Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V327000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/23/2000 to 05/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 670740 | 02/05/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/28/2003 | 09/04/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03043.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 03082004 | 03/08/2004 | 10013016 | Addendum adding 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles to safety recall 03043a, turn signals hazard warning flashers inoperative. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 04098 | 01/01/2006 | 04098A | 10012087 | Upcoming special policy adjustment program 04098. turn signals/hazard warning flashers. *tt | 02/11/2005 |
| 200602 | 06/20/2002 | 637248 | Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly or that the lamp assembly has water in it. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 082903 | 08/29/2003 | 10003555 | Upcoming product safety recall questionnaire - hazard warning switch revision. *tt | 10/23/2003 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| 3834 | 10019188 | Headlamp replacement due to moisture - service vme. *tt | 02/16/2006 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 000842007 | 06/01/2004 | 10012147 | Stop tail lamp inoperative or intermittent and or water in lamp. *eh | 02/15/2005 | |
| 000842007B | 08/01/2004 | 000842007C | 634995 | Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly, or that the tail lamp has water in it. to include chevrolet classic 2005. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the turn signals failed to engage. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he attempted to turn the turn signal on but it would not engage. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 130,000. ap | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when using the turn signals, they would intermittently fail. the failure recurred frequently. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was later contacted and advised that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the failure and current mileages were approximately 115,000. kmj | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that when using his turn signals they would intermittently shut off. after turning them back on the failure would re occur a few moments later. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was later contacted and they advised him that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the failure and current mileages were approximately 115,000. tb | |||
| 05/24/2012 | 1 | ||
| The turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working then they started working again they seem to be intermittent and sometimes pushing the four way flasher will make them work again its a constant problem and never knowing when your turn signals will work is very annoying and quit dangerous. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 132000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she could barely see at night while driving due to poor lighting. the contact stated that the headlights illuminated very dimly. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the contact also stated that she smelled a fuel odor upon starting the vehicle. the smell became more pronounced when the air conditioner was turned on. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact also noticed an occasional fuel leak when the vehicle was parked. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recalls associated with nhtsa campaign id numbers 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices) or 09e012000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 132,000. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 132000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she could barely see at night while driving due to poor lighting. the contact stated that the headlights illuminated very dimly. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the contact also stated that she smelled a fuel odor upon starting the vehicle. the smell became more pronounced when the air conditioner was turned on. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact also noticed an occasional fuel leak when the vehicle was parked. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recalls associated with nhtsa campaign id numbers 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices) or 09e012000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 132,000. sm. | |||
| 11/16/2002 | 106000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the hazard lights had become inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove and inspected the vehicle and advised that they were operating properly. the manufacturer was then contacted who stated that they replaced the flashing switch in 2002 under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000, (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch) and advised that they would not be able to further assist. the failure mileage was 106,000. | |||
| 11/16/2002 | 106000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the hazard lights had become inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove and inspected the vehicle and advised that they were operating properly. the manufacturer was then contacted who stated that they replaced the flashing switch in 2002 under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000, (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch) and advised that they would not be able to further assist. the failure mileage was 106,000. kmj | |||
