Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 040604024 | 04/01/2004 | 10012634 | Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic freeze frame information to nontech2 service or test equipment. *eh | 03/09/2005 | |
| 030601010 | 03/01/2003 | 10001282 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt | 04/25/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Gm: the engine will not start. the engine cranks and sounds like it's going to start but then stops cranking. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 01533 | 01/01/2004 | 10005449 | Engine start and stall after fueling with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). sit bulletin 1408781. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 01527 | 01/01/2004 | 10005464 | A whistle type noise coming from the engine. sit bulletin 1406534. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 01556 | 01/01/2004 | 01556A | 10005396 | Engine cranks but does not run. *tt | 02/24/2004 |
| 03-06-01-010 | 04/01/2008 | 030601010C | 10004768 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt gm reminder. *tt install new lower intake manifold gasket. updated 7/18/08 *pe | 01/06/2004 |
| 052203 | 05/22/2003 | 10003658 | Complaints of intermittent vehicle shutting off while driving with no multiple codes set. the vehicle would immediately restart. the actual cause of this condition was that over bumps the mass and weight of the customer's key ring forces | 10/27/2003 | |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 010604018A | 09/01/2002 | 010604018 | 10000056 | Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and power train control module (pcm) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1404. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| 01130 | 08/31/2001 | 625447 | Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign bulletin #01060 - valve springs replacement. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
| 01060 | 01/01/2001 | 625021 | Subject regarding replacement valve springs. *jg | 11/16/2001 | |
| 01060 | 08/22/2001 | 625083 | Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign valve spring replacement. *jg | 11/16/2001 | |
| 201200 | 12/20/2000 | 618145 | Information concerning vehicles that have a input speed sensor code p0716, p0717 condition. *tt | 04/05/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601014 | 04/01/2002 | 634708 | Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 160102 | 01/16/2002 | 629703 | Customers may comment that the engine lags power, stalls, won't start or is hard to start. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
| 01060A | 08/28/2001 | 624657 | Information regarding customer satisfaction with the replacement of valve springs. *jg | 11/08/2001 | |
| 010601010A | 06/01/2001 | 0106010101 | 620810 | Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt | 08/30/2001 |
| 130301 | 03/13/2001 | 619231 | Experiencing a no crank no start, crank no start, no start or a start doesn't run that may be accompanied by a theft system light and / or a service engine soon light. *tt | 05/19/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 12/14/2012 | 140000 | 10 | |
| 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 | |||
| 12/14/2012 | 140000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 40000 | 1 | |
| When we would just start the car it would rev up to between 3000 to 4000 rpm and it would stay that way. this was only one way that it would act up. the other ways were when you were just driving along and the car would start to accelerate on it's own. both ways you had to ride the brake and ride it hard in order not to hit the person in front of us. we had it in to one dealer twice with nothing getting fixed. we took it to a different dealer three times, they randomly replaced different things (guessing) at our cost, but problem still persisted. we even took it in when it was revving up to 3000 rpm, while they were under the hood it even went higher! we were told to turn it off because they were afraid it would blow, but when we came back to pick it up they said that it didn't happen again and they couldn't fix it if it didn't do it for them again. they told us that the best thing for us to do was to trade the car in on a different vehicle, we told him that this thing is a problem that should be taken care of and not just traded in. we contacted gm and told them that this is a problem that can cause serious harm not only to my wife and myself but to others. gm did nothing to assist with the problem. they said that if the dealer couldn't fix it that they couldn't help us. they wouldn't even contact the dealers to see what the problems were. we have approx. 116,000 miles and it now has additional problems with the acceleration. we still have the car because we can't afford another at this time, but i feel like i'm driving a time bomb. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 40000 | ||
| When we would just start the car it would rev up to between 3000 to 4000 rpm and it would stay that way. this was only one way that it would act up. the other ways were when you were just driving along and the car would start to accelerate on it's own. both ways you had to ride the brake and ride it hard in order not to hit the person in front of us. we had it in to one dealer twice with nothing getting fixed. we took it to a different dealer three times, they randomly replaced different things (guessing) at our cost, but problem still persisted. we even took it in when it was reving up to 3000 rpm, while they were under the hood it even went higher! we were told to turn it off because they were afraid it would blow, but when we came back to pick it up they said that it didn't happen again and they couldn't fix it if it didn't do it for them again. they told us that the best thing for us to do was to trade the car in on a different vehicle, we told him that this thing is a problem that should be taken care of and not just traded in. we contacted gm and told them that this is a problem that can cause serious harm not only to my wife and myself but to others. gm did nothing to assist with the problem. they said that if the dealer couldn't fix it that they couldn't help us. they wouldn't even contact the dealers to see what the problems were.we have approx. 116,000 miles and it now has additional problems with the acceleration. we still have the car because we can't afford another at this time, but i feel like i'm driving a time bomb. | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 65000 | 20 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 65000 | ||
| 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? | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 109740 | 1 | |
| I had my car tow to a auto services center cause it would not start, the tech told me it was the starter but said there was another problem the sub frame very rusted and the engine could fall out anytime. they replace the front sub frame,outer tie rod end, sway bar link kit, the cost was $927.39 . is g m responsible and can i be reimburse for my cost. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 109740 | ||
| I had my car tow to a auto services center cause it would not start, the tech told me it was the starter but said there was another problem the sub frame very rusted and the engine could fall out anytime. they replace the front sub frame,outer tie rod end, sway bar link kit, the cost was $927.39 . is g m responable and can i be reinburst for my cost. | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 87000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 87000 | ||
| 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 manuel dont 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 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! | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 10 | ||
| I would like all the recalls for this con of a car and i would like to get in on any lawsuit against gm for thier drug dealing business ethics or lack of these cars are a death trapwaiting to strick get gm out of business and bail out thge consumer not the greedy liars that sell trinkets for 50k or more giving us less than safe garbage they call a car. my skastes run better 2100.00 2x for replaced engines and 375.00 parts and labor for alarm fix not working properly from factory you know it and you ask for a bail out i want you in prison every worker and the ceos no bail outs bail us out you robbing liars that sell garbag that can kill humns bail out my rear end | |||
| 10/21/2011 | |||
| My car seemed to be riding rough and my radiator light came on. today i went for an oil change and the mechanic said i had an intake manifold gasket leak. my oil is leaking into my coolant. he told me there was a recall from gm for dexcool. i can't seem to find any information on this but to have it fixed will be very costly. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Passcode antitheft system - 2 separate repairs, latest oct, 2011 involving the ignition/theft system. the system malfunctions and the vehicle will not start. | |||
| 10/21/2011 | |||
| My car seemed to be riding rough and my radiator light came on. today i went for an oil change and the mechanic said i had an intake manifold gasket leak. my oil is leaking into my coolant. he told me there was a recall from gm for dexcool. i can't seem to find any information on this but to have it fixed will be very costly. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Passcode antitheft system - 2 separate repairs, latest oct, 2011 involving the ignition/theft system. the system malfunctions and the vehicle will not start. | |||
| 10/21/2011 | |||
| My car seemed to be riding rough and my radiator light came on. today i went for an oil change and the mechanic said i had an intake manifold gasket leak. my oil is leaking into my coolant. he told me there was a recall from gm for dexcool. i can't seem to find any information on this but to have it fixed will be very costly. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Passcode antitheft system - 2 separate repairs, latest oct, 2011 involving the ignition/theft system. the system malfunctions and the vehicle will not start. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact noticed that antifreeze was leaking from the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the intake manifold gasket failed and would need to be replaced. no repairs were performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was 69,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 04/05/2011 | 133000 | ||
