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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 69,856 miles
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TL-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure occurred twice. The independent mechanic repaired the ignition switch. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
- Auburndale, FL, USA
Submission from constituent re GM recall. 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The consumer stated on June 21, 2014 her vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined, the ignition switch and lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The consumer eventually received a recall notice. She went back to the dealer, for reimbursement. However, the dealer stated that neither the notice or document id was composed in the way to acknowledge that due to the timing of the notification, that there would be some ignition systems that would be replaced free of charge, as a consequence due to the lateness of the key defect replacement notification.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Riverdale, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key fob was not functioning to lock and unlock the door. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V400000 (electrical system). However, the parts were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. Also, the dealer did not indicate when they would be able to reprogram the fob. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
- O'fallon, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,397.
- Flint, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without notice. The engine restarted after several attempts and the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the pass lock sensor, the housing and the key cylinder. The failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
- Surpise, AZ, USA
This Malibu had blinker and interior lighting problems. The blinkers were either inoperative or worked intermittently. The interior drive panel lighting was either inoperative or worked intermittently. The panel would go black while driving at night so as not to allow the speed of the vehicle to be seen or anything else on the panel to be seen.
- Gillette, WY, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into ditch. The contact sustained an injury to the forehead and it was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. After the failure, the contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign 14V400 (electrical system). The approximate failure was 87,000.
- Middle River , MD, USA
Anti-theft system prevents car from starting. Falsely detects that ignition key is not the correct key for this automobile, even thou this key has been used to start the car thousands of times. To overcome the problem driver must turn off ignition, turn key to on position and wait approximately 10 minutes for the computer to register the key as being correct, turn the ignition key to off and then turn it to start to get the car started. This has happened to us at least 100 times during the past 6 years. GM service says the remedy is to replace the ignition switch at a cost of $400. This problem has been frequently reported by hundreds of thousands of GM 1998 thru 2006 automobile owners. I believe this is an engineering defect and should be repaired for free by GM. This is a safety issue with these cars and trucks.
- The Villages, FL, USA
I have never received a notice that my 2001 Chevy Malibu was involved in any recall. Starting Nov. 11, 2013, the ignition system would shut off when driving. My mechanic replaced a relay and checked the electrical connections for a total charge of $297.46 including towing. The problem continued so on 12/24/13 with electrical diagnosis and replacement of the body control module, I incurred a charge of $813.20. With the two charges totaling $1,110.20 I feel now related to the key set issue. Fortunately I just use the car in town and have not driven on freeways at higher speeds because I recognized the potential existed for some kind of hazardous condition.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
- Old Orchard Beach , ME, USA
2001 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems and repairs. The consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced on May 8, 2008, at a cost of $ $343.06. On March 26, 2009, the vehicle would not start. April 14, 2009, the ignition switch was replaced again, at a cost of $ $315.86. On September 10, 2010, the ignition lock and cylinder were replaced at a cost of $ $457.07. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle.
- North East, PA, USA
2001 Chevy Malibu. Flashers do not work, turn signal fails, only works intermittent, most all the time does not work. I tried to get the recall and dealership said it was already repaired from previous owner. Turn signals never worked only intermittently since I bought the car used. And the signal lights on sides of car have not worked at all to knowledge. This is just not right. If it was repaired properly, then I should have never had this problem.continues to be a crash/ safety risk! thank you.
- Norwood, OH, USA
Anti theft passlock system, 2001 Chevy Malibu. Locked me out for 3 time and will not allow me to start my car. 6 months ago had ignition switch changed out worked fine until repeated times being locked, won't start no matter how many times it is put through relearned cycle. Now may loose my job, can not go to work for days now.
- Norwood, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,536 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 07/01/14
- Norristown, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the vehicle suddenly stalled with the illumination of the pass lock system warning message. The contact attempted the to restart the vehicle multiple times before the vehicle would start and operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available the failure mileage was 65,000.
- Grinnell, IA, USA
Headlights, all gauges, and all other electrical devices cut off while driving 45mph on a busy highway at night. Unable to see without headlights or be seen. Unable to detect speed of vehicle. Unable to use heater. Unable to lock or unlock doors. Unable to determine fuel level. Unable to safely operate vehicle due to malfunction of all electrical components during operation.
- Louisville, KY, USA
Yesterday as I was driving, the passlock, (anti theft system) had shut the car down. Luckily I was only on side streets and there weren't a lot of people out at the time. It got me looking into ways to solve this problem, and it amazed me how many other people are having this issue of cars dying on them with this issue. I have been told by many mechanics that it is a common problem with these cars, yet im unsure of why there has never been a recall. Its only a matter of time before this causes a serious accident, or kills someone.
- Eagan, MN, USA
Yet again it is me. As many of you on here know there is an electrical problem with the Malibu that appears to be a grounding issue according to my local auto mechanic. This is what happens: I am driving along and for no apparent reason the car's electrical shuts off. Including the radio, ac/heat, engine gauges, speedo, tach, everything inside including head lights. This happens about every other month. After reading over the 594 reports on here I have gained and understanding that alot of you have the same issue. Chevy, I just want to take a sarcastic moment to thank you. To thank you for everything you don't do. Thank you for producing unsafe cars and not having the morality to care at all about peoples lives, and the fact that we have to actually work hard for our money unlike your corporate "big wigs". then we spend our hard earned money on an "american" brand car, which turns out to be junk and its manufacture doesn't care if it really works or not and is unsafe. Thank you Chevy. You are the best!!!!
- Muncie, IN, USA
- Trenton , NJ, USA