| 11/16/2002 | 106000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated when you try to put on both flashers they are in operable. the contact has to use the hazard lights to make the flashers work. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove and inspected the flashers and stated they work properly. the manufacturer was notified who stated they replaced the flashing switch in 2002 and now the failure was back again. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000, component: exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch. the manufacturer stated they will not repair the failure again. the failure mileage was 106,000. mw | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Gm is refusing to replace the switch per the recall. even thought the vehicle is made between the recall dates february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu). summary: by letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am. gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu). gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking. electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative. gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles. based on gm's safety recall action. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 121000 | ||
| I own a 2001 chevy malibu ls 6 cyl. this year has 670,000+ cars recalled for the exact same problem i am having and the exact same year. yet because my vin isnt included or enough people with my vin have not reported the problem..i am discluded from having them fix this for me. my turn signals are not working, they will not flash, click or go on as of recently. this is a safety hazard that gm did recall for my car year and type, yet i am discluded because of my vin, so my life..does not matter? because...maybe only a few hundred have had the same problem? this is a known recall with my type of car, and i am in danger here...i called gm 2 times 8/8/2011 i was told there was nothing they could do for me, simply because of my vin...ummmmm how about include my vin!!! my life matters just as much as anothe others and if i am having this problem and reporting it, then include the vin..for the safety of others as well!!! half a million malibus from 2001 were affected by this recall...what makes them think mine wasnt?! please help..i am a college student and i am driving a car with no turn signals and i have to pay for text books and now dealing with a safety hazard because gm does not want to recognize the recall. please help...! is your file number, where you guys have the recall posted: 03v327000 | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 94500 | 1 | |
| The turning signal on my 2001 chevy malibu works when it wants to and when it doesn't it's very dangerous. this past halloween i was riding up the main st. and could not signal to cars behind me (it was dark) that i was turning. this is very scary since it happens unexpectedly when you push the arm down. nothing. there's no lights on the car or flasher on my dash. i had to pass my turn & keep going out of my direction so i could send a signal through braking and used my hazard light to let them know i was turning. i live in south carolina where i can't just hop on a bus or train if my car malfunctions. i'm a single mother of two girls and our car ride ended up scarier than the halloween masks. i'm writing before an accident happens. on the roads down here if you put on your hazards and slow down, people generally go around you. this would be very dangerous on a two lane road where i'm trying to make a left turn & they try to go around. gm had a recall in 2003 for this issue & when i called 11/2 they said my vehicle was serviced before i purchased it in 2005 from caring and that i'd have to figs this gm issue out of pocket. i have a problem with that. the very reason for the recall is the reason for the issue. the soldering cracks and affects the circuits. gm knows this issue will reoccur under those conditions & needs to make this right before i have to trust a mechanic to half fix this gm issue & charge me an obscene amount of money in the process. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| The hazard/signal lights on my 2001 malibu stopped working, and was fixed on a recall notice in 2004. the same issue is now occurring again. i have been in a couple of close calls with my toddler in the car. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 78649 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lights work intermittently. the contact cannot activate the turn signals, which could result in a crash. the dealer stated that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 78,649. | |||
| 02/12/2005 | 70651 | 1 | 06/13/2004 |
| There was a recall on the 2001 chevy malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. i have a 2001 chevy malibu and i had experienced the exact same problems. i contacted gm and they indicated that my vin number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired. *nm | |||
| 12/04/2004 | 60000 | 2 | |
| The consumer is experiencing problems with the daytime running lights. when the consumer turns on the lights, they won't work. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they are unable to detect what the problem is. provide further details. *jb *tc | |||
| 02/02/2003 | 39141 | 1 | 08/17/2001 |
| Left turn signal stayed on causing stop lamp electrical wires to burn. consumer had to replace fuse box. *jb *ts | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 36042 | 1 | 04/10/2001 |
| Brake lights went out and when i changed them there was water in the light caseing, so when i took the bulb out the circut board got corrosion from the water and there was no lights at all after i replaced the bulbs. i took car in to bergstrom chevrolet and got a dianogstic,which said circut boards where inop and that costed me $47.17. 8/21/04 i got lights fixed and that costed $176.24 i had to come out of my pocket, becasue the extended warrianty wouldn't cover cost. i feel this should be a recall , because water should have never gotten into the lights.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 36042 | 1 | 04/10/2001 |