| Car over heated, temp gauge over normal range. added two gallons of antifreeze, still over heated, and checked for antifreeze in the oil. antifreeze was present indicating a blown head gasket. no corrective repair has been done yet> | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Shawn jansen's maliubu was driving fast, and i could clearly see him winging it. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Why wasn't there a recall done? http://www.girardgibbs.com/dexcool.html the chevy dexcool issue has been going on forever and according to this there was a settlement but there is no recall. how does this happen. i've got a leaky intake manifold gasket and no way to cover the cost. not only that but because i was never told of the results of this lawsuit i've missed the time to repair and file. what's the deal and how come there isn't a recall? *tr | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| We had purchased a 2001 chevy malibu ls in 2004, it had 28,922 mileage. on july 1st 2004, had 28,959 miles, the engine light kept coming on so we brought it to forest city to get it checked out, they found the reservoir low and topped it off, they said no visible coolant leaks! on july 12th 2007 we had brought it back to quirk ( which was forest city) they said that the lower intake manifold caskets were leaking coolant, they wanted $879.00 to fix it (mileage 46,495). we got it fixed by a certified mechanic for $370.00 on july27,2007. now we had a 20 point inspection done onjanuary 29th 2007 and quirk said that we need intake manifold caskets again!, with only 9,953, after the first time they went, ( milage 56,248). i have talked to quirk and they said they would take 10% off the $695.00 price to fix it, so i talked to gm and they said it wasn't there problem but would take 25% off. if it wasn't there problem then why would they do that? when i asked them why i wasn't contacted about the dex cool problem, they had no answer. i have checked a lot of web sites and this is happening over and over again to people. why can't something be done about this. i don't feel that i should have to pay for something that gm is responsible for. i hope that you can help all of us, that are having this and other problems. thank you for listening. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2009 | 149130 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the lower intake gasket, located near the water pump, was leaking water and antifreeze. while driving at any speed, the vehicle would overheat and water would leak out. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the lower intake gasket needed to be repaired at the cost of $695. the dealer has not been notified. the failure mileage was 149,130. | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 108000 | 1 | |
| Have a 01 chevy malibu whose lower intake have been replaced twice. have 53 other people who also have the same problem with lower intake and many more to come. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 70500 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 chevy malibu with a 3.1 liter engine and i have had to replace the intake gasket once because it leaked oil into the antifreeze and antifreeze into the oil. it was a problem that i did not know existed with this motor? i found out a short time later that the damage was extensive and had to put a motor with 30,000 miles into my car. that was 1year ago last august and as of today september 5th i have the same problem with this motor and i'm going to have to replace the intake gasket again. how can i get this replaced at general motors cost, rather than mine again? i know of many others that have the same problem that i do. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 94800 | 2 | 08/07/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact took the vehicle to the mechanic for routine maintenance and he stated that there was a leak in the intake valve. the dealer and another mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the same failure. the dealer repaired the vehicle and the contact stated that she would like to be reimbursed. the current mileage was 95,000 and failure mileage was 94,800. | |||
| 08/25/2007 | 145800 | 2 | 09/15/2002 |
| I have twice replaced the intake manifold gaskets on my 2001 chevrolet malibu. both times it has started as a slow seep from the end of the engine on the drivers side. at first we didn't have any puddles, just a low fluid indicator alarm. then we had intermittant puddles. the latest occurence included a catastrophic failure with about an half a gallon of fluid into the engine, and it was 200 miles from home. we were fortunate that we were not driving when the failure was discovered, so we didn't have to replace the engine. the first repair occured in january 2005 at 101k miles, this one in august 07 with 144k miles. the first repair was done at an asce shop and cost $700, this one was at a dealer and cost $1200. i described the incident to another mechanic, and his first question was, gm car? it is quite common and well known to mechanics. | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 72400 | 7 | 05/17/2001 |
| Car initially wouldn't start, would only turn over. car would die in traffic at highway speeds with no warning requiring trying to coast to a safe place out of traffic if possible with a severe potential to be hit from behind even with hazard lights on. car towed to chev dealership. dealership replaced intake manifold gasket. tech said gasket was leaking causing engine to hydrolock. third time driving the car since repair, car died in traffic again on freeway. car is setting at dealership again waiting for technician to diagnose since obviously the $1200 repair just completed didn't solve the problem. *tr | |||
| 04/28/2007 | 103 | 10 | |
| I own a 2001 chevy malibu and out of the blue one day my engine just shut down right on the interstate. i have not yet had it checked due to finance problems. not only that i also have to change my wheel bearings every week to two weeks. i have had this checked and the garage i take it to for all my repairs can't seem to figure it out either. please help thank you, mrs.sparks *tr | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 96000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated. when an oil change was performed by an independent service dealer, a coolant leak was found on the engine next to the intake gasket. a second opinion was sought at another independent service dealers and when the leak was confirmed, the vehicle was taken to a service dealer and the manufacturer was notified. the contact continued to add coolant to the vehicle. the interior of the windows were coated by the coolant vapor, entering the vehicle through the ventilation system. | |||
| 10/27/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 12/07/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a puddle was noticed under the engine. the dealership determined there was a faulty intake gasket. a new gasket needed to be installed. | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 75 | 07/07/2005 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/23/2006 | 3 | 11/30/2002 | |
| My 2001 malibu is starting to over heat and leak coolant from the engine. i have to keep putting coolant in constantly. i went to a mechanic, he stated it was a known problem but chevrolet/gm will not recall the problem. i have a real problem because i don't feel that i should have to pay $600 for a known problem and it should be recalled. i was thinking about buy a new chevy, but after this issue i will never buy an american car again!!!*jb | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 15 | 04/15/2004 | |
| 5/05 coolant leak- replace intake manifold gasket $1100.00 8/05 coolant leak(continued)- replace head gasket, completely replace the air conditioning unit-$1085.00 1/06 replace egr valve, solenoid, gaskets $435.00 i've been around cars all my life, my father was a mechanic. my point is that i know if you take care of a car it will last longer. i take very good care of this car and i know gaskets should not deteriorate the way these did. looking at the reports on mycarstats.com it appears to me that what ever material was used for the gaskets in this car must be defective. there are way too many complaints for this to be any thing else. maintaining my car is a priority for me as i am disabled. to have a mechanical breakdown is a major issue. this cars engine was unable to maintain compression because of the leaky gaskets. it kept stalling repeatedly, i feel putting my safety at risk. i have tried to work this out with the dealership but it's clear to me what their priority is and it's not me or my car. i believe there should be an investigation into this matter. i have been told that the gasket material they used in this model was different from other years. i believe this is a bigger problem than gm is ready to admit. *jb | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 1 | 03/03/2003 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/27/2006 | 1 | 06/03/2004 | |
| 3.11 gm v6 engine has a common problem of a notable intake manifold gasket leak, which oil and coolant system contaminates one or the other or both. had to get an extreme engine flush and further diagnosis and repair is needed. *nm | |||
| 05/24/2006 | 87397 | 1 | 09/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine hot light illuminated and the antifreeze was replaced to remedy the problem. when engine hot light illuminated again and the antifreeze was replaced a second time. on the third occurrence, the vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was determined the head gasket was blown which caused the antifreeze to get into the oil. the head gasket was replaced. | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 20000 | 1 | 12/10/2001 |
| Six months into driving our new malibu a intake manifold develop a slow leak of antifreeze. in the winter more aggressive in the summer slower. yet it increased gradually over the next few years. i found out this is a common manufacturing problem. the leak grew so bad that it had to be repaired this month. the leaking antifreeze is not only a danger to the parts in the engine compartment but also the environment. this is a poorly manufactured part and gm should stand behind the repairs. the total cost to put a properly manufactured gasket with labor is $ 691.25. *jb | |||
| 05/08/2006 | 1 | 04/29/2001 | |
| My 2001 chevy malibu has started leaking coolant. the low coolant light has come on, gone off, come on and gone off. when i check the reserve, the level is so low it's empty. after purchasing, so far 6 gallons, of dexcool and mixing it according to the directions each time, the coolant lasted a shorter and shorter period of time. the temp. warning light began flashing and ringing, then went off and the temp went down. i took it to firestone, where i just had the car inspected. now i'm being told that the manifold intake gasket is bad and the repairs will cost me $1023.00 after doing research on the problem, it seems that gm has been aware of this problem with the plastic gaskets for some time. does someone have to die due to an overheated engine, a catastrophic engine failure before gm will recall and fix this problem? or is this how mr. goodwrench can make so many repairs and advertise about how many cars they fix and man hours they work? i loved this car! i bought it with 5 miles on it(4 of which i put on during the test drive.) a 2001 with only 45k miles? am i the only one who sees that this is a manufacturing issue and that gm should stop issuing private notices and recall the cars for proper parts & servicing?*jb | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 2 | ||
