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We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET MALIBU (2002)

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In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! i almost forgot, i purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and i bought it new off the lot. It sucks!
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not tighten. The contact sustained a fractured hip and a passenger sustained a concussion. A police report was not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
My mom and sister was recently involved in a auto accident which caused critical injuries. My mom rear ended a semi truck and the air bags did not deploy nor did the seat belts lock causing my mom to crush her face. My sister recieved 2 vertebra fractures and 3 rib fractures. The cause of this accident caused my mom to have to have surgery on her face and is still in the ut hospital. If the air bags had deployed then it could have saved her face more than it did.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that intermittently, the turn signal lights would not illuminate. In addition, the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel and the air conditioner blower motor would only function when set on high. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
In a collision with another vehicle, brakes failed to work, airbag did not deploy. Totaled my vehicle.
My grandson was critically inured while front seat passenger in 2002 chevy malibu, this vehicle cannot sustain impact of 30 mph or less to front passenger side without causing fatal if not critical injuries to passenger. No side airbag,no protection whatsoever. Rated with three stars...... Ridiculous.my grandson lost one lung and part of his bronchial tube because there is no safety measurements on this vehicle to protect front passenger.
The contact owned a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained a cut to the lip, bruising on the forehead, neck injury, and her front teeth were loosened. It was unknown if the contact received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v1400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The speed was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Front air bags inadvertently deployed without impact while driving 30 mph.
The contact owned a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed.the contact sustained neck, back and arm injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag deployed while exiting the highway and traveling less than 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who scheduled an inspector to diagnose the failure. The contact indicated that the inspector could not confirm if there was a defect with the air bags. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
2002 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to ignition recall and seeksreimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated the vehicle shut down 3 times. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.
Ran over a manholethat was covered all the sudden airbags went off driver and passenger smashed windshield .and sent daughter to hospital 27 weeks pregnant this vehicle has lots of problems its dangerous!we have drove over that same section of road in other vehicles many of timesnever seen this before! they should recall these airbags!
In a frontal collison none ofair bags deployed on impact.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu ls. The contact stated that while driving about 25 mph her daughter was involved in an accident. There was damage to the drivers front and passenger side. None of the air bags deployed at the time of the crash. Now the contacts driver side air bag compartment is cracked and the air bag seemed as if it would deploy. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership but the manufacturer sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle; the manufacturer offered no further assistance at the time of the complaint. The current mileage is approximately 90,094. Updated 10/14/10
While driving at 40 mph a motorist failed to yield and crashed into thefront end of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact,air bags failed to deploy, and the seat belts failed to retract. Driver hithead on the roof,and sustained head and neck injuries.
Airbag failed to deploy on my 2002 chevy malibu 4d sedan during a collision between the malibu front-end directly with a saturn 4d sedan in the driver's door at a speed of 50-55 mph.
Air bag non-deployment.
Auto was rented from avis at the airport in orlando. While proceeding north on route 436 from the airport and slowing for a traffic lightat hanging moss dr., the passenger side air bag prematurely deployed after the driver heard a brief sound like a "hsst".the deployment startled my wife, the driver and was immediately followed by the deployment of the driver side airbag, obscuring her vision.before she could brake to a stop she impacted an old pickup truck in front of her who was also slowing for the traffic light.damage was sustained by the malibu but no significant damage was sustained by the pickup truck.my wife called for the police after both the pickup and she moved the vehicles to the side of the road to avoid impeding traffic.the driver of the pickup proceeded to leave the scene while my wife waited for over 2 hours for the police to arrive.a report was filed with the police and with avis about the premature deployment of the airbags but with no "other vehicle present" the police could do nothing but file a report on the incident.my wife was not cited.avis ignored the premature deployment issue and charged our insurance company the $2,600. For repairs as if a collision caused the problem.my wife sustained a minor burn mark on her arm from the driver's side air bag.
My 2002 chevy malibu has been having problems since i bought it at about 104,000 miles but i am sure that it was having problems well before i bought it because of the low price i paid for it, but i needed a car badly. I have always had problems starting my car and usually would have to turn it on to make sure all the lights come on, not just the anti-theft light.if only the anti-theft light comes on, its guaranteed to not start.at exactly 111,111 miles my car would not start at all no matter how many times i took the key out and put it back in.it kept flashing the anti-theft at me! i replaced the idol speed motor and for some reason it started. A week later it wouldn't start again. I read about tricks online to get the car to start because this seems to be a prominent problem with 2002's. I finally got the car started. A few days later i was driving on a busy highway when i came to a stop light and my car just shut off.i was still able to use my breaks, thank god, but had to sit there in the middle of traffic trying to start my car for several minutes. I keep thinking what if this happens when my 2-year-old is with me?what if this happens in the dark and someone rear ends me because my lights go out?i have had the fuel pump checked, the fuel injectors, the idle speed motor replaced every time i replace something it works for a few days or weeks then it starts to act up again. The point is that the problem always comes back and it seems to get worst, and happens more frequently with every failure.the problem could be the ignition cylinder witch is what i am having fixed next, but i have acquaintances that have had the same problems that come back even after replacing the ignition cylinder.my biggest concern is having everything die again while i am driving because its not just a inconvenience anymore, it is a safety issue that chevy needs to address before there are deaths and or serious injuries.
I had an ignition switch replaced by a dealer (dimmitt chevrolet, clearwater, fl) because my key was stuck in it.the same dealer also replaced my key and key casing because of a recall.after that i starting noticing that my car would intermittently cut off forcing me to put in neutral and restart.i thought it may be a clogged fuel filter and had that replaced.the issue still exists and it is a dangerous situation to me and my family not knowing when my car will just stop running, especially while driving at highway speeds.i checked and do not see a gm recall on my model for some reason.
I drove about 2 miles to my sisters house and turned my car off. When i went back out to start my car 20 min later, it would not start.aaa said my key had to be reset and it would cost about $80.he towed my vehicle to aaa plus.they advised me the next day that it would be $477.29.$302.10 for an ignition switch. $42 for dia electrical labor and $77.70 for rr ignition switch and recode. I was informed that they had to rekey my car, because this is a recurring issue with the 2002 malibu's.if this is true, then chevorlet should have a recall for the ignition switch.$477 is extremely high for something that i have no control of.i am a senior citizen and can not afford this cost nor can i afford to be out somewhere when my vehicle stops.
I turn the key to start my car. I drive to the corner to make a right turn onto the main street. The turn signal does not work. This has not happened before. I then turn on the turn signals left to change lanes and make a left turn and the signals don't work again. Then i come to a stop at a light and the horn goes of on its own and i had to pull over and tried to stop the horn by turning off the car. The horn is still going. I turn the car back on and the horn is still going and the lights still are not working. I hit with an open hand the horn twice and it stops, but the turn signals still doesn't work. Then a few weeks later, the headlights cannot be adjusted. The wheel that adjusts the lights from bright to dim doesn't work. You cannot adjust the lights and if you try, all the lights, inside and out go out. Also the turn signals on both sides(left and right) work when they want and i don't have a horn. Once a few months ago, the lights were blinking and the horn was going off in my car while the car was off and parked in my driveway. Help me!!!!!!
Anti-theft system activates for no apparent reason. One way to restart the vehicle is to turn on the ignition switch for 10-15 minutes, may have to repeat this procedure three times and it still may not start. Looking at consumer complaints many people have spent up to $1500 for repairs that don't always fix the issue. Being stranded in a vehicle in freezing temperatures could be life threating.there are thousands of complaints and gm should issue a recall to fix this issue.this problem affects 1998-2012 malibus and possibly some other models.
2002 chevrolet malibu - engine will crank - no start, theft system indicator light blinking.previous fixes performed by dealerships have been replacing ignition tumblers and bcm.issue been recurring every 12-16 months for past 3 years.
I am the owner of a 2002 chevrolet malibu with just over 50,000 miles use.over the past 6 months the car has exhibited a failure to start.a little research shows that this is the result of a common failure of the gm passlock system.the temporary fix is to reset the system by turning the ignition key to the on position and waiting 10-15 minutes.needless to say, this is very annoying and inconvenient.at this point it doesn't represent an immediate safety issue, in that the ignition system isn't shutting down while the vehicle is moving.however, i am concerned that the inability to move the vehicle does represent a safety issue.my stepson uses this car to travel to work and to college.i don't want to have to worry about his safety if he can't start the car in an emergency situation, e.g., to avoid criminal activity.if this were a small thing to have repaired, i wouldn't complain so much, but my mechanic tells me it will cost nearly $500.as i said above, this problem is quite common--or so my internet research tells me.gm should recall this poorly designed mechanism.thank you.--ted kriner
A few months ago my 2002 chevy malibu would not start. I reset the theft system for 10 minutes and then everything was fine. Then about a month later the theft system light would come on sporadically and then eventually stay on. I took it to my local mechanic and was told that the ignition switch needs to be changed out. Shortly after that i heard about the gm recall but for some reason the 2002 chevy malibu is not included. I have seen a lot of people online having the same problem i have. My car currently has 84,500 on it. I take extremely good care of it. I have to drive to college and i am afraid of being stranded on the side of the road due to this issue.
I'm having trouble with the ignition.sometimes it will start right away, and then other times it will take 3 - 9 tries!!especially when it's really hot outside 90+ degrees.what's causing this.i purchased a new battery so that is not the problem!!
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While in park, the vehicle failed to start and the security alert warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic. The technicians were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
I was driving my car and the theft system light came on, when i shut the car off it refused to start again. I had heard that if you turn the key forward for ten minutes that it would reset and the car would then start again. In my case the car wouldn't start. I had to have it towed to the gm dealership and have it put on a tester. They then informed me that the cars bcm had gone out the whole computer system and the anti theft system. Therefore it cost me 1,250.00 dollars. I find that to be crazy. Gm needs to recall these parts on this car i could have bought another car for that amount!!!
I drove my 2002chevy malibu to work and when i got in to start it , the car would not start. I had to have it towed to a garage. It cost me a tow bill and $278 to have the anti-theft system reset. Now i am reading that this may happen again and again as long as i own the car! there should be a recall for this to be fixed permanently. My daughter also has the same model and it has happened to her twice.
Update - faulty ignition switch/lock cylinder failure: ignition key could not be removed after parking the vehicle. Gear was in park and brake was depressed (would not move either). Could not turn the key or start the vehicle. Tried everything. Vehicle was towed to sts in ewing nj. They worked on the vehicle and were able to free up the key from the ignition, however when they reinserted the key they could not turn the ignition/ start the car.the brake stayed depressed and they could not get the gear out of park.they had to replace the entire ignition unit, including the ignition switch, as the lock cylinder wasn't working.they ordered the parts and received the code from a local chevrolet dealer. Total cost to replace parts and repair was $689.75. This appears to be a common problem with this vehicle, and other gm vehicles were recalled for this problem (14113c part of 14092).there was also a recent recall (14350) as the dealer had to install a key insert and key rings to prevent an unintended ignition key rotation. I believe my current ignition problem is related to these recalls.
Problems with vehicle's radio equipment. *mr the vehicle would lose the time and the radio would lose stations when the vehicle was turned on, the temperature gauge read above normal, the cruise control would cut off and when the engine was cold there would be a hesitation. *sc
The theft system keeps turning on and i cant find out what is triggering it and it happens frequently the car will not start unless the key is in the on position for 10 minutes.
No incidents, crashes or injury's while in my possession. The 2002 chevy malibu i bought used in 2004 only had 11,000 miles on it. It was a government used car. Several months after buying the car the blinkers stopped working and then began working again. They now work when they want to work. Now, almost a year later at 41,000 miles the horn blows a short beep anytime. The car may be running or not, there may not be anyone even in the car. This has been going on for about a month and a half and now there is a beeping tone inside that i have not identified. It doesn't do it constantly but i notice it when i start the car. It is a short "alert" beep, kind of like an alarm. It beeps once, pause, and then about three times pause and then once more. Just wondering if there were any recalls for this as the warranty is not in affect any longer. In addition to these there has been about three occasions where my car hestitated when starting kind of like the battery was drained. Could this be from the horn blowing all day and night? have also replaced brakes more often than i thought i should.
After 10 mins car was driven, parked in a parking lot. Went inside shop, and after 15mins, came back and tried to start the car, and car did not started. Anti-theft symbol was blinking. Tried to jump start, did not work. Took battery to auto zone, and then mentioned that battery is not good. Purchased battery, and installed. Turned car key in on position. Anti-theft system was blinking. After ~10mins, anti-system stopped blinking. Turned key to off position, and turned to on and start position, and car started.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. After repeated attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the pass lock sensor was faulty and caused failure with the anti-theft pass lock system. The vehicle was not repaired since the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,500. The vin was unavailable.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Vehicle has been recalled because of the key ring is carrying added weight and the vehicle may go off the road. *taalso, the power steering rack and lines were replaced.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to a faulty ignition switch. *tgwthe consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced twice. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
Car fails to start after shutting off. Theft system has to be reset by leaving the key on for 9 minutes. Gm knows about this but will not do anything about it. Car does this about twice a month. Car started doing this at 52000 miles in 2005.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the key was inserted into the ignition switch, the auto theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 78,000.
They are now telling me i need ignition lock cylinder and housing and a pass lock sensor . Just for this they charged me $282.07 labor no partsthey did nothing to help this matter . Purchased this chevy malbuin 2004 with 31000 miles on it garaged kept and maintain records . Because of electrical malfunction replaced catalytic converter four times each time was not necessary . Sensors issue and missed diagnosis on service and still having the same problem .all they did for my car was to fill in the slot on my key .no help at all i never had had weight on my key ring . Just the key and plastic door lock sensor. Iknow this all started too show up eight years ago .i have been charged for the last eight years with unnecessary parts and labor. Ignition lock cylinder and electrical system gm problem not mine. Faulkner chevrolet lancaster pa. Just another services scamming customers on this matter. Wanted over $ 2300.00 to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) was performed; however, the failure was not corrected. The engine remained on while the key was removed from the ignition and they key had to be jiggle several times to be able to start the engine up, and once the key came out of the ignition while driving and the engine remained on. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
The passlock system on my 2002 model malibu has failed several times causing my daughter and grandchild to be "stuck" at different locations away from home.the system even failed during her driving one day which could have been a very bad situation for her as well as other drivers.luckily, she was able to control the car as it completely shut down.i took the car to chevrolet and they told me the fuse box had shorted out due to rain (?) as well as the ignition switch was screwed up.anyway, over the course of 1 year, i spent a total of approximately $1700.00 in so called repairs until i found out about the 10 minute trick.nevertheless, the 10 minute trick turned out to be a 1 hour trick just yesterday.and chevrolet won't fix the problem?!?!?!this is a nuisance and dangerous as well.
Dt:the vehiclequit twice. Took vehicle to thedealer, andthey couldn't find anything wrong with it. Currently,the vehicle isin the driveway. The first time it quit was around april 1, 2005. No one elselooked at the vehicle. Itwill turn over but not start.
2002 malibu will not start- anti theft system has shut down car.fixed 5 years ago- over ride last year- won't start.also tail lights work when they want to-most the time not at all.keep having leaks in coolant area- needs to be fixed yearly running around $900 a year.
Car wont start due to passlock system malfunction,i must let car sit for 10 minutes with ignition switch in on position then turn key off for 20 seconds then restart,this happens about every 4 to 5 starts, this is a known problem and gm will not recall and fix. Please search internet to verify problem.
Passlock - theft system activates and will not allow you to start the carit occurs 2-3 times a weektook it to garage - they reset the system - still does the same thing over and over - did not fix the problem2002 chevy malibu.
Theft system kicks in and wont let the car start. This is the 2nd time this has happen to me and i know several people this has happen to. I contacted chevrolet and they told me to contact you all maybe u all could help us get this issue fixed.
About two weeks ago, i began to notice intermittent failure of the turn indicators on my 2002 chevrolet malibu.about 70 percent of the time, they function normally but they randomly fail and just as randomly begin working again.the problem seems unrelated to power on/off cycles of the turn indicator system or vehicle.likewise, road vibration intensity doesn't seem to have a direct impact on the condition.when the failure occurs, the four way hazard warning system still functions normally.the failure affects both sides of the vehicle.neither dashboard indicators nor turn indicator lamps function during the failure.the sound associated with the operation of the flasher unit is also missing during failures.i have replaced the flasher unit and the problem was unaffected.i reinstalled the original flasher.it is available for inspection.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by shifting into park and starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.
I have a 02 chevy malibu that the passlock alarm keeps activating almost every time i turn off the ignition, leaving me stranded for 10 minutes each time waiting for the alarm to reset. This problem has been getting more frequent over the last 2 years to where every third crank activates the alarm. This is a ongoing problem with no approximate incident date, but i will use today's date.
After reading other comments, i have to laugh. Why can't they fix this with so many complaints. The turn signals just stopped working one day. Three days later they worked.then a few days after that they stopped working again and then just seemed to work when they wanted to. Took it in to jimmie johnson chevrolet when the signals were not working. Picked up the car to hear they could not find a problem. Sure enough the signals were working. That lasted about a week before the turn signals stopped working again. Since then, two more times to the dealership with pretty much the same result each time. Now i notice if the weather is very warm, the turn signals work more part time and while it is cool they don't work at all. Now, i have read your comments here and began playing with the hazard flashing button. If i press the button on the upper right, the turn signals work. I now have at least a little more information to take to jimmie johnson chevrolet. Maybe this will strike some sort of recognition to the problem. Thank you everyone for writing your comments.
In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! i almost forgot, i purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and i bought it new off the lot. It sucks!
This is the second report i have had to make about a problem with my 2002 chevy malibu. I went to start my car yesterday and the car would not start and instead would just crank. After reading in my owner's manual that the passlock anti-theft system in the car needed to be reset, i had to sit with my car key in the on position for 10 minutes; then i turned my car off and my car started fine. I just had my car towed last week to a dealership where they found nothing wrong with it because i did not know about this problem. If you do a simple internet search anyone can see this is a flaw in the 2002 chevy malibu and other years of this same make and model. I do not always have time to wait the 10 minutes to reset this problem and am afraid it is only going to get worse and worse. In the event of an emergency what would i do if my car wouldn't start and i had to get somewhere urgently. I wish this organization would do something about this major problem because some hard working americans cannot afford to be late or miss work because of a flaw in our car's design.
While vehicle is on some power is lost while vehicle is still running. Motor is on but a/c , dashboard gauges, power windows, power locks, windshield wipers do not operate. I recently had vehicle serviced for recent recall #14350.i have noticed on inspecting vehicle that if key is slightly adjar or moved these loses happen.when contacting gm dealership i was informed that it had nothing to do with ignition.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While in park, the vehicle failed to start and the key failed to turn from the off position. All the lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the ignition switch seized and, as a result, the key became lodged in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 152,000. Updated 02/24/15*ljupdated 9/18/2017
Intake gasket went in car cost $740.00 to fix,the coolant was mixing with oil. I didn't have heat couldn't see out back window. The signals work when they want,the rear defroster don't work,my husband has fixed it 2x and put in shop,still don't work. My car gets service when its time. There's a sound in the dashboard sound like wires rubbing together and you get a little shock when you get out car. I hope i don't be driving and my car catch on fire with me in it. I think my car was in the bad batch section.
Very often my car will not start due to the anti lock defect which is a huge inconvenience and dangerous in personal situations. I'm searching on how to look up the recall for this situation because this is a constant problem with this vehicle and i'm searching for help how to get this fixed and resolved please i would greatly appreciate your help thank you
I bought this car as a "steal" from a dealership. It was used as a trade in and the carfax report looked good. However, no one told me of the passlock problem. Today, i had to call off work after stopping for a cup of coffee and having to spend 3.5+ hours resetting and starting the car, i have often had difficulties and learned of the 10 minute trick, but it doesn't always work. Gm should stand behind their products. From what i've gathered the repair can cost as high as $600 for a design flaw that will likely repeat itself. No wonder they went bankrupt with such shoddy products.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently without warning. In addition, when the ignition key was turned to the off position, the vehicle failed to shut off. As a result, the battery was drained and had to be charged. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 238,419. Updated1/19/16 ln
I have a 2002 chevrolet malibu ls and the passlock/ anti-theft system has kept my car from starting on several occasions.in re-searching this problem online i've found that there are several other complaints on the same issue.if this is a common complaint, it makes sense that gm should have to cover the expenses the fix the problem.
Both part of my gas tank and my computer have same issues as thousands more where the alarm shuts the car off while you are driving.
The anti theft system on the 2002 chevy malibu does not allow the owner to start car and have to sit in a parking lot for 10 minutes for it to recognize the key, not safe for a female and teen girl drivers. This occurs every 10 starts and chevy will fix for 500 dollars, with no guarantee.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Car has failed to start on numerous occasions and no one has been able to tell us why. We have had to replace the head gasket, which had not fixed the problem. Our wipers only work on high. Our heat only works on number 4 and 5. While driving home on the freeway during rush hour with my baby daughter in the car, the car just decided to die on me. I had to try to get out of the passing lane, so that i could pull off of the road. My radio and heat still worked, but car would not restart. My oil and battery and cruise control lights were on (i had not even used the cruise control) and my car just would not start. It took me an hour to get my car to start again, now i am afraid to drive it any distance for fear of being stranded.
Intermittent fault in turn signals on my 2002 chevy. Malibu. Nothing happened to create this problem, they just stopped working. Now i have to use my hands as turn signals.
Was driving down the road and the theft system light came on and engine shut down as i was driving down the road. Almost caused a wreck. Did online research and found many similar complaints and same incidents. No recall on ignition switch/theft system light. Gm knows of an issue and won't fix the problem.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Safety recall on key ring.*mwthe consumer was informed the parts were not available.
When attempting to start my son's 2002 chevy malibu the anti-theft light came on, and the car would crank but not start. I looked online and found that this is a common pass lock sensor issue. The key needs to be in the on position for at least 10 minutes (until the anti-theft light goes off), then turn the key to the off position, take the key out, then put the key back in, and it will start. This is a known issue and can be referenced on numerous online sites, so there is no reason this should not be a recall issue. Mechanics will tell you it is the fuel pump, fuel lines, or the ignition, and you can spend a great deal of money without solving the issue. At $300-$450 (estimates) you can have the ignition switch replaced, but this is a known issue and should be on the recall list. I do not want my teenage son stranded for something that gm knows about and should replace.
Malibu 2002 purchased on may 18, 2003 with 33,000 miles . On july 15, 2003 there was a problem with the coolant system and car overheated. According to dealer car was fixed.on june 1, 2004 there was a problem with the electrical system.june 27, 2006with 72, 000 miles, there is oil in coolant reservoir anda coolant leak. There was a lower intake leak and leak at water pump. The lower intake and water pump was replaced but on july 17, 2006 the same problem came again.july 17, 2006 only a few weeks after the problem with oil in the coolant reservoir, same problem occurred and dealer does not want to take responsibility for it.
The 2000-2003 chevy malibu will turn over but won't start, ever!. Auto repair place kept care for last 8 days. Problem is caused by the antitheft system.dealers and auto-repair shops charge $1000 without fixing the problem.i've seen over a hundred complaints on this issue from people with malibus of this era from the 'carcomplaints website'. Http://carcomplaints.asterpix.com/cy/2427771/?q=2002+chevy+malibu+starting+problemsrequest: ask gm to come up with a solution.
:takata recall" purchased and next day went by dealership as the taillights were inoperatable. He said bring it when it wasn't raining or wife was there. I went to crank it to go to dr. And it wouldn't crank. I thought it was fuel pump. After a week of not cranking i called a mechanic and he said he would check it out. I had to have it towed. It was the ignition switch. Drove the day was fixed and drove and check engine light came on. We didn't turn off but drove back to where we got it running. He put the light to it again and still showed iginition switch. He told us to be careful until you get it fixed. I called chev dealer and said they didn't have in stock would have to order for recall. I found out then the recall was for 2 keys. I stopped by gro store on way home from church and went got in car and all the lights came on. Brake light, fuel light even though it was full, check engine light, battery, and they all stayed on until i got home about 2 miles.this is not just a complaint, it is for my safety and for everyone else's. What if we ended up wrecking because of this igination switch. All these problems and only had it less than 3 months and only 100,000. I am not able to walk any distance bcause of breathing. Something needs to be done before one of these cars ends up killing someone. The first time this occurred, i was in motion but 2nd it was parked in driveway. When i turned the ignition switch off, it also made a metal scrubbing sound and would not stop until i got it completely off. .
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the ignition failed to start after numerous attempts.the contact mentioned that in a different occasion the engine stalled twice and restarted immediately. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions where the ignition switch was replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 16,152. Updated 08/14/14*lj updated 08/23/2017*ct
Would not start.
I have had a problem start with the anti theft system going off and having to wait ten minutes for light to go out and start vehicle.
2002 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall.the consumer stated he received a recall letter stating the ignition key would be modified, instead of replacing the ignition switch.the consumer stated the ignition switch should be replaced. Updated 06/17/15.
Passive alarm system malfunction. Theft alarm led comes "on" while driving. There were reports of car dying while driving, see the link http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/chevrolet/malibu/electrical+system. Consumers spend hundreds of dollars and great inconvenience not knowing why the cars does not start or stopped running.
Factory power sunroof switch has premature intermittent failure causing the window to stop midway or open partially. Closure is also partial or stopping midpoint. The switch failure requires multiple attempts to open and or close the glass. All other power accessories work as intended including other power window switches. Vehicle has never been modified or or damaged.
The anti-theft/ passlock system fault in this generation of gm vehicles is very widespread and effects a large percentage of vehicles in this generation. I am sure there have been hundreds if not thousands of complaints about same issue and gm refuses to fix the problem. The problem causes the car to randomly shut off due to anti theft fault and can happen on interstate, highway or in town driving. This is a very dangerous fault and very expensive for owners especially when dealerships themselves don't even know what they are dealing with. They will throw parts at the problem with no real knowledge. Gm needs to be held accountable. Currently the ignition the bcm have been replaced and now the car will not start at all and i have no lights or gauges on my cluster.
The turn signals work sometimes and sometimes they don't work.i researched this on the internet and it seams to be a serious problem with this car make.if there are no recalls on this there should be. This is a major safety hazard.i just bought this car for my teenage son.
Bought my malibu new, had no problems with it until after 100,000 miles. Was at a yellow light and the car shut off turned key to off position and restarted the car and went on. I say about 5 months later we went out of town for 3 day came back went to the car tried to start it. It would start and shut off it would keep doing it. Took to the shop they had for over a month pull back seat out thinking the wires under the seat was bad. Then check a lot of other stuff then he said it was the key switch and replaced it got it going. Called use up to pick the car up and it wouldn't start. He replace that one with another switch called us up to pick it up and it would not start. Then he by passed it with a toggle switch it worked for one day and started all over again. We don't know what to do. It is the anti theft system.