| Brake lights went out and when i changed them there was water in the light caseing, so when i took the bulb out the circut board got corrosion from the water and there was no lights at all after i replaced the bulbs. i took car in to bergstrom chevrolet and got a dianogstic,which said circut boards where inop and that costed me $47.17. 8/21/04 i got lights fixed and that costed $176.24 i had to come out of my pocket, becasue the extended warrianty wouldn't cover cost. i feel this should be a recall , because water should have never gotten into the lights.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 4 | ||
| Consumer purchased a chevrolet, malibu and the brake lights came on and stayed on. consumer took vehicle to the repair shop 2-3 times, but problem recurred. consumer was told by the mechanic, that chevrolet knew that there was a brake light problem because it was an ongoing thing with this type of vehicle.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 05/18/2006 | 59000 | 9999 | 03/03/2006 |
| Turn signals work when they want to all the time. this is the exact problem that 670740 other 2001 malibus have and they can be fixed with a recall. mine is not covered in the recall when my car has the exact same issues. why? no crash yet...but soon. *jb | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 18500 | 4 | |
| Hazard warning switch and turns signals fail intermittently. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 04/14/2003 | 56000 | 2 | 02/19/2002 |
| The turning signals and hazard lights quit working without warning. i have contacted gm according to the instruction on the consumer affairs website. gm has informed me my veichle is not involved in the recall. *ak | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Hazard flashing warning lights switch failed. a recall had been issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/09/2003 | 55000 | 5 | |
| Intermittently, the exterior signal lights will not work properly. the interior flashers operate normally, but the exterior lights will not respond. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *ph if the hazard light switch is pushed several times, then the turn signals would work. *ph | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | 01/15/2002 | |
| My turn signals and hazard signals do not work properly. sometimes they come on, but most of the time they don't. i have had numerous near misses in residential neighborhoods and on the highways. i am afraid someone, including myself and my children, will be seriously injured or even killed. *la | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 54000 | 25 | 11/04/2001 |
| Turn signals and hazard lights work itermittently, but there's nothing wrong with the fuse. which has been going on for about 6 months. *la | |||
| 12/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Hazard flashing warning lights are inoperative. *ak | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Flashers and hazard lights do not work.*ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 36000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals on the vehicle are inoperative. as a consequence he cannot use them to signal intent to turn that, which could result in a crash. he contacted the dealer in reference to recall # 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). he was advised that he would have to pay $200.00 to repair the vehicle because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 36,000 | |||
| 05/13/2009 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals work intermittently. he cannot use the turn signals while preparing to turn the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 125,000. | |||
| 07/22/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 09/26/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to make a turn at an unknown speed, the turn signal indicator failed to illuminate. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and the repairs would cost approximately $362. over the last year, the failure has become more frequent. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 107,000. updated 09/25/08 *bf updated 09/25/08. *jb | |||
| 04/03/2008 | 63600 | 2 | 10/11/2000 |
| Hazard switch malfunctioned and was replaced in 2005 under recall # 03v327000. hazard switch malfunctioned again in march 2008. dealer and manufacturer state the policy that switch cannot be replaced more than once under the recall, and second replacement was at customer expense for a known and recalled issue. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2008 | 106000 | 1 | |
| Please see nhtsa recall campaign number: 03v327000 2001 chevrolet malibu recall to replace defective hazard/turn signal switch on this vehicle was completed in 2004. recently hazard and turn signals have become inoperative on an intermittent basis. warning/turn signal lights either do not flash, stay on constantly, do not turn on, or different lights behave differently. gm dealer has not been able to locate problem. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 50000 | 999 | 02/04/2003 |
