to reset the anti-theft system so it will allow my car to start. *tr
10/17/200749300702/24/2001
 2001 malibu with 50,525 miles with first occurrence 12/07/06. passlock system failure and car will not start (new fuel pump). anti theft light keeps blinking and car won't start continues almost monthly. malibu has been towed to dealer 7 times since dec 06. fuel pump replaced dec 06 not the problem. iginition cylinder not the problem. towed again 10/17/07 same problem. dealer clipped 3 wires to passlock sytem said they were crimped. (that might be the problem according to tech) however, probably been that way since car purchased in 2001 new. wait and see. called gm at one point and they covered half of a $800 repair bill. so far over $1500.00 in repairs and $400.00 plus in towing plus rental car fees. gm why not recall? too many complaints on same problem. *tr
09/27/200720
 Car fails to start due to passlock system. manufacture defect. *jb
10/09/2007852362009/01/2007
 This 2001 chevy malibu is junk the anti-theft light keeps coming on the car starts only half the time. the sad thing is my wife and 4 month old baby rides in this car with me when it dies out on the high way here in town and it does it on busy streets here in town. my wife used to love gm products but now after this car and pontiac grand am we had she hates gm. it disappointing they have all bad consumer rating and no recall to fix this. *jb
10/09/2007852362009/01/2007
 2001 chevy malibu. *jb
09/21/200714600024
 The passlock system on my 2001 chevy malibu (the absolute worst car i have ever owned) is bad. took it to the dealership several times under warranty and was told that they fixed it. now it's way off of warranty and the system is failing on a weekly basis. $500 to fix, chevy won't issue a recall or (as usual) offer to fix the problem which there are literally thousands of complaints on. *jb
08/30/2007400005010/06/2001
 I have a 2001 chevy malibu and i have had to many hard times trying to start it due to the theft system in the car. and gm don't make a recall for this problem. *jb
08/11/2007600001504/17/2005
 Constant problems with the passlock system on my 2001 chevrolet malibu. passlock engages constantly, causing me to wait 10 minutes for reset every time this occurs. this is a safety issue for my wife and daughter who must wait, in sometimes dark areas of town for passlock to reset before they can start the car and get safely on their way. have had ignition replaced once but issue has not corrected. *tr
06/16/20071850002
 I purchased a used 2001 malibu and have experienced problems with the anti-theft system , and learned of it being a common problem from a number of sources ,and would like to support any efforts to get gm to fix what was clear to me a system design defect. the intent of the system may be well meaning and may work well, however, when it causes the owners of the vehicle such inconvenience, and who knows how much money. in 3 weeks of ownership of this car this has occurred twice. the first time it cost me over $200 and over 12 hours of trouble shooting to discover way to get the car running. the second time it was just the annoyance of having to wait for the system to reset. *ak
07/14/200512500015
 I have a 2001 malibu. the theft system keeps kicking on, and won't let it start. i have to wait 10 minutes before it will allow itself to start.
06/20/20072
 The car would turn on but would not start. i tried jumping but it still wouldn't work. i had it towed to a mechanic and spent $200 for them to tell me the anti-theft system needed to be reset. a few weeks later the car did the same thing. i did some research, and found out it could be reset by leaving the car on for 10 to 20 minutes then start it. also, i read this was a common problem with malibu owners and gm was doing nothing to remedy the problem.*ak
06/18/2007302/08/2004
 I own a 2001 chevrolet malibu, for the last 3 1/2 years i have had to replace the ignition cylinder 3 times. the theft light will come on and the car will shut down. the dealer told me that this was a common problem and gm won't do anything about it. so here i am again having to replace the part again. *ak
06/06/20072
 About 1 year ago i purchased a 2001 chevy malibu. i loved my car! that summer my sister and i went to the beach and spent the whole day there. when we got into my car to crank it up the theft light was on and it would not crank. i had to wait for 3 hours for a tow truck to come all the way out to the beach. i was told that the computer chip in my key was wrong and i needed another key. well i got a key made and it worked fine. today i got off of work and was on my way to taco bell and my theft light came on, my car started but what is this problem. i do not want to stop anywhere just in case my car wont start. i am pregnant now and it is 95 degrees outside, am i expected to wait? what happens when i have my child and this happens? i did an internet search and this seems to be a big problem. does someone have to get hurt or even die from this in order for a recall? i think it is crazy that i spent money on a car with defects and no one will fix this. believe me i will not stop with this complaint..