| Our 2001 malibu developed a coolant leak and in may of 05. the dealer replaced the upper intake gasket and said it was fixed. the engine would not maintain compression and kept stalling. i am disabled and i felt there was a safety issue. after 3 or 4 trips to the dealer without results i took the car to another mechanic who pointed out that it was the head gasket that was leaking. i am out a lot of money for a car that's not very old. after reading the other complaints from other malibu owners i am convinced there must be a defect with these gaskets. i have also had to have the air conditioner completely replaced as well. i don't know if one has any thing to do with the other but it was at the same time. now my heater won't turn off so it's over riding the air conditioner. because of all of these repairs i have over $1000 in rental car expenses. this is a matter of safety as far as i'm concerned. *nm | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Fax from consumer (oh) re the problem he and his wife had with the head gaskets in their 2001 chevrolet malibu and 2001 chevrolet venture. *nm the head gasket was leaking coolant into the oil system. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Fax fm (oh) re the problem he and his wife had w/the head gaskets in their 2001 chevrolet malibu & 2001 chevrolet venture. *ts the head gasket was leaking coolant into the oil system. *jb | |||
| 02/05/2006 | 84532 | 1 | 02/19/2005 |
| The vehicles heat gauge stopped working and low coolant light came on. checked coolant level and discovered sludge in expansion chamber ( coolant recovery tank). flushed system of sludge and trouble shot reason for coolant loss. found intake manifold gasket leaking. vehicle will require new intake manifold gasket set, thermostat, hoses, water pump and possibly radiator. tried to flush system completely but found secondary plumbing such as heater core, radiator,coolant crossover and coolant bleed hosing gummed up with oily waxy type substance resembling gumballs (dex-cool?). i think gm should step up to the plate and take responsibility for the so called wonder coolant. after all the sticker on the expansion chamber does say anything about changing every 5 years or 150000 miles. *jb | |||
| 12/22/2005 | 39000 | 1 | 10/20/2000 |
| Leakage of oil and coolant due to the failure of a lower intake manifold gasket. caused a mixture of coolant and oil that required a complete flush of the coolant system, replacement of coolant, oil filter, and oil change. cost of the repair was over $900.00. *nm | |||
| 04/08/2004 | 66000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt: the contact had the egr valve, thermostat, water pump, intake gasket, and head gasket replaced. additionally, she had the block inspected for cracks. it has been 18 months since the replacement of the aforementioned defects, and the check engine light came on again ,and there was a decrease in the amount of gas mileage. the dealer reprogrammed the computer, and informed the contact that the vehicle was running properly. the manufacturer has only offered a discount on a new vehicle.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt when starting the vehicle in the morning one could hear a metal pinging sound coming from the motor. it will rattle for a mile or two and the noise will quietly lower itself. noticed this on july 1, 2005. this vehicle only had 40,000 miles on it. had it diagnosed at the dealership, and they confirmed that it had a piston slap in the motor. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 10 | ||
| 2001 chevrolet malibu experiencing problems with brakes, turn signals, cooling system and theft deterrent light. *mr the consumer experienced the following: a continuous brake problem with the rotors, the theft deterrent light illuminated, so the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder the signal lights worked intermittently and the dealer replaced the hazard switch. the right side hub assembly was replaced. there was water in the oil, therefore the intake gaskets were replaced due to leaking. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/02/2005 | 04/21/2001 | ||
| 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! | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 28000 | 1 | |
| At 36,370 miles had to replace the intake manifold and gasket on 2001 chevrolet malibu. *bf the front rotors were replaced at 28,000 and the blower only worked on high speed. *jb | |||
| 10/08/2004 | 52000 | 5 | |
| Vehicle shut down in the middle of traffic. consumer took the vehicle to dealer for service, and was told that oil was low, and that made it shut off. a few weeks later, vehicle continued to cut off in traffic, and the consumer stated this was unsafe.*ak | |||
| 02/13/2005 | 28078 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| While driving coolant light came on. consumer drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who deermined that the head gasket was leaking coolant. the manufacturer offered no help.*ak *nm | |||
| 11/26/2004 | 92000 | 3 | 04/20/2002 |
| In november of 2004, car stalled while driving and would not restart. got it towed to repair shop. was told that fuel pump had gone out. paid $350 for repairs. replaced pump and car stalled again after driving about 150 miles on highway. luckily (wife and our 2 kids were with me and it was 15 degrees f outside) it restarted and was able to make it home another 100 miles away. took it to dealer (ogden chevrolet-630-986-8000) to get it checked. was told that it had a bad intake gasket and needed new water pump and drive belt-total cost approx $1100.00. got the water pump and belt replaced but not intake gasket. paid $500 for repairs. did research on the internet and found that this was a recurring problem. gm had more than 900 complaints about bad intake gaskets causing expensive repairs on their vehicles 2 weeks later, car would not start. towed it to repair shop. was told that 2 ignition coils were burnt and needed replaced. got this done with new plugs, wires and tune up and antifreeze. paid $520 for repairs. feb 2, car would not start again. got it towed to repair shop. car started ok and could not replicate problem. was told that the head gasket was blown and would need replaced. costs $700-$1000. *jb | |||
| 11/10/2003 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden stalling while traveling at various speeds on the road. taken to the dealer 3 times for testing, but the cause was undetermined.*ak | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalled while driving. consumer tried was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. mechanic could not be duplicate the problem. consumer informed mechanic this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 12/09/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 03/07/2002 |
| Gasket leaks antifreeze. most of my firends and co-workers who own malibus have the same problem. the dealer estimated the repair at $1266.00 (michael chevrolet, summerville, sc - 843-875-8034). to me, it appears that most of the cars (2 years or older) have the problem. the part should last much longer. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | 08/25/2001 | |
| While driving 55-60 mph consumer noticed that engine hesitated. consumer had vehicle serviced, but the technician was not able to identify the cause of the problem. *ak *nm | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 50000 | 2 | 10/01/2000 |
| Engine has experienced valve-slap since approx 5000 miles. the dealer advised that this is inherent in the design of this particular engine to make it economical. chevrolet offered 100,000 mile extended warranty on the engine. the (check engine) light activated several months ago. code indicated small emissions leak. made sure gas cap was on tight, then cleared code with reader - issue resolved. approx a month ago, check engine light on again. code was p1404 (temporary code). tried to clear out code with reader, came back. dealer advised that this was caused by faulty egr valve so replaced the egr valve with genuine chevey part, cleared code with reader - approx 20 miles later (check engine) light back on. i suspect that issue is related to the valve-slap problem and related wear on pistons. *ak | |||
| 01/30/2004 | 43163 | ||
| I have 43,000 miles on my 2001 chevrolet malibu and have been told my head gaskets are leaking. anti freeze is leaking external to the engine. i have had the car maintained and see no reason a head gasket should fail with only 43,000 miles, the mechanic said this is a very common problem with this engine. if the local mechnic's knows about the problem why hasn't chevrolet been made to take care of this defect at there cost instead of the consumer for a know defect. | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 45000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 malibu has 45,000miles and i now have to change the intake manifold gasket, because it is leaking coolant. this i'm told is a frequent problem with the malibu 3.1 liter motor. is this possible? i've never heard of such a thing?*ak i also have had the egr valve changed 3 times by the dealer. it now seems to be fixed? | |||
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| 04/03/2009 | 120 | 1 | |
| Five years ago i replace head gaskets on a 2001 chevrolet malibu. recently, my vehicle will not hold antifreeze and the temperature gauge raises. i have was told by a mechanic that the head gaskets blown again. i have heard several people with the malibu are having problems with this. is there a recall or compensation to the owners for this obvious manufacturing defect. *tr | |||
| 11/26/2008 | 1 | ||
| Gasket is causing antifreeze leak into engine and the car is overheating. have use about a few bottles of antifreeze back to back. its going to cost so much to repair. im waiting for a recall from gm. the sooner the better. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2008 | 53490 | 1 | |
| My car over heated twice. the first time i realized that the antifreeze was very low and i filled it up and went to my meeting. after my meeting was over and began to drive the car, it over heated again. i had to refill the antifreeze 3 times before i got it to an auto shop (as i was driving). once i got to the auto shope, i was told that the antifreeze was running in to the oil pan. currently, i don't have a car because i was told by the mechanic that the engine was no good and they had seen several cars like mine (same year) with the same motor problem. *tr | |||
| 03/11/2006 | 55000 | 8 | 06/20/2002 |
| Antifreeze leaking intake manifold valve gasket defective. *tr | |||