I have had intermittent electrical problems almost since buying the car in 2004. In 2010 i experienced a scary new twist: my blinkers won't always work. It happened maybe three times total over the next 12-18 months, but it is happening again, and i am now doing much more around-town driving. I have read other complaints where some owners have been able to get the blinkers working again by toggling the hazard lights, but this is not the case with my car. I turn the vehicle on and the blinkers will work the first time i use them, then not again for the rest of my trip (or in some cases, the rest of the day).
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes to express disappointment with the vehicle. *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle would not start at times. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, at the time they were unable to determined a problem. The consumer went to her local repair garage, where it was determined, the ignition was the problem. Also, the entire gas cover and cap came off in the consumers hands, due to severe rust.the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
Car will not start. After reviewing make & model with same issue something needs to be done asap. Who has time to wait 10 mins when needing to get tp emergency room or doctor & will not be able to afford ambulatory services. You ppl know it should be a emergency recall.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the anti-theft system warning light illuminated preventing the vehicle from starting. The contact mentioned that the anti-theft system reset approximately ten minutes after shutting off the vehicle and then the vehicle was able to start. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Passlock ii theft deterrent system not allowing car to start and sometimes shutting the engine off while driving. The problem started around 70,000 miles with the theft light once in awhile coming on and blinking on the dashboard and not allowing the car to start, unless you waited 10 minutes with the ignition key in the "on" position until the theft light went off. Then around 80,000 miles "almost" every time you would try to start the car you would have to wait for the lights on the dash and the fuel pump to turn on before starting the car, which was most likely a result of the passlock ii resistors not registering in the ignition key tumbler. There was also a couple of times when the car completely shut off and once while trying to merge onto a major highway. After reading about how common the passlock ii problem was on some of the gm vehicles and how expensiveit was to fix a problem that could possibly return anyway, we decided to just get another vehicle.
For the past few weeks, my car has had a problem starting up. I had someone look at it and he said there is a problem with the theft system. When i try to start the car, it will not do anything. I have to wait until the theft light goes off before the car even starts. I thought that seemed strange but after reading other complaints i see that i am not the only on having that problem.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnose that the anti-theft system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.
2002 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues.the consumer had an appointment at the dealer for november 7, 2014. The dealer informed the consumer, to keep the ignition on a ring by itself. On november 28, 2014 while driving, the vehicle stalled.it was determined the ignition key caused the starter to jam.the starter was replaced.
Won't crank, interior lights flick on and off.
Surprised to not see this gm recall in the database. Gm recalled thousands of chevy malibu's manufactured from 1997 ' 2003 for a malfunctioning flasher switch and/or short in the wiring. The safety issue is the malfunctioning switch causes the blinkers to work intermittently and in many instances not function at all additionally the hazard lights do not function.
My car started shutting off out of nowhere.the theft light comes on and it locks me out for ten minutes.this has been going on for a year.i backed out of a one way street, the car shut off and the theft light locked me out for ten minutes on a one way street where traffic could not get around me.since, there has been a constant ding in my dash.i changed the emergency relay switch in the dash with no luck.now it constantly has a dinging noise and locks me out about every 4-5 starts.this is very aggravating and with as many complaints that has been reported, i'm surprised it hasn't been recalled.i am very happy to say that i know that chevy doesn't claim their mistakes so maybe more people will have the same thought that i have never to buy another chevrolet.very bad for business. Reviews said that even paying to get a new ignition switch will only delay it from happening again.chevrolet, own up to your mistakes.this is dangerous. Other than this i have had to get a new k frame and my gas tank is rusting out due to no guards being put on the vehicle to protect it and while i'm venting the manufactures over-torqued a seal upon manufacturing to cause the oil and coolant to leak into one another.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the vehicle had experienced a computer failure. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure because the vehicle was restarted by that time. The contact stated several attempts would need to be made and the key had to be maneuvered a certain way before the vehicle would start. The contact attempted to use other copies of the key and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Had many incidents and almost crashed where car will shut down while vehicle is moving. I had change my ignition at the gm dealership twice and my car still has the same problem. I special order my car feb 2002 and had been the only owner of this car to present.gm dealership technician notes:- on january 16 2007, 7,879 miles. My car would not start. Put key in the ignition and the gauges went up about half way and stayed there until doors auto locked, then the gauges dropped all the way down. Triedto start and it cranked but will not start. Usually you can hear the pump priming but did not. This still happens to this date. After 20 minutes or so car did start and drove for a while. It died at a stop and would not restart. When tried to restart gauges still moved with the locks. But anti theft light was on the gauges did not come up. Technician verified concern. Car did start and drove into the shop. After several attempts the car did not start. Testing found loss of ignition 1 voltage. Technician isolated to an open circuit in the ignition switch. Technician replaced ignition switch. After a few moths i had the problem come and go and the dealership could not figure out the problem. - on november 24, 2012, 47,906 miles. Ignition will not turn over at times, and also will set off alarm when key is turned at times. Technician found code b2960, ignition pass lock sensor failing. Technician replaced lock cylinder and key, system operated as designed. But on december 17, 2012 vehicle lose power and shut off while driving on the highway. Took it back to the dealership but they could not duplicate concern while test driving it. Dealership did not do anything else and turned me away saying my car is in good working order. I have all receipts when i took my car to be fixed at the dealership. Car still have the same problem and very concerned and scared to drive it.
The theft system of my 2002 chevrolet malibu periodically is triggered for unknown reasons. It happens fairly often up to several times a month - most recently twice today, 6 december 2009.to correct this issue i have to set my car in the "on" position for ten minutes while the system resets.this is very inconvenient (if i was on my way to an appointment or job) or could be quite dangerous &/or life threatening (trying to get family member to the er or trying to escape an attack of some kind).chevrolet needs to do an investigation & recall whatever is causing this fault in their cars.
As i was driving down the road, i signaled for a left turn.when i signaled the turn, there was a buzzing noise in the steering column and the engine turned off, resulting in a complete loss of power to steering and brakes.luckily, i was going about 10 mph and was able to stop the car, albeit in the middle of the street.i noticed the dashboard lights were on.the car restarted immediately and i drove it 1/2 block to a parking space.i subsequently took the car to fh dailey, the local chevy dealer.they told me there was a problem with the bcm (body control module) that had caused the engine to shut off while the car was being driven.they are replacing the bcm.they did not seem particularly concerned about the problem and my impression is it is not unusual for them to encounter it.i am concerned that, had i been driving in traffic, on the highway, or on a curving road, the engine failure could have resulted in significant injury or fatality to myself or others.
My handicapped mother has a 2002 chevrolet malibu that has been experiencing the same exact ignition related issues as those in the current massive gm recall. On more than two occasions the anti-theft light illuminates and the vehicle shuts off while she was driving. This has resulted in two significant repeat repairs, one in 2010 and one this week. In both cases the chevrolet dealership describes the issue as an ignition pass lock sensor that fails due to key positioning. I have researched this online and have found hundreds of similar complaints. Luckily this issue has not resulted in an injury but easily could have in the very congested metro dc area that she lives in. Why is the malibu not being included in the current investigation and recalls?
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled as the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,567.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving 5 mph, the key ejected from the ignition without warning. The vehicle crashed into the dog house. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The body of the vehicle was repaired, but the electrical failure was not. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.
2002 chevrolet malibu.consumer requests reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs.the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled for the third time. He was able to drift to the side of the shoulder of the roadway. He tried cranking the vehicle, but it would not start. He had the vehicle to a local garage. The ignition switch was replaced. The consumer received a recall notice, dated september 2014. Updated 10/15/14.
My car dies running and it sometimes doesn't wants to start due to a switch problem the same i had in other malibu that i had and the dealer fixed for me
Ran several errands and the car started fine three times that morning. The fourth time it would crank but not turn over. Let it sit for 30 minutes and tried again. Same problem. Let it sit for 4 hours. Same problem. Also, car making random turn signal noises for the past month. Mechanics are now replacing ignition cylinder and switch to the tune of $600. Wish i would've read about this problem online to try other solutions first.
2002 chevrolet malibu security/anti theft system erroneously disables the car - every 20 or starts, for no reason, requiring a lengthy process to re-enable the ignition system. Car is low mileage and has original keys & key fob.
I walked out the door ready to go to work got in the car turned the key it would not start. So first i had to wake someone up with a phone call because this is our only car. Got a ride to work late and called the place where i am buying this car for them to tow it two miles to there shop and charge me seventy eight dollars. I get the call from them saying its the fuel pump(another common unnecessary fix that you here repeat over and over. He also said the antitheft light was on and that i somehow demagnitized the key(wasn't possible because i was given a all silver key no chip in it) so that cost almost a extra hundred for the key.so after im riding almost fine torque could be more v6ish but i digress tuesday sep 4 2012 not a month later it doesn't start again, and again on my way to work. This time i had it towed and by the time it made it to the mechanic its was starting fine. I don't make enough money to continuously worry about this obvious widespread problem with gm vehicles made from 99-05. If whoever reads this types in my car wont start 2002 chevy malibu, and just read the different peoples story's and see videos. In conclusion gm must recall these vehicles and fix these problems. Im a long time gm supporter of there american made cars and trucks. I've owned a 1989 cadillac biaritz, 1999 chevy surburban,and now this 2002 chevey malibu.ive been lucky i read about a guy whose antitheft acted up while he was driving with his child. Recall and save lives and headaches.
2002 malibu theft system light issue.
Bcm code and ecm code failure. Only 65000 mile on car and the main computer of malibu 2002is going out. Excellent maintenance kept. Out 7,000 dollars because of problem.
2002 chevrolet malibu the vehicle cutting off while driving.*mwthe consumer stated the dealer did not address the issue, which was the ignition.all they did, was put an insert in the key slot and shortened the ring loop.
I bought a 2002 chevy malibu from a car dealership. Once i drove off the lot the blinkers stopped working for me, they were working during the test drive. After trying to figure out what was going on i found that the problem was connected with the emergency lights box. Whenever it was in a certain position the blinkers would work otherwise they did not. I tried fixing it with some rubberbands and duct tape- for some reason that worked for awhile but now it's acting up again! help!
1. The turn signals would not illuminate.just stopped working for no reason.lights were not burned out.then they mysteriously started working just as they had stopped.for no reason.incidents became more frequent with no apparent cause.not weather related.after reading complaints on this site, i found that if i turned on my hazard flashers, the blinkers would work again.2.i was rear ended on 11/4/11 though and could not get the flashers to work.i don't know if my brake lights were working or not when the incident occurred.3. The air conditioner and heater only work on the highest level. 4. The door locks will lock and unlock at random while driving.5. The key fob will work sometimes, most times not lately. 6. The security system will honk the horn sometimes when the key fob does lock the doors, most times it does not honk though. 7. The car overheats as the coolant container is loose and the radiator cap does not fit properly even though i purchased a new one. The gauge for the temperature doesn't seem to be accurate.8. Sometimes the heater does not work, just as the a/c didn't work most of the time in the summer. 9. Anytime i try to use the cigarette lighter, it blows the fuse, leaving that feature totally useless. This car is very unpredictable and for a single woman, i feel it creates potential to be in a very dangerous situation.i do not know what to expect from this car and i really thought i was buying a reliable used car since it is a chevrolet malibu.was i ever wrong and although i have always bought chevrolet, it will not be my preference in the future.
I had to get the "ignition locking system" fixed 2 times in the same year at $600.00 each time. My car would not start so i would get it towed then when it got to the auto place it would start right up. This happened 3 times before i finally had to bring it to the place i bought the car and have it put on the machine to find out what was wrong. Then the same thing happened 13 mon. Later and it was not covered under warranty because it was more than 12 mon. I called the recall place and they said there was not arecall on it but i still think it definitely is a recall. This car has cost me alot of $ in repairs. *dt
2002 chevrolet malibuignition problem, faulty switch and car can incorrectly tell the anti-theft security system that the car is being stolen. Therefore, the car wont start*cwthe ignition lock cylinder was replaced.
I own a chevy malibu 2002. The problem is the anti-theft system. The anti-theft system shuts down the fuel injectors and the car won't start. I have to put the key in the ignition in the on position for 10 minutes to reset the computer. Sometimes this will take more than 1 attempt. This happens on a regular basis for no reason. There are thousands and thousands of dissatisfied customers who are currently experiencing this problem. Also many after market parts claiming to disable the anti-theft system to try to satisfy customers. I purchased this vehicle in october 2001 and have had this problem for years. I only wish i had found out about this site sooner to voice my concerns. Please do some research. There should be a better way to fix this issue than to disable the system.
2002 malibu in for repair. Notice the last 12 months that at random times whether or not blinker was used, the clicking sound of the blinkerstays on with no turn lights in the dash on. Could be driving down the road on a straight path and the clicking noise with just begin. Somedays it does not happen and somedays it wont stop. The shop said that it was a bad hazard switch and charge me 150. Dollars. Well guess what, i left the lot and it is still making noise. Also one out of ten times putting car in park the head lights will shut off but go back on once placed back into drive.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states vehicle lost all power and steering, when the vehicle stalled while driving. *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle stalled on three separate occasions. The ignition switch was replaced, the last time the vehicle stalled.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while leaving the highway at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the turn signals failed.the failure has occurred several times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the intermittent failure.the dealer replaced the upper and lower head gasket seal, but the failure was not corrected.the rack and pinion failed and was replaced in 2006 and again in october of 2008.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 52,300.
Turn signals on my vehicle sometimes work, sometimes don't, had the same problem with the radio - fuses are located on opposite sides of the vehicle (pulled fuses out and were fine, put them back in and both items worked - temporarily).
Took car in for the ignition key recall #14350, to dealership. Had not experienced any problems in relations to the igniton, but to be safe took car in to dealer. After got car back, started having problems with the car starting right away. At times, the car seem to want to turn off. This cause the a/c unit to turn off and not be at the correct cold temperature. Took car to mechanic and mention had experienced same problems with this model from other clients. Order new ignition key, had replaced by mechanic and cars works without any problems and a/c unit works as normal.
Own 2002 chevy malibu. The security interlock kicks in frequently. I have to wait 10 minutes while the car resets, only then may i start the car. (kinda similar to the fuel pump shutting off if a rear end bump occurs-safety). Strangely too, i hear an electrical sizzling sound just over and behind the radio. This is affecting my turn signals from working. I hit the safety flasher button and the sizzling noise stops, and the turn signals may or may not operate. Somehow the radio, the security system, and the turn signals are "wired" together, and the car thinks someone is stealing my radio, causing the security interlock to kick in. That's when i have to turn the key to on, than wait 10 minutes for the security system to reset. Only after 10 minutes may i restart the car (this is in the owners manual). This happens frequently. I think there may be a link in here somewhere the my car battery is draining while the car sits. Something relating to my radio(so it doesn't get stolen), and security system are causing the "no start" interlock to kick in.
The contact owns a 2002 chervolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
For over a year now i have had issues with my 2002 malibu not starting due to a faulty anti- theft system. The system is the original stock manufacturers theft system. It first begun over a year ago, where my car would not start leaving me stranded. The car sat for nearly 4- days, not knowing what to do! the car has very low miles, only 60,000 original; don't drive much, really only to and from work daily and maybe to the food store here and there. Anyway, i wound up googling "2002 chevy malibu not starting", problems with the pass lock theft system came up, telling me to try the 10- minute reset by putting the key in the ignition and turning to on w/out turning the engine on for 10- minutes, removing the key, waiting 5 seconds and then putting the key back into the ignition. Figured what the heck, it doesn't hurt to try it!! well what do you know, it worked!!! well for the past year now my car has left me stranded roughly 3 - 4 times a month because of this issue. Each time i had to do the 10- minute reset and it would then start right up. I shouldn't even have to deal with this, this is crazy and should be recalled and fixed at chevy/gm's expense, not mine. Especially considering there are over 3,000 complaints regarding this issue!!! i should not have to constantly worry about my car not starting because of a faulty theft system that was but in my car by gm. Chevy. On september 10th 2014 i got in my car to take my son to school and go to work, car would not start, tried the 10-minute reset, this time it did not work, waited 4- hours for a tow truck, son missed school and i was late to work! well, because of me having to keep cranking my car throughout the year because of it not starting because of the faulty theft system blew out my starter and battery. Was without a car for a week and a half got my car back and the theft system issue has started again!!!
I just bought a used 2002 chevy malibu.it only had 72,000 miles on it so i thought i was getting a great deal.little did i know that it would leave me sitting, not starting, about once or twice a month!now i find out that many other people have this problem.i also found the work around of letting your car sit in the on position for ten minutes.if chevy knows this, why don't they fix it?i may never buy another chevy.i can not believe they are not standing behind their product.i'm tired of stressing every time i go some place and shut my car off, wondering if it's going to start.
Headlights dim when brakes are applied such as coming to a stop or slowing down to negotiate turns. This creates a dangerous situation where visibility is compromised during night driving. It is very easy to miss turns, exit ramps, and road signs. Vehicle has been to gm service center, and was told this operation is normal. Battery, and charging system no problems found. New headlight bulbs installed no difference. Vehicle is like new condition; always garaged. No damage, rust, or modifications. It should be noted that there is a tsb #02-06-03-008a concerning the issue.
Pass 11 security system - replaced and not working again.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently multiple times. The contact's vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (electrical system) or nhtsa campaign id number 14v252000 (electrical system). The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The vehicle wouldn't start at all, towed to the garage had to put a new ignition switch, lock cylinder with passkey security systems total, ignition switch $175.68, lock cylinder with passkey security system $230.21 labor $152.00 total $602.52.i called regarding this recall that i just got in the mail, and they said that i will not be refund for this.i believe that this was caused by the keys, we have had problems in the past with this, and finally had to get it to a garage tofix it rather than be stranded or in an accident.
My turn signals work intermittently my ,fuel pump failed at 38,000 miles,coolentent system acts up off and on it overheats and then it might work just fine,head gasket starting leaking at 39,000 miles,motor is very loud and noisy when it first starts, it misses out while running but parked, gas gage doesn't read properly it bounces all over the place.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the anti theft system would activate and would not allow her to start the vehicle for 10 minutes.the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not recognizing the key.the contact replaced the key; however, the anti theft system would still activate intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 68,000.the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 8/29/11
The characteristics of the problem are as follows:the engine just dies randomly. When the engine dies, i noted the gauges all indicated the key was in the off position, even though the key had not been touched. They by turning the key to the off position and wiggling it only after bringing the vehicle to a complete stop and putting the gear shift in the park position, could i get the car to start and be on my way. This same condition happens at 65 mph on the freeway; at 0 mph; 5 mph; approaching astop sign; slowing the vehicle, and other condition while driving that you can think of type driving conditions .i have had the ignition switch replace twice and that has not cured the problem.
Tried to start my 2002 chevy malibu ls and would not start.anti-theft system light was on.the failure seems to be the passlock to the anti-theft system.the computer can be reset but this does not fix the problem it is only a temporary fix.apparently there is not a fix for this problem at all.it will just keep happening as long as you own the car.i have been luck that it's only done this while parked.it is my understanding that the anti-theft system could kick in at anytime and shut off the car even while driving.this to me seems dangerous and should be a recall.
Turn signals just randomly work when they want to. Had it to the garage recently and asked why they didn't work right, didn't get much of an answer. This is a real safety issue and in doing my research, i'm not the only one with this issue.
Own a 2002 malibu with 95k miles. Since december of 2009 the car does not start all the time. Once you turn the car off the car will not restart. You have to wait for at least a half hour before the car will start again. This has happened at least once a month since december and in juneit has happened four times. Have taken it to my mechanic three times and they cannot duplicate the problem. Did not know what the problem really was until viewing all the similarcomplaints on nhtsa website.
My car is part of the gm recall #14350. My car specifically has problems with the pass lock anti-theft system allowing the car to be started. Several years ago i took it to superior chevrolet and at that time they told me the pass lock was an ongoing issue. They could fix it but it would not stay fixed. I paid over 500.00 dollars and they replaced the ignition cylinder. 2 or 3 years later. Same problem. I contacted gm and was instructed to again return to a dealer and they would take care of the fix. I took my car to tom gill chevrolet. They performed diagnostic and informed me the pass lock was the problem and for another 500.00 dollars they could repair it. I was under the impression gm was going to pay for repair. They said the gm representative declined the repairs. I then took my car to an authorized service center and had it rechecked. Again the diagnostic was the pass lock system. At that time the ignition cylinder was replaced again to the tune of 500.00. I just received my recall letter and i called jeff wyler florence buick gmc to schedule repairs. I ask what was going to be the solution and if the repairs would fix the pass lock system anti-theft. They said no. If i wanted that fixed it was 94.50. For a new diagnostic plus parts. Really. I need the anti-theft pass lock system fixed in my car. That should have been part of the recall. Waiting to hear some good news. Please. My car now has 92,000 miles on it. I typically have to walk to or from work because it will not start when i need it to. Pass lock shuts off the fuel and you have to wait until it resets. Please help with this. Thanks
2002 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to ignition recall and seeksreimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated the vehicle shut down 3 times. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.
2002 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer was under the impression, the dealer was going to replace the ignition switch. However, they only replaced the key ring.
I drive my car and it cuts off. Try to start it but cranks no start. Bought new battery no start. Smell fuel. Don't know what it is afraid to drive.
Gm has a recall on ignition switch (gm#14350).we had the work doneat a gm dealer for the recall. (dealer provides 2 key rings and a key cover and calls it fixed.) apparently it didn't work. Car currently in my local mechanic shop for routine maintenance. During inspection, mechanic found the vehicle needs a new ignition switch assembly to solve the same problem.mechanic says car extremely unsafe to drive unless replaced.he took a video of my ignition showing that just touching the key while in ignition causes car to turn off. (have 20 yr relationship with mechanic - very reliable.)please investigate if gm is really doing the proper work for the recall or just sugar coating a dangerous defect.
2002 chevy malibu, failure to start. Towed to repair show, determined it is a bad anti-theft sensor that is preventing me from driving my own car, using official chevy key, but not starting. Cost 575.00 to tow and repair. Scam. Why is chevy putting such a device in the car that is obviously faulty and serves no purpose whatsoever expect to scam people out of their money.
I bought a 2002 chevy malibu from a private party. Up until a few days ago it was running fine. One day it doesn't start up right away but i don't think anything of it. I park it then later get in to go to the store and vehicle will not start. So i get a new battery and that still did not fix it. I notice that the anti-theft light is on and is preventing me from starting my own car. A local gm dealership has my car and they say that there is definitely something going on with my ignition and theft system. There are thousands of complaints about the anti-theft system on 2002 chevy malibus and malibus not letting owners start their car. This is a manufacturing problem and gm knows all about it, yet they refuse to own up and issue a recall. It's not right that we have to pay for repairs on a defective theft system that gm built in there vehicles. They should be ashamed for putting thousands of american's at risk because everytime they start their car they have to wait 10, 20 mins, and sometimes more justfor their theft light to go off to start their car. That is actually putting people at risk. Does something awful have to happen before gm opens up their eyes to this dangerous problem???????
I tried to start my car yesterday morning after having it only sit for an hour when the car would crank but not start. It seemed as if the car was not getting fuel and less than 3 weeks ago had a new fuel pump fixed on it because of this same issue. As i stated before, the car would crank but not start. I had it towed to the local chevy dealership and they were unable to find anything wrong with the car and had it starting and running every time they tried to diagnose the problem. After doing research online, it appears this is a common problem with chevy malibu's as it deals with an error in the anti-theft device for the car and deals with the passlock system. This is an inconvenience for owners of chevy malibu's and is such a common problem it needs to be fixed by the manufacturer or this vehicle.
May 2013: car hard to start; multiple attempts before engine startedmay 2013: had new key made at local chevrolet dealerdecember 2013: continued problems starting car; replaced ignition switchjuly 1, 2014: gm announces expanded recall to include 2002 malibu; called local chevrolet dealer; they said we have to wait for the letter from gm; dealer did not know about expanded recalljuly 14, 2014: car engine turned off while drivingjuly 15, 2014: called local chevrolet dealer again; still knew nothing about expanded recall; couldn't advise as to whether car is safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on three occasions, who diagnosed that the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as the anti theft system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) .the failure mileage was unknown.
I own a 2002 chevy malibu and the theft system warning light keeps coming on and prevents me from starting the car.the "fix" is to sit with the key in the on position until the light stops flashing.i know many people have had the same problem and apparently the permanent fix is to replace the ignition cylinder which is expensive and doesn't always work.
The car dies when you are on the road . When you shut it off to get gas or anything it wont start the gauges go all over the place. This car is very unsafe and gm needs to recall the electrical system some one is going to get kill from the car with no warning just shuts down.
Car would not start, had to replace alternator. One week later same problem, had a mechanic check it now saying its the battery so replaced that. Was starting ok then it wouldn't start so we wiggled key around and it started. Was able to drive several days doing this but then it would not start at all. The mechanic says it is the ignition switch. When i looked this up i see that lots of people having problem with ignition switch. Gm cars are crap!!! i cant afford to fix this i am on very limited budget so my car been siting for over month now. Gm needs to fix for free.
Intermitten on right and left hand turns the car will stall and stop. Replaced module asmelek/ignition control and my same problem persisted. Took it to the dealership and they fixedthey replaced the module and swtich and my problem still continues. My car is still at the dealership now as of jan. 26, 2017.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to advise when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The body control module "misread" vehicle ignition key and would not allow the vehicle start.
On or around december 19, 2014, i contacted gm, by telephone, concerning recall 14350 for our 2002 chevrolet malibu. This call was following a letter i had sent, dated december 8, 2014. I feel this recall was related to an ignition switch problem we had back in june 2013. In june 2013 i took this vehicle to the dealershipbecause the car engine shut off will driving. I was told the ignition switch had to be replaced. This repair cost $479.19. After receiving this recall notice, i requested that this money be refunded and was told that they were unrelated and i could not be reimbursed. I feel strongly that i am owed the refund of my money paid to the dealership. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the contact stated that when attempting to turn the key to start the vehicle, it failed to start.the vehicle was taken to the in dependant mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition sensor, tripped the alarm lock system.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
I turned on my ac and the temp and fuel guage fuse blowed while having the air on still changing out fuses and the automatic car locks on it own when you closes the doors getting out or it will lock when some one gets out of the car all by itself without hitting the door lock on the keyless entry.
My 2002 chevrolet malibu ls left me stranded at a busy fueling station. The car refused to start due to the faulty passlock ignition switch system. These parts were replaced at an authorized gm service center at approximately 47,000 miles due to the same issue of refusing to start. Now at around 21,000 miles later the parts have failed again. Gm and nhtsa need to resolve these safety issues. I don't feel safe in this car, and i don't believe it is reliable. Wake up this is yet another gm ignition problem that has been known for decades! anyone in doubt just do an internet search on gm passlock or chevrolet malibu ignition problems.