| Safety recall #03043a (03/08/2004) - turn signals/hazard warning flashers inoperative * the turn signals work intermittently: you have to push the hazard switch off and on to get the turn signals to work. in order to make the turn signals work, the driver must take one hand off the steering wheel to push the hazard switch on and off and this defect also forces the driver to take their eyes from the road and to the dashboard of the vehicle in an effort to make the turn signals work properly, which is a major safety hazard. i brought the vehicle to classic chevrolet in altamonte springs, fl on 9/10/07 per this safety recall. although the recall covers vin #'s from 1m500024 to 1m669822 (the vehicle clearly falls within this range vin# 1m551207), the dealer refused to replace this part under that recall. i called chevrolet, and was first told that it was part of the recall, and that the dealer should replace the switch at no charge, then was told it was not, as there are certain vin #'s within this range that are not effected. ultimately chevrolet refused to address the defective turn signal safety recall issue. this vehicle is having the same exact issue as the others in this vin range and could not possibly not be part of this recall. i am asking that the nhsta intervene in this matter, as it is clear that chevrolet is not willing to address this very dangerous safety issue. i fear that there will be an accident in this vehicle because of this defect. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2006 | 114000 | 1 | 06/02/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the turn signal intermittently shut off when in use and, while driving various speeds, turned on without warning. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the hazard warning light switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 03/13/2006 | 128230 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated without warning the turn signals have become inoperable. there was a recall, #03v327000, concerning the hazard light switch; however, the component has failed again. the dealership has been notified, but the vehicle was not subject to the recall any longer and no repairs were made. updated 03/28/06. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 0 | 100 | 01/21/2003 |
| I bought my car when it was a year old, since buying the car, i have had to pay 800 dollars to have the ignition switch changed, which i found out later the dealership should have only charged 400. i have also responded to the turn signal recall to have the hazard switch fixed only to have the same switch go out again, not even 2 years later. i am being told that it will cost at least 200.00 to fix. instead of the turn signals not working now there is a constant clicking in the dash, which they said is caused by the hazard switch being defective...if that is the case then why would they replace the original switch with a defective one and not replace the defective one? *nm | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 32000 | 30 | 04/07/2001 |
| Hazard flashing warning lights doesn't work and my turn signals are sometimes inoperative. gm said my vehicle is not included in they recall no.03043 although i having same kind of problem stated in that recall(nhtsa campaign no.03v327000).*jb | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 34000 | 5 | 03/24/2005 |
| Driver's side window switch stalls before rolling up. turn signals do not work all the time. internal fan switch only works on 5. if i turn the fan switch on or off, turn signals will start working instantly. turn signal problem started right after the blower went out. i cannot listen to the radio and run the rear defroster at the same time. the driver's side seat belt will not release all the time when i try to put it on. the car has died as i tried to turn left at a stop light. this was a used car with less than 30k miles when i bought it in march 2005, no problems until about may. now a problem a day seems to appear. the car now has 39k miles on it and my husband wants me to trade it in already because he says it is going to nickel and dime us to death. i have seen several of these problems on recall sites, but the dealer said that my vin was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 02/28/2005 | 63000 | 1 | 03/15/2001 |
| Dt: consumer's vehicle turn signal would operate intermittently. it worked some times, and some times it would not work. consumer fixed, it was an open circuit in the hazard switch. which failed. consumer knew of nhtsa recall 03v327000 on same make/ model, and year, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *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 | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| Hazard lights and turn signals will not work due to defective switches.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer stated the vehicle was experiencing the very same problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000 concerning hazard flashing warning light switch. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 10000 | 10 | 10/26/2000 |
| Hazard light switch does not function correctly. bad switch causes hazard lights and blinkers to quit working without warning. switch was replaced once under warranty, but it failed again. i purchased another part and installed myself. i have the old part. *nm | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 24800 | 1 | 06/30/2003 |
| Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| 01/05/2003 | 1 | 10/10/2002 | |
| Security light keeps coming on car wont start. emergency flashers comes on by themselves sometimes and the flashers dont work at times unless you touch the flasher switch then the blinkers will work. didnt get no letter about the recall on the flasher switch just found out about it on this website. i have a 2001 chevy malibu sl i bought it from harvey toyota in bossier city louisiana...i took the car to them told them what the problem was on the security system they couldnt find any problem with it. i told them about the flasher switch and they told me they would replace it but i would have to pay unless i wanted to do it myself. so can you tell me what i can do cause it is an annoying and agravating especially when your stuck on the side of the road and your car wont start un till the security light goes off and you have to reset it every time. thankyou p.s we i bought the car in 2002. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall notice regarding 2000 and 2001 chevrolet malibu vehicles and the solder joints on the hazard warning flasher switch may crack. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 5 | ||