| 04/12/2007 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2001 chevorlet malibu which has close to 67000 miles, and now its showing signs of coolant leaking ,and coolant has to be topped up every 200 miles or so, and the coolant used was dex-cool, gm recommended. also there is a problem with air conditioning (a/c) unit as it was not cooling at all, and when checked the freon. gas leaked out ,and yet to find where the leaking is from. mechanic mentioned the coolant problem was there in all malibu models starting 1998. please let us know if there was any recall for the above mentioned problems. *ak | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 50948 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 chevy malibu, with 51000 miles my coolant light kept coming on. i took it to the garage. the mechanic filled the coolant. two months passed and the coolant light came on again. the mechanic filled the coolant and i made an appointment. it turned out, the coolant was leaking into the engine. i was informed my car had a faulty manifold gasket. it cost me $600.00 to have my car repaired. i hope there is a recall soon. i here that many gm vehicles have this problem. *nm | |||
| 02/07/2007 | 2 | 10/25/2005 | |
| I have purchased two (2001) chevrolet malibu's that experienced the same problem. the intake manifold gasket is defective which causes antifreeze to leak. i experienced the problem with my first malibu back in 2005. based on documentation of consumer complaints that i submitted to the dealership, the repair was covered outside of the warranty and i only paid the warranty deductible. my second malibu was purchased used from a non-gm dealership in the fall of 2005. i purchased the second car due to the first one being a total loss in an accident. i am now experiencing the same leaking gasket problem with the second car. i contacted gm directly to inquire about having the car fixed. the car has 103,341 miles on it. regardless of the mileage, the mechanics that i have spoken to say this is a manufacturer's defect because the gasket(s) are cheap plastic. as of date, gm is not willing to cover the cost of the repair which costs $700+. the dealership that i use to service my vehicle will only offer a discount on parts and labor. the dealership is not at fault. it is gm's responsibility to correct this problem. i have 61 pages of consumer complaints referring to the same leaking gasket problem with the malibu. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| I need to know who i can speak with in regards to gm having a recall on the intake manifold gasket for 2000/2001 chevrolet malibu's. i have been told by the manager at advanced auto parts that several malibu owners come in to purchase coolant, as well as myself, as our gasket is leaking, which causes us to have to refill at least every other month or sooner. i have also checked online and there are several other people having the same problem, to the point that i felt a recall should be done. some individuals noted that they contacted their car dealer and the gasket was changed to a newer one that they are using in the newer cars. however, i contacted my dealership and was told that there's nothing they can do, as there are no recalls on the vehicle. i need someone to contact me asap regarding this problem. it's not fair to myself, the consumer, to have to pay out of pocket to get this manufacturer defect corrected. too many people are having this same problem for it not be recalled. please, please contact me at 410/917-7327. thank you for your immediate attention to my concern. *nm | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 84500 | 3 | 06/29/2002 |
| (1) coolant leaking immediately after putting it into my vehicle. (2) my car has overheated three times on the freeway. it will not accelerate, starts violently vibrating, then smoke bellows out of my hood when i finally stop. i have been stranded on the freeway three times with my two-year-old in the car, as well as my unborn child. (3) i have taken my vehicle to a chevrolet repair man who found a technical service bulletin on the problem issued by chevrolet. he explained the intake manifold was manufactured crooked causing coolant to leak into my engine and dilute my oil which will eventually burn my motor and ruin it completely. when i contacted chevrolet, they were very unhelpful both times stating i had to pay a chevy dealership to diagnose the problem and that they might help me with a little cost assistance but not much. it is about $600 to fix this problem that is not normal maintenance or wear-and-tear. it is a manufacturing defect. i have had several people e-mail me about the same problem after posting a comment about it on a website. *nm | |||
| 04/08/2004 | 66000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt: the contact had the egr valve, thermostat, water pump, intake gasket, and head gasket replaced. additionally, she had the block inspected for cracks. it has been 18 months since the replacement of the aforementioned defects, and the check engine light came on again ,and there was a decrease in the amount of gas mileage. the dealer reprogrammed the computer, and informed the contact that the vehicle was running properly. the manufacturer has only offered a discount on a new vehicle.*ak | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 81000 | 1 | 11/01/2003 |
| Failure- slight leak in coolant from intake seal, continuous running of fans, and check engine light stays on. correction- new thermostat, new sensor for the fans, and new seal for intake seal, $900 worth of service. *nm | |||
| 09/29/2005 | 59000 | 6 | 11/20/2003 |
| We were told this is becoming a common problem that we lose the coolant intake on the engine of our 01 malibu resulting in a $1000 repair - this dealer has experienced multiple failures on this particular engine. *nm | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 03/26/2001 | 1 | 02/18/2001 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/21/2005 | 0 | 09/20/2001 | |
| I had to have the fuel injector cleaned about ayr after i got the car? now i am told i have to have it done again! also the engine is leaking andthe coolant system. i hear it might not happen again as gm made new parts for the engine so it shouldn't happen again. my mechanic feels the engine should have been recalled. he also told me that i should have brought the car to him when they diagnosed the car as needing the fuel injector cleaned the first time---it shouldn't have needed it and probably didn't. i feel i may be taken advantage of again by this dealership. i hope this car is recalled for the wrong or bad engine itting parts. i was one who replaced the hazards before it was ever recalled-i could have been killed the way they were acting half hazardly! i did and then this same dealership told me that i hadn't that the wrong part-the old part was put in the car and replaced it. this is deland chevrolt/cadillac in deland fl. they said they replaced it with the right part but i doubt they did. | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 46332 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| Noticed smell of burning coolant and took vehicle in for service. gm dealer replaced intake manifold gasket. contacted chevrolet directly by phone, who did not acknowledge that problem was common, nor offer any type of compensation. total service cost 1050.19 (parts and labor). *nm | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Engine cooling. manifold gaskets leak allowing oil and coolant to enter into engine. been adding fluids for a year. the gasket must be defective and a recall issued. i have read many similar complaints on you site.*ak | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 54925 | 1 | 09/20/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 42000 | 08/09/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
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| 03/04/2002 | 2 | 01/10/2001 | |
| The car turnd off and doors locked. knocking noises at engine and egr scensor cause check engine light to turn on/ very poor quality. *ak | |||
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| 06/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. | |||
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| 06/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 54925 | 1 | 09/20/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 04/11/2003 | 43478 | 1 | 09/21/2000 |
| 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. | |||
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| 06/13/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Just bought 2001 chevy malibu, its leaking coolant and the engine is overheating to the point of smoke. so the gasket is shot, i've taken this car in before over this problem but still seems to come back to the car overheating and smoke. no one seems to know how to fix this one guy told me to just get a new engine, the coolant dianostic didn't help and all of my coolant can't seem to stay in there it just leaks as soon as it's in, so now what??? there should have definately been a recall for this gm needs to fix this considering my engine was tested and refurbished by chevy no more than 8 months ago at the dealer. this car finally stalled out on the highway and almost killed me, there is no damage other than the ones i mentioned above. | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 109000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2002 chevrolet malibu ls. whenever the vehicle engine is started the vehicle will not stay on. the vehicle cuts off at all times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but they cannot diagnose the problem. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 109,000.....mw | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 15000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 chevy malibu with the 3.1l v6 engine that has 4 defective pistons in it (gm document id# 773655) also installed in 2001 buick, chevy, pontiac and some olds models. i bought this car new with 4 miles on it, it had a slight tick when started cold at that time, which the dealer explained that it was injector noise, not to be concerned. the noise got just a little worse until it got up to 37,000 miles (just out of warranty), then it became very noisy and didn't go away when warmed up. i had complained about this noise every time i had the dealer change the oil. then i found a complaint on the internet about these engines and the fix. that is when he finally produced the bulletin explaining the problem, and informed me that it was too late, warranty had expired. i contacted chevrolet (request#71-79653429) and they told me about the same thing-warranty is gone, sorry you didn't know to get it repaired under warranty. we are 72 years old and bought this car to last us the rest of our lives, and it just may not make it. we do not drive a lot, 46,500 miles in over nine years, but this thing is getting noisier by the month. can anything be done to help us old folks? *tr | |||
| 04/16/2007 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 2001 malibu in 2003. i had no real problems till this year 2009. my mileage now in 74,000 and the problems started at about 60,000. after a accident everything started to go. my gas gauge went down and my temp gauge also. my auto lock for my doors was not working. my air vents only work when they knob is on 3.main fuse box has major issues and the water pump went out and cost $2300.00 and needs a $500.00 service for the main fuse box. water pump was replaced also 2005. cost about $600.00 then. i wish someone would have pointed these problems before. gm needs to step up to the plate; especially after taking more money from the tax payers for their mismanagement. i love my malibu but gm better get on the stick and help the ones who have this defective 2001 malibu. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2008 | 53490 | 1 | |