Anti-theft system will not allow car to start even though i am using the factory key that came with the car. This occurs approximately every ten to fifteen times i try to start the car. It has been doing this for the last two months.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to experience electrical malfunctions with the automatic locks activated and deactivated independently. The contact stated that shortly after, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact was not aware if the repairs had been made. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.updated 11/20/14
1.car keeps overheating.put antifreeze it and run for a while and it will overheat again.no antifreeze on ground but keeps losing the antifreeze.took vehicle to mechanic and was told that the antifreeze is mixing with the oil that it has a cracked manifold gasket. Recommendation was replace engine.2.took vehicle to the dealer and they said that the on board computer chip thing needs to be replaced and they informed me that is a known problem with the car but no recall is in place as of yet.the repair cost is over 1300.00.
Ignition lock not working right . Problem creating battery problems killing battery. Creating problem with alarm system. Lock dose not go to off position with out pushing floor shifter forward. Also key seams like it dose not want to go to right position feels weird when turning.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact the stated that it was difficult to start the ignition with the key. After several attempts the vehicle started and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, it failed to turn on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vin was not available. The failure was 70,000 and the current mileage 100,000.
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal intermittently working/not working.this situation poses a safety risk when not working properly.
I was driving at about 45 mph when negotiating a turn and went to use the turn signal and it would not work.since then it only works a quarter of the time and often the hazard relay is clicking in and out very fast like it is shorting out. If you push the hazard button in sometimes you can make the turn signals work and sometimes not. And often times the hazard will not work either. No fuses are blown?
Having problems with the car not starting. It will crank, but won't start. Then hours later it starts.updated 7/18/12 updated 07/25/12
Ignition key could not be removed after parking the vehicle. Gear was in park and brake was depressed (would not move either). Could not turn the key or start the vehicle. Tried everything. Vehicle was towed to sts in ewing nj. They are working on the vehicle and it appears they need to replace the entire unit, including the ignition switch, as the lock cylinder isn't working.they will need to get the codes from a chevrolet dealer. This appears to be a common problem with this vehicle, and there was a recent recall (14350) as the dealer had to install a key insert and key rings to prevent an unintended ignition key rotation. I believe my current ignition problem is related to that recall.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel system, transmission, cooling system and power steering needed to be flushed. The spark plugs, fuel filters, and hub kit were replaced. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/06/15
I purchased my chevrolet malibu from a private part and the vehicle was running fine but sometimes it does not want to start. Bought a new battery and replaced theignition switch and still have the starting problem. Seems that this type of vehicle has a history of anti theft system problemsi called a chevrolet dealership to ask if it could be repaired and was told i need to take it in at a cost of 80.00 dollars to check it plus towing fees. I don't feel it is right that they do know the problem but still trying to get more money out of customers.
I purchased a used 2002 chevy malibu in 2005.in 2006, i had to have the pass lock sensor replaced due to the car not starting.this is apparently a common issue in gm cars, i've since learned.there is something wrong with the theft deterrent system.about two months ago, the car would not start again.the fuel gauge read empty even though it wasn't.the body control module was replaced.today, i took my car through a car wash.while sitting the dash indicator lights all came on, but the car was still running. The lights stayed on and none of the dash gauges were working.i made it home, turned the car off, restarted it, same thing.i was advised to attempt to reset the pass lock sensor.this seems to have worked so far.i have been advised that it is most likely the pass lock sensor or bcm again.apparently, this is a super common issue in gm cars for the pass twelve years.in total for the two repairs already mentioned, i have spent about 1200 dollars.i strive to maintain my vehicle for safety purposes.it very frustrating to know that gm has been aware of this issue, yet has made no attempt to resolve it for car owners.
On 6-24-2008 i was driving down the street, and i went to turn on my left turn signal, 100 feet before the turning lane (so as to warn the person behind me, that i was going to move into the left hand turning lane), and i went to turn on my left hand turn signal, and not realizing that it wasn't working, i went to move over into the left hand turn lane, and i almost hit the car that was behind me, because as he said "you didn't give me any warning that you wanted to go into the left turn lane, where i already was. You didn't turn your signal on"! the guy was really pissed off at me. I had my turn signal on way ahead of time. However ,after careful inspection, i noticed that the turn signals were "no longer working at all"! this really worried me, because if this guy had gone totally crazy on me, and had a gun, i have no doubt that he would have used it on us. I noticed that these turn signals on my 2002 chevy malibu, are some how inter connected to the emergency signal (i found this out, after reviewing my 2002 chevy malibu repair book. This problem needs to be corrected immediately, because it is a major problem, every time i go to make a turn. It's caused more problem's than my family or i have ever wanted. Up until this problem arose, my family & i always believed in chevy car's. Now thou, i would have to reconsider ever buying a chevy. I need this problem fixed immediately.
Purchased 2002 chevy malibu back in 2005 with 26000 miles on it .we had it serviced twice a year and for minor issues ,2009 manifold gasket started leaking replaced and was repaired.in 2010 started noticing when starting abs and theft light came on turning key off and turning key on and not starting letting on for about 15 minuets than turning off and starting car lights went off. This needed done every time this happen .asked and was told there was a problem in my switch but no one stepped up to fix this problem.this car left me sit five times from shut off and will not start. Had it towed and they did work on every thing else thinking it would solve the problem .had car stop running all lights came on while driving .i think this issue started back in 2001 and all these years they knew about it and didn't do anything about it .now they are saying this is not in their recall.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear driver side parking and turn signal blinker indicators failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the rear driver side lamp contained moisture. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as an electrical issue. The rear driver side lamp was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. When the engine was turned off, the vehicle failed to restart and the security light blinked on and off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the pass lock sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Electrical system-anti-theft/passlocksystem. The situation arises with no prior warnings, i insert my original gm key in the ignition switch to start my 2002 chevrolet malibu and the electronic anti-theft system goes into theft mode (as if i am stealing my own car). The theft system light on the dash starts flashing and the car will not start. The engine turns over but will not start. I have to leave the car switched on for 10 minutes (while draining the battery) until the theft system light quits flashing and stays on steady. At that point i must turn the ignition switch to off and then try starting the car again.this has occurred about 6 times since i reached 55000 miles.the last time was last week and i am now at 76000 miles. Dealer pretended that they have no idea what caused this and had not dealt with any other problems of this type with the chevy malibu at their dealership.i see after doing much research that this was a total lie on their part.they supposedly tried to recreate the problem, but could not.they told me they had to wait for it to happen again, at which point i could have it towed there and they quoted me $650+ to replace ignition assembly (what they considered the "likely" cause).car also makes outside horn noises randomly and the inside alarm chimes randomly.i've read all of the complaints on this, even one woman whose car just stopped while she was driving on the highway due to this antithefft system problem.this is an obvious defect needing recall and obviously dangerous on many levels.there are many complaints on auto complaint sites (ie., autoforum) and i can see complaints on this site as well.why aren't you doing anything about it?!please respond!!!
My car is a 2002 chevy malibu. I am experiencing turn signal failure and hazardous emergency light failurethe turn signal works on occasion only. There are times when it does not work at all ( many occasions ). An average % of how often it works is about 5 %, the other 95 % of the time it doesn't work at all. My emergency lights won't come on sometimes. There is a clicking noise being heard within the car almost all of the time. The sound appears to be coming from the hazard emergency light switch.also, my remote keyless entry is not working. It won't unlock the car doors or the trunk. I have to press it at close range at least about 10 times maybe more before it will unlock the car doors or open the trunk.
My mother owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu that sometimes will not start because the theft deterrent system gets a false reading and shuts off power to the fuel pump.placing the ignition key in the on position for 10 minutes will usually reset the theft system.this problem has happened to us several times.i did an online search and found where many people have experienced this same problem.some have spent several hundred dollars trying to correct the problem.can gm be forced to correct this.now that we the people own a majority stake in the company, it seems a perfect time to have this corrected.you know that they knew about the passlock problem, but in their arrogance and greed, would not correct it.if you have any questions please call james mcdonald.also, if you want to see other peoples complains do a google search of chevrolet malibu theft deterrent system problem and you will see the numerous complaints. If this cannot be corrected with your intervention, i will never buy another general motors product.thank you for your time.
I have a hard time getting any key to turn the car on. It seems like the whole where the key goes intois very loose. I sometimes have to try to turn it up to ten times before the car will start,i have tried both keys that came with the car and even got new ones and nothing works, if i ever have to start in an emergency i won't be able to do it. My turn signals also click when not in use, i did have a recall on this years ago, but it didn't work, i 'm afraid that one day they may not work at all.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the failure still occurred. When the key was inserted in the ignition, it failed to prevent the ignition switch from turning off. The contact felt that the repair scheduled by the manufacturer failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2002 chevy malibu, 80,000 miles brakes always noisy even when new..brakes and calipers have to be replaced every 2-3 months with minimal use......hazard light and turn signal failure...works intermittently.....ignition lock-out....could not start car or remove key from the ignition....lower intake manifold gasket failure......left headlamp field of vision narrow and short.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle had trouble starting and would stall without warning. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to stall and exhibited issues starting after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Dt:having problems with the left and right turn signals, they work intermittently.this started happening about 4 months ago around april 15, 2005.this problem has gotten worse happening everyday instead of every now and then.the dealer hasn't been contacted. This problem occurs in all weather conditions and while driving at any speed.
I am continually having problems with my 2002 chevy malibu.i had the theft system continually come on and paid $700 to fix that.fuel pump went bad...$500. I had the coolant system leak and paid $800 to fix that.every time i get my brake pads replaced, the rotors need replaced too,until the last time when the calibers had to be replaced as well $900.now i am having difficulty starting my piece of junk.
Antitheft system intermittently causing car to stall and fails to restarttail lights are failingfuel system cutoff.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle would only start after being off for approximately two hours. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the anti theft device, the tumbler and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. Also, the horn and the turning signals also turn on independently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 145,000.
Car's power turn offwhile key is in ignition switch if going over a bump. I lose power, none of the dashboard light, power window, air bag work. And this is after a recent recall fix....i know gm has fix some ignition problems but my vehicle is not on that recall. Please help.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated when attempting to turn the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired under the recall but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,200.
Turn signals and hazard do not work, windows occasionally will not go up/down, at times can smell gasoline. The horn( after 10 years) just began beeping once when exiting vehicle.
Without warning, car suddenly will not start. Anti-theft system will activate when trying to start car. It appears that the ignition does not recognize the car key. Seems it thinks someone is trying to still the car. This first happened in the summer of 2009. It just happened again on 3/7/2010. In both cases the car had to be towed to a repair shop. The first shop was an independent repair facility. They reset the computer that controls the ignition system. The second shop was the dealer. They reset the computer that controls the ignition system. Then, they replaced the bcm unit and the ignition key cylinder. I've done some background checking on this type of problem. Many, many owners of this make & model (chevy malibu) have had this same issue.
Car shows theft light comes on check engine light, motor shut off,gas gauge said empty all lights shows up on dash ,aaa towto pep boys lancaster pa. Fruitville pike store .they installed new alternator and new serpentine belt and belt tensioner . Also eight month prier same issue all lights came on and car stopped and needed towed they replaced fuel pump . I haveseen documents that pointed out that key needs pushed in before turning on tried it and still lights abs, theft light ,check engine light still keeps coming on . This vehicle has been servicedand taken care of .today 03/13/2014 taken wife to train station lights came on once more.in the pass two years invested over $ 1500.00 in parts and labor and still experiencing the same systems. Read on recall and feel this is whatproblem is .
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. After the vehicle was serviced for the recall repair, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,543. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown.
I have a 2002 chevy malibu and the anti theft system has shut off the gas line 5 times in the past 6 months.the car will not start i had it towed to the repair shop where they put it on the computer and found no problems. After putting the key in the on position and waiting 10 minutes it starts. Is there a recall on a defective anti-theft system?
I had ignition recall serviced on 10/15/2014 at chevrolet dealer.two days later, key would not open driver's door (manual locks), also stereo and heat would not come on until car was turned off.problem has just gotten worse, now driver door will not open from inside or outside.i am forced to crawl across front seat to passenger side to get in and out.also, now stereo stays on when car is turned off, parked and locked up.i called the chevrolet dealer after the recall service, they said it had nothing to do with them shaving the key down and they would gladly check my car for $149.00.i called gm and they refused to help.i have spoken to many people online and in person who also own chevrolets and they are having the same issues.i feel this is a safety issue and needs to be investigated.the chevy dealer and gm dropped the ball on this issue.
2002 chevy malibu has a faulty passlock system that disables the vehicle about 25% of the time when a valid key is inserted into ignition.safety issue if person needs medical attention, if in dangerous area, or if car needs to be started and refuses to do so because of faulty part.i have found a workaround that has seemed to work for me.place key in ignition, turn to "on" position.open driver's side door and wait until warning chime comes on.then turn car on as normally.seems like the passlock system has a hard time registering if there is a key.anyway, this is simply unacceptable on gm's part and i sincerely believe a recall should be issued for this problem.
When the car is started, everything seems to be fine, but then the theft system light comes on.when the car is in park and reverse things seem to be normal.at the point the car is placed into drive, the fuel light comes on and says that there is no fuel in the car.at this point, the car will either stall out, while driving or we are able to continue driving.if we are able to continue driving, the car repeatedly shuts off all electrical systems, all gauges are maxed out and speed says 60mph.this happens repeatedly the whole time the car is being driven, but the car is still functional and still able to be driven.if the car system comes back on, the fuel light comes on and says empty and even the trunk pops open while driving.this is very dangerous for many reasons.if this happens at night, there are no headlights or any other lights or they're flickering on and off the whole time.
This is a well known problem with the passlock system. The 10 minute delay is normally because the passlock sensor detected an improper key and will time out for 10 minutes even if you use the right key next. There are various fixes that may or may not work, including getting copies of your key made and trying a different key, replacement of the sensor, and a common fix is to replace the ignition cylinder.
Passlock censor in the ignition lock cylinder failing. Security relearn needed. Vehicle was stationary.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.when the contact turned the ignition, the vehicle failed to start due to the anti-theft device.the vehicle was taken to a repair shop several times and the mechanic changed an unspecified part.this did not correct the failure.the failure was diagnosed as the electrical panel, but the failure could not be corrected because it could cause other components in the electrical panel to fail.the vehicle is still at the repair shop.a report was filed with the manufacturer and the contact was informed that they would not be able to assist if the vehicle was not taken to a gmc dealer.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 90,000.
Letter from congressman goodlatte on behalf of constituent re 2002 malibu recall.the consumer stated the vehicle stalled.the ignition switch was replaced on three separate occasions. The consumer is seeking reimbursement. Updated 04/08/15,
Car will not start
- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu with a current and failure mileage of 142,000.the contact was driving at 60 mph on a dry night when the interior lights turned off completely.the contact pulled over and checked exterior lights. The only lights that would work were the turn signal and headlights.the contact replaced the fuse, but the fuse blew instantly.the contact will take the vehicle to the dealer.
I own a car rental company and the primary vehicle in my fleet is the 01-03 chevy malibu.over the past 14 months the ignition anti-theft system has left my customers stranded and frustrated.one customer was stranded at night in a wal-mart parking lot with her small kid while sitting through a heavy rain storm.all of our keys/spares are original and purchased from gm dealers but the problems remains.
No incidents, crashes or injury's while in my possession. The 2002 chevy malibu i bought used in 2004 only had 11,000 miles on it. It was a government used car. Several months after buying the car the blinkers stopped working and then began working again. They now work when they want to work. Now, almost a year later at 41,000 miles the horn blows a short beep anytime. The car may be running or not, there may not be anyone even in the car. This has been going on for about a month and a half and now there is a beeping tone inside that i have not identified. It doesn't do it constantly but i notice it when i start the car. It is a short "alert" beep, kind of like an alarm. It beeps once, pause, and then about three times pause and then once more. Just wondering if there were any recalls for this as the warranty is not in affect any longer. In addition to these there has been about three occasions where my car hestitated when starting kind of like the battery was drained. Could this be from the horn blowing all day and night? have also replaced brakes more often than i thought i should.
Stop at postoffice car would not start, second time at home and the same thing happen, third time while driving home the car stopped and would not start,the first two time i took it to dealer an was told it was the igination prolblem and it was fixed and then it happen again, had the car in the dealer services center for 10 days an was told it was fuel pump and charged 300.00 to fix, car stalled when the service manage was bring it out to me and would not start for them, keep the the for another 8 days and was told it was an electrical problem and was fixed
While attempting tostartvehicle it failed to start. Consumertried to start the vehicle numerous times beforeand was able to do so.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determinedthat the ignition lock sensor needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key felt hot while in the ignition. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle will shut down, and will not restart.
2001 chevy malibu's anti theft light comes on sporadically when attempting to turn vehicle on and prevents vehicle from being started.key must be left in the on position for a minimum of 10 minutes for vehicle to start.there are several instances all over the internet with people having the same problem who have spent a lot of money trying to fix the problem to no avail.my daughter drives this car in austin texas at pharmacy school.she got caught in rising water once and the car would not start.if for some reason the car was to turn off in traffic and not turn on, i.e. The expressway this would be extremely dangerous.
Driving car and it would die. First occurance was under warranty. Car taken to dealer. Dealer said fuel pump was bad and replaced pump. Same problem ocurred out of warranty. Noticed that some of the gages and lights on dash also quit when this happened. I could hit the key and they would come back on, and the car would restart. Dealt with this for about 2 yrs because the cost of a new switch was more than i could afford at the time.finnally dissassembled the ignition switch when problem got too bad. Discovered that gm had not used the normal heavy wiper style contacts that most ignition switches have. They used a plastic cam that pushes pins that operate very light spring style contacts. I found that the contacts had arced and were not making good contact. Used very fine emery cloth to clean contacts, reassembled switch, and problem was solved.car starts and runs fine for now, but as soon as contacts arc enough, problem will return. I have noticed that there are many many people who have the same problem and the dealership is telling them that the problem is in the security system. Well its not. Anyone who has a minor amount of mechanical ability can fix the problem in about an hour. Be sure and consult a repair manual on the proper removal of the ignition switch from the dash. Its not hard, but there is a trck to it.
I have had a problem with the anti-theft device in the computer. I replaced the computer 11 months ago and already i have to replace it again. The anti-theft device tricks the computer and disables the engine from igniting.
I have a 2002 chevy malibu that locks on me because of the anti-theft system.when i am driving the car shuts off and the security light stays on. Sometimes the car won't start at all.i used to wait for the 10 minutes to restart the system but now the light just stays on.i have to take a baby back and forth everyday and can not have my car cutting off in the middle of the street like that.
My 2002 chevy malibu's theft system sporadically, but frequently will start flashing and my car won't start. I have to turn the key on for 10 minutes and wait for the theft light to turn off. I turn the key off for 5 seconds and the car starts. Very dangerous for my wife and kids being stranded for 10 minutes - anywhere.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While turning the ignition switch, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 09/06/17*lj
This is a continual problem with the anti-theft/passlock system of my 2002 chevy malibu. I am the second owner of the car. The previous owner had the car for 3 years and had similar problems, but he reported that one dealer was finally able to "fix" the problem. The car either selectively won't start, and the theft light comes on. I have to let the key sit in the ignition for 10 min, and then it usually starts. Once the car was running fine, and the theft light came on and then the car just shut off on me after i had been driving for 40 minutes. It was very scary and could have potentially caused an accident. The dealers are giving me a run-around. They replaced the fuel pump and ignition switch, totaling over $1100, and the car is still having the same problems. Then after talking to the previous owner, i discovered that he had the same 2 things replaced when he owned the car, only 3-4 years ago. I talked to the dealer, but they are giving me a hard time, and i don't trust them to fix the problem this time either, let alone free of charge. I also filed a complaint with chevy, but they do not seem to be very helpful. I have come across so many complaints of the same nature on the internet and from other friends with the same cars. I'm wondering why there has never been a recall. Please help!!! i'm out of money for more repairs, and i just want to be able to drive my car without fear of it stopping or not starting on me.
Intermittent problem with car starting due to failure of theft deterrent system. This condition left my wife stranded a number of times until the car started after 10 minutes.
Passlock system is awful.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti theft system warning light flickered and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after waiting, the anti theft system warning light remained illuminated and the vehicle was able to start. The failure occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
The ignition switch has had to be replaced twice on this vehicle.the theftlock key pass sensor keeps failing and makes it impossible to start the vehicle.to correct this the entire ignition switch module has had to be replaced twice.i am told that there is no way to disable the theftlock feature.
Car will continue to turn over but not start. This has happened numerous times now.after talking with a mechanic and internet research determined that problem is the anti-theft system of the vehicle.
Purchased this 2002 malibu used from local chevy dealer.first incident, after a brief stop at a gas station the car wouldn't restart.turned over but no fire.had it towed to a repair shop who informed me that the theft-deterrent system was stopping the car from starting.they explained that only a dealer can process or recycle this problem.they did a temporary "recycle" of the system and the car started back up.i planned to take the car to the dealer within the next couple of weeks to follow up, but then it happened again, at a store, cranked no fire, theft light flashing, same exact symptoms.i was told at the repair shop that this is a chronic problem with these models.they charged me $70.00 for the diagnostic time spent, and i was thankful that the car would at least start.now it's stuck in a parking lot across town and i can't even get it towed (no tow coverage).my fear is this happening repeatedly.first event was on june 19, second on june 30.i am curious about all the different "tricks" i am hearing about to bypass the system and get the car to start.one said i should turn the steering wheel quickly side to side while applying my foot to the accelerator, and turn the ignition, another said to try switching keys, (which i did try but it didn't work).any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!if i could get it to start then i could at least get it to the dealer - i am a single mom, very broke, no resources to fall back on for this repeat event so soon.i haven't even mentioned the constant burned out brake lights- i replace the bulbs and they blow within a couple of days...no visible electrical line damage, either...
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contactattempted to start the ignition, and the engine would not completely turn over. Suddenly, the anti-theft system warning light illuminated in a flashing motion for ten minutes and then the engine started. The contact stated the failure occurred intermittent and would require a ten minute waiting period before the engine would start. Also, she stated there had been occasions when the engine would not start after the ten minutes waiting period; and recommended disengaging the anti-theft system to resolve the problem. The battery had been replaced by an independent mechanic. The failure continued to occur. The authorized dealer was notified and they informed that the failure was related to the electronic system. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Anti-theft locksystemon utes2002 malibu.wait time of 10 to 30 minutes to reset.car will not start.safty issue due to no reliable safe way to crank car.
I have a 2002 malibu that has left me stranded more times than any vehicle i have ever owned. The passlock system has locked me out more times than i can remember choosing to activate itself on its own. The theft engine lockout has caused me to have to leave for work early every day cause i never know when it is going to activate. Now the key locked up in the cylinder and $450 repair bill later,i don't think this is going to fix the problem. I have contacted gm and they just blew me off. What a crappy car - the worst i have ever own. I am stuck with a car that is totally unreliable. Thanks gm - i wont forget.
My theft system light went on while i was driving my car.two days later when i tried to start my car it would not start.
The situation arises with no prior warnings,i insert my original gm key in the ignition switch to start my 2002 chevrolet malibu and the electronic anti-theft system goes into theft mode (as if i am stealing my own car).the theft system light on the dash starts flashing and the car will not start.the engine turns over but will not start.i have to leave the car switched on for 10 minutes (while draining the battery) until the theft system light quits flashing and stays on steady.at that point i must turn the ignition switch to off and then try starting the car again.to date it always starts after the 10-minute delay and retry.the problem appears to be random in nature and has happened to me as often as three (3) times in one day.it has made me late for work, appointments and stranded at the gas pump (inconveniencing others).i am fortunate that i haven't had any dire emergencies (yet) in which the car has left me stalled.i have not tried to have it repaired as i cannot afford the cost and it is my understanding from others' experiences that it will eventually happen with the new parts.this is a general motors defective system and a poor design that has been unleashed on the buying public.apparently general motors has refused to acknowledge the problem and take responsibility for their faulty engineering.meanwhile many, many people like myself have unknowingly purchased general motors vehicles with these systems and continue to have to live with the inconvenience and potentially dangerous results of their poor engineering.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the vehicle did not start for a week and was towed.in addition, the anti-theft system kept activating.she had to wait ten minutes for the vehicle to start.the anti-theft indicator would illuminate while the vehicle was in motion, causing it to stall.the failure has been occurring for one week.the dealer stated that the anti-theft system was failing.the vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense.the failure and current mileages were 84,000. Updated 03-27-09 updated 03/31/09.
Theft system light came on a few times in the past few months, then car wouldn't start last night. Car went to mechanic and they replaced ignition lock cylinder and ignition switch. Old parts are available.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the anti-theft system warning light would illuminate upon the failure.the contact would have to wait until the light stopped blinking before the vehicle would successfully start. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the anti-theft system would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000 and the current mileage was approximately 67,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the anti-theft system warning light illuminated preventing the vehicle from starting. The contact mentioned that the anti-theft system reset approximately ten minutes after shutting off the vehicle and then the vehicle was able to start. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
My 2002 chevy malibu ls would not start and needed towed home. This is the first time this has happened and seems to happen regularly to other malibu owners with no recall from gm yet. I have a young child and wife that drive use the car mostly and am worried of their safety if this would happen on a highway. I have also had problems with the windshield wipers quitting during a rainstorm. I contacted gm and i was told there was no recall and all repairs would be out of pocket even though this is a safety issue. The vehicle only has 50,000 miles on it.
Car fails to start due to faultyanti theft deterrent system.components of system including ignition lock cylinder and housing, body control module, and key replaced in 11/06.same symptoms recurredin 07/07.
First incident of leaking happened after dealership worked on car. Arrived home coolant poured out on ground towed back.dealership said reservoir cap seal.10/2006 or 11/2006, picking up at school and smelled not engine. Parked saw coolant on ground.no engine light on but needle was past middle.family brought coolant filled it up and went 5 blocks to dealership. They said nothing was wrong.yesterday, 1/9/2007 car overheated in the school line.added coolant.i brought it to a non dealership radiator shop owner thinksintake manifold gasket leaking.car at dealership. I really don't know what the real problem is but because my warranty expired feel dealership will tell me it is a new problem from the first event so i will be responsible. At least two rotors replaced on the front driver's wheel & 5 sets of pads. Reported to gm they claim it is the way i drive! a non dealership tire company had the pads replaced with a good brand. 1 1/2 years since i had to have pads. Problem with the right front passenger door locks.car is running and the driver gets out leaving car on and then the passenger turns off the car and gets out, locks car, the radio stays on. I went inside the store and came out and the radio was still playing. When you unlock the car but enter only the passenger front door and then close it and walk away, the car locks itself.happened several times.i had not placed the keys on the seat of the car and shut the door or i would have been locked out.i reported this but no one seemed to care. Radio was replaced for left button paint (not sure if it is paint or cover on button) rubs off. Ignition switch was replaced. Fuel pump replaced.. I transport grandchildren and i need a safe car.