| Intermittently turn signal and hazard lights became inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the hazard light switch needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Driver side door clicks loudly while opening/closing, is it a bad hinge? one other person has complained about this. does not feel like a lube problem. afraid bad hinge may break/move causing door to shift. turn indicator works intermittently-saw on your site that there is a recall for the hazard light switch causing this. *jb | |||
| 1 | 02/12/2001 | ||
| The turn signals and hazards lights worked intermittently. the dealer has been contacted. please describe further. *jb | |||
| 05/13/2003 | 37000 | 100 | 04/12/2001 |
| I was having intermittent trouble with the turn signals and hazard lamps. they will stop working when you most needed them. my mechanic changed the turn signal switch but that didn't fix the problem. at that point i saw that there was a recall on hazard switch pertaining to same type of problems. i contacted gm, they told me my car is not part of the recall, and referred me to a dealer. i went back to my mechanic, and he figured out that the hazard switch was the problem. as that is where all the power is distributed to rest of the exterior lighting, and it will fail particularly on a hot day when it was hot, and the air condition was turned on. he replaced the hazard switch, and the car has not have that trouble for last one month. can somebody tell me, how is this problem different that the problem explained in the recall? also, having trouble with starting of the car. once in a while the car doesn't start, and the ignition makes a wierd noise. the original tires that this car came with,m were a joke. they wore unevenly, and made the car shake and rattle. have put new michelins on, and that has solved that problem.*ak | |||
| 71811 | 1 | ||
| The turn signals operated intermittently due to a malfunction in the hazard warning switch. dealer replaced the hazard warning switch. *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. | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 42000 | 1 | 09/28/2001 |
| Turn signals on 2001 chevrolet malibu quit working at unpredictable times. thru trial and error, discovered that by turning on hazard flashers and then off, that turn signals would then work. contacted dealer, and was told that is a common problem, most likely hazard switch. when next in for service, (june 17, 2003) had problem checked, and hazard switch was replaced, at a cost of $119.50. if this is a common problem (as i see it is by a number of service bulletins and defect investigations on nhtsa web site) and apparrently a known defect, it should be covered by a recall, or unwritten extended warranty . *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 08/14/2007 | 150000 | 1 | 12/05/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the hazard lights work intermittently. the dealer has not yet inspected the vehicle. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 150,000. | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 2 | 03/03/2001 | |
| It appears that gm's claim that it completed the turn signal and hazard warning switch is not entirely accurate. my signal warning relay, situated in the hazard warning system, hasn't stopped clacking for nearly two years. perhaps it is the one that slipped through the crack. the problem is ongoing (not resolved). | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2001 chevrolet malibu and i was told there was a recall on the hazard lights and now gm is telling there is no recall.but my hazard light and turn signals wont work.*ak | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 70000 | 1 | 11/04/2001 |
| The turn signal lights in my 2001 malibu are failing or working intermittently while driving. i barely avoided a collision changing landes on a city highway. sometimes they come on to fail again after i operate the hazard lights for a while. also after turning off the motor after failure of turn signal and starting again the turn signal / hazard light may or may not start working. dealer pin points to hazard relais. this should be a general recall since it is a well known and well documented manufacturer's problem.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/30/2006 | 70000 | 4 | 01/01/2003 |
| Tl* - the contact is experiencing problems with the daytime running lights. when the contact turns on the lights, they won't work. the contact took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealership and they told him that it could be some type of wiring problem in the steering column. | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 12/28/2007 | 80000 | 1 | |
| There has been a failure to the fuel system several different occasions. fuel regulator has been replaced 3 different times. a fuel pump was purchased 300$ to replace old one. the right tail light has been bogging on and off almost caused several different accidents. i would like to know if i can sell this vehicle or get what i paid for it atleast? i shall take further legal action until something is done. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2006 | 66500 | 1 | 04/24/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the taillights lamps contained moisture which caused the bulbs to blow out. the contact was concerned this may short out the panel and cause a fire. | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 1 | 08/08/2003 | |
| Dt: on the 2001 chevrolet malibu the rubber on tail light deteriorated, rain collected in tail light, and driver's side tail light failed due to this problem. consumer received two tickets as a result.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/05/2006 | 15 | 04/24/2002 | |