| My car over heated twice. the first time i realized that the antifreeze was very low and i filled it up and went to my meeting. after my meeting was over and began to drive the car, it over heated again. i had to refill the antifreeze 3 times before i got it to an auto shop (as i was driving). once i got to the auto shope, i was told that the antifreeze was running in to the oil pan. currently, i don't have a car because i was told by the mechanic that the engine was no good and they had seen several cars like mine (same year) with the same motor problem. *tr | |||
| 04/06/2002 | 35000 | 1 | 03/14/2001 |
| Bought 2001 chevrolet malibu new on march 14,2001 engine started knocking around 35,000 miles. has gradually gotten worse. sounds like a diesel. it is either piston slap or bad lifters. dealer would not fix issue at the time. car continues to run. also this vehicle has poor brakes. replace rotors and shoes at 12,000 miles at dealer. replaced rotors again at dealer at 30,000 miles. currently has 111,000 miles on vehicle and is in excellent condition. would like gm to fix engine issue at little or no cost. brake issue is better with aftermarket parts. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 38000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 45000 | 20 | 01/03/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the low antifreeze warning light illuminated. the antifreeze had to be refilled once a week. the mechanic stated that the intake manifold was leaking antifreeze. the failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 46,849. updated 01-15-08. *kb the was informed by to mechanics, that it was common with this type of engine. updated 12/12/07. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 20000 | 1 | 10/14/2001 |
| The car made a horrible knocking noise shortly after i bought it brand new. 5 different dealers stated that the teflon from the rocker arms in the engine wore out and thatw as what was making the awful noise. itwas cosmetic, so to fix it would cost a lot of money. *ak also, the intake manifold on the car has cracked causing the engine/radiator to leak anifreeze out the exaust. gm needs to recall these cars because of all the problems. i can go on and on with my car. i have maintained it every 3,000 miles meticously and should not have this problem with a car that only has 60,000 miles. | |||
| 02/26/2007 | 86000 | 1 | 01/04/2004 |
| Defective gaskets causes engine coolant to leak into engine and mix with engine oil. common problem for years on chevrolet malibu's and gm has never issued a recall. or contacted consumers to notify them of this issue? i have always well maintained my car and done so to manufacturers specs. this is obvious disregard for their customers. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 67000 | 1 | 08/20/2001 |
| Engine leaks anti-freeze, turn signals go in & out, fuel gauge not always right, making a loud banging noise, and now dead won't even start. 2001 chevy malibu 3.1l v6 $22,000 & only 67,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 60031 | 12 | 04/15/2004 |
| Myself and many other 2001 chevy malibu owners have had to replace all the major engine gaskets in their cars. i am disabled an the car would stall everywhere putting my safety in jepordy. the engine can't maintain compression because of the leaks. gm refuses to even resond to my emails. i urge you to check into this matter. i even had to replace the air conditioner. it's not fair to the consumer to let gm get away with this. it has cost a lot of money not to mention the safety factor. please check the mycarstats.com to see all the other complaints.egr valve also had to be replaced. in the process of filing my complaint with the bbb and the doj the dealer inadvertly provided documentation that tha engine had been leaking before we purchased it. *nm | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 89000 | 3 | 07/08/2002 |
| I am having problems with my car overheating. i have brought my car to several different places and everyone tells me that this is common in malibus,and something should be done about it. i have had my radiator replaced,my thermostat changed, my coolant system flushed. now chevrolet is saying it might be my water pump that's causing the problem. that will cost 586 and if that's not the problem they will check other things while im going to be the one taking the lost. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 70000 | 1 | |
| On two occasions 2001 chevrolet malibu has failed to start. *ts ***no answer required*** the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. diagnostic test were run but the dealer was unable to find a cause for the problem either time. *nm | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 06/26/2005 | 1 | 02/08/2004 | |
| Dt: contact states while driving the vehicle overheated, causing it to stall. the temperature gauge went up very little before the temperature gauge read completely hot. vehicle was taken to service dealer, who stated that intake manifold gasket failed, which caused the head gasket to fail, leading to the warping of the cylinder wall and head. the entire motor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was looking into this matter. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 77200 | 06/01/2002 | |
| I notice that my coolant had to be refilled because the low coolant light was staying on in the dash. the repair shop told me they had to replace the intake manafold and i now have coolant in my engine and in my oil. this is a potential dangerous problem with the malibu. the engine could blow creating other problems. the same problem has been noted with many other malibu owners. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| 2001 chevy malibu complained of head gasket and fuel pump problems. *bf the consumer had the upper intake and head gasket replaced. a month later the vehicle's fuel pump failed which caused the starter to burn up. *nm | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 57000 | 1 | |
| During inspection dealership informed the consumer that water was leaking from the head gasket. the problem was repaired. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 10 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 50170 | 1 | 06/01/2002 |
| In march 2004 i was told by chevy dealer my intake manifold gasket has a severe leak and needed to be replaced at a cost of 800.00. i called gm as the car only has 50,170 miles on it-they informed me there is nothing they can do about it as the warranty is expired! if there is nothing wrong with the way the original gasket was made,then why has gm since re-designed the old gasket which is what has to be used to fix ? there are numerous other complaints about the same thing on the malibu's,and i need help to get this repair done. i am a single parent and can not afford this repair,nor afford to continue to make payments on a vehicle i am too afraid to drive. please help. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 62000 | 3 | 12/31/2002 |
| There was a rear collision that occured a week after purchasing the vehicle. the car was fixed with no frontal damge at all. the rear damage was minor. a week after receiving the vehicle the car would not start. the car was towed to the dealership and it was determined that the car needed a new ignition(600.00) that was not covered under the warranty.the dealership received the payment and the car was fixed.the dealership didnt have any sort of explanation to why the ignition was needed that soon after the purchase of the vehicle. eight months later the car wouldnt start.the car was then towed to the dealership.a fuel pump was install but other items weren't covered under waranty.the car was received after the dealership received the payment. four months later,( may 1,2004),the car decelerated in the middle of the highway.the driver was forced to steer to the side of the road, where the temperature gauge went to the maximum level and the car would not start. the next day the car was towed. *ak | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 32000 | 3 | 03/12/2003 |
| 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 | |||
| 03/12/2003 | 0 | 1 | 09/15/2000 |
| I am trying to sell a 2001 chevolet malibu ls for my dad who is 86 years old and cannot because of a start up noise that doesn't go away till the engine warms up. i have lost 4 buyers so far. this automobile has only 5600 miles on it. i have found a service bulletin saying there can be a noise from cylinder 1 thru 4. this is interfering with the resale of the car as no one trust it. i had it analized by the dealer and they said it was a piston slap. and it would cost around 1600.00 dollars to fix it. gm agreed to go half and half but then the dealer said if the piston slap had damaged the cylinder it would need a new engine. this to me is a defect that the manufactuer should be responsible for because as i stated be fore the car has only 5600 miles on it. please contact me at 856-227-6671 if need be. thank you. *ak | |||
| 03/04/2002 | 2 | 01/10/2001 | |
| The car turnd off and doors locked. knocking noises at engine and egr scensor cause check engine light to turn on/ very poor quality. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 49956 | 10/16/2001 | |
| Anti-freeze leaks from engine. area of leak seams to be around the manifold or heads. this causes fumes to into the passenger compartment and makes the occupates dizzy or with headaches. | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 50000 | 2 | 10/01/2000 |
| Engine has experienced valve-slap since approx 5000 miles. the dealer advised that this is inherent in the design of this particular engine to make it economical. chevrolet offered 100,000 mile extended warranty on the engine. the (check engine) light activated several months ago. code indicated small emissions leak. made sure gas cap was on tight, then cleared code with reader - issue resolved. approx a month ago, check engine light on again. code was p1404 (temporary code). tried to clear out code with reader, came back. dealer advised that this was caused by faulty egr valve so replaced the egr valve with genuine chevey part, cleared code with reader - approx 20 miles later (check engine) light back on. i suspect that issue is related to the valve-slap problem and related wear on pistons. *ak | |||