Without warning, car suddenly will not start. Anti-theft system will activate when trying to start car. It appears that the ignition does not recognize the car key. Seems it thinks someone is trying to still the car. This first happened in the summer of 2009. It just happened again on 3/7/2010. In both cases the car had to be towed to a repair shop. The first shop was an independent repair facility. They reset the computer that controls the ignition system. The second shop was the dealer. They reset the computer that controls the ignition system. Then, they replaced the bcm unit and the ignition key cylinder. I've done some background checking on this type of problem. Many, many owners of this make & model (chevy malibu) have had this same issue.
Anti-theft system prevented frombeing able to starton thecar. I was able to reset it by turningthe key on and waied 15 to 20 minutes. Once this started happening all the time i had to replace the ignition.
Vehicle prevented from starting due to defective "theft deterrent" system known as pass lock.
Car will not start do to anti theft system. You must wait ten min for the light to turn off then restart the car.
Anti theft system is defective. Bought the car 1 year ago. First happened in august 06. Happened again in january. Now in february it has happened 3 times in the past week. Car will not start, have to reset the key and i have found no one who has taken this problem to the dealer have it completely fixed. There are hundreds of complaints about this problem on malibu's starting with 99-04 models. Now light will come on while driving down the road. Have read several complaints about the car shutting off while driving. Afraid for my safety, my children's safety, and the safety of others. Gm will not acknowledge this problem even exists, but thousands of other malibu owners have. "quick fix" solutions are now going around the internet telling people to cut wires in their dash to "fix" the problem. Gm needs to fix this before someone cuts the wrong wire and kills someone in result to fixing gm screw up.
Theft system engages and prevents car from starting.
Anti theft keeps shutting off my car.my car sits outside all the time.it was -4 this morning, went to start car and anti theft keeps shutting down engine.i have not encountered this problem since buying used in sept 06.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnose that the anti-theft system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.
Theft system problems- failure , ignition problems, replacement, failure to start.
The anti-theft device was triggered for no apparent reason, causing the engine to turn over but not start.this is the second time this has happened in the last six months.last time i was charged about $65 to re-set the immobilizer.this time (a different mechanic) i was charged $570 to replace the key and ignition cylinder, after he was unable to re-set the immobilizer.i see that this is a common issue with this vehicle.when will a recall be imposed?the car has only about 55,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine hesitated when started. Also, the instrument panel lighting became very dim and the data on the screen was not visible. Also, the passenger door would not lock and the windows failed to roll down. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact jumped the battery and the engine restarted. Later, the vehicle decelerated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the anti-theft system failed. The mechanic was currently performing a second diagnostic test. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 46,786.
I have a 2002 chevrolet malibu and have had to have the pass lock system (anti-theft) replaced once and now after 1-1/2 years am having problems again.i have been stuck several times waiting for the required 10 - 15 minutes waiting for the system to reset.
Dt: vehiclewould not started due to theanti-theft systemfailure.when put the key in ignition it would not start. Had to have it towed to the mechanic, then hadit towed to dealer . This happened on july 30, 2005. The dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, however the consumer disagreed.updated on 06/05/2006.
Car refused to start. Left me stranded in a parking lot in nashville and had to be towed, twice. It took 2 trips to the mechanic before they realized it was a defect with the anti theft system,. It locked up the ignition for thirty minutes. They said there was no fix for this problem except to wait until the car decided to let me start it.
I own a 2002 chevy malibu.after much research online as well as multiple visits to my mechanic, i now realize that the problem i am encountering is a common one for my vehicle.the problem is with the theft system or "passlock".my car will fail to start because the passlock sensor detects what it thinks is an improper key.a 10 minute delay will ensue where i can not start my car at all during this time.this has happened frequently for the past year and a half.within the last month is has happened up to 3 times a day!i find it completely unacceptable that chevrolet has not recalled the car for this error.i can no longer run the risk of getting stuck in a bad situation/area and my car failing me.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start.there were no warning lights present, however, the theft deterrent light illuminated.the vehicle took ten minutes to finally start.once the vehicle started, the theft light dimmed.the failure occurred twice before.the current mileage was 69,000 and failure mileage was 68,900. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08
Passlock system fails preventing the car from starting. This happens almost everytime i attempt to start the car. The car cranks but doesn't start and the theft system light is the only thing that lights up on the dash.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while driving the vehicle, the anti-theft system indicator illuminated and the vehicle shut off.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that this is a common failure.he also stated that even when the system is repaired, the unit will fail again at some point.the manufacturer made the contact an offer to participate in a study and stated that there were no recalls for her vehicle.the vehicle has remained at the shop since the date of the failure.the engine size was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 74,000.
I own a car rental company and the primary vehicle in my fleet is the 01-03 chevy malibu.over the past 14 months the ignition anti-theft system has left my customers stranded and frustrated.one customer was stranded at night in a wal-mart parking lot with her small kid while sitting through a heavy rain storm.all of our keys/spares are original and purchased from gm dealers but the problems remains.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start or respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the anti-theft system was reprogrammed yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the anti-theft system would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 32,000.
1. Normal usage of car2. Anti theft system engages arbitrarily causing car not to start for 10 minutes until you do a reset procedure.notified it is a problem with the ignition lock cylinder.it seems this is a widespread defect and the repair is expensive.also, reports show the new part will have the same problem.it is a fundamental defect.3. Nothing, to expensive, should be covered as a defect.
I own a used 2002 chevy malibu, purchased in june 2005. For the last three weeks, once a week the anti theft device system has engaged not allowing me to start the car. The 1st time it happened i had it towed to the garage and they could not find the problem. The second two times this occurred i had to leave the key in the on position for thirty minutes then have some one jump start the car. Thus making me late to work on both occasions. I went on line to yahoo type in anti theft system chevy and found five pages of the same complaint from other malibu owners one woman was driving on the highway when it happened and the car just stopped in traffic she could have been killed. What we all want to know is why this matter has not been brought to the publics attention and recalled by the manufactured. Would you please look into this matter and reply to either my e-mail or my home address. Thank you very much. Wendie price
Passlock sensor activates for no apparent reason while driving the vehicle and prevents the car from being started for 10 minutes.this is a safety hazard and could put someone's life at risk.
Attempting to start car, theft system light comes on and disables car. Have to have it towed to dealer to get fixed. Non-dealer mechanic cannot fix. Only gm or chevy dealer. This is the third time this has happened with this vehicle. I had a 98 same model that did the same thing at least 4 times.
2002chevrolet malibu37,000mi. The vehicle anti theft system( passlock system),failure. Vehicle won't start. Recently got the car started but now the anti theft system light stays on permanently.
Turn signal failures,emergency signal failure & theft systemmy car's signals work off and on. When i go to use my turn signal sometimes it does not work sometimes it does. What i usually have to do is activate the turn signal and then hold down the emergency hazard button which may or may not activate my signal to work. If i can not get this to work then i am unable to use my signals at all. The theft system activates on the car causing the car not to start until i allow it to sit for 10 minutes to correct its self. Sometimes the car will not restart after the 10 minutes that the manual says to wait.my car is a 2002 chevrolet malibu.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While attempting to start the vehicle, the security theft light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would not start and was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the security system prevented the vehicle from starting. The contact stated that the system was reset by the independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000. The vin was not available.
2002 malibu won't start probably due to the anti theft pass lock sensor. This happened before and we were able to start the next day. However it' happening again and i cannot start the car from the last three hours. Get gm of their behinds to fix the problem by making the issue a recall.
Anti theft system problem in malibu. Car will not start unless key is left in the ignition for 10 mins. Happens about 3 times a day.
The passlock system keeps locking up. I am using the proper key but still, i am stuck at the store, work, home, ect. Because the car refuses to start, i have heard numerous other reports of the passlock system causing problems, not for those trying to steal someone else's car but for the busy vehicle owners simply trying to accomplish daily tasks. This is ridiculous.
I own a 2002 chevy malibu and for about a month the theft system light kept coming on and going off.sept. 18 i turned the car off and it would not start back up.i reset the system and it is starting but the light stays on now.the other problem is the turn signals work when they want to and i smell coolant when i am driving.
My anti-theft light was on for a couple of days, then one morning after getting off of work (11-7am) i started my car but the sound it made was that it wanted to start but didn't click over, after several coworkers attempting to help me i had to walk home and get my car towed from my job. The car shop stated they had to reprogram the key, well 4 weeks later the same thing happened and i had to get it towed again from work. I have gotten it towed 3 times leaving me stranded, when i called the car shop stating to them this is happening again and i am tired of spending several hundred dollars for something they are stating is taken care of they stated to me to keep the key in the ignition for 10 min and then it should be able to start.i have been doing that since but recently now everytime i get in my car it won't start to where i have to do the 10 min ritualbefore i leave anywhere.this has been very inconvenient and dangerous for me because i am a young woman that depends on her car to work because i work night shift, currently in school and have doctor appointments that i weekly have to take my grandmother.
Chevy passlock anti theft system is always malfunctioning.have to wait 10 minutes to start car and this is a safety issue.
Passlock sensor prevented starting the car although the original key was used. Had to replace the ignition switch and the passlock sensor. Car had to be towed to the service shop for repair.
I have a 2002 malibu/chevy that has theft system and gives me problem all the time and i have to wait for 10 minutes then one minute to start the car. I am really sick and tired of it. This is very common problem for all chevy, malibu theft system. The general motors should recall the situation and fix it in free of charge. Thank you.
My wife was out doing daily errands and when she went to startthecar it would turn over but not start. Then, after trying several times over the next several hours it still wouldn't start.car was then towed to a automobilemechanic, and the next day before any work was done the car started, and they couldn't find anything wrong.then,a few weeks later my wife and son were out doing errands again and same thing happened, but luckily after a half hour of trying to start the car it did start.the batterywas just over a year old ,and no other noticeableproblems. Iwas afraidthat my wife and 1 year old childwere going to end up stranded.the onlythingi wastold bwas that it could be linked to the factory security code used in the car, but no one stated thatthey could test for that, they just assumed thats what happened.has any one else had thisproblem.
Consistent problems with the "theft deterrent" system, resulting in failure to start.dealer has replaced the same part three times.last time they replaced it again, and charged me for the tow to get the car back.this has happened six times now in the past year.
Attempting to start car, theft system light comes on and disables car. Have to have it towed to dealer to get fixed. Non-dealer mechanic cannot fix. Only gm or chevy dealer. This is the third time this has happened with this vehicle. I had a 98 same model that did the same thing at least 4 times.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to move in the ignition, which prevented the vehicle from starting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the ignition switch. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
1. Normal usage of car2. Anti theft system engages arbitrarily causing car not to start for 10 minutes until you do a reset procedure.notified it is a problem with the ignition lock cylinder.it seems this is a widespread defect and the repair is expensive.also, reports show the new part will have the same problem.it is a fundamental defect.3. Nothing, to expensive, should be covered as a defect.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving 10 mph, the key released out of the ignition switch and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,452.
First incident of leaking happened after dealership worked on car. Arrived home coolant poured out on ground towed back.dealership said reservoir cap seal.10/2006 or 11/2006, picking up at school and smelled not engine. Parked saw coolant on ground.no engine light on but needle was past middle.family brought coolant filled it up and went 5 blocks to dealership. They said nothing was wrong.yesterday, 1/9/2007 car overheated in the school line.added coolant.i brought it to a non dealership radiator shop owner thinksintake manifold gasket leaking.car at dealership. I really don't know what the real problem is but because my warranty expired feel dealership will tell me it is a new problem from the first event so i will be responsible. At least two rotors replaced on the front driver's wheel & 5 sets of pads. Reported to gm they claim it is the way i drive! a non dealership tire company had the pads replaced with a good brand. 1 1/2 years since i had to have pads. Problem with the right front passenger door locks.car is running and the driver gets out leaving car on and then the passenger turns off the car and gets out, locks car, the radio stays on. I went inside the store and came out and the radio was still playing. When you unlock the car but enter only the passenger front door and then close it and walk away, the car locks itself.happened several times.i had not placed the keys on the seat of the car and shut the door or i would have been locked out.i reported this but no one seemed to care. Radio was replaced for left button paint (not sure if it is paint or cover on button) rubs off. Ignition switch was replaced. Fuel pump replaced.. I transport grandchildren and i need a safe car.
Passlock sensor prevented starting the car although the original key was used. Had to replace the ignition switch and the passlock sensor. Car had to be towed to the service shop for repair.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mile was 78,400.
Upon putting the key into the ignition and turning it ignition switch failed to move.the remedy was to have the entire ignition switch replaced.five months later the same thingrecurred, and again the switch had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. Whenever the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was notified of the defect, but refused to provide reimbursement since the part that was replaced was not the one listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,664.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown.
Ignition switch locked up, making it impossibleto turn the vehicle on.
While placingthe key insidethe ignition switchvehicle would start.ut when consumer turn the vehicle off and attemptedto remove the key it would not come out.when the vehicle was turned off and the key was cstuck in the ignition consumer could shift from park to reverse without applying the brakes.consumertook the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanicmaintained that the problem could not be duplicated with the key's failure to come out of the ignition switch.but the shifting from park to reverse was duplicated and repaired.the key won't come out of the ignition.when the key is stuck in the ignition the car will come out of park without the consumers foot on the brake.*tc
The radio sometimes worked and sometimes didn't.after 7 trips, it was determined the problem was the amplifier.the radio worked for about a year and now is doing the same thing again.also, the turn signals work when they feel like it.i had the dealer check and they said i needed a new switch.i did not get one as yet, but see where other owners are having the same issue.i have not received a recall, nor did the dealer inform me of the issue.i initially had trouble with the outside mirrors but they did remedy that.i get shocked (electrically) many times when i exit the car as do some of my passengers.
I have a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The turn signals/emergency flashers have been working intermittently. Your web site carries a nhtsa action number pe05055 related to 2002 malibu's but when i called reliable chevrolet in albuquerque nm to schedule to get my replacement switch, i was told it does not apply to my vehicle. I do not understand why.
Stop at postoffice car would not start, second time at home and the same thing happen, third time while driving home the car stopped and would not start,the first two time i took it to dealer an was told it was the igination prolblem and it was fixed and then it happen again, had the car in the dealer services center for 10 days an was told it was fuel pump and charged 300.00 to fix, car stalled when the service manage was bring it out to me and would not start for them, keep the the for another 8 days and was told it was an electrical problem and was fixed
Intermittent failure of the emergency flasher/turn signal switch or relay.the part was replaced by my mechanic.i kept the defective part.
My anti-theft light was on for a couple of days, then one morning after getting off of work (11-7am) i started my car but the sound it made was that it wanted to start but didn't click over, after several coworkers attempting to help me i had to walk home and get my car towed from my job. The car shop stated they had to reprogram the key, well 4 weeks later the same thing happened and i had to get it towed again from work. I have gotten it towed 3 times leaving me stranded, when i called the car shop stating to them this is happening again and i am tired of spending several hundred dollars for something they are stating is taken care of they stated to me to keep the key in the ignition for 10 min and then it should be able to start.i have been doing that since but recently now everytime i get in my car it won't start to where i have to do the 10 min ritualbefore i leave anywhere.this has been very inconvenient and dangerous for me because i am a young woman that depends on her car to work because i work night shift, currently in school and have doctor appointments that i weekly have to take my grandmother.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that approximately ten minutes of wait was needed for the vehicle to be able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
My car cuts off and goes into the anti-theft system while i'mgoing down the road when this happens my car has to be pushed off the roadway and then i have to sit with my driver side door open and my key turned on for 10 minutes until it resets itselfthis is very dangerous and it scared me because i was in the middle of highway 150 in danville kentucky. Plusmy heating system is messed up i can't get it to bleed out the air in the system.
I have had a problem start with the anti theft system going off and having to wait ten minutes for light to go out and start vehicle.
I had an ignition switch replaced by a dealer (dimmitt chevrolet, clearwater, fl) because my key was stuck in it.the same dealer also replaced my key and key casing because of a recall.after that i starting noticing that my car would intermittently cut off forcing me to put in neutral and restart.i thought it may be a clogged fuel filter and had that replaced.the issue still exists and it is a dangerous situation to me and my family not knowing when my car will just stop running, especially while driving at highway speeds.i checked and do not see a gm recall on my model for some reason.
There was a breakdown, of the upper and lower manifolds, caused by the dex coolant, and poor engine design. Coolant got into my engine, and needs to be repaired or a replacement engine replaced. Sending a picture of the oil cap with foam on it, and its like this inside the engine as well.
Vehicle was running fine.parked car for 1 hour went to start car it would turn over but not start.after checking all fuses and fuel pump i was advised it could be an anti theft malfunction.i followed a procedure to relearn the system and the car started.this has happened on 3 occasions and i fear the car will leave me stranded or malfunction while operating which could lead to a serious injury
My handicapped mother has a 2002 chevrolet malibu that has been experiencing the same exact ignition related issues as those in the current massive gm recall. On more than two occasions the anti-theft light illuminates and the vehicle shuts off while she was driving. This has resulted in two significant repeat repairs, one in 2010 and one this week. In both cases the chevrolet dealership describes the issue as an ignition pass lock sensor that fails due to key positioning. I have researched this online and have found hundreds of similar complaints. Luckily this issue has not resulted in an injury but easily could have in the very congested metro dc area that she lives in. Why is the malibu not being included in the current investigation and recalls?
Purchased vehicle used from a dealership.over heating issues began within 3 months.had thermostat replaced.always seemed to have to be adding water as the reservoir was low or the indicator light would come on.18 months later over heating issues returned while driving home on highway.when vehicle could no longer run, we had to have it towed home.have now replaced thermostat and water pump.issue remains, but worse.low water and now check engine lights are on.all indications suggest head gasket issues which will ultimately result in complete engine failure.as such, the vehicle cannot be safely driven and remains parked.no such issues were disclosed at the time of purchase.only learned extent of problem after researching issue online to find many, many other owners of this vehicle type experiencing same problems.chevrolet showed little concern when contacted.representative apologized, but as there is no recall would only suggest taking the vehicle to a dealership for diagnosis and repair.owner is a disabled veteran on a fixed income.chevrolet's suggestion is simply not financially feasible and leaves the owner without reliable transportation to and from appointments.he cannot use this vehicle for the purposes for which it was intended.furthermore, online reports also suggest the problem remains or returns even after lengthy and expensive repairs are made.once again, creating considerable hardship to this owner who now feels as though he was robbed first by the dealership where he purchased the vehicle for their nondisclosure and now by chevrolet for their negligent design, quality and workmanship as well as their complete lack of desire to remedy this years old defect.instead shifting the financial burden from one unsuspecting owner to the next and the next after that.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine hesitated when started. Also, the instrument panel lighting became very dim and the data on the screen was not visible. Also, the passenger door would not lock and the windows failed to roll down. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact jumped the battery and the engine restarted. Later, the vehicle decelerated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the anti-theft system failed. The mechanic was currently performing a second diagnostic test. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 46,786.
1.car keeps overheating.put antifreeze it and run for a while and it will overheat again.no antifreeze on ground but keeps losing the antifreeze.took vehicle to mechanic and was told that the antifreeze is mixing with the oil that it has a cracked manifold gasket. Recommendation was replace engine.2.took vehicle to the dealer and they said that the on board computer chip thing needs to be replaced and they informed me that is a known problem with the car but no recall is in place as of yet.the repair cost is over 1300.00.
I was driving my vehicle at 35 mph when i went over a small pot hole on father hurley blvd. My right knee smashed against my key ring on the front dash area. Thee car lost immediate power. I could not accelerate or steer my vehicle. I had to slowly coast over to the side of the road until i came to a complete stop.vehicles around me had a difficult time avoiding me since this event happened as i was approaching a lane merging with mine as they exited a major freeway. When the vehicle had completely stopped i put on my hazard lights and put it in park.i noticed that the key was not fully engaged in the ignition so i pushed it all the way back into the ignition and turned the key over. The car immediately started up and i was able to drive home safely. This is the 3rd time an event like this (where my knee has bumped up against the key ring and the car lost power) has happened in my history of owning this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated and anti-freeze was leaking out of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket blew out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The ourisman chevrolet dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 10,333.
When the car is started, everything seems to be fine, but then the theft system light comes on.when the car is in park and reverse things seem to be normal.at the point the car is placed into drive, the fuel light comes on and says that there is no fuel in the car.at this point, the car will either stall out, while driving or we are able to continue driving.if we are able to continue driving, the car repeatedly shuts off all electrical systems, all gauges are maxed out and speed says 60mph.this happens repeatedly the whole time the car is being driven, but the car is still functional and still able to be driven.if the car system comes back on, the fuel light comes on and says empty and even the trunk pops open while driving.this is very dangerous for many reasons.if this happens at night, there are no headlights or any other lights or they're flickering on and off the whole time.
The anti-theft/ passlock system fault in this generation of gm vehicles is very widespread and effects a large percentage of vehicles in this generation. I am sure there have been hundreds if not thousands of complaints about same issue and gm refuses to fix the problem. The problem causes the car to randomly shut off due to anti theft fault and can happen on interstate, highway or in town driving. This is a very dangerous fault and very expensive for owners especially when dealerships themselves don't even know what they are dealing with. They will throw parts at the problem with no real knowledge. Gm needs to be held accountable. Currently the ignition the bcm have been replaced and now the car will not start at all and i have no lights or gauges on my cluster.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 85,801.
May 2013: car hard to start; multiple attempts before engine startedmay 2013: had new key made at local chevrolet dealerdecember 2013: continued problems starting car; replaced ignition switchjuly 1, 2014: gm announces expanded recall to include 2002 malibu; called local chevrolet dealer; they said we have to wait for the letter from gm; dealer did not know about expanded recalljuly 14, 2014: car engine turned off while drivingjuly 15, 2014: called local chevrolet dealer again; still knew nothing about expanded recall; couldn't advise as to whether car is safe to drive.
As i was getting off an exit from the highway the car shut off and steering became hard. I let the car roll into the right lane where i could stop and turn the key to start the vehicle. The vehicle started immediately, steering was very hard. I took the car to a mechanic and the found that the power steering pump had to be replaced and the rack n pinion steering had to be replaced.one week later i drove the car to go to the beach with my dad and as i was driving the car seemed fine. When i stopped at a light the engine shut off again. Once again i drove to the mechanic the next day and when he put the computer to the car it showed that the #4 coil was malfunctioning.thankful that i am careful and defensive driver. This situations are quite scary. I owned a kia sephia for since 2005 and never did i experience what i have been experiencing with this malibu.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving 40-80 mph, the vehicle started to jerk violently. The failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a tune up. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 153,000.updated 11/12/14*ljthe consumer stated the jerking became more frequent. Due to the jerking gas mileage is extremely poor. Updated 7/27/2015
My vehicle is messing up on me and it was shut off my vehicle is messing up on me it will shut off well driving ill pull over and wait a couple mins and i will pull out the fuel fuse and wait a couple mins and will put it back and it will start again after a week it shut off on me and would not start had to have it towed took it to a mechanic he changed the fuel pump and marjoram worked for 5days then the same problem again changed the sensors worked ok for 2days and the problem came back again so i changed the spark plugs fuel filter all fuses still nothing its been sitting for 3 to 4 months now i can't seem to find the problem i changed everything u can thing of now the check engine and test system light is on
Was driving down the road and the theft system light came on and engine shut down as i was driving down the road. Almost caused a wreck. Did online research and found many similar complaints and same incidents. No recall on ignition switch/theft system light. Gm knows of an issue and won't fix the problem.
When driving the car it may stall,(and it has many times) which causes failure of power steering and brakes. The car also won't always start. You can turn the key but the dashboard lights don't come on,if they don'tthe car will not start. Also the battery won't keep a charge, unless you start the car and let it run at least every 2 days.
As i was driving down the road, i signaled for a left turn.when i signaled the turn, there was a buzzing noise in the steering column and the engine turned off, resulting in a complete loss of power to steering and brakes.luckily, i was going about 10 mph and was able to stop the car, albeit in the middle of the street.i noticed the dashboard lights were on.the car restarted immediately and i drove it 1/2 block to a parking space.i subsequently took the car to fh dailey, the local chevy dealer.they told me there was a problem with the bcm (body control module) that had caused the engine to shut off while the car was being driven.they are replacing the bcm.they did not seem particularly concerned about the problem and my impression is it is not unusual for them to encounter it.i am concerned that, had i been driving in traffic, on the highway, or on a curving road, the engine failure could have resulted in significant injury or fatality to myself or others.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while leaving the highway at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the turn signals failed.the failure has occurred several times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the intermittent failure.the dealer replaced the upper and lower head gasket seal, but the failure was not corrected.the rack and pinion failed and was replaced in 2006 and again in october of 2008.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 52,300.
Problems with vehicle's radio equipment. *mr the vehicle would lose the time and the radio would lose stations when the vehicle was turned on, the temperature gauge read above normal, the cruise control would cut off and when the engine was cold there would be a hesitation. *sc
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's intake manifold gasket cracked which caused antifreeze to leak onto the engine.the auto body shop stated the leak could lead to the engine getting locked.
Car has failed to start on numerous occasions and no one has been able to tell us why. We have had to replace the head gasket, which had not fixed the problem. Our wipers only work on high. Our heat only works on number 4 and 5. While driving home on the freeway during rush hour with my baby daughter in the car, the car just decided to die on me. I had to try to get out of the passing lane, so that i could pull off of the road. My radio and heat still worked, but car would not restart. My oil and battery and cruise control lights were on (i had not even used the cruise control) and my car just would not start. It took me an hour to get my car to start again, now i am afraid to drive it any distance for fear of being stranded.
My turn signals work intermittently my ,fuel pump failed at 38,000 miles,coolentent system acts up off and on it overheats and then it might work just fine,head gasket starting leaking at 39,000 miles,motor is very loud and noisy when it first starts, it misses out while running but parked, gas gage doesn't read properly it bounces all over the place.
2002 chevy malibu, 80,000 miles brakes always noisy even when new..brakes and calipers have to be replaced every 2-3 months with minimal use......hazard light and turn signal failure...works intermittently.....ignition lock-out....could not start car or remove key from the ignition....lower intake manifold gasket failure......left headlamp field of vision narrow and short.
I found out that my intake manifold is leaking and that gm knew about this problem with the 02 malibu. When i called to ask about it they said that my vin # was not included even though i am having the same problem.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact statedthe vehicle would not start. The ecm was repaired to correct the failure. The failure recurred within one year. The contact believed the failure was associated with the pass lock security system. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000.
2002 chevrolet malibu.consumer writes in regards to vehicle just would not start.the cam shaft sensor was replaced.
Engine coolant light came on.i replaced 1/2 gallon of coolant.at my next oil change, i noticed an orange gel on my oil cap.i figured it was an internal coolant leak; therefore, it was probably a head gasket leak.i took my car to local chevrolet dealership for service.the service technician determined it was an intake manifold gasket leak.if the gasket was not replaced promptly, the engine oil would fail to lubricate the engine properly.the result could be catastrophic damage to the engine. 8jb
Chevy malibu 2002 v6 - coolant leak problem.