04/11/2007101/07/2002
 The anti-theft on the car has caused me to be late to work many time since i bought it in january 2001. also, it has caused me to be stranded alone in shopping centers until i could get a tow truck to come. many times! incident date was the last date it happened.*ak
03/26/200771000702/28/2002
 Chevrolet malibu, year 2001. repeated problems with pass lock / anti-theft system malfunctioning. two separate conditions occurred 1. system will malfunction so that vehicle cannot be started , cannot bypass/reset the anti-theft system. 2. system will not arm itself, and theft system does not provide intended purpose. addressed this with chevrolet , and they refused to acknowledge any service bulletin related to this problem. they could only recommend that i contact my dealer. my concern is with the possibility of the theft system malfunctioning and causing the vehicle to stall while in motion. this problem has reoccurred seven times since october, 2006. so far, it has been possible to reset problem (1) by keeping the key in the accessory position for 10 minutes, and problem ; (2) by turning the driver door lock 3 times to the right, then once to the left, then starting the vehicle. (these measures were obtained from an internet search which revealed widespread problems of this nature with this vehicle type. *ak
03/25/2007506/10/2005
 I have had several instances were the 2001 chevrolet malibu won't start after the theft system light came on. i have replaced the ignition cylinder once ,and i refused to pay to get the same item fixed within a year. gm needed to do a recall and have this fixed. there were hundreds of people with the same problem and something needs to be done.*ak
03/11/2007106902112/20/2000
 My wife went shopping after a long trip, so the car should have been fairly warm. after she finished her shopping, the vehicle wouldn't start and the theft light was on. because she has seen me fix the problem several times, she knew to turn the key to the on position, wait 10 minutes for the theft light to go out, turn the key to the off position, wait a few seconds, and restart the car. no one was injured. *jb
03/03/2007104954112/20/2000
 Loaded up the family for a trip and the car won't start. theft light is on and i've had the problem too many times before, so i knew what to do. turn the key into the on position, wait ten minutes for the theft light to turn off, turn the key to the off position for a few seconds and restart. no one was injured this time. *jb
08/07/2005480002002/20/2004
 I unlock my car, get in, put my key in the ignition and go to start the car, which it doesn't because the theft system light starts flashing. i then have to wait 10 minutes with the key in the on position, wait for the theft system light to go out, turn the key off, then start the car. this has happened at least 20 times. no parts have been replaced. *jb
05/12/2006644965002/18/2006
 2001 chevy malibu 70000 miles.. bought in february 06 was replaced in may of 2006 theft light comes on while driving then after a few months of that car wouldn't start took to a chevy dealer and replaced passlock sensor few months later 07/06/06 problem restarted again dealer put car on computer cant find problem no code stored now less then a year 03/03/07 car is now flashing theft light and car wont start until i leave in the on position and wait 10 mins then car resets again. dealer wants more money to find problem and i have to pay another 500 dollars for part i shouldn't have to pay for this when i already did that less then a year ago. there are many complaints on this issue isn't chevy going to find why this is happening and recall it ..i wont buy a chevy every again. *jb
03/07/2007121000102/19/2001
 My 2001 malibu suddenly would not start. the battery checked out okay, etc. it did not have any power at all. my husband removed the battery cables. upon replacing them the anti-theft light came on and the car still would not start. upon resetting the system, the anti-theft light went out and the car is running again. now i am concerned that the car will stop again on the interstate with my infant in the car.*jb
02/20/2007450002005/08/2001
 I have a malibu 2001. first i wasn't able to start my car. i went to the shop and they changed the fuel pump. i didn't realize then that problem was the theft system. same thing happened 20 days after i changed fuel pump. i went to same store and mechanics started car without any problems. now twice a week theft system light turns on and i cant to start car without resetting it. a few days ago theft light turned on while i was driving a car and turned engine off. i have almost been killed. after i pulled over car i was able to turn it on again . *jb
02/22/20071