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| Problems with vehicle's turn signals, door locks and brakes.*mr the check engine light illuminated for six months until the dealership was able to service the problem. the door locks would freeze in the winter time and would open spontaneously while driving. the dealership responded by stating they didn't experience this while the vehicle was being checked. thus, the problem wasn't handled by the company. apparently, the door hinges were never properly greased until the consumer's father did it. this resolved that problem. brakes were rough and unresponsive at times. the turn signal work when they wanted to or when the a/c was on maximum output. the vehicle started to use massive amounts of antifreeze. *ph *jb | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| When driving or when vehicle was parked and running engine would make a knocking noise. the owner made contact with dealer. *ak | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| Engine problem.*ak | |||
| 07/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at highway speed vehicle shut off without warning. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2003 | 19400 | 1 | |
| While driving vehicle stalls. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 04/16/2003 | 27145 | 0 | 03/10/2001 |
| Engine noise dealer is unable to locate. hazard switch shorts out no turn signals. *nlm | |||
| 05/03/2002 | 5 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle has stalled several times. took to dealership and told it was weather causing problem. nothing done to correct problem. past two months i have taken to alternate body shops, because engine failed to start. mechanics flushed out the car and hooked up to the computer to detect any problems. no found problems and car cranked for about two weeks. car last failed on may 3, 2002 and is still not working as of today. *ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762043 | |||
| 04/13/2003 | 2800 | 03/14/2001 | |
| When the vehicle hit a bump the it stalled. the dealer changed the ignition switch but the problem re-occurred. *nlm when the vehicle hit a bump the it stalled. the dealer changed the ignition switch but the problem re-occurred. *mr | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 1 | 10/14/2000 | |
| After researching the service bulletins section of this website, i have come to realize that i have complained/had serviced about 85% of the same problems that are listed on your database. i purchased this car new, from everett chevrolet, wa in 2000. since the purchase. date, i had chevy do the following: new brakes (all the way around - once, front rotors/pads - twice), all new pistons, transmission replaced, miss on #1 cylinder - replaced 1 failed spark plug, left rear door squeaks when open/shut - lubed (has happened 3 times now), front left noise from struts/brakes - not able to verify as of yet (possible strut problem/lube), fan in dashboard has a sound in the middle (just above the cd player/radio) like there is a piece of paper caught in the housing (confirmed after 4 complaints, faulty fan motor), passenger front seat squeaks when occupied (dealerships have not been able to duplicate./fix), rearview mirror rattles while driving at highway speeds (tightened, still does it in hot weather). bottom line, this is my first new car purchase and i am having serious doubts about keeping the car - as it only has 21,405 miles on it. with the 3/30 warranty. coming up in oct. 2003, i am very much afraid that i have purchased a lemon and not looking forward to spending anymore time/$$$ on this vehicle. any suggestions? *jb | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 3 | 02/28/2001 | |
| Vehicle stalls while driving, dealer can not remedy the problem, oil pan experienced a leak, service engine light and check engine light illuminated. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Driver heard knocking sound from engine. took to weber cevrolet and problem was fixed. piston and piston rings were bad. one week later driver hears popping noise from steeering column steering shaft was replaced. gold package decals were fading off as well. driver now hears knoking comming from engine again. | |||
| 10/30/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Took car in cause of knocking in engine service advisor said couldnt hear it when picked the car up made him ride in it with me could hear knocking told me to bring it back.took back work order says piston slap.diagnoisis polymer coated pistons slapping inside clyinders;replaced all pistons,hone cylinders,replaced rings replaced allconnecting rod bearings.water pumbm went out told me to bring it in a week and a half later car kept running hot all the way in red had to have it towed inhoses were not reconnected when motor was worked on cd player went out also face of cd player gets extremely hot told me that was normal blinkers have went out twice first time said fixed them still not working now when you crank car it knocks have reported it it is doing the same thing when had pistons replaced lasted nov.06out*ak | |||
| 06/06/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Engine pistons replaced at 2395 miles due to piston slap. replaced all six pistons with teflon coated ones. patch areas on opposite sides of piston in area where the most vibration and wear occurs. all six pistons showed signs of significant wear in areas where teflon added. advised by different dealer ase certified mechanics & service manager that installing teflon coated pistons is just a short-term stop-gap measure and the problem would return. photos were taken of old pistons. brakes continue to make popping noise, like calipers are sticking and there is noticable reduced braking on wet surfaces. dealer says nothing is wrong. rack and pinion failed initially at 4044 miles . replaced and the same sounds and feel has returned. 24 days out-of-service to date. will take action via lemon law after 6 more days out-of-service.*ak | |||
| 03/21/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Item#1) brought vehicle in for service for engine noise. advised pistons needed replacment. advised car was safe to drive. pistons on national backorder. left copy of service repair order with saleswoman and advised her to contact general manager of dealership and chevrolet of problem. item#2) brakes, brought in vehicle for service on 02-14-2001 for brake instability on wet pavement. advised brakes were normal after test drive. no on hoist inspection was performed . brought in vehicle on 03-21-2001 for brakes and engine noise. advised brakes were normal again, no action was taken regarding brakes after road test by dealership. pistons needing replacment constitutes a failure of major drivetrain components and this vehicle will not be construed as safe. a replacement vehicle must be provided or refund of all expenses and return of trade-in vehicle which was reliable.*ak | |||
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| 04/20/2004 | 38000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/10/2005 | 48500 | 1 | 09/11/2001 |
| A slow radiator leak was observed over a period of 2 months. i took it to a mechanic who diagnosed a faulty intake manifold gasket. he had mentioned that it is a very common problem in the malibu, even though gm told me that it was not. the manifold gasket was replaced before any anti-freeze leaked into the engine.*jb | |||
| 01/02/2005 | 83012 | 1 | 02/16/2002 |
| I have had problems with my engine coolant having to be replaced constantly. i took it to crest chevrolet (san bernardino), they charged us to check the coolant problem, but did not find any. the problem persisted. on jan 2, 2005 while traveling on the freeway, the engine overheated and caused a piston to misfire. i now am stuck having to replace an engine on a 4 year old car with less than 85,000 miles on it. according to mco tires, a head gasket was leaking coolant and caused the engine to overheat. the estimated cost of repair is $2300. *nm | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 50000 | 2 | 10/01/2000 |
| Engine has experienced valve-slap since approx 5000 miles. the dealer advised that this is inherent in the design of this particular engine to make it economical. chevrolet offered 100,000 mile extended warranty on the engine. the (check engine) light activated several months ago. code indicated small emissions leak. made sure gas cap was on tight, then cleared code with reader - issue resolved. approx a month ago, check engine light on again. code was p1404 (temporary code). tried to clear out code with reader, came back. dealer advised that this was caused by faulty egr valve so replaced the egr valve with genuine chevey part, cleared code with reader - approx 20 miles later (check engine) light back on. i suspect that issue is related to the valve-slap problem and related wear on pistons. *ak | |||
| 12/22/2003 | 40000 | 05/20/2001 | |
| This concerns the quality of a 2001 malibu purchased new. this car has had a new engine, two ignition systems, two brake jobs, and now a major coolant leak that is to cost over $800.00 to repair. it has had two sets of tiresand the vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it. it has had turn signal problems, injector fuel problems, and emergency light switch problems. in other words the cost of operation is more than the car payment per month. the quality of this vehicle ranks as a lemon. | |||
| 10/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving if vehicle rides over a bump, engine stalls. dlr can not determine cause. ts | |||
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| At 20000, if the vehicle hits a bump or a disfigure in the road the vehicle will shut down no matter what speeds. vehicle has been in two different dealerships which one changed the ignition switch and the other changed the fuel filter. vehicle is still exemplifying same failure. nlm | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 7 | ||
| The front end is vibrating at any speed. dealer has done front alignment, replaced the front tires, and the rotors were turned. did not remedy the problem. *ak the consumer states that the dealer will not replace, but will only turn (three times) to be turned less than three months. the problem still exists. the seventh time the vehicle has been in the shop for one problem or another, and feels that the vehicle is a lemon. the consumer also states that the dealer had the vehicle for twelve weeks for a knocking noise in the engine. a valve adjustment seems to remedy, the front end vibration still not repaireed. *scc | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| A knocking noise would come from the engine while driving and cause vehicle to hesitate when accelerating. dealer was not notified at this time.*ak | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 3 | 02/28/2001 | |
| Vehicle stalls while driving, dealer can not remedy the problem, oil pan experienced a leak, service engine light and check engine light illuminated. *slc | |||
| 04/04/2002 | 03/01/2001 | ||
| Engine miss-fires and engine check light remains on after service. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Front brakes pulsate when vehicle stops. brakes had failed and dealer stated the problem could reoccur. *ak consumer states he is hearing a clunk noise in right front wheel area and brake noise in front when braking, vibration is worse after 30 miles of stopping, dealer replaced pads and resurfaced rotors; also, intermittently humming type noise during acceleration. *yd | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Vehicle misses at speeds of 60-80mph, vehicle jerks when it backfires. dealer cannot remedy the problem.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalls intermittantly at slow speeds and when making slow turns, dealer has replaced ignition switch but this did not remedy the problem. nlm | |||