I been running errands. I stopped the car to go into the store, got back into the vehicle and the ignition would not turn over.i was stranded with my 5 year old, had to get a tow to repair shop. I was told the ignition switch was bad, cost me $347.00. On 12/29/11 same issue, car would not start this time luckily i was at home. I had to get a tow to the repair another $51.00 and was told the ignition switch must have had a default and i received a new ignition switch, at no charge.two days ago, almost 2 weeks after last repair, it happened again this time in the parking lot 12 degrees outside car would not turn over called a tow to the repair shop and was told all this time it was the auto theft system was bad and caused the car to not start and also was the cause of the ignition switch to not start the car. I was charged 388.00, plus a tow fee, for the repair of a new ignition lock cylinder( the part used a the auto theft system). Basically , this auto theft system has caused me over 700 in a month time and left me in dangerous areas with no way of getting home. This needs to reimbursed by gm because if this auto theft system was placed on the car as a benefit and protection to the owner of the car to stop theft it is not helping the owner at all only putting the owner in more harm because it is causing the owner to not be able to start the car with the key. How much since does that make? this is something extra added to the car that is not needed; that is why we have car alarms. I don't need them to add an auto theft system to my car and it stops me from being able to get into the car and drive.what if there was an emergency i needed to deal with, i have children in the home. The last time the car wouldn't start it was only 12 degrees outside and freezing cold. Please tell me how to get a petition of a recall for reimbursement for repairs. This is unsafe!
I bought my 2002 malibu in 2003 and since then i have had to replace the head gasket twice.the first time it went the mileage was 74000now it is at 109000 kl and it has to be replaced again.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regard to intake manifold gasket leaking.* ld the consumer stated gm used dex-cool engine coolant which caused problems with the engine. The repair shop flushed out the dex-cool and replaced the coolant, with a different type of coolant. Also, the intake manifold was replaced at a cost of $477.31.
This gm/ chevy malibu was diagnosed to require a head gasket because the coolant leaked inside the engine.after a little research on the internet, there are several complaints of other owners with the same problem.
I am continually having problems with my 2002 chevy malibu.i had the theft system continually come on and paid $700 to fix that.fuel pump went bad...$500. I had the coolant system leak and paid $800 to fix that.every time i get my brake pads replaced, the rotors need replaced too,until the last time when the calibers had to be replaced as well $900.now i am having difficulty starting my piece of junk.
Intake manifold gasket leaking,causing contamination of antifreeze and motor oil.repairs cost mr $770 dollars.it seems to be a common problem on 2002 chevrolet malibu's.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without any illumination of the warning indicators. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the problem. The failure recurred however,the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the vehicle would turn over but would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility six times where three crankshaft sensors along with two other unknown sensors were replaced. In addition, the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure.the manufacturer was not contacted. The current mileage was approximately 65,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Having coolant leak, did not see any coolant leaking on the ground.changed water pump, thermostat, and radiator; still did not fix the problem.found out intake gasket was cracked and had it fixed.coolant still leaking, having to add coolant every day to every other day.was told reservoir cap did not fit well.replaced reservoir and cap and had vehicle bled.ran fine for 3 days, then coolant starting leaking out again.cant seem to find the problem of what is wrong with this vehicle.for a 2002 this vehicle does not have bad mileage, only 84,000 miles.this vehicle was bought brand new.i have read so many problems with this vehicle on the internet.someone should do something about this.chevrolet needs to do something about this.chevrolet sold lemons when they sold these cars, that's for sure!!!
- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu, which was purchased on 02/28/2007, and worked well until 03/16/2007 when the engine light turned on.on 03/23/2007 the vehicle would not start,and was taken to the dealer, and the dealer has been unable to get the vehicle to turn on since that time.the contact stated that there was a 3 year warranty on the vehicle.the failure mileage was 54,700 and the current mileage was 54,667.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.ever since the vehicle was purchased brand new, the electrical system has not worked properly.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they reset the computer.he also stated that the red light indicates that the anti-freeze is low.anti-freeze would leak out the tank and damage the water pump and balancer.the contact wants the manufacturer to repair the vehicle because he was not warned about the faulty tank.the current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 1,800.
I was driving down the road at 35mph when the car just started smoking.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine intake manifold allowed oil to mix with antifreeze causing a leak.the antifreeze mixture ate through the gasket which resulted in replacement of the intake manifold. The repairs were performed by an independent repair shop.this occurred twice in 10,000 miles.
Driving 2002 chevy malibu.vehicle randomly shuts off everything.engine, head lights, tails lights, dash lights, car just goes dark.this has happened several times in the last 30 days.so far car resets and restarts before rolling to a stop, but this happens at all speeds and conditions.
Dt: the dealer informed the consumer that there was no problem with the vehicle, but the consumer heard noises and the vehicle felt as if it was not going to stop.the consumer was not sure what the problem could be.the dealer was shut down by the general state inspectors office.the noise remained the same.the vehicle felt unsafe during extreme wet weather. *sc
At 62,000 miles i noticed that my engine coolant light was on. I filled the coolant. The light continued to come on and i filled it a few more times, but could not pinpoint the leak. Then, i realized that this was the same problem that i had earlier this year with my 2002 chevy impala.the head gaskets needed replaced.i was leakingwater into my engine.can you imagine buying two new chevy automobiles in the same year and 4 years later havingboth engines fail for the same reason.seems like chevy is hiding a major problem. I see other complaints like this on the internet.idid not contact chevy since the warranty expired. Now, because of my internet research and the same problem with my impala, i know this is a common problem. So, i took my 2002 chevy malibuat 62,000 miles to the same garage and they were able to replace the head gaskets and give me a price break and fixed it for $252.00. Boo to chevy.
Malibu 2002 purchased on may 18, 2003 with 33,000 miles . On july 15, 2003 there was a problem with the coolant system and car overheated. According to dealer car was fixed.on june 1, 2004 there was a problem with the electrical system.june 27, 2006with 72, 000 miles, there is oil in coolant reservoir anda coolant leak. There was a lower intake leak and leak at water pump. The lower intake and water pump was replaced but on july 17, 2006 the same problem came again.july 17, 2006 only a few weeks after the problem with oil in the coolant reservoir, same problem occurred and dealer does not want to take responsibility for it.
Intake gasket went in car cost $740.00 to fix,the coolant was mixing with oil. I didn't have heat couldn't see out back window. The signals work when they want,the rear defroster don't work,my husband has fixed it 2x and put in shop,still don't work. My car gets service when its time. There's a sound in the dashboard sound like wires rubbing together and you get a little shock when you get out car. I hope i don't be driving and my car catch on fire with me in it. I think my car was in the bad batch section.
My car has an anti-freeze leak and i have to fill it once a week. I went to chevy and had a test down on it. The test showed that my low intake gaskets are bad. Chevy quoted me $900.00 for fix.
The intake manifold gasket in the consumer's 2002 chevrolet malibu was defective.the consumer contacted the manufacturer to see about getting the vehicle repaired free of charge.the consumer was told that the intake manifold gasket would not be replaced because the vehicle was no longer under warranty.the consumer believes the repair should be covered since the manufacturer was aware of a problem with the intake manifold because a bulletin was issued oct 24, 2003.
Car started leaking anti-freeze from intake manifold gasket on engine at 45000 miles. Was told that there was a technical service bulletin on this problem but that since there was no recall i would have to pay $900.00 for this repair out of pocket. This could lead to a fire and overheating engine failure.
2002 chevy malibu (85,000 miles) = approximately a year ago engine overheated and "need coolant" light came on. Owner refilled coolant. Several months later "coolant" light again came on and owner refilled coolant. No visible leak of coolant was noticed under vehicle.at next oil change owner asked technician to check coolant and technician noted that everything seemed fine, no discernible leak.july 2006 engine coolant light came on, owner refilled, this occurred again in late august and again in october. December 22, 2006, owner had oil change and asked technician about the problem. The technician suggested that chevrolets regularly get air bubbles in the coolant system and often have problems with coolant because of it.he checked the coolant pressure, he said it was normal and suggested to do a flush and fill, the owner agreed.on dec. 26, 2006, the coolant light came on again and the owner added additional coolant.on dec. 29, 2006, owner took vehicle to a chevrolet dealer service center. The technician determined the vehicle to have a damaged intake manifold gasket.the chevrolet service center performed the service and replaced the intake manifold gasket on dec. 30, 2006.
Chevy malibu 2002 v6 - coolant leak problem.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that there is engine coolant leaking into the engine.the failure could possibly start a fire.the dealer stated that they were willing to pay 25% of the cost for a new engine.the mechanic at the dealer stated that this was a common failure with her year, make, and model vehicle.general motors advised the contact to drive her vehicle to the dealer instead of having it towed, even though it could catch fire.the powertrain was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 74,000.
Over heating problems and coolant leaks due to a faulty intake gasket. Dealership wants $660.00 to repair. This is a known problem and gm needs to do recall.vehicle info 2002 chevrolet malibu v6 engine.this problem left me stranded on the side of a busy hwy
1.vehicle is low mileage garage kept and well maintained.an odor was noticeable for a couple of days.drove car a few miles and parked, when came out a half an hour later. 2. Started car, tried to turn on to driveway to leave and had no power steering.smelled bad.3. The keefers auto service related the ac compressor clutch had frozen up.they replaced this part and recharged the ac system etc.i believe the loss of power steering in the vehicle, especially with only 11000 miles, is very serious and could cause an accident.this repair was just completed today 4/3/6 so if you interested in the old parts or anything to do with the service please contact tom keefer at keefer's auto sales and service (717) 334 2923.he is very nice and reputable.
(1) 2002 chevy malibu. 3100 v6 engine. Gasket failure/factory default.(2) only 22,200 miles, and intake gasket has failed.(3) what needs to be done, is a gm factory recall to fix this issue.
Antifreeze is going bad at low mileage (75,000 miles below life expectancy), becoming caustic, and causing intake manifold gaskets to dissolve causing a leak, also causing head gaskets to leak leading to major engine failure.this leads to an expensive repair at best and engine replacement at worst.the anti freeze is obviously a bad formulation and/or interacts with components to became caustic.this is a defect and repair should be covered by the manufacturer.it is all over the internet how prevalent this problem is.no notice to owners was ever sent to replace the antifreeze before it became caustic.
Low coolant light kept coming on. Had this checked during an oil change and oil was found in the coolant.intake manifold gasket was replaced for the 2nd time.the intake manifold gasket was previously replaced2 1/2 years ago.starting in the spring/summer of 2008 started having problems with the turn signals only working part of the time.this was checked at a dealership and i was told that since the signals seemed to work fine for them and the problem couldn't be reproduced they weren't able to determine what was wrong to be able to fix it.the problem continues.
First incident of leaking happened after dealership worked on car. Arrived home coolant poured out on ground towed back.dealership said reservoir cap seal.10/2006 or 11/2006, picking up at school and smelled not engine. Parked saw coolant on ground.no engine light on but needle was past middle.family brought coolant filled it up and went 5 blocks to dealership. They said nothing was wrong.yesterday, 1/9/2007 car overheated in the school line.added coolant.i brought it to a non dealership radiator shop owner thinksintake manifold gasket leaking.car at dealership. I really don't know what the real problem is but because my warranty expired feel dealership will tell me it is a new problem from the first event so i will be responsible. At least two rotors replaced on the front driver's wheel & 5 sets of pads. Reported to gm they claim it is the way i drive! a non dealership tire company had the pads replaced with a good brand. 1 1/2 years since i had to have pads. Problem with the right front passenger door locks.car is running and the driver gets out leaving car on and then the passenger turns off the car and gets out, locks car, the radio stays on. I went inside the store and came out and the radio was still playing. When you unlock the car but enter only the passenger front door and then close it and walk away, the car locks itself.happened several times.i had not placed the keys on the seat of the car and shut the door or i would have been locked out.i reported this but no one seemed to care. Radio was replaced for left button paint (not sure if it is paint or cover on button) rubs off. Ignition switch was replaced. Fuel pump replaced.. I transport grandchildren and i need a safe car.
In january 2004, the ?low coolant? light went on.it required more coolant to be added.there was no external leaking of the engine coolant.the light went on again about two weeks later.i took it to a private mechanic and the cap was replaced.the leak stopped. In feb. 2005, the ?low coolant? light went on again and again i added coolant.two weeks later, the ?low coolant? light went on.this time i took my vehicle to a chevrolet dealer.i was informed by the service dept. Of this dealer that my car required a new intake manifold gasket.also, engine coolant might have leaked into my engine, so the oil and transmission fluid required flushing and filters needed to be replaced.the service department informed me that it needed to be done immediately otherwise serious damage could be done to my engine.i had the service done as i thought continuing to operate the vehicle might have posed a serious safety hazard.so the vehicle was repaired and my cost was $1,700.00.i phoned chevrolet customer service and was told this repair is considered ?normal maintenance? and i needed to cover the entire price of the repair.although there was no damage to the engine of the vehicle, neglecting to have the necessary service completed may have resulted in permanent damage like the engine ceasing to work.i think the engine ceasing while in operation might cause a slight safety hazard to myself, passengers in the cabin as well as other vehicles in the vicinity of mine.
Two weeks ago my water level light came on.i added dexcool coolant per manufacturers recommendation. The light continued to come on and go off for approx 1 week.i added dexcool coolant each time.after approx. 1 week of doing this, the light stopped coming on.yesterday, when i returned to my vehicle after work, there was coolant in the lot under my vehicle.i filled the reservoir up again and drove the vehicle home.today, i took the car to a repair garage who informed me that i needed to replace my lower intake gasket and thermostat gasket and valve cover gasket at a cost of $890.00. The mechanic informed me that gm has had several complaints in reference to this type of problem. They fixed four of this type of problem in the last two years. Apparently the problem is possibly due to the use of the gm-recommended dexcool which gm has since discontinued use of.
On sept. 5, 2006, my husband, 2 children, and i were driving down a 55 mph highway, when i pushed on the accelerator, and my car just decided it was only going to go 35-45 mph!luckily, there was no one behind me.i had time to put my flashers on and get the car down the road to the mechanic.i was on a car complaint website trying to discover what is wrong with my car when i found out i'm not the only one.at www.carcomplaints.com for the 2002 chevy malibu there are about 9 people discussing how their engine was leaking coolant.like me, at first it either didn't show the leak, or it was minimal, and not worrisome, we thought; however, we (mechanics that we are not) were wrong.someone said this replacement part is $1200+.dealers aren't helping.my warranty just ran out.i have no idea what i'm going to do.i'm 38 years old with a heart condition and i need my car, but i can't drive it like it is, nor can i afford to fix it.
Had to replace the intake manifold gasket on 2002 chevy malibu.was informed by several mechanics that this is a very common problem.
My 2002 chevrolet malibu shut off while driving at approximately 35 mph down an incline which leads to a rotary.all power steering and braking ability were lost.the car kept gaining speed as it drove down the incline.i had to force the car into park and use the foot emergency brake to stop it after it rolled through a stop sign and unto the rotary.
Dt*:the contact stated that the head gasket of the vehicle began to leak at approximately 13000 miles.there were no warning signs prior to the failure.updated 07/05/06.
Antifreeze is going bad at low mileage (75,000 miles below life expectancy), becoming caustic, and causing intake manifold gaskets to dissolve causing a leak, also causing head gaskets to leak leading to major engine failure.this leads to an expensive repair at best and engine replacement at worst.the anti freeze is obviously a bad formulation and/or interacts with components to became caustic.this is a defect and repair should be covered by the manufacturer.it is all over the internet how prevalent this problem is.no notice to owners was ever sent to replace the antifreeze before it became caustic.
2002 chevrolet malibu engine service light steadily on; intake manifold gasket leaks w/engine coolant going into engine.was notified of a class action lawsuit against chevrolet for malibu having this problem, but in order to obtain service, the owner must have had the problem and incurred expense in obtaining reimbursement.the cost of repairing this is $1500.research on internet indicates many others are having same problem.
My abs system or brakes whatever it might of been made the car easily hydroplan.the tires made a vibrating sound along with vibration through the car.due to the fact that im a decent driver i was able to maintain the car very well at times most wouldn't. Furthermore my car started overheating at times, making it very unsafe with whole system failure leading up to the lasts day i drove it.
At 15,000 miles i had a piston knock develop. Pistons were replaced and was told this was a common problem with this engine.gas cap seal bad at same time.deck lid not properly adjusted at time of purchase.at 25,000 the rear left speaker was replaced due not working and the torque clutch converter was coming apart and stuck in the off position.first problem was noted in 2002.
Consumer states that the vehicle hesitates between 65-70 mph. The dealer cannot find a problem.
Vehicle hesitates at highway speeds (65-70 mph).
Catalytic converter went out while traveling 500 miles from home.mileage was only 60000 miles.was under warranty but part was on nationwide back order.chevrolet customer service would not authorize rental or towing.we were stuck for two extra days while someone took coverter off and drove home without it.then i was informed by customer service that i had voided warranty.dealership was able to get coverter replaced under warranty only after a huge fit was thrown on my behalf.second, gas cap seal is bad; after fill up sometimes have to restart car because empty light comes on.third, at 80000 miles the intake air gasket had to be replaced.cost of $1200.fourth, while trying to install after market cd player discovered that you have to buy $100 wire harness and new front speaker in order for stereo to work,the way chevy made it to be.
The car continue to run hot i am in the process of getting it fix i was told that there is a defect with the water pump and the engine. The water comes out of the exhaust pipe on to the engine.
The latest incident is the catalytic converter.the car began to hesitate at 50-60 mph and started losing power.i took it in and was told it was fine.pickup became non existent and the dealer finally diagnosed the problem after changing the fuel filter and other regular maintenance items.i limped into the dealer and was told it would cost $1600.i took it to a garage and it cost $150.the aggravation with this car is frustrating to say the least.warning malibu owners...the converter is a known failure item they don't want us to know about!!
First noticed problem when driving on freeway and attempting to make a lane change vehicle did not speed as usual and had to return to lane to avoid accident. While driving vehicle from a complete stop, vehicle struggled from 0 to 25 mph.when going up bridge vehicle would not go faster than 20 mph.vehicle does not have much power.vehicle was taken to mechanic and replaced sensors but problem still occurs.after further investigation of problem mechanic realized that the problem is the catalytic converter.the repairs have not been made.i entered the website to find out if there are any recalls on this vehicle for this problem (recommendation from mechanic).
Catalytic converter went out while traveling 500 miles from home.mileage was only 60000 miles.was under warranty but part was on nationwide back order.chevrolet customer service would not authorize rental or towing.we were stuck for two extra days while someone took coverter off and drove home without it.then i was informed by customer service that i had voided warranty.dealership was able to get coverter replaced under warranty only after a huge fit was thrown on my behalf.second, gas cap seal is bad; after fill up sometimes have to restart car because empty light comes on.third, at 80000 miles the intake air gasket had to be replaced.cost of $1200.fourth, while trying to install after market cd player discovered that you have to buy $100 wire harness and new front speaker in order for stereo to work,the way chevy made it to be.
3 weeks ago my 2002 chevy malibu started to run like #@$% (hesitation between 0- 35 mph and going up hill, loss in power, and slow at catching up to freeway speed). I have replaced spark plugs, coils, and the egr valve and the problem still occurs. Well, after further investigation online, i found other people to have the same problem and it turns out that it's with their cat converter. I can't even order the part online because of strict emission control in california, i need a mechanic to do it,get it straight from the dealer, or have auto zone do a special order for me (i found a mechanic that will do it for $800). Next is my head gasket, which looks like it has to be replaced. On 4-8-06 i got an oil change and was told that there was oil in my coolant reservoir tank, which means i have an oil leak. So now i have to take my car in and have the head gasket replaced which won't be cheap either. I looked online for recalls and i came upon this website www.nhtsa.dot.gov , i realized that other consumers also have the same problem. So with so many people experiencing the similar problems why doesn't gm do recalls.now i may need to fork out a couple hundred dollars if not a thousand or more to fix (correct) a faulty cat converter and head gasket.
Catalytic converter went out while traveling 500 miles from home.mileage was only 60000 miles.was under warranty but part was on nationwide back order.chevrolet customer service would not authorize rental or towing.we were stuck for two extra days while someone took coverter off and drove home without it.then i was informed by customer service that i had voided warranty.dealership was able to get coverter replaced under warranty only after a huge fit was thrown on my behalf.second, gas cap seal is bad; after fill up sometimes have to restart car because empty light comes on.third, at 80000 miles the intake air gasket had to be replaced.cost of $1200.fourth, while trying to install after market cd player discovered that you have to buy $100 wire harness and new front speaker in order for stereo to work,the way chevy made it to be.
Hello, on chevy malabu cars, they have defecitve input manufold valves.online thousans of people are in forms that show it is in alot of people cars and gm is not helping
Gm v6 defective intake manifold gasket failed, causing coolant to disappear through engine or into engine oil. Causes engine to overheat, and possible sever internal damage. Last failure was on 2002 chevrolet malibu at 39000 miles,itfailed 2 times on 1998 pontiac montana under 80000 miles, failed 2 times on 2000 chevrolet venture under 80000 miles.failed 1 time on 2002 malibu.manufacturer was aware of defect, but did not tell customer.
The anti-freeze holding tank keeps getting an oil residue in it and the anti-freeze keeps disappearing into the engine and has to keep being refilled.after speaking with a mechanic it is possible that the intake manifold gasket is failing.the a/c switch also turns off on its own.rotors and brakeshave been replaced three times.
Chevroletmalibu intake manifold gaskets" begins to leak anywherearound 80,000 miles of driving. This causes the car to leak coolant,to overheat, and motor will lock,burn out.this carwas not even 5 years old,and i have spoken to other malibu owners whohad this work done of their cars costing $500.00 to $700.00 i feltas though the manufacturer needed to improve this gasket and replace the cars that already had this defective part.
When it rains the brakes will not grab and hold.loud howling noise from the front brakes.the whole car shudders hard as if it will fall off of it's frame.pads and rotors have been replaced four times in a year.dealer won't check anything else and says gm won't authorize the warranty work! ts
2002 chevy malibu, 80,000 miles brakes always noisy even when new..brakes and calipers have to be replaced every 2-3 months with minimal use......hazard light and turn signal failure...works intermittently.....ignition lock-out....could not start car or remove key from the ignition....lower intake manifold gasket failure......left headlamp field of vision narrow and short.
I am basically having the same trouble with my blower. Speeds 1, 2 and 3 do not work, but my air conditioning will kick off.the air recirculation will also kick off and change to fresh air.it is driving me up a wall.i live in texas and not having an air conditioner is awful, but to have one that will work sometimes, is awful.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that intermittently, the turn signal lights would not illuminate. In addition, the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel and the air conditioner blower motor would only function when set on high. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle, and finally the engine turned over.the vehicle was driven to his residence and towed to an authorized dealer.the dealer replaced the air condition compressor.previously, the engine gasket was replaced.recently, the vehicle began riding roughly and was taken to the authorized dealer.the service technician stated that the failure was related to the fuel injector, which needed to be replaced.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was unknown.
This is not a safety hazard, but the bushings on the front struts of the 2002 chevy malibu rattle and squeak starting around 30k miles and get progressively worse. Also the air conditioning control unit tends to go bad. Both are rather costly to fix problems didn't surface till after the 3/36 warranty was up.
Component:air conditionerdetails: i am basically having the same trouble with my air conditioning.it will kick off. The air recirculation will also kick off and change to fresh air. It is driving me up a wall. I live in georgia and not having an air conditioner is awful, but to have one that will work sometimes, is awful. I had this same problem in 2005.my car was still under an extended warranty.the dealer wrote: c/s ac will switch from recirculation to fresh air by itself.also said at time it feels like the a/c is on when it's not.heater control head has internal short causing it to switch by itself.inspect and replace heater/ac control head.parts $157.48, labor $142.50, tax $11.02. Total $311.80.this time i only had to pay $100 deductible.this was done on 7/28/05, invoice cvcs51146 at cartersville chevrolet in cartersville, ga.is this something that fails every 3 years!! it is a 2002 and failed the first time in 2005 and again now in 2008!!!will chevrolet pay for this???they should.
2002 chevrolet malibu anti-theft system frequently prevents me from startingthe car.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.from the date the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced failures with the turn signals failing intermittently and the anti-theft device used to start the vehicle.the failures were noticed while driving 34 mph.the current mileage is 57,000 and failure mileage was 56,000.
When the brakes were applied, the brake pedal pulsated,which caused the consumer to experience extended stopping distance. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the brake caliper failed.the radio was inoperative. *sc
At 15,000 miles i had a piston knock develop. Pistons were replaced and was told this was a common problem with this engine.gas cap seal bad at same time.deck lid not properly adjusted at time of purchase.at 25,000 the rear left speaker was replaced due not working and the torque clutch converter was coming apart and stuck in the off position.first problem was noted in 2002.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signal, brakelights, and hazard lights failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed that the hazard signals were defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that intermittently, the turn signal lights would not illuminate. In addition, the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel and the air conditioner blower motor would only function when set on high. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
At 80,000 miles my 2002 chevy malibu's turn signals stop flashing. This is an intermittent problem and is dangerous.
Turn indicators intermittently quit working.
I own a 2002 chevy malibu and i am experiencing an intermittent clicking noise coming from somewhere in the dash.i took it to the dealership and their diagnosis was "small intermittent voltage bleed from the turn signal switch. Needs the switch replaced."although i referred the to the defect found by the odi, gm refused to replace the switch at no cost because their internal policy is that they will only replace the hazard switch.when i showed that the report listed the components as the hazard switch and the turn signal switch. They still declined.they stated that although the two exhibit the same symptoms, their policy states they only cover the hazard switch alone. They recommended replacing the turn signal switch at my cost.then "if the problem persists, which it may, then replace the hazard switch."which at that point, i would be eligible to replace the hazard switch at no cost.
Surprised to not see this gm recall in the database. Gm recalled thousands of chevy malibu's manufactured from 1997 ' 2003 for a malfunctioning flasher switch and/or short in the wiring. The safety issue is the malfunctioning switch causes the blinkers to work intermittently and in many instances not function at all additionally the hazard lights do not function.
My 2002 chevy malibu has been having problems since i bought it at about 104,000 miles but i am sure that it was having problems well before i bought it because of the low price i paid for it, but i needed a car badly. I have always had problems starting my car and usually would have to turn it on to make sure all the lights come on, not just the anti-theft light.if only the anti-theft light comes on, its guaranteed to not start.at exactly 111,111 miles my car would not start at all no matter how many times i took the key out and put it back in.it kept flashing the anti-theft at me! i replaced the idol speed motor and for some reason it started. A week later it wouldn't start again. I read about tricks online to get the car to start because this seems to be a prominent problem with 2002's. I finally got the car started. A few days later i was driving on a busy highway when i came to a stop light and my car just shut off.i was still able to use my breaks, thank god, but had to sit there in the middle of traffic trying to start my car for several minutes. I keep thinking what if this happens when my 2-year-old is with me?what if this happens in the dark and someone rear ends me because my lights go out?i have had the fuel pump checked, the fuel injectors, the idle speed motor replaced every time i replace something it works for a few days or weeks then it starts to act up again. The point is that the problem always comes back and it seems to get worst, and happens more frequently with every failure.the problem could be the ignition cylinder witch is what i am having fixed next, but i have acquaintances that have had the same problems that come back even after replacing the ignition cylinder.my biggest concern is having everything die again while i am driving because its not just a inconvenience anymore, it is a safety issue that chevy needs to address before there are deaths and or serious injuries.