 I was driving down the road one day in my car and the theft system light stayed on then started blinking for a couple of days then one day the car wouldn't start and the theft light just stayed on in i took it to a dealer in they said it was a theft system malfunction and that many 2001 malibu's have the same problem and that it would cost $300.00 to 400.00 to be fixed. *jb
02/16/20071044742412/27/2000
 2001 chevy malibu won't start or when started will switch off for no apparent reason. have had the vehicle in the shop numerous occasions and have had many repairs (e.g. new ignition switch) that were supposed to fix the problem but have not. to this point the car has refused to start on three occasions because of a problem with the computer's theft system and has died while driving on dozens of occasions for unknown reasons. fortunately, every time the vehicle has died, the driver was able to avoid accident. unfortunately, we may not be so lucky in the future. although the chevy dealership has indicated that they're unfamiliar with my complaints, the people who towed my car this last time indicated that almost every chevy they tow is for the same reason. *nm
08/14/200661512706/02/2006
 Tl* - the contact owns 2001 chevrolet malibu. less than one month after purchasing the vehicle the ignition/starter failed. the contact paid a repair shop to fix the ignition, and the failure recurred. the towing mechanic stated that when the lights blink allowing the vehicle to sit for 20 minutes, it will restart. the mechanic stated that the starter sensor failed. the contact was advised that there was a recall related to the failure, and the driver requested reimbursement. after the ignition repair the contact experienced problems the air conditioning problems. the mechanic repaired the air conditioning and stated a few days later that there had been a compressor defect, a possible leak which caused air conditioner failure. the contact had been disputing the lemon law, reimbursement, and the failures for quite sometimes. the manufacturer refused to assist her. the current and failure mileage were 61,512.*ak the contact has provided the repair order, the buyer's guide information at time of purchase and a list of major defects that may occur in used cars. update 5/3/07*tr
01/29/2007121000601/29/2005
 The car will not start no warning signs. *jb
01/30/20022999012
 Tl* - the contact stated that the anti theft system engagesdfor no apparent reason. the contact stated she has taken the vehicle to deale r 4 times for this failure. the dealer has reprogrammed the crankshaft, reset sensors and reprogrammed the pass lock systethe check engine light came on intermittently and also the anti-theft light will flash as an indication that the anti-lock systemwas not going to engage. the contact stated this has happened quite frequently in the last two weeks. the contact stated someone has told her how to bypass the failure, but she felt this was a safety problem. *ak
06/29/200667189209/13/2003
 2001 chevrolet malibu would not start. had vehicle towed to dealer. they diagnosed a bad passlock sensor. this is the second time, in 2006, this has happened. it is very expensive to have repaired. this seems to be a very common problem with the malibu. i think the govt. should have gm replace these sensors at no cost to the consumer, as the sensors are of poor quality and over engineered. *nm
06/27/200660249604/07/2004
 No injuries - no crash - unsafe conditions - i own a 2001 chevy malibu - six times in the past 25 months since i purchased it, the car has failed to start due to a problem with the anti theft system. checking on the internet and with other malibu owners this seems to be a constant problem - safety problem - since my wife drives this car my fear is that the car may stall at a busy intersection and then may not start due to the anti theft system problem on the 2001 malibu - which is a very unsafe situation - since it appears there is many, many 2001 malibu with this problem it's a safety problem for many people - i'm sure this has happened to several people - i have had my 2001 malibu towed to gates chevrolet 6 times in the past 25 months for this problem counting today i consider the 2001 malibu to not only be a unreliable car but an unsafe car due to this problem. *jb
05/31/200640309310/15/2005
 The anti- theft system light came on and then caused my engine to stop while in traffic. this happened twice today. i was able to avoid a traffic jam and possible accident by shifting into neutral and starting the engine while still moving forward. this problem happened once last month also. *jb
05/15/200689000601/02/2003
 2001 malibu, auto theft that was installed by chevy keeps preventing my car from starting and it has to be towed this has happen 5 times in the last month. this car has had the fuel pump replace, ignition replace, it wear my tires down unevenly. 2 days after i got the car i returned for 2 weeks due to the fact that the rear end go opposite of front and now it is doing it again. this car has cost me over $2000.00 in the last 6 months. the paint is chipping away like my baretta did. *nm