| My turn signals work when they want. i call chevrolet and i was told this part had been changed july of 2001. this was a recalled part and i'm not sure if the one put in in july 2001 was a new part or still one that was on recall. but i was told by chevrolet that they would not pay to fix it. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 1 | 12/31/2000 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the turn signals work intermittently, and they seem to be getting worse. a local mechanic looked at the vehicle. there was nhtsa recall 03v327000. but, this vehicle was not included due to vin. this has been happening for approximately two years. there have been no repairs for this problem at this time. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| While driving and upon making right or left turns signal light went out. consumer put the signal light on and it went off intermittently. took vehicle to dealer several times. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 09/23/2004 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Front/rear turn signals lights failed to work. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 18500 | 4 | |
| Hazard warning switch and turns signals fail intermittently. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin. *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 | |||
| 04/14/2003 | 56000 | 2 | 02/19/2002 |
| The turning signals and hazard lights quit working without warning. i have contacted gm according to the instruction on the consumer affairs website. gm has informed me my veichle is not involved in the recall. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2003 | 34000 | 1 | |
| Turn signal failed intermittently. *ak | |||
| 09/09/2003 | 55000 | 5 | |
| Intermittently, the exterior signal lights will not work properly. the interior flashers operate normally, but the exterior lights will not respond. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *ph if the hazard light switch is pushed several times, then the turn signals would work. *ph | |||
| 4 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | 01/15/2002 | |
| My turn signals and hazard signals do not work properly. sometimes they come on, but most of the time they don't. i have had numerous near misses in residential neighborhoods and on the highways. i am afraid someone, including myself and my children, will be seriously injured or even killed. *la | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 54000 | 25 | 11/04/2001 |
| Turn signals and hazard lights work itermittently, but there's nothing wrong with the fuse. which has been going on for about 6 months. *la | |||
| 49000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated the turn signal worked sporadically. *ak | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 51000 | 15 | 09/05/2002 |
| The turn signals stop working at times. you never know when you get into the car whether they will work or not. there must be something wrong with the flasher or something. i have seen other complaints about this on the malibu on the internet.*ak | |||
| 100 | 2 | ||
| The turning signals failed to function when windshield wipers were used. dealership replaced multi functioning switch. also, passenger's side seat belt catches, but wouldn't release. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 07/15/2001 | ||
| A 2001 chevy malibu , 40k miles, sporadically the turn signal quit working, i have searched your site & seen where they was aware of the problem, but why no recall. & it did not discuss what gm did to correct the problem. | |||
| 07/26/2002 | 100 | 06/10/2002 | |
| The turn signals work intermittently. there is no rhyme or reason for when it works or does not work. this is very dangerous when wnating to make a turn and not knowing if the turn signals are functioning.*ak | |||
| 11/24/2002 | 1 | 11/28/2001 | |
| I purchased this vechile and within a month of the date of purchase the turn signals began to work intermittently. they continue to work intermittently and sometimes suddenly begin working once they have been turned on and make a loud noise, sounding a warning noise which does not go away until you turn the signal off. i would say that my turn signals only work 25% of the time and would like to get a resolution/recall as this appears to be a common problem that should be corrected by the manufacturer at their cost.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 1 | 03/23/2002 | |
| For the last three months the turn signals on my 2001 chevrolet malibu have worked intermitently. on several occasions i had to miss making a turn due to someone tailgating me and my turn signal not working. i didn't want to risk getting rear ended. i was told by the service department at the chevrolet dealership that it probably was the hazard switch which i had replaced. why isn't the replacement of this switch not covered by a recall. i requested the defective switch from the dealer and i have it in case gm wants it.*ak | |||
| 07/26/2003 | 2 | 09/09/2001 | |
| Intermittent turn signal failure of a 2001 chevrolet malibu. *ak | |||
| 06/04/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 08/01/2001 |
| The turn signal light malfunctioned. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 36000 | 9999 | |
| Turn signal works sparraticly, sometimes working after pressing hazard light button. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/17/2001 | |||
| Turn signals work intermittenly. at times, turn signals go completely out. contacted dealer, and dealer stated if turn signals work in shop they can't fix problem.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 07/10/2005 | 2 | 03/20/2004 | |
| Turn signals on my 2001 chevy malibu stopped working. the bulbs aren't burned out so must be an electrical problem (i'm guessing) at first the signals would work for a few days then stop for a day but now its been 4 days and the signals don't work at all. also the air conditioning system doesn't blow on levels 1-4 only on level 5. | |||
| 12/05/2004 | 37300 | 6 | 07/02/2002 |
| Turn signals won't work intermittently. *jb | |||
| 12/04/2004 | 18000 | 9 | 04/14/2001 |