Headlights dim when brakes are applied such as coming to a stop or slowing down to negotiate turns. This creates a dangerous situation where visibility is compromised during night driving. It is very easy to miss turns, exit ramps, and road signs. Vehicle has been to gm service center, and was told this operation is normal. Battery, and charging system no problems found. New headlight bulbs installed no difference. Vehicle is like new condition; always garaged. No damage, rust, or modifications. It should be noted that there is a tsb #02-06-03-008a concerning the issue.
I bought my chevrolet 2002 malibu brand new and have owned it for three years, just two months ago it started having intermittent turn signal problems. I have tried little things like manually using turn signals and turning them off prior to turn completion, restarting the car, and using my hazzard lights to trigger the turn signals to work.sometimes these things will work momentarily, other times they have no effect. Also i am noticing my hazard lights do not always work, and sometimes they will interrupt my turn signal from working and other times my turn signal will cause the hazard lights to turn off! this has almost caused several accidents for me, is a very dangerous situation.the dealership will not help me, my car is just past the warranty period and they want to test it for a rather large fee.although my research on this problem has told me that gm has not fixed the problem in 2002, but possibly in 2001, and 2000 models.i am very disappointed, and will not own a chevy again.
2002 chevy malibu. Turn signals work intermittently. You don't know what you've got until you try them. Of course if a mechanic has the car all day the signals work fine. This is a dangerous manufacture defect.
Turn signals and hazards work intermittent. At first it was only after a rain now im lucky if the work at all. It has come close many of times tocause a wreck.
My car is a 2002 chevy malibu. I am experiencing turn signal failure and hazardous emergency light failurethe turn signal works on occasion only. There are times when it does not work at all ( many occasions ). An average % of how often it works is about 5 %, the other 95 % of the time it doesn't work at all. My emergency lights won't come on sometimes. There is a clicking noise being heard within the car almost all of the time. The sound appears to be coming from the hazard emergency light switch.also, my remote keyless entry is not working. It won't unlock the car doors or the trunk. I have to press it at close range at least about 10 times maybe more before it will unlock the car doors or open the trunk.
I have a 2002 chevy malibu.it has the turn signal/flasher problem that was covered in pe05055.the dealer installed the new flasher per the service letter but this did not fix the problem.dealer wants $94 to diagnose the real problem plus possibly hundreds to fix it.chevy customer service will not do anything until i pay for the diagnosis, even then they will not give any assurances.a quick internet search indicates that many others have had similar experiences. I think that you closed your investigation prematurely.
Intermittent turn signal on 2002 chevy malibu. Works only if hazard signal is pushed slightly. I must hold hazard signal while making a turn. 2001 malibus were recalled for this problem. Why not 2002? problem still exists for this year also.
I have a hard time getting any key to turn the car on. It seems like the whole where the key goes intois very loose. I sometimes have to try to turn it up to ten times before the car will start,i have tried both keys that came with the car and even got new ones and nothing works, if i ever have to start in an emergency i won't be able to do it. My turn signals also click when not in use, i did have a recall on this years ago, but it didn't work, i 'm afraid that one day they may not work at all.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states a light sign is not working properly. *tgw
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal intermittently working/not working.is there or is there not a recall to fix this dangerous problem?
The turn signals work sometimes and sometimes they don't work.i researched this on the internet and it seams to be a serious problem with this car make.if there are no recalls on this there should be. This is a major safety hazard.i just bought this car for my teenage son.
2002 chevy malibu. For the last 2 months i have been experiencing intermittent turn signal failure. When the turn signals fail, the corresponding turn indicators on instrument panel do not work as well. Often i can get them working again by turning off the car, removing the key, starting the car and repeating the process 2 or 3 times. Since this started i have had some near misses as the car behind me doesn't know that i'm turning until i press the brakes.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while leaving the highway at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the turn signals failed.the failure has occurred several times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the intermittent failure.the dealer replaced the upper and lower head gasket seal, but the failure was not corrected.the rack and pinion failed and was replaced in 2006 and again in october of 2008.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 52,300.
After reading other comments, i have to laugh. Why can't they fix this with so many complaints. The turn signals just stopped working one day. Three days later they worked.then a few days after that they stopped working again and then just seemed to work when they wanted to. Took it in to jimmie johnson chevrolet when the signals were not working. Picked up the car to hear they could not find a problem. Sure enough the signals were working. That lasted about a week before the turn signals stopped working again. Since then, two more times to the dealership with pretty much the same result each time. Now i notice if the weather is very warm, the turn signals work more part time and while it is cool they don't work at all. Now, i have read your comments here and began playing with the hazard flashing button. If i press the button on the upper right, the turn signals work. I now have at least a little more information to take to jimmie johnson chevrolet. Maybe this will strike some sort of recognition to the problem. Thank you everyone for writing your comments.
The turn signals and hazard lights work internittantly on this and sometimes not at all.
I bought a 2002 chevy malibu from a car dealership. Once i drove off the lot the blinkers stopped working for me, they were working during the test drive. After trying to figure out what was going on i found that the problem was connected with the emergency lights box. Whenever it was in a certain position the blinkers would work otherwise they did not. I tried fixing it with some rubberbands and duct tape- for some reason that worked for awhile but now it's acting up again! help!
2002 chevy malibu, 80,000 miles brakes always noisy even when new..brakes and calipers have to be replaced every 2-3 months with minimal use......hazard light and turn signal failure...works intermittently.....ignition lock-out....could not start car or remove key from the ignition....lower intake manifold gasket failure......left headlamp field of vision narrow and short.
Turn signals worked fine until mid 2007, then they started working intermittently.i have to fiddle with the hazard button to get them to work, then they only work for a short period of time before i have to fiddle with the hazard button again.this failure occurs on a daily basis.the consequences are that it is very unsafe!nothing has been done to correct the problem, i am trying to wait for a recall to fix this issue.if that doesn't come soon, i will have to repair it myself at my cost!
In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! i almost forgot, i purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and i bought it new off the lot. It sucks!
Won't crank, interior lights flick on and off.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while driving less than 70 mph, the exterior brake lights on the vehicle continued to illuminate even when the brake pedal was not depressed.the contact was concerned that the other drivers would swerve around her and assume that she was braking, when in reality, she would be in acceleration or drive mode.the dealer replaced the ecm and the sensor approximately three times.the vehicle has been at the dealer at least twice a month for one year.the repairs have not corrected the failure.the failure and current mileages were less than 40,000.
1. The turn signals would not illuminate.just stopped working for no reason.lights were not burned out.then they mysteriously started working just as they had stopped.for no reason.incidents became more frequent with no apparent cause.not weather related.after reading complaints on this site, i found that if i turned on my hazard flashers, the blinkers would work again.2.i was rear ended on 11/4/11 though and could not get the flashers to work.i don't know if my brake lights were working or not when the incident occurred.3. The air conditioner and heater only work on the highest level. 4. The door locks will lock and unlock at random while driving.5. The key fob will work sometimes, most times not lately. 6. The security system will honk the horn sometimes when the key fob does lock the doors, most times it does not honk though. 7. The car overheats as the coolant container is loose and the radiator cap does not fit properly even though i purchased a new one. The gauge for the temperature doesn't seem to be accurate.8. Sometimes the heater does not work, just as the a/c didn't work most of the time in the summer. 9. Anytime i try to use the cigarette lighter, it blows the fuse, leaving that feature totally useless. This car is very unpredictable and for a single woman, i feel it creates potential to be in a very dangerous situation.i do not know what to expect from this car and i really thought i was buying a reliable used car since it is a chevrolet malibu.was i ever wrong and although i have always bought chevrolet, it will not be my preference in the future.
Turn signal failures,emergency signal failure & theft systemmy car's signals work off and on. When i go to use my turn signal sometimes it does not work sometimes it does. What i usually have to do is activate the turn signal and then hold down the emergency hazard button which may or may not activate my signal to work. If i can not get this to work then i am unable to use my signals at all. The theft system activates on the car causing the car not to start until i allow it to sit for 10 minutes to correct its self. Sometimes the car will not restart after the 10 minutes that the manual says to wait.my car is a 2002 chevrolet malibu.
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal intermittently working/not working.this situation poses a safety risk when not working properly.
Antitheft system intermittently causing car to stall and fails to restarttail lights are failingfuel system cutoff.
My 2002 chevy malibu has bad signal lights. Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. I see there is a bulletin posted about this problem so i called the local dealer and they told me that they know nothing about it and i have to pay to have them fix it.can you look into this for me? the last 8 digits of the vin. That's what they asked for to check. Thanks.
I have had intermittent electrical problems almost since buying the car in 2004. In 2010 i experienced a scary new twist: my blinkers won't always work. It happened maybe three times total over the next 12-18 months, but it is happening again, and i am now doing much more around-town driving. I have read other complaints where some owners have been able to get the blinkers working again by toggling the hazard lights, but this is not the case with my car. I turn the vehicle on and the blinkers will work the first time i use them, then not again for the rest of my trip (or in some cases, the rest of the day).
2002 chevy malibu turn signal flickers or does not work all the time.nov 08, $1000 paid to fix multifunction switch and hazard switch for car to pass inspection that only worked for a month. 11 sep 09, $144 fine paid for improper lane change because turn signal did not work.sep 09, $36 dollar for owner to replace hazard switch which did not solve the problem.owner is unwilling to pay $240 for another multifunction function switch.please help!
2002 malibu turn signal work when they want. Have to hit dash by hazard lights to make them work. Haven;t had a accident yet ,but am scared to drive my car. Bought the car new from the dealership. Have never received any recall notices. Horn also has a mind of it's own.only have 45,000 miles on my car. I used to love it but now i am afraid of having a wreck and either dying or killing someone else. Chevy needs to recall all the problem cars and not just a few.
Turn signals work on occasion this car only has 42,000 original miles on it and turn signal problem began at 36,000
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.through online research, the contact found a recall for her vehicle.she called the manufacturer and they stated that her vin was not included in the recall for the exterior lighting, which was the same failure the contact was experiencing.the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 23,000.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while driving at an unknown speed, the turn signals failed sporadically.as a consequence, the contact was unable to notify other drivers of his intention to turn the vehicle, which increased the risk of a crash.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the campaign issued by gm.the turn signals would have to be repaired at the cost of $400.the contact has not had the vehicle repaired.the vin and nhtsa campaign id number were unknown.the failure mileage was 67,000 and current mileage was 87,000.
I turn the key to start my car. I drive to the corner to make a right turn onto the main street. The turn signal does not work. This has not happened before. I then turn on the turn signals left to change lanes and make a left turn and the signals don't work again. Then i come to a stop at a light and the horn goes of on its own and i had to pull over and tried to stop the horn by turning off the car. The horn is still going. I turn the car back on and the horn is still going and the lights still are not working. I hit with an open hand the horn twice and it stops, but the turn signals still doesn't work. Then a few weeks later, the headlights cannot be adjusted. The wheel that adjusts the lights from bright to dim doesn't work. You cannot adjust the lights and if you try, all the lights, inside and out go out. Also the turn signals on both sides(left and right) work when they want and i don't have a horn. Once a few months ago, the lights were blinking and the horn was going off in my car while the car was off and parked in my driveway. Help me!!!!!!
Low coolant light kept coming on. Had this checked during an oil change and oil was found in the coolant.intake manifold gasket was replaced for the 2nd time.the intake manifold gasket was previously replaced2 1/2 years ago.starting in the spring/summer of 2008 started having problems with the turn signals only working part of the time.this was checked at a dealership and i was told that since the signals seemed to work fine for them and the problem couldn't be reproduced they weren't able to determine what was wrong to be able to fix it.the problem continues.
On 6-24-2008 i was driving down the street, and i went to turn on my left turn signal, 100 feet before the turning lane (so as to warn the person behind me, that i was going to move into the left hand turning lane), and i went to turn on my left hand turn signal, and not realizing that it wasn't working, i went to move over into the left hand turn lane, and i almost hit the car that was behind me, because as he said "you didn't give me any warning that you wanted to go into the left turn lane, where i already was. You didn't turn your signal on"! the guy was really pissed off at me. I had my turn signal on way ahead of time. However ,after careful inspection, i noticed that the turn signals were "no longer working at all"! this really worried me, because if this guy had gone totally crazy on me, and had a gun, i have no doubt that he would have used it on us. I noticed that these turn signals on my 2002 chevy malibu, are some how inter connected to the emergency signal (i found this out, after reviewing my 2002 chevy malibu repair book. This problem needs to be corrected immediately, because it is a major problem, every time i go to make a turn. It's caused more problem's than my family or i have ever wanted. Up until this problem arose, my family & i always believed in chevy car's. Now thou, i would have to reconsider ever buying a chevy. I need this problem fixed immediately.
The seal on the back lights gets bad and allows moisture to get in and short out the brake, turn signal and back up lights.repairs are over $200 and they cannot guarantee it will not happen when the lighting housing is replaced.this should be a recall, because living near atlanta, brake lights and turn signals are very important.i never know when they are working.this is very dangerous.come on gm, make drivers of your vehicles safe!!!!!
Turning signals and flashers work when they want to.sometimes cut off while trying to make a turn or while waiting to make a turn.this has been going on for at least 2 years.
Turn signals fail to work properly. Turning on flashers for a bit usually brings them back. This is an intermittent problem but occurs at least once or twice daily.
I was driving at about 45 mph when negotiating a turn and went to use the turn signal and it would not work.since then it only works a quarter of the time and often the hazard relay is clicking in and out very fast like it is shorting out. If you push the hazard button in sometimes you can make the turn signals work and sometimes not. And often times the hazard will not work either. No fuses are blown?
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the rear driver side parking and turn signal blinker indicators failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the rear driver side lamp contained moisture. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as an electrical issue. The rear driver side lamp was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
Turn signal /hazard switch intermittently intermittently operating.
Dt*: the contact states the turn signal lights and warning lights work intermittently.this occurs while the vehicle is in use, and it hasbeen going on for over a year. The vehicle was never taken to a mechanic. There is a recall, #03v327000 concerning the hazard flashing warning light switch. The vehicle is experiencing the same problems as the recall, however it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle.
I bought my chevrolet 2002 malibu brand new and have owned it for three years, just two months ago it started having intermittent turn signal problems. I have tried little things like manually using turn signals and turning them off prior to turn completion, restarting the car, and using my hazzard lights to trigger the turn signals to work.sometimes these things will work momentarily, other times they have no effect. Also i am noticing my hazard lights do not always work, and sometimes they will interrupt my turn signal from working and other times my turn signal will cause the hazard lights to turn off! this has almost caused several accidents for me, is a very dangerous situation.the dealership will not help me, my car is just past the warranty period and they want to test it for a rather large fee.although my research on this problem has told me that gm has not fixed the problem in 2002, but possibly in 2001, and 2000 models.i am very disappointed, and will not own a chevy again.
The turn signals and the hazard lights worked intermittently.dealer stated it was not covered under warranty.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the hazard lights failed.they began working intermittently, but were blinking very fast.currently, the hazard lights do not work at all.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v107000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and investigation number pe05055 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch exterior lighting: turn signal:switch).the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 133,000 and failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/26/08.*ljthe consumer has replaced bulbs and fuses in an attempt to correct the problem
Intermittent turn signal failure.after briefly turning on the hazard lights,the turn signals will sometimes work for a short period of time, but inevitably they fail again soon afterward.
Turn light does not function sometimes. There is a recall for vehicles make year 2000 and 2001. I have 2002 make car.
Failure of turn signals on 2002 chevy malibu probably due to faulty hazard switch
Dt*: the contact stated the turn signals and hazard flashing light work intermittently.there is an nhtsa recall, #03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
Dt:the vehicle is a 2002 chevrolet malibu, the turn signals and the hazard lights only work about 25 percent of the time.this problemstarted after 32,000 miles and on around the first of april of 2005. Sometimes when flipping on the lights they will work, then go off without warning.at times after flipping the lights on they will not come on and then after driving further they will all of a sudden turn on.the lights would have to be in the on position before it will come on. The problem occurs in any type of weather and under any driving conditions.the consumer contactedgm and they told her to get a diagnostic test ran on the vehicle, and afterwards that they would get in contact with the dealer and get some kind of payment figured out. The consumer has not contacted the dealership as of now.the consumer states that she knows that it is the same problem they are having with the 2000 & 2001, and those models were recalled.
The radio sometimes worked and sometimes didn't.after 7 trips, it was determined the problem was the amplifier.the radio worked for about a year and now is doing the same thing again.also, the turn signals work when they feel like it.i had the dealer check and they said i needed a new switch.i did not get one as yet, but see where other owners are having the same issue.i have not received a recall, nor did the dealer inform me of the issue.i initially had trouble with the outside mirrors but they did remedy that.i get shocked (electrically) many times when i exit the car as do some of my passengers.
The turn signal on my 2002 chevrolet intermittently fails to work causing the need to use hand signals.when it works or not is unpredictable. I saw that the nhtsa has received multiple complaints about this defect. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the hazard warning switch worked intermittently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnostic indicated that the hazard switch wire shorted out, which caused the hazard lights to work intermittently.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard: flashing warning lights: switch recall).the failure mileage was 30,400 and current mileage was 31,100.updated 09/10/08updated 09/10/08.
Without warning the turn signals stop operating.by hitting the hazard light switch numerous time the turn function returns.this has happened periodically during the last four months.
2002 chevy malibu turn and hazard signal failure. I just purchased this vehicle used and i noticed the problem right away. I have returned the vehicle to the dealership (a gm dealership) and they haven't been able to identify the problem. I did a "google" search of the issue and found out that you already have this problem under investigation. I just wanted to add my issue to the number of reports registered.
I drive a 2002 chevrolet malibu.my turn signals work intermittently.this is a potentially dangerous problem not being able to inform other drivers, pedestrians, etc of intentions to turn.i have been informed to replace the hazard switch.researching online i find that the 2000 and 2001 models have a similar problem and a recall has been initiated to replace a defective switch.it appears from online forums that many other drivers are experiencing the same problem with their 2002 malibus.i wonder if the same defective switch was utilized on the 2002 model since the same problem exists.the recall should be extended to include the 2002 malibu model as well.
On july 28 2006 my wife and i purchased a 2002 chevy malibu. We drove the vehicle home, with the a/c running, and everything was fine. The vehicle sat over night in our garage, and the next morning my wife drove the car to work. As soon as she got to work she called me saying the turn signals quit working. She attempted to use the hazard lights, and they would not work either. We called the auto dealership where the car was purchased. They had us bring the car to them. After driving my van for 45 minutes, with no working a/c, i arrived at her place of employment. I took the car to the dealer, and they kept it over night. The next morning they called and said the car was ready for pickup. I again drove 45 minutes in 100 degree temperature to pickup the car. Everything was fine. The technician said it was the computer needed to be reset. So i again drove the car back home. This time with no a/c. When i arrived at the turn to my street i moved the turn indication lever down for a left hand turn. Nothing happened. The turn signals did not work again. A large truck was behind me and almost slammed into the rear of the vehicle. I made the turn, only to be pulled over by a police officer. The officer asked why i did not use my signal. I explained to him the turn signalsquit working again. The officer did not cite me, but told me if it was not corrected i would face a citation the next time. I drove the car back to the house, and did some investigation of my own on the internet. I have read over 300 different reports about this happening to other 2002 malibu owners. The turn lights and hazard indicator button have not worked correctly since. This car has been in the shop twice since this has happened. Chevrolet did a recall on the 2001 model for the same problem. It appears the soldering of the circuit in the hazard indicator button on the 2001 model was the problem. I have not heard of or found a recall for the 2002 model.
The turn signals worked intermittently.the consumer stated there was a recall on a previously owned vehicle, same make and model, for the existing problem.the recall was for headlights.*tc
About two weeks ago, i began to notice intermittent failure of the turn indicators on my 2002 chevrolet malibu.about 70 percent of the time, they function normally but they randomly fail and just as randomly begin working again.the problem seems unrelated to power on/off cycles of the turn indicator system or vehicle.likewise, road vibration intensity doesn't seem to have a direct impact on the condition.when the failure occurs, the four way hazard warning system still functions normally.the failure affects both sides of the vehicle.neither dashboard indicators nor turn indicator lamps function during the failure.the sound associated with the operation of the flasher unit is also missing during failures.i have replaced the flasher unit and the problem was unaffected.i reinstalled the original flasher.it is available for inspection.
My blinkers on my chevy malibu 2002 work intermittently. This is a problem because i need to turn the blinker to the left to turn on my car as a safety procedure installed by the producer. It is also a problem because when i drive i have to change lanes and even though i turn my blinkers on they do not work so i am cutting people off all the time. I tried taking it to the gm dealership but they told me there was no recall for that kind of problem. It is getting very annoying and today i had to wait about 10 minutes to turn my car on when i was trying to get some money from the atm. It is annoying because if the left blinker does not turn on and i start my car it does not start and the horn sounds. People were looking at me funny because the horn sounded like 30 times.
Hazard warning/turn signal switch failed to work intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Turn signals do not work and indicator does not flash on dashboard.failure began as an intermittent issue, but is now constant.there is no recall on for this issue.replacement parts work for a short time, then fail.
Turn signals and emergency flasher do not always work.turn signals may work fine for days then suddenly not work.or, turn signals may work for awhile while driving, then stop working suddenly.
On my 2002 chevy malibu ls the turn signal/hazard button has become inoperative at random driving times.basically it mimmicks the exact recall of the 2001 malibus.i had someone who previously owned a malibu state that they had the same problem.more times than not, the signals do not work.
Hazard switch has stopped working or works only sometimes.causes the blinkers and the hazard lights not to work, causing a possible accident.
Blinkers/signals do not work, hazard switch replacement
The turn signal malfunctions on my 2002 chevrolet malibu,which leads to total failure of the turn signal lights and the indicator on the instrument panel. These incidents occur without warning. They do not flicker.they just stop working and then work without problem. The incidents are random.i will be replacing the turn signal when i have the car serviced later this month .
Turn signals stop working (or won't work at all after first starting the car).this started happening the end of july and happens numerous times every time i drive the car.so far, activating/deactivating the hazard switch while keeping the turn signals on has eventually restored their use.i commute 50 miles each way to work every day, most of it on i-85 & 285 in atlanta.this is an incredibly dangerous situation that is obviously caused by a pervasive problem since there are numerous reports of this same failure.my mechanic has replaced my turn signal switch twice and has been assured by his parts source that this (3rd) time he will be provided a switch without the defect.so far i have paid $304.98 and should be reimbursed by gm.
There have been problems with my hazard switch and blinkers on my car. They work basically when they want to. I had brought it to a chevrolet dealer over a year ago and they had no idea what i was referring to. It seems as if its a defect with the car and i'm not sure bout finding out what to do about it.
Hazard lights and blinkers will quit working or not work at all.
Beginning yesterday (8/30/2005) our 2002 malibu turn signals and high-beams sometimes work and sometimes do not.this is a known problem and a safety issue, but no current recall for this defect is in place, though there is a recall on 2000 and 2001 models with the same problem.i am having the hazard switch replaced friday (9/2/2005) as the turn signals "go through there" according to jerry from the service dept. Where it will be replaced.he feels 85% sure that will fix it as he has "seen it before". I don't want to travel in high traffic areas without the ability to signal lane changes or turn intentions. I will save my receipts as surely a recall will be issued before someone dies due to this well-documented defect.
2002 malibu turn signal and flasher switch intermittent failure.
The consumer stated that her turn signals do not function.the consumer was aware of a recall for the 2001 model for the same issue, however she owns a 2002 model.
The hazard switch is cutting off the blincker when i turrn them on. If i touch or move the hazard swtch then the blinker will start working again. 2002 chevy malibu. I purchased this car band new with 11 miles on it. This started happening last year. I also see that a recall was done for this on the previous year model, looks like they didn't fix it on all malibu's.i
The hazard/ turn signal switch in my 2002 chevrolet malibu failed, and i had to replace it in order to be able to use my turn signal and hazard lights effectively.
I have heard recently about turn signal problems with my 2002 chevrolet malibu and i would like to report the same condition. Sometimes the work and sometimes they don't. If they don't work right away you push the hazard button and the signals will work for a short period and then you have start the process over again. I've read that chevy had this problem with earlier models. Let me tell you the problems is continuing.
At approximately 81,000 miles we noticed that occasionally the signals would not work.it was very sporadic in nature at first.however, over the course of the next 3,000 miles we have noticed that it is happening more frequently.when this was mentioned to the dealership representative at the 81,000 mile service we were told that the car had to be there when it was not working properly.naturally, on the service date the signals were working.some days the signals work and some days they don't.we have noticed the frequency of failure is more during damp, humid or rainy weather.the failure can be as short as five minutes or as long as one hour. We will be taking our vehicle in for the 84,000 mile service within the next few days and we will be showing them the information regarding your organizations investigation into the matter.we are very concerned that during one of these failures an accident will occur.
Turn signals on my 2002 chevy malibu only work occasionally.i tried to find a recall but this problem only has a recall for chevy malibu's up to the year 2001.i have replaced the turn signal switch and the ignition switch still having the problem.
The signal lights worked intermittently orsometimes did not work at all.recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. Consumer stated on several occasions she came close to having an accident.
Iown an '02 chevy malibu (since 2/28/02).i had the same hazard switch problem w/my '02 malibu that the'00 & '01 model years had, and i had to pay for itsreplacement (roughly $130).i had no turn signals or hazard blinkers until it was replaced.gibson chevy of south holland, il did the replacement (it's in their repair system).my car presently has a little over 45k miles.gm should reimburse me for the money i was forced to pay, given the history of this defect with prior model years and the fact this situation has not seemingly been replaced with the '02 model year, either. I got no notification of a problem with this switch or a recall on it, either.i have had to have a modulator replaced last week (10/5/05) which affects the blower motor speeds in my vehicle's ventilation system ($152.00).at speeds 1, 2 and 3, the blower motor wouldn't work at all.each speed starting with the lowest to the higher speeds was going out-the only speeds working were #4, #5 & defrost.i was forced to have this replaced or i wouldn't be able to use the vents or defroster or the blower itself (& the defroster), would notwork at all.this repair was done at brach auto repair (103rd & western ave.,chicago il -- this repair detail is in their system). Brach auto also replaced some parts in my fuel injection system (it was malfunctioning/about to go out).the amt i paid for this is also in their system.at that time, tom beaulieu informed me that gm has distributed a tsb re: this situation (which i was not informed of until i took my car in for the modulator repair), & how i must run my car w/ only shell or bp's 93 octane gasoline (even though the owner's manual states it should/can run on 87 octane).now, due to a poor fuel injector design, running anything less than 93 octane in my '02 malibu willresult in more costly repairs.(3 separate failures / 3 separate parts on the same car).i want gm to reimburse me for the money i've spent for these repairs.