01/05/2006205/05/2002
 I went out to start my car and it would not start. had it towed and was informed it was the anti-theft system again. the same thing happened back in april of 2005 and the whole system had to be replaced which was $300.00. they are having to replacing the whole system again for $500.00. *nm
04/11/200322000311/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated the anti-theft security system malfunctioned. while driving the anti-theft warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut down. it had to be pulled onto the emergency shoulder and to sit for ten minutes. then, the key was turned to the accessory position for ten more minutes. after the anti-theft system reset by itself the vehicle restarted. this has been reported to the manufacturer under case file # 1-384-309-432. *ak updated 01/25/06. *jb
04/01/200319000510/21/2002
 Dt: the vehicle has completely shut down five times. the first time was in april of 2003. the contact had it towed ito the dealership. they told her that there was a problem with the ignition cylinder. they replaced the ignition cylinder. the theft system light came on before the vehicle shuts down. the second was in june 2004. the contact had just pulled out of driveway when it shut down. dealership replaced the fuel pump, which did not need to be replaced. the third time was in july, 2004 and the dealership said that the battery needed to be replaced. the contact had the battery replaced. the fourth occasion happened on october 25, 2004. the dealership replaced the ignition cylinder. in march of 2005 the theft system light came on, and she took vehicle back to the dealership. they told her that they could not do anything because there was no problem. the most recent time was october 4, 2005. she had it towed to the dealership, and they replaced the ignition cylinder again. the service dealer said that the part was known to go out but, not as often as on contact's vehicle. *ak.
08/27/20050508/23/2002
 Yes i have a chevorlet malibu 2001 .i took it bob richard chervolet because something was always wrong with the anti theft system and every time they fix it they said it will never happen again . it happen again. this is the fifth time it happen . how i know it is the anti theft system. because the same problem happen four time already. first of all i'm paying close to 23,000 for this car the car was 14,700 but with the finance charges it costing me 23,000 i am ready to give this car up because of the same problem . i just don't know what to do please help. *jb
06/25/20042
 While driving home from work in 90+ degree heat my car overheated to the point where i had to have it towed in and was told by the mechanics that my coolant had been leaking and causing the car to over heat there blowing the head gasket and causing me to have to pay $1200.00+ to have another engine put it. i have heard this is a commom with the 2001 chevrolet malibus. i don't know what the repair shop done with the old motor, but it was fried.
07/14/200522005103/30/2001
 Car would turn over once and immediately shut down. ant-theft light would be on. had to have car towed to garage. they could find nothing to explain what happened and reset anti-theft system and released the car. all at a cost of approximately $200. this is 2nd time it has happened. first incident cost $100. it is frustrating because you can never predict when/where it will happen. from research i have done it seems that other people have had similar problem and replacing ignition switch/anti-theft system does not help either. have lost all confidence in my car!
07/02/20052502/06/2004
 My chevy mailbu 2001 vin # 1g1nd52j316238252 the theft system alarm sets itself and to reset it your having to wait ten minutes. i got on the internet to see if anyone else was having a problem. i found that most all chevy's from the year 1998 to 2005 are having the same problem. one person said that is alarm set itself while on the freeway doing 60 mph shut itself off. if that's not a safety hazard i don't know what is. i would not want that to happen to me. can some one do something about this theft alarm system chevy is putting in their car's? it's very frustrating. i could only wish some one would steal the car. it's a big pain and would of never bought a chevy if i new this!
05/28/20054
 Went to crank car and it would not crank anti theft light was on. this is the 4th time that this has happened and each time i have to spend 300.00 plus dollars to get it fixed. chevy should be responsible for this. last year i had the same thing replaced 3 times and now here it is agian.