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| While driving, vehicle shakes erratically. it vibrates from inside. also, had new struts put on rear. *ak consumer stated that driver side head lamp out of adjustment, front brake pads make noise, engine makes tapping noise when first starting, there was a shimmy in vehicle while driving due to struts leak. *yh | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 3 | 02/28/2001 | |
| Vehicle stalls while driving, dealer can not remedy the problem, oil pan experienced a leak, service engine light and check engine light illuminated. *slc | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 5 | 04/30/2001 | |
| Vehicle has stalled numerous times at speeds of 30-40 mph. vehicle taken to dealer 5 times, ignition was replaced, but did not remedy problem.*ak vehicle experiences hard start when cold, engine also makes noise. *yh | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 6 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Turn signal lights failed during normal operation. dealership examined vehicle and determined that hazard light switch was the cause of problem. *ak dealer replaced hazard warning switch. weatherstrip around both rear side windows deformed, as well as both door panels, dealer replaced weatherstrip and door panels, experiencing ticking and whinning noise from engine, dealer states this was normal. *tt | |||
| When driving vehicle randomly cuts off, it loses steering power. also, engine leaks oil. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 10/02/2001 | 5 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Engine pings with no reason, rotors are looking bad early on. *ak | |||
| While driving at highway speeds vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
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| 04/24/2006 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| I need to know who can i speak with in regards to gm having a recall on the intake manifold gasket for all 2001 chevrolet malibu's. i have been told the manager at advanced auto parts that several 2001 malibu owners come in to purchase coolant, as well as myself, as our gasket is leaking, which causes us to have to refill at least once a month or sooner. i have also checked online and there are several other people having the same problem, to the point that i fell a recall should be done. some individuals noted that they contacted their car dealer and the gasket was changed to a newer one that they are using in the newer cars. however, i contacted my dealership an was told that there's nothing they can do, as there are no recalls on the vehicle. i need someone to contact me asap regarding this problem. it's not fair to myself, the consumer, to have to pay out of pocket to get this manufacturer default corrected. too many people are having this same problem for it not be recalled. please, please contact me at 410/917-7327. thank you for your immediate attention to my concern. *jb | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. | |||
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| 06/15/2008 | 15000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 chevy malibu with the 3.1l v6 engine that has 4 defective pistons in it (gm document id# 773655) also installed in 2001 buick, chevy, pontiac and some olds models. i bought this car new with 4 miles on it, it had a slight tick when started cold at that time, which the dealer explained that it was injector noise, not to be concerned. the noise got just a little worse until it got up to 37,000 miles (just out of warranty), then it became very noisy and didn't go away when warmed up. i had complained about this noise every time i had the dealer change the oil. then i found a complaint on the internet about these engines and the fix. that is when he finally produced the bulletin explaining the problem, and informed me that it was too late, warranty had expired. i contacted chevrolet (request#71-79653429) and they told me about the same thing-warranty is gone, sorry you didn't know to get it repaired under warranty. we are 72 years old and bought this car to last us the rest of our lives, and it just may not make it. we do not drive a lot, 46,500 miles in over nine years, but this thing is getting noisier by the month. can anything be done to help us old folks? *tr | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 20000 | 1 | 12/10/2001 |
| Six months into driving our new malibu a intake manifold develop a slow leak of antifreeze. in the winter more aggressive in the summer slower. yet it increased gradually over the next few years. i found out this is a common manufacturing problem. the leak grew so bad that it had to be repaired this month. the leaking antifreeze is not only a danger to the parts in the engine compartment but also the environment. this is a poorly manufactured part and gm should stand behind the repairs. the total cost to put a properly manufactured gasket with labor is $ 691.25. *jb | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 84000 | 1 | |
| The consumer stated exhaust fumes seeped into the passenger compartment. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| White sulfides (fumes) are coming out of the vents and other openings in the vehicle. the manufactuerer has been notified. *tt updated *jb | |||
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| 05/17/2005 | 15 | 04/15/2004 | |
| 5/05 coolant leak- replace intake manifold gasket $1100.00 8/05 coolant leak(continued)- replace head gasket, completely replace the air conditioning unit-$1085.00 1/06 replace egr valve, solenoid, gaskets $435.00 i've been around cars all my life, my father was a mechanic. my point is that i know if you take care of a car it will last longer. i take very good care of this car and i know gaskets should not deteriorate the way these did. looking at the reports on mycarstats.com it appears to me that what ever material was used for the gaskets in this car must be defective. there are way too many complaints for this to be any thing else. maintaining my car is a priority for me as i am disabled. to have a mechanical breakdown is a major issue. this cars engine was unable to maintain compression because of the leaky gaskets. it kept stalling repeatedly, i feel putting my safety at risk. i have tried to work this out with the dealership but it's clear to me what their priority is and it's not me or my car. i believe there should be an investigation into this matter. i have been told that the gasket material they used in this model was different from other years. i believe this is a bigger problem than gm is ready to admit. *jb | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 50000 | 2 | 10/01/2000 |
| Engine has experienced valve-slap since approx 5000 miles. the dealer advised that this is inherent in the design of this particular engine to make it economical. chevrolet offered 100,000 mile extended warranty on the engine. the (check engine) light activated several months ago. code indicated small emissions leak. made sure gas cap was on tight, then cleared code with reader - issue resolved. approx a month ago, check engine light on again. code was p1404 (temporary code). tried to clear out code with reader, came back. dealer advised that this was caused by faulty egr valve so replaced the egr valve with genuine chevey part, cleared code with reader - approx 20 miles later (check engine) light back on. i suspect that issue is related to the valve-slap problem and related wear on pistons. *ak | |||
| 11/14/2001 | 11893 | 12 | 11/14/2001 |
| The car's check-service engine light has come on repeatedly since i purchased it on 14 november 2001. the dealer has fixed the problem over a dozen times but it continues to be a problem. it was repaired again on 17 november 2003 and failed again the very next day. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 29000 | 4 | 12/15/2001 |
| I have a '01 chevrolet malibu, my fuel injector went out of car, antifreeze chamber leaking (replaced), turn signal unit went out. abs system had to be replaced, went out..all under extended warranty. all under 60,000 miles. dealership (bobb chevrolet) oh has no recalls on this car, i believe this should be listed as a lemon.*ak | |||
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| 10/01/2000 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| From the initial operation of the vehicle it smelled as if it had a slight oil leak on the exhaust. the vehicle emitted a slight odor that continued to grow stronger as the car was driven more. at no time could an oil leak be found. the car was eventually taken in for this problem and others on march 17, 2001. by april 24, 2001 chevrolet stated that the problem was determined to be related to the catalytic converter and they could not fix the problem. the car has not been able to be used since march 7, 2000 due to the acrid smell of burnt oil inside the car. the smell caused me to be unable to operate the car do to irriation to my sinus and eyes. i am concerned that this problem could cause someone to be seriosly ill and possibly lead to a collision as a result of impairment to the driver. *ak | |||
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| 04/08/2004 | 66000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt: the contact had the egr valve, thermostat, water pump, intake gasket, and head gasket replaced. additionally, she had the block inspected for cracks. it has been 18 months since the replacement of the aforementioned defects, and the check engine light came on again ,and there was a decrease in the amount of gas mileage. the dealer reprogrammed the computer, and informed the contact that the vehicle was running properly. the manufacturer has only offered a discount on a new vehicle.*ak | |||
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| 04/06/2006 | 102599 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. while driving up a very steep incline at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to overheat. the contact managed to pull over and called a tow truck. once the tow truck arrived, the driver placed coolant into the vehicle. the contact drove to her residence and called her local mechanic. the intake manifold gasket was repaired. on june 9, 2008, the vehicle began to overheat again on the highway. the contact pulled to the side of the road and drove to the nearest service station. shed added coolant into the vehicle, drove home, and called her local mechanic. she took the vehicle to the shop and the intake manifold gasket was repaired again. the failure mileage was 102,599 and current mileage was 133,000. | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 38000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 50000 | 2 | 06/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was an antifreeze leak in the intake manifold gasket. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they confirmed the leak. she had to place antifreeze in her vehicle every month because it would leak out constantly. she notified general motors twice. the first time, they did not respond to her via email. the second time, she spoke with them and they stated that she would need to bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer. from there, they will determine whether or not there is a defect. general motors further stated that the contact would be responsible for the repairs. the dealer acknowledged the defect. the failure mileage was 50,00 and current mileage is 60,000. updated 01-29-08. *kb | |||