The signal indicators and hazard lights have failed without warning.please provide additional information.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. Occasionallyeither one or both of the turn signals will suddenly stop working.if she turns the hazard light switch on and off and then push on the lower left corner, the turn signals will then began to function properly.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 64000. Updated 01/15/10. *ljupdated 01/19/10.
Malibu 2002 turn signals and turn signal indicator do not work and will come on every once in awhile. Have seen many other complaints of this but chevy has not recalled the 2002 model. This is very dangerous if you are trying to merge onto the freeway or just around town. Do not want to take car in and spend hundreds of dollars if the problem can not be corrected like i've seen so many people say they have tried to do.
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal works intermittently.my daughter drives this car and was involved in a minor accident in december 2004.she was trying to merge left in heavy traffic when a car just behind her ,and two lanes to the left, went for the same spot.because the turn signal failed, the driver in the other lane did not know she was trying to merge and proceeded into the spot.my daughter had to swerve back into her lane to avoid the other car , and could not avoid rear-ending the vehicle ahead where traffic had suddenly stopped.i recently took this car to the dealer, who could find nothing wrong.a quick internet search reveals that this is a common problem, and in fact the previous two model years were recalled for this same problem, which is related to a bad hazard switch.i fiddled with the switch and found that tapping the switch causes the signals to malfunction.although we didn't get this checked out until after the accident, i believe the accicent would have been avoided if the signals had been working, and i am really annoyed that the dealership seemed so ignorant of this well documented problem.fortunately no one was injured, but they easily could have been.
On several occasions i have an intermittent failure of the turn signals to operate. I have looked on this website and have noticed there is a recall of models of this vehicle up to 2001. It is obvious that chevrolet is not including the 2002 models on the recall. I have seen several complaints from other consumers also. So why is chevrolet not being forced to include 2002 models whenthere is obviously the same problem?
Turn signals and hazard lights work only occasionally. There is no set time, event, or weather condition that makes them work, or stop working. Sometimes, they will work when i initially turn them on, and stop working before they should turn off.
Turn signals and headlights work intermittently. Has been an on-going problem for the last 6 months. Have had car thedealer - they say that there is nothing wrong. I find lots of information that this has been a problem in many of these cars.
Consumer stated there were black spots when using the headlights. Asa resultvisibility was impaired.recall#2v107000 *sc
In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! i almost forgot, i purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and i bought it new off the lot. It sucks!
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the hazard lights failed.they began working intermittently, but were blinking very fast.currently, the hazard lights do not work at all.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v107000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and investigation number pe05055 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch exterior lighting: turn signal:switch).the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 133,000 and failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/26/08.*ljthe consumer has replaced bulbs and fuses in an attempt to correct the problem
While driving in with cruise control on at 55 mph, the cruise quit with no warning and the turn signals stopped working.although the cruise has had no problems to date, have to tap (sometimes beat) on the top of the dash to get the turn signals working again.have had a couple of close calls where i had someone behind me - the signals would just stop.saw nhtsa campaign id 03v327 but that recall was for 2000-2001 malibu.
- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu with a current and failure mileage of 142,000.the contact was driving at 60 mph on a dry night when the interior lights turned off completely.the contact pulled over and checked exterior lights. The only lights that would work were the turn signal and headlights.the contact replaced the fuse, but the fuse blew instantly.the contact will take the vehicle to the dealer.
Dt:the vehicle is a 2002 chevrolet malibu, the turn signals and the hazard lights only work about 25 percent of the time.this problemstarted after 32,000 miles and on around the first of april of 2005. Sometimes when flipping on the lights they will work, then go off without warning.at times after flipping the lights on they will not come on and then after driving further they will all of a sudden turn on.the lights would have to be in the on position before it will come on. The problem occurs in any type of weather and under any driving conditions.the consumer contactedgm and they told her to get a diagnostic test ran on the vehicle, and afterwards that they would get in contact with the dealer and get some kind of payment figured out. The consumer has not contacted the dealership as of now.the consumer states that she knows that it is the same problem they are having with the 2000 & 2001, and those models were recalled.
Turn signals don't always work. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't, sometimes they work and just stop while blinking.
Turn signals and headlights work intermittently. Has been an on-going problem for the last 6 months. Have had car thedealer - they say that there is nothing wrong. I find lots of information that this has been a problem in many of these cars.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while driving approximately 45 mph, the turn signal mechanism failed.the turn signal has not yet been repaired.the contact plans to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair.the current and failure mileages were 68,961.
2002 chevrolet malibu sedan 3.1 v-6 turn signal work then they don't at this time they are not working .just checked google and there are many complaint's of the same !
Dt*: the contact states the turn signal lights and warning lights work intermittently.this occurs while the vehicle is in use, and it hasbeen going on for over a year. The vehicle was never taken to a mechanic. There is a recall, #03v327000 concerning the hazard flashing warning light switch. The vehicle is experiencing the same problems as the recall, however it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle.
Have not been informed of the addition of the 2002 malibu to the recall for turning light failure by dealership as of thisdate .. Even after i contacted dealership for an estimate of repairs or coverage by my extended warranty.
Turn signals stopped working, hazdards work all other lightswork and all fuses are good. This is a common problem on this years malibu.
Turn signal sometimes works, sometimes doesn't, radio cuts off, i received a recall notice from chevrolet about this incident, took it to my local dealership and was informed they did not have any recall on file for my vin number, despite the exact issue, turn signal causing electrical issues, being written on the service card.
The turn signals on my 2002 malibu fail to work on an intermittent basis.the problem first appeared about two days ago (early-october).the signals have failed twice during that time the dash indicators do not light up when i signal both right and left.i have less than 45k miles on the vehicle.if i move the dimmer switch back and forth, the signals will begin to work again.
Intermittent turn signal failure.after briefly turning on the hazard lights,the turn signals will sometimes work for a short period of time, but inevitably they fail again soon afterward.
Turn signal lights do not work all the time on intermittently.
I bought my chevrolet 2002 malibu brand new and have owned it for three years, just two months ago it started having intermittent turn signal problems. I have tried little things like manually using turn signals and turning them off prior to turn completion, restarting the car, and using my hazzard lights to trigger the turn signals to work.sometimes these things will work momentarily, other times they have no effect. Also i am noticing my hazard lights do not always work, and sometimes they will interrupt my turn signal from working and other times my turn signal will cause the hazard lights to turn off! this has almost caused several accidents for me, is a very dangerous situation.the dealership will not help me, my car is just past the warranty period and they want to test it for a rather large fee.although my research on this problem has told me that gm has not fixed the problem in 2002, but possibly in 2001, and 2000 models.i am very disappointed, and will not own a chevy again.
Turn signal intermittently not operating.
My turn signals work intermittently my ,fuel pump failed at 38,000 miles,coolentent system acts up off and on it overheats and then it might work just fine,head gasket starting leaking at 39,000 miles,motor is very loud and noisy when it first starts, it misses out while running but parked, gas gage doesn't read properly it bounces all over the place.
My 2002 chevy malibu has intermittent failures of the turn signals and hazard flashers.the problem tends to exhibit itself more often in warm and/or humid conditions.
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet, turn signals are working improperly.consumer can hear the turn signal, like it is blinking, but sometimes it will not light up on the inside. If it does not light up on the inside then it is not lighting up from the outside. The bulbs have been changed,and this was not the problem. A couple ofcontact'sfriends ownchevrolet cars and at one point and time thishappened to them as well. The problem recurred,so she is going to have to take the vehicle to dealerfor repairs. Aof months ago the problem didnot occur as oftenas currently.
The consumer stateed the turn signals failed intermittently. Please provide additional information.
Turn signals on my 2002 chevy malibu intermittent to not working for periods of time.upon pushing the hazard flasher button several times turn signals eventually would work for awhile.called dealer to scheduled maintenance was told parts would cost $31.00 and total with labor would be $75.00.found on nhtsa web site nhtsa action number : pe05055 which is the exact turn signal problem.i received no notice from gm as stated in nhtsa action number : pe05055 and i am the original owner of the car and purchased it from the dealer i called for service.i forwarded the service department nhtsa action number : pe05055.
Turn signals will not work-seems to be a defect in the flasher.started just occasionally, but has gotten worse.will work sometimes, but usually not.
The turn signals on our car work intermittently. No event led up to this. They are unreliable and dangerous.
Consumer stated turn signals failed. A recall was issued for the turn signals in the 2001 model year,however the 2002 model year was was not included in the recall.
Turn signals just randomly work when they want to. Had it to the garage recently and asked why they didn't work right, didn't get much of an answer. This is a real safety issue and in doing my research, i'm not the only one with this issue.
Turn signal intermittently failed,and the consumer was unable to warn other drivers.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Dt: the turn signals do not always work. Consumertr contacted chevrolet corporation, and wasinformed that this vehicle was not recalled due to vin.but, need to emphasize that this vehicle has a similar problem.this incident h happen at least 4 times in the last month.
Dt the contact statedthe blinkersworked poorly.sometimes they will work and they will click at a fast pace, faster than when the turn signal on the outside of the vehicle were blinking. Other times the blinkers will not work at all, and then there was no clicking,no noise, and no lights. Noticed this problemon august 1, 2005.consumer contacted the dealer, and they said there was recall , but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Updated 11/17/2005.
Malibu 2002 turn signals and turn signal indicator do not work and will come on every once in awhile. Have seen many other complaints of this but chevy has not recalled the 2002 model. This is very dangerous if you are trying to merge onto the freeway or just around town. Do not want to take car in and spend hundreds of dollars if the problem can not be corrected like i've seen so many people say they have tried to do.
On 06-12-2005 my blinkers started working intermittantly.they may not work for a few minutes or for longer periods of time and with no warning.they don't work right away even if you restart the vehicle.i've saw this was a common problem with previous models.this is not a problem to be over looked especially if we travel.it is a danger in high traffic driving.
There have been problems with my hazard switch and blinkers on my car. They work basically when they want to. I had brought it to a chevrolet dealer over a year ago and they had no idea what i was referring to. It seems as if its a defect with the car and i'm not sure bout finding out what to do about it.
Dt*:the contact stated both turn signals intermittentlyturn on without assistance.if the engine is turned off for an extended amount of time the lightssometimes turn on.thevehicle was taken to the dealer, but they alerted the contact that they were unaware of any problems.
2002 chevrolet malibu turn signal works intermittently.my daughter drives this car and was involved in a minor accident in december 2004.she was trying to merge left in heavy traffic when a car just behind her ,and two lanes to the left, went for the same spot.because the turn signal failed, the driver in the other lane did not know she was trying to merge and proceeded into the spot.my daughter had to swerve back into her lane to avoid the other car , and could not avoid rear-ending the vehicle ahead where traffic had suddenly stopped.i recently took this car to the dealer, who could find nothing wrong.a quick internet search reveals that this is a common problem, and in fact the previous two model years were recalled for this same problem, which is related to a bad hazard switch.i fiddled with the switch and found that tapping the switch causes the signals to malfunction.although we didn't get this checked out until after the accident, i believe the accicent would have been avoided if the signals had been working, and i am really annoyed that the dealership seemed so ignorant of this well documented problem.fortunately no one was injured, but they easily could have been.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. Occasionallyeither one or both of the turn signals will suddenly stop working.if she turns the hazard light switch on and off and then push on the lower left corner, the turn signals will then began to function properly.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 64000. Updated 01/15/10. *ljupdated 01/19/10.
I have a 2002 chevy malibu and the turn signals will quit working at any time with out warning and start working on their own.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Turn signal switch operates intermittently -- symptoms are identical to 2000-2001 my, which was recalled at 03v327000. Has been like this for a couple of months but has gotten worse.abs light is on all the time.
Turn signal malfunction.
Turn signals stop working during travel.no apparent cause.signals will work during the trip, stop working, and sometimes start to work again.seems to happen 3-4 times per week.no corrective action has been taken.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.from the date the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced failures with the turn signals failing intermittently and the anti-theft device used to start the vehicle.the failures were noticed while driving 34 mph.the current mileage is 57,000 and failure mileage was 56,000.
2002 chevrolet malibu, turn signal malfunction that leads to total failure of the turn signals lights and the indicator on the instrument panel.
Turn signals and emergency flasher do not always work.turn signals may work fine for days then suddenly not work.or, turn signals may work for awhile while driving, then stop working suddenly.
My family's 2002 chevy malibu's turn signal flashers are intermitently failing. The problem began yesterday, 7 june 2006, and reoccured today, the 8th of june, 2006. I notice that nhtsa had a recall pending on this exact issue, but it appears to have been closed. Why, and what is nhtsa doing about the problem in lieu thereof?
2002 chevrolet malibu, turn signals stop working. The fuse is good for the turn signals, light bulbs for turn signals are good and hazards work.
Turn signals and hazard lights work only occasionally. There is no set time, event, or weather condition that makes them work, or stop working. Sometimes, they will work when i initially turn them on, and stop working before they should turn off.
The signal lights worked intermittently orsometimes did not work at all.recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. Consumer stated on several occasions she came close to having an accident.
The turn signals and the hazard lights worked intermittently.dealer stated it was not covered under warranty.
2002 chevy malibu turn signal failures as well as hazard light failure.
My vehicle is a 2002 malibu1. Exterior turn signal lights do not light up even thought the dash signal is indicating thatthey are blinking anddashboard turn signal lights do not lightup at all 2. Had no idea if i was signaling to other motorists my intention to turn - still do not know if signals are working 3. Took the vehicle to chevrolet service - they worked on it for hours charging me by the hour and could not identify the problem.
Turn signals on my 2002 chevy malibu only work occasionally.i tried to find a recall but this problem only has a recall for chevy malibu's up to the year 2001.i have replaced the turn signal switch and the ignition switch still having the problem.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signal and hazard switch malfunctioned and could not be activated. The failure recurred intermittently. Thevehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the signal switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Turning signal don't work and hazard lights don't work. Can't rely on them in traffic. I had them on and was on the freeway and they went out as i was trying to change lanes. I am told the hazard switch is bad and will cost 100$ to fix. I notice on your web site that most of the complaints on this make, model, and year are the turning signals and hazard lights. I would like to know why there is no recall on something that is needed for safe driving. And if you can please push a recall for the safety of us drivers. Thank you
Turn light does not function sometimes. There is a recall for vehicles make year 2000 and 2001. I have 2002 make car.
My turn signals work whenever they feel like it.this has been going on for about 8 months now and it seems to be getting worse.sometimes you can hear the turn signal but the light is not actually on.also, i have had to replace my rotors on the car three times all ready and the car is not even three years old yet.i am quite upset because between the turn signals and the brakes i am at a high risk for an accident.i have a three year old daughter and everyday i get in the car and drive with her i am putting both of our lives at risks.i can't believe that it is three years and yet there has been no recall on either of these potentially life endangering issues when there has been problems with at least one of these issues on previous models.what is wrong with this picture??
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the contact stated that the turn signals illuminated intermittently.in addition, the contact would have to turn the vehicle off then restart so that the turn signals would illuminate.as of october 9, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current mileage was 74,627 and the failure mileage was 73,000.updated 10/23/07
Dt:2002 chevrolet malibu.the consumer stated the turn signal light worked intermittently or didnot work at all.the consumer found an investigation open for this, pe05055.the turn signal switch has been replaced about a year ago, the problemrecurred.the vehicle has not been taken in this time to be fixed.
Turn signal began to only work occasionally.the problem has gotten worse everytime i drive.most of the time, i am driving without a turn signal.
The same problem that is occurring/occurred in the 2000 and 2001 chevrolet malibu's (of which there is a recall) is occurring in my 2002 malibu.
My signal light all of a sudden one day just stopped working.now i have found that if i turn the signal off before i actually make the turn and it turns off itself that it will continue working.but it is very annoying and dangerous.
My 2002 malibu has a problem... When my signal lights don't work i have to turn the hazard lights on & off three or four times and then they work again for a little while... I think gm should have to fix the problem, since seems like many people have this problem...
While turning the turn signal failed to come on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanicdetermined thatturn signal switch needed to be replaced.
Turn signals fail intermittently. Replaced oem switch. Problem continues.
The hazard/ turn signal switch in my 2002 chevrolet malibu failed, and i had to replace it in order to be able to use my turn signal and hazard lights effectively.
Hazard warning/turn signal switch failed to work intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Turn signals do not work and indicator does not flash on dashboard.failure began as an intermittent issue, but is now constant.there is no recall on for this issue.replacement parts work for a short time, then fail.
My 2002 chevy malibu has been having problems since i bought it at about 104,000 miles but i am sure that it was having problems well before i bought it because of the low price i paid for it, but i needed a car badly. I have always had problems starting my car and usually would have to turn it on to make sure all the lights come on, not just the anti-theft light.if only the anti-theft light comes on, its guaranteed to not start.at exactly 111,111 miles my car would not start at all no matter how many times i took the key out and put it back in.it kept flashing the anti-theft at me! i replaced the idol speed motor and for some reason it started. A week later it wouldn't start again. I read about tricks online to get the car to start because this seems to be a prominent problem with 2002's. I finally got the car started. A few days later i was driving on a busy highway when i came to a stop light and my car just shut off.i was still able to use my breaks, thank god, but had to sit there in the middle of traffic trying to start my car for several minutes. I keep thinking what if this happens when my 2-year-old is with me?what if this happens in the dark and someone rear ends me because my lights go out?i have had the fuel pump checked, the fuel injectors, the idle speed motor replaced every time i replace something it works for a few days or weeks then it starts to act up again. The point is that the problem always comes back and it seems to get worst, and happens more frequently with every failure.the problem could be the ignition cylinder witch is what i am having fixed next, but i have acquaintances that have had the same problems that come back even after replacing the ignition cylinder.my biggest concern is having everything die again while i am driving because its not just a inconvenience anymore, it is a safety issue that chevy needs to address before there are deaths and or serious injuries.
Antitheft system intermittently causing car to stall and fails to restarttail lights are failingfuel system cutoff.
I drive my car and it cuts off. Try to start it but cranks no start. Bought new battery no start. Smell fuel. Don't know what it is afraid to drive.
I been running errands. I stopped the car to go into the store, got back into the vehicle and the ignition would not turn over.i was stranded with my 5 year old, had to get a tow to repair shop. I was told the ignition switch was bad, cost me $347.00. On 12/29/11 same issue, car would not start this time luckily i was at home. I had to get a tow to the repair another $51.00 and was told the ignition switch must have had a default and i received a new ignition switch, at no charge.two days ago, almost 2 weeks after last repair, it happened again this time in the parking lot 12 degrees outside car would not turn over called a tow to the repair shop and was told all this time it was the auto theft system was bad and caused the car to not start and also was the cause of the ignition switch to not start the car. I was charged 388.00, plus a tow fee, for the repair of a new ignition lock cylinder( the part used a the auto theft system). Basically , this auto theft system has caused me over 700 in a month time and left me in dangerous areas with no way of getting home. This needs to reimbursed by gm because if this auto theft system was placed on the car as a benefit and protection to the owner of the car to stop theft it is not helping the owner at all only putting the owner in more harm because it is causing the owner to not be able to start the car with the key. How much since does that make? this is something extra added to the car that is not needed; that is why we have car alarms. I don't need them to add an auto theft system to my car and it stops me from being able to get into the car and drive.what if there was an emergency i needed to deal with, i have children in the home. The last time the car wouldn't start it was only 12 degrees outside and freezing cold. Please tell me how to get a petition of a recall for reimbursement for repairs. This is unsafe!
2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes to express disappointment with the vehicle. *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle would not start at times. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, at the time they were unable to determined a problem. The consumer went to her local repair garage, where it was determined, the ignition was the problem. Also, the entire gas cover and cap came off in the consumers hands, due to severe rust.the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle, and finally the engine turned over.the vehicle was driven to his residence and towed to an authorized dealer.the dealer replaced the air condition compressor.previously, the engine gasket was replaced.recently, the vehicle began riding roughly and was taken to the authorized dealer.the service technician stated that the failure was related to the fuel injector, which needed to be replaced.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was unknown.
May 2013: car hard to start; multiple attempts before engine startedmay 2013: had new key made at local chevrolet dealerdecember 2013: continued problems starting car; replaced ignition switchjuly 1, 2014: gm announces expanded recall to include 2002 malibu; called local chevrolet dealer; they said we have to wait for the letter from gm; dealer did not know about expanded recalljuly 14, 2014: car engine turned off while drivingjuly 15, 2014: called local chevrolet dealer again; still knew nothing about expanded recall; couldn't advise as to whether car is safe to drive.
My 2002 chevrolet malibu ls left me stranded at a busy fueling station. The car refused to start due to the faulty passlock ignition switch system. These parts were replaced at an authorized gm service center at approximately 47,000 miles due to the same issue of refusing to start. Now at around 21,000 miles later the parts have failed again. Gm and nhtsa need to resolve these safety issues. I don't feel safe in this car, and i don't believe it is reliable. Wake up this is yet another gm ignition problem that has been known for decades! anyone in doubt just do an internet search on gm passlock or chevrolet malibu ignition problems.
Car coughs/hesitates when driving between 65-75 mph. Began doing when i moved to arizona. Did not do it in fl using regular grade gas. Dealer said my fuel filter was all clogged and dirty and the fuel was getting dark colored. Said i need to use chevron or arco gas as they put a detergent in their gas that gmc is recommending for all their cars. Dealer changed fuel filters and air filter. I tried regular grade gas from arco. No difference. Am taking it back to service at dealer again.
Dt*:the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated intermittently which was accompanied by the smell of gasoline.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer several times.the first 6 times, the dealer was unable to determine the problem. On the seventh visit, the dealer determined that there was a gas leak in the fuel line.while the vehicle was being repaired, the fuel line fractured and became completely detached.
I purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set of rotors.at 54000 miles the wheel bearing and control arm bushings had to be replaced.two weeks later the fuel pump had to be replaced also.the passenger side rear window can't be down because last time we had a rough time getting it to go back up.
I am continually having problems with my 2002 chevy malibu.i had the theft system continually come on and paid $700 to fix that.fuel pump went bad...$500. I had the coolant system leak and paid $800 to fix that.every time i get my brake pads replaced, the rotors need replaced too,until the last time when the calibers had to be replaced as well $900.now i am having difficulty starting my piece of junk.
I bought a 2002 chevy malibu in sept of 2005 and have had nothing but repair bills since.i understand some of the stuff was maintenance but i don't think all of it is.the list of my complaints is to long so i am hoping somebody will call me.thank you.
My turn signals work intermittently my ,fuel pump failed at 38,000 miles,coolentent system acts up off and on it overheats and then it might work just fine,head gasket starting leaking at 39,000 miles,motor is very loud and noisy when it first starts, it misses out while running but parked, gas gage doesn't read properly it bounces all over the place.
My chevy malibu which i bought brand new and only has 43,000 miles was starting to hesitate and not the power up hills like it was begging for gas.well a week later after parking it in the morning and going to use it some hours later it would not start.the fuel pump went and i had to be towed to my repair shop since i was out of warranty.part is not available.manager of repair shop was very surprised that the pump went with such few miles.
First incident of leaking happened after dealership worked on car. Arrived home coolant poured out on ground towed back.dealership said reservoir cap seal.10/2006 or 11/2006, picking up at school and smelled not engine. Parked saw coolant on ground.no engine light on but needle was past middle.family brought coolant filled it up and went 5 blocks to dealership. They said nothing was wrong.yesterday, 1/9/2007 car overheated in the school line.added coolant.i brought it to a non dealership radiator shop owner thinksintake manifold gasket leaking.car at dealership. I really don't know what the real problem is but because my warranty expired feel dealership will tell me it is a new problem from the first event so i will be responsible. At least two rotors replaced on the front driver's wheel & 5 sets of pads. Reported to gm they claim it is the way i drive! a non dealership tire company had the pads replaced with a good brand. 1 1/2 years since i had to have pads. Problem with the right front passenger door locks.car is running and the driver gets out leaving car on and then the passenger turns off the car and gets out, locks car, the radio stays on. I went inside the store and came out and the radio was still playing. When you unlock the car but enter only the passenger front door and then close it and walk away, the car locks itself.happened several times.i had not placed the keys on the seat of the car and shut the door or i would have been locked out.i reported this but no one seemed to care. Radio was replaced for left button paint (not sure if it is paint or cover on button) rubs off. Ignition switch was replaced. Fuel pump replaced.. I transport grandchildren and i need a safe car.
When trying to start the vehicleconsumer felt that fuel was not flowing to the engine properly. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer five times for this particular problem.each timedealer replaced the fuel pump, which then malfunctioned soon after wards.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. When the engine was turned off, the vehicle failed to restart and the security light blinked on and off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the pass lock sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Dt: consumer stated: had a fire under the hood, fuel evaporation hose which melted caused thefire.chevrolet stated hoses broke. No for warning, found out when catalyticconverter went bad,and sensors burnt.any thing in the stream of that was burntor melted.
Iown an '02 chevy malibu (since 2/28/02).i had the same hazard switch problem w/my '02 malibu that the'00 & '01 model years had, and i had to pay for itsreplacement (roughly $130).i had no turn signals or hazard blinkers until it was replaced.gibson chevy of south holland, il did the replacement (it's in their repair system).my car presently has a little over 45k miles.gm should reimburse me for the money i was forced to pay, given the history of this defect with prior model years and the fact this situation has not seemingly been replaced with the '02 model year, either. I got no notification of a problem with this switch or a recall on it, either.i have had to have a modulator replaced last week (10/5/05) which affects the blower motor speeds in my vehicle's ventilation system ($152.00).at speeds 1, 2 and 3, the blower motor wouldn't work at all.each speed starting with the lowest to the higher speeds was going out-the only speeds working were #4, #5 & defrost.i was forced to have this replaced or i wouldn't be able to use the vents or defroster or the blower itself (& the defroster), would notwork at all.this repair was done at brach auto repair (103rd & western ave.,chicago il -- this repair detail is in their system). Brach auto also replaced some parts in my fuel injection system (it was malfunctioning/about to go out).the amt i paid for this is also in their system.at that time, tom beaulieu informed me that gm has distributed a tsb re: this situation (which i was not informed of until i took my car in for the modulator repair), & how i must run my car w/ only shell or bp's 93 octane gasoline (even though the owner's manual states it should/can run on 87 octane).now, due to a poor fuel injector design, running anything less than 93 octane in my '02 malibu willresult in more costly repairs.(3 separate failures / 3 separate parts on the same car).i want gm to reimburse me for the money i've spent for these repairs.