06/01/2004110/02/2002
 2001 chevrolet malibu experiencing problems with the vehicle not starting. the consumer has had the anti-theft system, and the ignition switches replaced. *mr consumer stated the theft light comes on and vehicle does not start. *bf *nm
04/02/200504/21/2001
 Had a leaking intake manifold gasket. was told it would cost about $1000 to fix. i called the phone # for chevy in my owners book. filed a complaint, and went to the dealer, gave them my case # chevy gave me. they called chevy, came back and told me it would cost me $350. they changed the intake manifold gasket, flushed the radiator, and changed my oil. chevy has a reimbursment assistance program for problems that aren't bad enough for recalls. they also reimbursed me $862.00 for my problem with the anti-theft , fully reimbursed. if you live in illinois, the best place to have your car serviced is george weber chevrolet in columbia, illinois. the people are great , the service is great. i live 50 miles away but after dealing with other chevy dealers in missouri giving crappy service, its worth the trip!
04/25/200566998310/03/2002
 Car wont start anti- theft system again, towed to garage replaced ignition system again. *ak
04/25/200581000205/06/2002
 My 2001 chvrolet malibu ls had to be towed to the dealership in order for the anti-theft/passlock to be replaced which was around $300.00. this is not the first time my car has had this problem. i had to have it towed the first time and they had to reset it. i followed the instructions to wait 10 minutes and then unlock your car and try and start it. nothing worked. this is very frustrating and expensive to deal with. *ak
04/18/200540000302/14/2001
 Car ignition. would not start. this has happened on three separate occasions. we were told that it appeared that it was the anti theft device. upon putting the key in the ignition it was being seen as an intrusion and will not allow the car to start. we have been told by both the dealer and secondary repair shop that the cause appeared to be a loss of memory in the chip. the procedure, which was quite unacceptable, was to wipe the key with alcohol and proceed to turn the ignition on and off several times. my wife ,who is the primary driver, has been stuck on more than one occasion. car has became completely unreliable! dealer, without knowing the problem, insisted that warranty expired, and to replace the ignition cylinder was around $300, 00 something that drastic should be covered by gm. *ak
12/04/200418000904/14/2001
 I have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice since buying the car in april of 2001. i took the car to jim butler chevrolet for the turn signal/flasher problem which was later recalled and i was reimbursed. i took it to don darr chevy which fixed a faulty switch operating the air conditioner/switching to outside air. i had the car towed to dobbs when it would not start, they said it was the fuel pump and assembly module. today,jim butler chevrolet replaced the lock cylinder and ignition switch because of the theft system light and the car not starting.but was unable to find the cause of the daytime running lights not working. oh! but they noticed a recall on the hazard lights and replaced it. they were the one who replaced it the first time. i also told them of the over crank/grinding noise after the car is started, happens occasionally. they could not duplicate, so no repair. i am not happy with this car or chevy because of all the problems and the expense it has caused and cost me. i used to hold chevrolet in high regard, but can no longer recommend anyone owning one.*ak
01/05/2003110/10/2002
 Security light keeps coming on car wont start. emergency flashers comes on by themselves sometimes and the flashers dont work at times unless you touch the flasher switch then the blinkers will work. didnt get no letter about the recall on the flasher switch just found out about it on this website. i have a 2001 chevy malibu sl i bought it from harvey toyota in bossier city louisiana...i took the car to them told them what the problem was on the security system they couldnt find any problem with it. i told them about the flasher switch and they told me they would replace it but i would have to pay unless i wanted to do it myself. so can you tell me what i can do cause it is an annoying and agravating especially when your stuck on the side of the road and your car wont start un till the security light goes off and you have to reset it every time. thankyou p.s we i bought the car in 2002. *ak
06/01/200410
 Filled gas tank, drove 100 yards, gauge drops to read empty. happens occasionally in the same manner. erratic. requires utilization of the trip meter to track fuel usage. on one occasion gauge read tank was about 1/8 full, car stopped running and was out of fuel. second issue: theft security light has begun to come on erratically. driving along, light will suddenly come on. after departure of car, and return, driver must then follow 10 min. procedure to alleviate the problem. third issue: without installation of high quality tires on this vehicle, the noise level and wear pattern is absurd. the cupping and wearing has occured on 2 different sets of good quality tires. upon installation of michelin high quality tires, the problem stopped.