| I have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice since buying the car in april of 2001. i took the car to jim butler chevrolet for the turn signal/flasher problem which was later recalled and i was reimbursed. i took it to don darr chevy which fixed a faulty switch operating the air conditioner/switching to outside air. i had the car towed to dobbs when it would not start, they said it was the fuel pump and assembly module. today,jim butler chevrolet replaced the lock cylinder and ignition switch because of the theft system light and the car not starting.but was unable to find the cause of the daytime running lights not working. oh! but they noticed a recall on the hazard lights and replaced it. they were the one who replaced it the first time. i also told them of the over crank/grinding noise after the car is started, happens occasionally. they could not duplicate, so no repair. i am not happy with this car or chevy because of all the problems and the expense it has caused and cost me. i used to hold chevrolet in high regard, but can no longer recommend anyone owning one.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 24800 | 1 | 06/30/2003 |
| Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 51000 | 15 | 09/05/2002 |
| The turn signals stop working at times. you never know when you get into the car whether they will work or not. there must be something wrong with the flasher or something. i have seen other complaints about this on the malibu on the internet.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 42000 | 1 | 09/28/2001 |
| Turn signals on 2001 chevrolet malibu quit working at unpredictable times. thru trial and error, discovered that by turning on hazard flashers and then off, that turn signals would then work. contacted dealer, and was told that is a common problem, most likely hazard switch. when next in for service, (june 17, 2003) had problem checked, and hazard switch was replaced, at a cost of $119.50. if this is a common problem (as i see it is by a number of service bulletins and defect investigations on nhtsa web site) and apparrently a known defect, it should be covered by a recall, or unwritten extended warranty . *ak | |||
| 05/17/2003 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Turning light has failed due to an an electrical short. *ak | |||
| 05/19/2003 | 47420 | 3 | 05/06/2001 |
| Intermittent or total failure of exterior turn signal lights and the instrument panel turn signal indicator lights on 2001 chevrolet malibu. sometimes turning on the hazard lights a few times will restart the turn signals. replacing the fuse does not fix the problem. *nlm | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 20 | 09/01/2001 | |
| The turn signals fail on vehicle. you will go to change lanes , they will be working then they stop working. i contacted miller chevrolet who said they were unaware of any problems. i then contacted phalen chevrolet who stated there have been multiple hazard switch failures causing this problem but no one knew why. this is a very dangerous condition for a lot of cars on the street to have , and may be a item that should be repaired under recall before there are some deaths. mr | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer notice turn signal would work intimately after repeated use. dealer has been contacted. nlm | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| All turn signals stop working intermittently. to get them to work consumer has to turn on hazard lights 4-5 times to get turn signals to come on. dealer cannot duplicate problem.*ak | |||
| 05/03/2002 | 10 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Flasher turn signals work intermittently when driving. *ak *tt | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Turn singals work intermittently. at times, turn signals go completely out.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 2 | ||
| I have a 2001 chevy malibu and after taking the car in to get the switch for the blinkers fixed on their recall, two weeks later it started acting up again. i have had two dealerships tell me since they already replaced the faulty part that i would be charged. however, i believe that this is still an issue an the aftermarket parts may also be faulty. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Dt: while driving any speed turn signal worked intermittently. hazard switch recall. not taken. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| Hazard lights and turn signals will not work due to defective switches.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 24800 | 1 | 06/30/2003 |
| Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.*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 | |||
| 10/22/2003 | 12/23/2000 | ||
| I have a 2001 chevrolet malibu which is currently experiencing intermittent turn signal operation. this vehicle was taken to the dealership twice in 2001 for this same problem. gm annouced a recall in august 2003 for this very problem. nhtsa id number 03v327000. i have contacted gm repeatedly about this recall and keep getting told that my vehicle is not covered under the recall. they refuse to tell me why it is not covered and how they determined which vehicles are covered. they keep referring me to the dealership and the dealership says they can't do anything for me if it is not on the recall list. i feel that gm either did not correctly identify the problem or they have not included all the vehicles with a high probability of this failure. i have done everything i can do to try to resolve this in a reasonable manner. at this point i feel the only thing that will get their attention is correspondence from either the nhtsa or a lawyer. | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| Turn signals malfunctioned. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| Turn signals work intermittently. vehicle checked by dealer, who could not find the cause.*ak | |||