| 12/18/2007 | 56000 | 1 | 05/03/2001 |
| I have malibu 2001 with 56000 mls on it. today i had to change lower intake manifold gasket.$950 total...beside this a had problems with my theft system,brakes ,light hazard switch. air conditioner ..etc. this is the my last gm car..period. *tr | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 04/23/2001 |
| Lower intake manifold replacement. started losing antifreeze - leak on driveway. mechanic traced the leak with dye tablets and sealant tablets -- after several months i took it chev. dealer and they tested everything and replaced the lower intake manifold and was told this model car had manifold problems. it cost me $990. i had this work done about a year ago and thought maybe with the other malibu's having problems there might be a recall -- i'm waiting. *jb | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 50000 | 6 | 06/10/2005 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that the front brakes on his 2001 chevrolet malibu (50000 failure mileage) had to be replaced every six months for the last two years. the contact also stated that antifreeze leaks into the oil. this will be the third time that the intake manifold gasket has had to be replaced. the vehicle has been taken to a mechanic six times concerning these issues. the brake and manifold problems still exists. the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 11/14/2006 | 1 | 07/19/2001 | |
| I had taken my vehicle in to get a simple oil change and was informed my vehicle has a faulty intake manifold gasket which is a very expensive repair costing any where from$ 800-$1000.00 . on my searching the internet i have found that this is one of the problems that gm cars are having over 70,000 miles. intake manifold leaks can lead to any number of very serious, and expensive problems. while the part itself isn't costly, the labor to repair is costly. *nm | |||
| 12/09/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| After having to refill my engine coolant on a regular basis i finally took my 2001 chevy malibu into the dealer to have it looked at. i expected a leaky hose but found out the problem was a failed intake manifold gasket causing the coolant to drain into the engine. the dealer guaranteed me that if i didn't perform the $900 repair that the engine was shot, and that the odds of saving the engine even after the repair were only 50/50. the other options i was given were to completely rebuild the engine ($3000+) or cut my loses and trade it in now. after doing some research, i discovered that this is an extremely common problem, resulting from defective gaskets, that chevrolet has done nothing to remedy.*jb | |||
| 04/13/2006 | 39143 | 1 | 10/24/2001 |
| I noticed on my 2001 chevy malibu that the coolant light was coming on so i took it to the dealership where i purchased it. he raised the hood and said i was low on coolant without even taking the lid off. he said he would have it checked out and it would be an hour or more so i stayed since i had no way of getting home. two hours later he came out and said i had a intake manifold gasket leak, a water pump that leaked at one time but wasn't leaking now but needed replaced and handed me a bill for 1200.00. mind you this car only has 39,000 miles on it and when purchased it already had 25,000 on it and i have only put a little over 14,000 on it myself and it is only 5 years old. i have never encountered my car overheating and always had the oil change when required. i felt that this major of a problem shouldn't be happening so i called gm motors and they called back and said it wasn't under factory warranty and that i would have to pay to have it fixed. i have found out that it is unsafe to drive as my engine will blow up if i drive it. i also found out that it is not an isolated problem, that chevy malubu's from 1997 have had this problem and gm has ignored it. i feel that gm motors should pay to fix my car as i can not drive it for safety reasons at all. if i drive it i could blow my engine and cause a major accident as the car will stop. *nm | |||
| 04/17/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 03/30/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph, the temperature gauge went above the normal range. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the fuel regulator was spewing fuel onto the engine. the intake manifold seals were no longer there, causing fuel to get into the oil. the repair shop replaced the intake gasket, thermostat, timing belt, cooling fan, fuel regulator, and radiator cap. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 47987 | 1 | 08/20/2003 |
| I took my 2001 chevy malibu ls in to get the oil changed. the mechanic told me that a common problem for the gm engines of my year and others was the intake manifold gasket leaking coolant, and that if left un-fixed, the engine would eventually seize up. i was told that the material that the gaskets were made out of has since been changed, which would imply that they know it to be faulty. i contacted gm and took it into the dealer where they confirmed the problem. i don't know if this issue makes the car unsafe to drive, but i had heard that there was a recall in place for faulty alternators and figured this problem was about equal to that in potential danger. out of curiosity, i looked on the internet and there are plenty of websites with people that have the same issue. *jb | |||
| 01/24/2006 | 76000 | 2 | 09/19/2002 |
| I have had to replace my 2001 chevy malibu's manifold twice, and i have notice that i am not the only one. this is not normal wear and tear this is a manufacturer defect. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 55000 | 24 | 07/12/2003 |
| Dt: the contact stated the engine overheated due to leaking of coolant. the coolant had to be added weekly. she took the vehicle to a dealer, who determined this was a problem with the intake manifold gasket, which was replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/08/2004 | 66000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt: the contact had the egr valve, thermostat, water pump, intake gasket, and head gasket replaced. additionally, she had the block inspected for cracks. it has been 18 months since the replacement of the aforementioned defects, and the check engine light came on again ,and there was a decrease in the amount of gas mileage. the dealer reprogrammed the computer, and informed the contact that the vehicle was running properly. the manufacturer has only offered a discount on a new vehicle.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 50000 | 30 | 06/09/2003 |
| I had to repair a manifold intake gasket, leaking water. . i have talked to several auto repair shops and they said this is a common problem on these chevy malibus. the chevy co. should have to do a recall on this problem. unfair that the consumer has to pay the bill to have this fixed. please check into forcing a recall on this please. *nm | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 04/07/2005 | 2 | 05/12/2001 | |
| I have recently had to take my car to the mechanic to get fixed. it was leaking the engine coolant and the manifold gasket had to be replaced which cost over $800 to fix. now , the check engine light is on and that will be another expense that i will have to make on a 4 year old 26,000 mile car. | |||
| 11/14/2004 | 50000 | 2 | |
| Vehicle would not start. consumer had the intake gasket and intake sensor replaced. vehilcle was in the repair shop once again. consumer triedto contact the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 77200 | 06/01/2002 | |
| I notice that my coolant had to be refilled because the low coolant light was staying on in the dash. the repair shop told me they had to replace the intake manafold and i now have coolant in my engine and in my oil. this is a potential dangerous problem with the malibu. the engine could blow creating other problems. the same problem has been noted with many other malibu owners. *ak | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 21307 | 1 | 03/20/2001 |
| Car has only around 21,000 miles and had to have intake manifold gasket replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/30/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| I own a 2001 chevrolet malibu with less than 41000 miles. recently the intake manifold gasket failed, allowing coolant and engine oil to enter mix.*ak after doing some research, i have found that this has been an on going problem with this type of car. chevy expects it customers to fix this problem out of their own pocket and denies any responsiblities. again, if you investigate this matter you will find that this particular type of gm car is very prone to this failure. i believe that this is a safety issue due to the fact that once manifold gasket fails the engine may stop without warning, and then fail to start. | |||
| 02/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Driving at hwy speed check coolant light came on added coolant took to local garage. the lower intake manifold needs to be replaced at a cost of approx. $900. it only has 44,000 miles and i have had all the required servicing done to this car.the garage tech said that they have had to replace this on several other malibu's. this must be a defective part as it should not have to replaced this soon. what can be done? *la | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 09/12/2002 |
| While driving coolant light illuminated on the dashboard. consumer added coolant, and noticed coolant stains on the left side of engine. dealership performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the lower intake manifold gasket was bad.*ak | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Since i had bought my 2001 malibu in october of 2003 i have had to add coolant intot he car about every other day. i finally got fed up with doin that and decided to have it pressure checked. once i did that i found out there was a leak in the intake manifold. the company that did the pressure test also told me that they have repaired this exact part in several other cars within the last two months. please tell me what can be done about this.*ak | |||
| 04/21/2003 | 48000 | 1 | 11/08/2000 |
| Lower intake manifold gasket leaking. *nlm | |||
| 10/10/2002 | 1 | 12/09/2000 | |
| Lower intake manifold failed, causing water to leak in to oil.*jb..*ak | |||