07/01/20031
 While driving theft lock deterrent system light illuminated. once shutting the vehicle off. vehicle will not start again. took vehicle to the dealer, who indicated it had something to do with the ignition. *ak
04/03/20041
 Problems with the electronic anti theft control on 2001 malibu. *mr when the consumer attempted to star the vehicle, with the key provided by the manufacturer, it would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the electronic anti-theft controller failed. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the replaced part. *nm
06/16/200421853204/02/2001
 Car will not start and needed to be towed. problem 1st occurred on 6-16-04. issue was identified as the anit-theft system, which caused reprogramming of the module. on july 1st anti theft light came on and car was driveable to service shop at which time both ignition switch and body control module were identified as issues. reprogrammed again to see if problem persists. i've complained of hesitation upon car starting for 3 years which the dealer was never able to recreate. i feel that the anti theft issue may have been the underlying issue all the time and intend to pursue this with the dealer if problem reoccurs. i feel though warranty has expired that issue was reported and should be rectified by dealer and gm. *ak
207/01/2002
 Consumer complained about a power lock problem. also, vehicle would not start. dealer was contacted, and stated that vehicle was recalled. however, consumer was never informned of the recall, and had to have the whole ignition swich changed.*ak
02/01/200218
 Anti theft system activates, vehicle cannot be started. this has happened 18 times. dealer has to reset the system.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
10/09/2007852362009/01/2007
 This 2001 chevy malibu is junk the anti-theft light keeps coming on the car starts only half the time. the sad thing is my wife and 4 month old baby rides in this car with me when it dies out on the high way here in town and it does it on busy streets here in town. my wife used to love gm products but now after this car and pontiac grand am we had she hates gm. it disappointing they have all bad consumer rating and no recall to fix this. *jb
03/26/2007938002512/02/2002
 Purchased car in 2002 and ran fine until about 8 months ago. replaced alternator and car ran fine for another 3 months. since, has failed while driving on highway and city roads. replaced ignition control module. ran for another month. same problem arose. replaced spark plugs and engine sensor. ran for another 2 months. still having same problem. will kill while driving and eventually won't start at all. will turn over but won't fire.*ak
04/01/200319000510/21/2002
 Dt: the vehicle has completely shut down five times. the first time was in april of 2003. the contact had it towed ito the dealership. they told her that there was a problem with the ignition cylinder. they replaced the ignition cylinder. the theft system light came on before the vehicle shuts down. the second was in june 2004. the contact had just pulled out of driveway when it shut down. dealership replaced the fuel pump, which did not need to be replaced. the third time was in july, 2004 and the dealership said that the battery needed to be replaced. the contact had the battery replaced. the fourth occasion happened on october 25, 2004. the dealership replaced the ignition cylinder. in march of 2005 the theft system light came on, and she took vehicle back to the dealership. they told her that they could not do anything because there was no problem. the most recent time was october 4, 2005. she had it towed to the dealership, and they replaced the ignition cylinder again. the service dealer said that the part was known to go out but, not as often as on contact's vehicle. *ak.
04/09/200460000202/01/2001
 The fuel guage reports incorrect fuel level. you can go the the gas station and fill the car up and the gas hand will show it as being empty and before you put fuel in the tank the guage was at a 1/4 tank. you may have to turn the car off and on several times before it will show that it is full. also, while driving all of a sudden the car will cut off in heavy traffic. one time the car showed 3/4 tank of fuel while it was empty. luckly, i was on a downgrade and was able to get it into the emergency lane on the interstate. the dealer has told me that there is not a problem with the fuel system. furthermore, the check engine light has come on because the oxygen sensor has been damaged by the car running out of gas.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
10/09/200975000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 20 mph the engine stalled without warning. he coasted to the side of the road and jump started the engine to resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the mechanic repaired the ignition bypass switch. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions for the identical failure. the technician repaired the ignition lock cylinder. none of the repairs have remedied the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000. the current mileage was 78,000.
01/15/2007900001
 Own 2001 malibu. began shutting off while driving about 2 yrs ago. had ignition switch replaced 2 mos ago. also, horn beeps, locks go off and on and hazard light button clicks as if the car is possessed. *tr
10/01/20079352040010/01/2001
 Ignition switch / passlock anti-theft system prevents vehicle from starting about 70 percent of the time. *tr
03/26/2007938002512/02/2002
 Purchased car in 2002 and ran fine until about 8 months ago. replaced alternator and car ran fine for another 3 months. since, has failed while driving on highway and city roads. replaced ignition control module. ran for another month. same problem arose. replaced spark plugs and engine sensor. ran for another 2 months. still having same problem. will kill while driving and eventually won't start at all. will turn over but won't fire.*ak
03/14/20061
 2001 malibu has had front brake disc and battery replaced, 16804 miles on vehicle.. mechanic has now informed consumer that ignition switch needs to be replaced. *ts *jb
03/16/200662500608/17/2003
 Intermittently all dash lights stay on when starting the car. also the radio/ clock does not come on for approx. 60 sec's. dealer wants to replace ignition switch and passlock sensor. this seems to be a common problem with this car. manufacturer should be responsible for repairs. *nm
01/28/200562512112/20/2004
 I put key in ignition switch and it would not turn to any position , buy it does still lock all doors. dealership would not replace the switch ,free of charge.veh. only has 62000 miles on it.i am not happy about this defect.*ak
03/14/2005116843
 The driver placed the key inside of the ignition switch and the vehicle would not turn on. the driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that ignition cylinder switch needed to be replaced. *ak the problem would occur with no warning. the theft light had illuminated due to the ignition sensor and had to be reprogrammed. the theft light would also flash and the vehicle would become hard to start at times. this problem also may have occurred due to an internal failure of the ignition lock cylinder. *sc *jb
12/04/200418000904/14/2001
 I have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice since buying the car in april of 2001. i took the car to jim butler chevrolet for the turn signal/flasher problem which was later recalled and i was reimbursed. i took it to don darr chevy which fixed a faulty switch operating the air conditioner/switching to outside air. i had the car towed to dobbs when it would not start, they said it was the fuel pump and assembly module. today,jim butler chevrolet replaced the lock cylinder and ignition switch because of the theft system light and the car not starting.but was unable to find the cause of the daytime running lights not working. oh! but they noticed a recall on the hazard lights and replaced it. they were the one who replaced it the first time. i also told them of the over crank/grinding noise after the car is started, happens occasionally. they could not duplicate, so no repair. i am not happy with this car or chevy because of all the problems and the expense it has caused and cost me. i used to hold chevrolet in high regard, but can no longer recommend anyone owning one.*ak
07/23/20013
 Chevrolet malibu shut off while driving. doors locked, gauges went off, etc. dealer replaced the ingition switch, and the body control module. *ak
06/08/2004528002
 Consumer stated that when putting key in the ignition to start vehicle it will not start. this was the second time this happened. had the vehicle towed to the dealer the first time, and was told that they had to reprogram the computer. currently, it was doing the same thing. the first time it happened was on 5/28/04,and again on 6/3/04.*ak
111/11/2001
 While driving and without warning vehicle lost power. vehicle was taken in to the dealer, and dealer determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced. *ak
09/10/200354925109/20/2000
 My upper and lower intake manifold gaskets need to be repaired. under ca. emssions law the intake manifold is covered but not the components or parts. the gaskets should not wear out this fast on a new car that has been keep in good repair. these parts should be recalled. *ak
08/15/200353000501/01/2002
 When driving at highway speeds the vehicle stalled. the vehicle also lost power steering but the consumer managed to pull over. problem had not been resolved. *ak two separated dealerships stated that there was nothing they could do to fix the problem until one dealer kept the vehicle for a week and stated that the vehicle experienced a hicc up and the vehicle was repaired. the left front wheel bearing was noisy and the left front hub was noisy. *scc the fuel pump and ignition switch and the consumer had not experienced any more problems with the vehicle. also the front rotors were replaced. *jb
04/11/200343478109/21/2000
 At approximately 30000 miles my car started hesitating when starting. the dealer could find no fault and i kept driving with only periodic problems. then my gas gauge, radio, engine check light and passive alarm system kept coming on. at, 43,000 miles the car would not start. the dealer said the key had lost its memory but i still kept having the same problems. at, 48,354 miles the car totally went out. after having the car for several days the dealer said it was the ignition switch. under california law the ignition system is covered to 50,000 miles but the dealer stated teh ignition switch is not part of the ignition system. after writting chevy complaint dept many times i got no where because all they do is calll the dealer, they do not go with an independent body just the dealer that gave me the advice in the first place. i had the dealer return the bad part to me and want to know if this part is covered. i paid 400.00 to have it fixed. the dealer did give me a 75.00 credit because it was never my key memory they stated it was the ignition switch the entire time.*ak now, the car is at 54,000 miles and coolant is leaking around, in and near the engine. i have kept this car in good repair and have all receipts. these major parts should not be wearing down this fast. the dealer had to change the hazard switch shortly after i first got the car.
05/31/2002212/30/2000
 While driving and without warning, all of electrical outlets went out, resulting in windows/radio, and air conditioning becoming inoperative. dealer has been notified about the occurring problem on more than one occasion; however, had no remedy for problem. *ak the speedometer is the only thing operable on the dash. upon starting the vehicle the only thing operable was the radio. consumer didn't report the defect because all systems started working on their own. this problem has been reoccuring. there has been two attempts at repair but to no avail. the cause was the ignition switch shorted causing the power accessories circuit connector to melt. *jg
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
05/28/200432000303/12/2003
 We are paying on a 2001 malibu. the fuel sensor went out showing gasoline when there wasn't. the car stalled in rush hour traffic. the sensor was replaced but i had to pay for the fuel filter plus a deductible on my extended warranty. next the blinkers decided to only work occassionally same week the starter started dragging then the car started to run hot. took it to the dealer, replaced blinker switch (no mention made of the recall) replaced the starter and replaced the gasket that was leaking. when i had added coolant to get myself home the coolant that was n the car was green, the coolant i put in the car green..was supposed to be orange when i told the dealer there was green coolant in the car he said oh someones booboo unfortunately you have to pay for it...almost 300.00. yesterday, long memorial day weekend left work again rush hour, car begins to make a horrible noise i pull off notice the alternator belt is coming apart but the noise that i heard had nothing to do with the alternator belt sounds like metal on metal. $1400.00 worth of work done in april, 800.00 a few months before that and now this...the car is well maintained by my husband. now i read what i have to look forward to, the car was bought chevy certified from a chevy dealer. *la
09/01/2003
 As an auto-tech for many years, there are times when a vehicle's starter needs to be bumped over'' or short cranking time, to assist in testing. some of the newer gm cars, (1999 and newer), have a feature that is dangerous for a tech. that is to say, once the start position is reached by the ignition switch, the computer continues to crank the car, whether or not the ignition is held over or released. this was unexpected and could be extremely dangerous for technicians. i do not know the reason behind this feature, but it was a rude awakening. *la
03/27/20034200008/09/2002
 1) leaking coolant from intake manifold into engine, required gasket replacement and coolant / oil change 2) turn signals work intermittently, had to replace turn signal switch 3) a/c does not work, blows hot air, dealer unable to repair 4) brakes weak, vibrate. replaced with after market components (powerslot rotors and performance friction carbon metallic pads) 5) automatic door locks inoperative, dealer unable to repair 6) poor fuel mileage, best is 28 mpg highway (cafe violation??) 7) starter failed, replaced with rebuilt unit. *nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
03/26/2007938002512/02/2002
 Purchased car in 2002 and ran fine until about 8 months ago. replaced alternator and car ran fine for another 3 months. since, has failed while driving on highway and city roads. replaced ignition control module. ran for another month. same problem arose. replaced spark plugs and engine sensor. ran for another 2 months. still having same problem. will kill while driving and eventually won't start at all. will turn over but won't fire.*ak
06/29/2002
 Vehicle was going 60mph as throttle lost pressure and engine was hesitating. problem was intermittent, and already been in to dealer 6 times. fuel pump/ ground wires, and fuel filter were replaced to correct the problem that was still progressing. dealer was contacted. please provide more information.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
07/05/200580000101/09/2002
 1. normal driving 2. turn signals failed 3. there is a recall for this exact problem on other vins the same year, make and model recall #03v327000. *nm
03/14/20056150003/14/2005
 The turn signals work off and on ,i never know if they will work or not .if they don't work i found if you push on the emergency flasher swith they might come on. this car was recalled for this problem but the dealer says it doesn't include my cars vin the nhtsa campaign id number is 03v327000

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