The car died while driving on three separate occassions.twice i was on the freeway at 70-75 mph when the vehicle lost power, resulting in a struggle to turn the vehicle onto a side lane of the freeway(once i was going 30 mph, in city streets and was again barely able to avoid an accident by struggling to turn the car into a side street when the vehicle lost power).on each of these incidents, i was unable to restart the vehicle for a time period of 10 minutes, the starter would crank but not turn over.the three incidents all occurred on the same day.i turned the vehicle in to gm to review and they stated nothing wrong and gave my car back unfixed.3 weeks later, i was going to start my car and again the vehicle would crank but not turn over.upon taking it back to gm, they discovered the fuel filter was bad and burnt out the pump.they replaced both.i further learned the same service station had to replace similar parts on another2002 malibu within the past week.dt
At 15,000 miles i had a piston knock develop. Pistons were replaced and was told this was a common problem with this engine.gas cap seal bad at same time.deck lid not properly adjusted at time of purchase.at 25,000 the rear left speaker was replaced due not working and the torque clutch converter was coming apart and stuck in the off position.first problem was noted in 2002.
In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! i almost forgot, i purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and i bought it new off the lot. It sucks!
I tried to start my car yesterday morning after having it only sit for an hour when the car would crank but not start. It seemed as if the car was not getting fuel and less than 3 weeks ago had a new fuel pump fixed on it because of this same issue. As i stated before, the car would crank but not start. I had it towed to the local chevy dealership and they were unable to find anything wrong with the car and had it starting and running every time they tried to diagnose the problem. After doing research online, it appears this is a common problem with chevy malibu's as it deals with an error in the anti-theft device for the car and deals with the passlock system. This is an inconvenience for owners of chevy malibu's and is such a common problem it needs to be fixed by the manufacturer or this vehicle.
This is the second report i have had to make about a problem with my 2002 chevy malibu. I went to start my car yesterday and the car would not start and instead would just crank. After reading in my owner's manual that the passlock anti-theft system in the car needed to be reset, i had to sit with my car key in the on position for 10 minutes; then i turned my car off and my car started fine. I just had my car towed last week to a dealership where they found nothing wrong with it because i did not know about this problem. If you do a simple internet search anyone can see this is a flaw in the 2002 chevy malibu and other years of this same make and model. I do not always have time to wait the 10 minutes to reset this problem and am afraid it is only going to get worse and worse. In the event of an emergency what would i do if my car wouldn't start and i had to get somewhere urgently. I wish this organization would do something about this major problem because some hard working americans cannot afford to be late or miss work because of a flaw in our car's design.
My vehicle is messing up on me and it was shut off my vehicle is messing up on me it will shut off well driving ill pull over and wait a couple mins and i will pull out the fuel fuse and wait a couple mins and will put it back and it will start again after a week it shut off on me and would not start had to have it towed took it to a mechanic he changed the fuel pump and marjoram worked for 5days then the same problem again changed the sensors worked ok for 2days and the problem came back again so i changed the spark plugs fuel filter all fuses still nothing its been sitting for 3 to 4 months now i can't seem to find the problem i changed everything u can thing of now the check engine and test system light is on
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. When the driver turned the ignition to the on position, the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic while at the contact's residence who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. The vin was unavailable.
I walked out the door ready to go to work got in the car turned the key it would not start. So first i had to wake someone up with a phone call because this is our only car. Got a ride to work late and called the place where i am buying this car for them to tow it two miles to there shop and charge me seventy eight dollars. I get the call from them saying its the fuel pump(another common unnecessary fix that you here repeat over and over. He also said the antitheft light was on and that i somehow demagnitized the key(wasn't possible because i was given a all silver key no chip in it) so that cost almost a extra hundred for the key.so after im riding almost fine torque could be more v6ish but i digress tuesday sep 4 2012 not a month later it doesn't start again, and again on my way to work. This time i had it towed and by the time it made it to the mechanic its was starting fine. I don't make enough money to continuously worry about this obvious widespread problem with gm vehicles made from 99-05. If whoever reads this types in my car wont start 2002 chevy malibu, and just read the different peoples story's and see videos. In conclusion gm must recall these vehicles and fix these problems. Im a long time gm supporter of there american made cars and trucks. I've owned a 1989 cadillac biaritz, 1999 chevy surburban,and now this 2002 chevey malibu.ive been lucky i read about a guy whose antitheft acted up while he was driving with his child. Recall and save lives and headaches.
Both part of my gas tank and my computer have same issues as thousands more where the alarm shuts the car off while you are driving.
- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu with a current and failure mileage of 142,000.the contact was driving at 60 mph on a dry night when the interior lights turned off completely.the contact pulled over and checked exterior lights. The only lights that would work were the turn signal and headlights.the contact replaced the fuse, but the fuse blew instantly.the contact will take the vehicle to the dealer.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel system, transmission, cooling system and power steering needed to be flushed. The spark plugs, fuel filters, and hub kit were replaced. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/06/15
I walked out the door ready to go to work got in the car turned the key it would not start. So first i had to wake someone up with a phone call because this is our only car. Got a ride to work late and called the place where i am buying this car for them to tow it two miles to there shop and charge me seventy eight dollars. I get the call from them saying its the fuel pump(another common unnecessary fix that you here repeat over and over. He also said the antitheft light was on and that i somehow demagnitized the key(wasn't possible because i was given a all silver key no chip in it) so that cost almost a extra hundred for the key.so after im riding almost fine torque could be more v6ish but i digress tuesday sep 4 2012 not a month later it doesn't start again, and again on my way to work. This time i had it towed and by the time it made it to the mechanic its was starting fine. I don't make enough money to continuously worry about this obvious widespread problem with gm vehicles made from 99-05. If whoever reads this types in my car wont start 2002 chevy malibu, and just read the different peoples story's and see videos. In conclusion gm must recall these vehicles and fix these problems. Im a long time gm supporter of there american made cars and trucks. I've owned a 1989 cadillac biaritz, 1999 chevy surburban,and now this 2002 chevey malibu.ive been lucky i read about a guy whose antitheft acted up while he was driving with his child. Recall and save lives and headaches.
While traveling rpms would idle high, resulting in vehicle not to gaining speed or changing into passing gear. Vehicle has been serviced six times for problem.
While decreasing the speed vehicle stalled.consumer tried to start the vehicle numerous time but was unable to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
At 15,000 miles i had a piston knock develop. Pistons were replaced and was told this was a common problem with this engine.gas cap seal bad at same time.deck lid not properly adjusted at time of purchase.at 25,000 the rear left speaker was replaced due not working and the torque clutch converter was coming apart and stuck in the off position.first problem was noted in 2002.
While driving at 40 mph a motorist failed to yield and crashed into thefront end of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact,air bags failed to deploy, and the seat belts failed to retract. Driver hithead on the roof,and sustained head and neck injuries.
The seat belt locks up and cannot be released so the belt cant be used to secure passenger. This has been going onand off for over a year. Normally after jigglingand tugging and twisting it will finally release so it can be used. However today february 7, 2013 the seatbelt is locked tightly and cannot be released. There is an $85.00 fine in my state of rhode island for not wearing a seat belt this is a big problem. Can you offer me a solution. I have spoken to several people with this make and model they are having the same problem.
My grandson was critically inured while front seat passenger in 2002 chevy malibu, this vehicle cannot sustain impact of 30 mph or less to front passenger side without causing fatal if not critical injuries to passenger. No side airbag,no protection whatsoever. Rated with three stars...... Ridiculous.my grandson lost one lung and part of his bronchial tube because there is no safety measurements on this vehicle to protect front passenger.
My mom and sister was recently involved in a auto accident which caused critical injuries. My mom rear ended a semi truck and the air bags did not deploy nor did the seat belts lock causing my mom to crush her face. My sister recieved 2 vertebra fractures and 3 rib fractures. The cause of this accident caused my mom to have to have surgery on her face and is still in the ut hospital. If the air bags had deployed then it could have saved her face more than it did.
The driver's side seatbelt does not lock when stressed. The passenger one does. Chevrolet will not fix it for free. A friend has the same vehicle and it didn't lock in an accident. She smashed her face off the steering wheel.we don't want to happen to our daughter.
I purchased a new 2002 chevy malibu on august 1, 2002.four days and 250 miles later the front passenger window "exploded" while i was traveling alone down i-90 at 75 miles an hour. I feel there was a defect in the window or the car itself to have this happen for "no apparent " reason.i had to have the car window replacd and the right exterior of the car repainted from the flying glass nicking and gouging the outside of the car.i had broken glass in both the front and back seats.the window and painting was repaired under warranty through the dealership.when i picked the car up from getting it repaired i noticed they (bodyshop) had snapped both rear seatbelts.when i got the car home, i unsnapped the seat belts and noticed they would not retracted back in, but instead, just hung down onto the seat.i called cory peterson, head of sales, and told him about the seatbelts, and he told me to take the car in the next day, september 14th, to have them checked.my husband and i took it in, and dave halland looked at both seat belts and said, "they are worn out."i said "worn out!the car is a month old!"he did not have replacement parts that that time and said he would order them and set us up for an september 20th appointment.i took it back on that date, and was told the parts were not in.he had another man check out the seat belts at this time and he said the "retractors" were defective and the entire seat belts had to be replaced.dave halland again told me he would have the parts over night expressed and would call me when they were in.i waited and waited and finally called for dave on september 30th and october 1, 2002. And left a message for a call back.after no word, i called a requested to talk to the service manager.i was turned over to terry, and he told me the parts had been there for over a week.i told him i wanted the parts when they were removed and he told me i could not have them.i said, "i bought this car, didn't i?"he said"
When installing car seat and putting seat around vehicle buckles would lock into seat belt. Contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer stated that the child car seat does not fit with the vehicle's new latch system and the rear seat belt does not lock properly.
Seat belt buckle on driver's side does not latch.no matter how often the belt tab is inserted into the buckle it will not latch.the release button is not stuck in. Attemptedto lubricate buckle with wd-40, but no luck.
The consumer stated that after picking the vehicle up for repairs, she noticed that the back seatbelts had been snapped by the body shop.when the consumer unsnapped the seatbelts, she noticed that they wouldn't retract.the consumer then called the service department and was told to bring the vehicle in the next day.the consumer was told by the mechanic that the seatbelts were worn out, which was odd because the vehicle was only a month old.the mechanic also told the consumer that the retractors are defective.the consumer feels that this vehicle is defective and is concerned with these safety issues.*scc
Purchased my 2002 chev malibu new! has 39000miles on it ,granted, car is 14yrs old but in mint condition . Its gone through 3 sets of rotors ,3 sets of front pads, 2 sets of calipers and one set of brake lines, both front hub & bearings twice!!.there` s a serious problem with the design of thier brake system design!!
I was driving from the market and came to a stop sign but had no brakes.no sign of me not having any brakes before hand.. The emergency brake would not work also.there were no cars in the crossing and i went through and continued home. I got home which is about 1.5 miles away and was able to pull into the driveway going as slow as i could. I called my husband and he said there was fluid all over the ground on the driver side. I have the pictures of the lines. When he looked the brake and gas lines had rusted through. If i had driven over the mountain to get home from the doctors i would not be here today. I also was told if a car had hit me gas line like that it could have started a fire.you need to check gas and brake line before someone dies. The cost to fix this, and i still don't have my car back is $2550.00. I want something done . I should not have to pay for this. I should be refunded some or all of the cost.chevy owner since 1965.
Vehicle front end shakes/wobbles severely when under hard braking situations down hill. Loud low rumble noise and pedal vibrations are evident. Shaking and wobbling is present through vehicle steering wheel requiring more strength and directional corrections to steer and guide the vehicle properly. Down hill braking could be severely impeded in normal driving or while towing a trailer. Panic stops and light braking situations on level ground are normal straight and true. Brake fluid level check okay and is clean. Abs system operating normally. Parking brake operating normally. Vehicle brake system and abs warning lights check okay. Vehicle has 4 new tires mounted and balanced on original factory rims. Tires are sized and inflated to vehicle manufacturers specifications. Cold tire pressure 29 psi in front and 26 psi in rear. Front left and right rotor surfaces are smooth and within normal specifications. Vehicle diagnosed as having warped front rotors. Front rotors appear to warp prematurely under normal load. Vehicle has had front rotors repaired and or replaced 3 times. Has been suggested that front rotors are not large enough to handle the size and capacity of the vehicle. Vehicles with the six cylinder engine option displace more weight upon the front axle creating excessive heat and wear on undersized disc brakes. Vehicle presented with 69,000 original miles.
The car was taken in for routine maintenance.upon inspection the gm mechanic showed me that the brake lines were completely rusted out.there are other parts of the under body that have a lot of corrosion.there is potential risk of failure which could lead to an accident.the car has under 100,000 miles on it, is garage kept and very well maintained.upon further research, there have been many complaints and accidents relating to this specific issue on gm vehicles.discussing the problem with gm customer service, it was told that it would the responsibility of the local dealer to workout a method of payment but gm was essentially not going to be of any help.the local dealer clearly has no incentive to to bare the cost of the repair.this is a engineering design flaw that should be taken care of by the oem.other vehicles by gm have had this problem but no recall or acknowledgment of this issue is present.other oem have had similar problems and quickly addressed it has a free repair/recall to the their customers.
As i was driving down the road, i signaled for a left turn.when i signaled the turn, there was a buzzing noise in the steering column and the engine turned off, resulting in a complete loss of power to steering and brakes.luckily, i was going about 10 mph and was able to stop the car, albeit in the middle of the street.i noticed the dashboard lights were on.the car restarted immediately and i drove it 1/2 block to a parking space.i subsequently took the car to fh dailey, the local chevy dealer.they told me there was a problem with the bcm (body control module) that had caused the engine to shut off while the car was being driven.they are replacing the bcm.they did not seem particularly concerned about the problem and my impression is it is not unusual for them to encounter it.i am concerned that, had i been driving in traffic, on the highway, or on a curving road, the engine failure could have resulted in significant injury or fatality to myself or others.
On sept. 30th 2013 we had our 2003 chevy malibu worked on at just brakes on 75 in dallas.they recommended a long list of items costing around $900 in repairs.we decided to only have the rear bakes done at this time.on jan 16 of this year we took the car to another automotive repair shop to have the oil changed and front brakes fixed.our local mechanic stated the rears were improperly done and were not working at all.the pads were installed backwards and the springs not attached.we took the car back to just brakes in richardson so they could properly fix and redo the work we had paid for.the manager bobby was extremely rude, hostile and argumentative.he basically denied there was any problem and told us to leave.here are a few things he said to us when we tried to explain the situation.how do you know they don't work?.we had tested the parking brake and it wouldn't hold the car at all.he said, the e-brake isn't designed to do that. How did you get the car here if your brakes don't work? i am not going to guarantee anything. I am not going to refund any of your money. Why don't you just fix them yourself?are you going to keep arguing with me? you should just take the car somewhere else. Tired of his condescending belligerent and insulting attitude, we instead went to their lemon ave location downtown.they were very helpful and immediately fixed the brakes quickly and courteously. This is a serious problem as we had been driving an unsafe vehicle with only the front brakes working for over 3 months.it also cost us less then half of what just brakes wanted to repair the front end at our local mechanic.bobby originally stated additional problems were needed to be addressed that turned out were actually non-existent and fraudulent overcharges.
I turned on my ac and the temp and fuel guage fuse blowed while having the air on still changing out fuses and the automatic car locks on it own when you closes the doors getting out or it will lock when some one gets out of the car all by itself without hitting the door lock on the keyless entry.
When driving the car it may stall,(and it has many times) which causes failure of power steering and brakes. The car also won't always start. You can turn the key but the dashboard lights don't come on,if they don'tthe car will not start. Also the battery won't keep a charge, unless you start the car and let it run at least every 2 days.
In a collision with another vehicle, brakes failed to work, airbag did not deploy. Totaled my vehicle.
The hydraulic brake lines between the front and rear of the car corroded and quickly leaked fluid out so the brakes no longer functioned.the fluid leaked out when the car was parked after driving on the highway the night before. If this happened when i was driving the results could have been catestophicmy mechanic stated that this is a common problem with chevys.i saved some of the brake lines he had to remove.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on three occasions, who diagnosed that the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as the anti theft system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) .the failure mileage was unknown.
No incidents, crashes or injury's while in my possession. The 2002 chevy malibu i bought used in 2004 only had 11,000 miles on it. It was a government used car. Several months after buying the car the blinkers stopped working and then began working again. They now work when they want to work. Now, almost a year later at 41,000 miles the horn blows a short beep anytime. The car may be running or not, there may not be anyone even in the car. This has been going on for about a month and a half and now there is a beeping tone inside that i have not identified. It doesn't do it constantly but i notice it when i start the car. It is a short "alert" beep, kind of like an alarm. It beeps once, pause, and then about three times pause and then once more. Just wondering if there were any recalls for this as the warranty is not in affect any longer. In addition to these there has been about three occasions where my car hestitated when starting kind of like the battery was drained. Could this be from the horn blowing all day and night? have also replaced brakes more often than i thought i should.
In 2002, i bought a 2002 chevy malibu. Since then it's been giving me a lot of problems. The first problem was the water found in both tail lights; this was under warranty. Then there was water coming in the driver side window, the brakes, and the torque needing to be reprogrammed. Then it was the headlights going out and i got them replaced at a walmart; mind you, since the1st problem, none of this has been under warranty. Now it's the airbag gone bad, cooling system gone bad, and the brakes again, along with a fuel pump. The calipers have to be replaced still, the airbag needs to be checked out, and the car is in the shop now to diagnose what is wrong within the fueling system that makes the car not start. Oh! i almost forgot, i purchased a battery 2 weeks ago because that went out. I always stay on top of my service for the car. This car is 3 years old and i bought it new off the lot. It sucks!
While driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.the dealer informed the driverthat the brakes and rotors needed to be replacedthe problem still occurs.*mr
The brakes failed at 13000 miles creating a safety issue for myself and family.they were defective and worn down to nothing, creating an unsafe stopping condition for myself and family. *nlm
Brake rotors were so thin after less than 30k commuter mile that they had to be replaced. Dealership just told me that rotors were consumables.
Both front calipers and both rear calipers leaking. Problem covered under my fidelity extended warranty, but the new brakes that i had on there were ruined by brake fluid caused by the leak. Warranty does not cover brakes. I have 3 friends with the exact same vehicle and the exact same problems.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while driving less than 70 mph, the exterior brake lights on the vehicle continued to illuminate even when the brake pedal was not depressed.the contact was concerned that the other drivers would swerve around her and assume that she was braking, when in reality, she would be in acceleration or drive mode.the dealer replaced the ecm and the sensor approximately three times.the vehicle has been at the dealer at least twice a month for one year.the repairs have not corrected the failure.the failure and current mileages were less than 40,000.
The rotors on this vehicle warped within the first year and continue to warp every two to four months.this is causing wear on the brakes which had to be replaced at 21338 miles at my cost and again at 31474 miles at the dealers cost.
Own a 2002 chevy malibu. Had brakes and rotors replaced in 2006. Just had to do it again 12/5/08. Chevy should recall and replace the brakes free of charge. I use my car daily.
There was a severe pulsation every time i used the brakes. I took it into the dealer to have it checked out. The rotors were warped and the pads needed to be replaced. My car only has 20133 miles on it. There is no excuse for the rotors to be warped and i know that pads last a lot longer than 20000 miles.
The anti-freeze holding tank keeps getting an oil residue in it and the anti-freeze keeps disappearing into the engine and has to keep being refilled.after speaking with a mechanic it is possible that the intake manifold gasket is failing.the a/c switch also turns off on its own.rotors and brakeshave been replaced three times.
Found corrosion on the brake lines and master cylinder, and other lines thatare located under the battery corrosion plate. The battery corrosion plate was a good idea.however, putting brake lines & other components under were are not a good design. It's flawed, for if the battery plate becomes corroded, then it leaks onto the lines below and causes damage as in my vehicle.
While traveling on the highway the consumer apply her brakes and there was a loud streaking noise and vibration coming from the right wheel.please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Brakes 2001 malibu chev. 35,000 milesbrakes and rotors replaced 4 times.*la
New car with 13136 miles. Trip to fl.brakes ground when caught in slow x-way traffic in louisville ky.had to replace front brake pads, turn rotors at chv dlr. Cost $242.warranty no good.they blamed it on living (1 mile) down a dirt road which prevented brakes from working.reported complaint to home dlr.then needed rotors turned again at 16000 miles. The said that brakes don't always last long, but were able to get srv. Rep. To refund $185.dlr agreed to replace rotors if i had more trouble w/ brakes in next 10,000 mi. That means i could have a whole brake job at 28,000 at my expense.i am not happy.a commonly held idea is that brakes should last much longer.i don't ride my brakes and travel to work on paved rural roads without much traffic.i do lots of x-way driving and don't tailgate. Traded in a 1998 malibu due to trouble with manifold gasket, air-con odor. Previously had warped rotors and a need to replace brakes much more often than 6 prev. Cars on same dirt road.have since read that malibu brakes have a history of problems.i think gm is ignoring the problem.they should re-engineer the brakes and give consumers a quality product.
From the first day i had this car, the brakes do not engage completely in the first few uses of the brakes, especially in wet conditions.i have had many near misses of accidents because of the brakes not engaging and sometimes not releasing-a thumping sound is heard when the brake cylinder piston releases.
While driving, (abs) braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined abs brake monitor needed replacement.
I just bought a used malibu ls 2002.three days later my abs brake light comes on after i hear some vibrating noise while driving.i have taken it to the dealer and he says there is no problem.now everytime i start up my car after 5 minutes the abs light comes on.
Dt: in august 2004 consumer had right and left wheel bearing and hub assemblies replaced.now the abs activates at low speeds. This happens all the time.now consumer is told by the dealer that the right wheel bearing and hub assembly needs to be replaced again. Manufacturer was called and they said the part they put in last august was under a 12 month or 12000 mile warranty and consumer had to pay to have the problem fixed.
When brakes were applied they didn't hold, causing vehicle to rear end anothervehicle.contacted dealer.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 40 mph the abs light illuminated.the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who replaced the front passenger hub and speed sensor.the dealer was alerted. The vehicle is a malibu.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Turn signal switch operates intermittently -- symptoms are identical to 2000-2001 my, which was recalled at 03v327000. Has been like this for a couple of months but has gotten worse.abs light is on all the time.
2002 malibu.rotors and pads have had to be replaced 3 times and pads alone once in 35000 miles.chevrolet customer assistance says there is nothing wrong with the car.3 different service departments have told me that this is a common problem with malibu's and grand am's.brakes will be completely redesigned for 2004.why redesign if there is no problem??
New car with 13136 miles. Trip to fl.brakes ground when caught in slow x-way traffic in louisville ky.had to replace front brake pads, turn rotors at chv dlr. Cost $242.warranty no good.they blamed it on living (1 mile) down a dirt road which prevented brakes from working.reported complaint to home dlr.then needed rotors turned again at 16000 miles. The said that brakes don't always last long, but were able to get srv. Rep. To refund $185.dlr agreed to replace rotors if i had more trouble w/ brakes in next 10,000 mi. That means i could have a whole brake job at 28,000 at my expense.i am not happy.a commonly held idea is that brakes should last much longer.i don't ride my brakes and travel to work on paved rural roads without much traffic.i do lots of x-way driving and don't tailgate. Traded in a 1998 malibu due to trouble with manifold gasket, air-con odor. Previously had warped rotors and a need to replace brakes much more often than 6 prev. Cars on same dirt road.have since read that malibu brakes have a history of problems.i think gm is ignoring the problem.they should re-engineer the brakes and give consumers a quality product.
Dt:front loaded calipers are not working properly. Inboard pads are worn at 100 percent, and the outboard are worn at 50 percent.tires were squeaking when brakes were applied, and then a constant squeek while driving. Continued driving makes it worse. Caller is concerned about not getting a warning light to tell her she has a problem. Caller was told a warning light will not come on for the brake pads being worn. If caliper is not fixed the pads will be worn at same rate.tires plus told her this. Dealer told caller they never heard of calipers causing brake pad problems. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
I have had my 2002 chevy malibu since it was purchased brand new from the dealership in 2002.after running fine for a few years, it began to develop recurring problems.the wheel bearings (both front) have been replaced twice, along with the calipers.
When the brakes were applied, the brake pedal pulsated,which caused the consumer to experience extended stopping distance. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the brake caliper failed.the radio was inoperative. *sc
Inside disc pads wore out at 21000 miles. Had pads replaced and rotors checked. Caliper is now sticking again and inside pad is rubbing
Brakes on 2002 malibupads wear uneven rotors worn uneven calalipers are not working right.chevy won't take care of problem.
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor.a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front.driver took vehicle to dealerfor inspection, andmechanic determined thatthat brake pads and rotorsa needed to be replaced.
Vehicle started producing a high pitched sqeak/squeal when turning to the left after 26000 mi.took car to dealer and was informed that the brake pads needed to be repolaced and the rotors needed to be turned. Dealer advised that the brake pads went due to my driving habits, however none of the other new vehicles i've owned in the past 10 years have had to have the pads replaced until at least 50000 mi.dealer disagreed and told me that i had to pay for the entire job, i arguaed again and finally got the dealer to at least pay for the turning of the rotors.work has not been done yet due to scheduling problem.
The vehicle has a nonconformity, the front brakes.(nar)*ph premature wear of the brake pads caused the rotor to warp. Dealership has attempted to repair this malfunction, but failed.
My 2002 chevy malibu (3 yrs old, just our of factory warranty) with 33,000 miles had the front left brake seize up.i limped it to the dealer, half a mile away from my house.by the time i got there, the front left brakes were smoking.i was told that the caliper seized up because the pads were too worn. Also that the pads on the left were worn also.the chevy dealer said i needed to have rotors turned on both wheels, calipers replaced on both wheels, and new pads & caliper bolts.total cost $784not covered by the extended warranty that i paid $1250 for when i bought the car.the wear indicators gave very little warning that the brakes were warn.i had the brakes inspected a year ago (9000 miles ago) and was told they were fine.i can understand turning the rotors.i expect to pay for pads.but replacing the calipers on both wheels?did i just get taken for a ride by my chevy dealer?i have seen lots of reports about premature brake wear on malibu.what are my options?i have already paid for the repair.
Dt:front loaded calipers are not working properly. Inboard pads are worn at 100 percent, and the outboard are worn at 50 percent.tires were squeaking when brakes were applied, and then a constant squeek while driving. Continued driving makes it worse. Caller is concerned about not getting a warning light to tell her she has a problem. Caller was told a warning light will not come on for the brake pads being worn. If caliper is not fixed the pads will be worn at same rate.tires plus told her this. Dealer told caller they never heard of calipers causing brake pad problems. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
Dt:the consumer stated since purchase of vehicleshehad problems with the brakes.the vehicle will not completely stop.she took the vehicle to the dealership, and they replaced the pads and rotors.however, the consumer is still experiencing stopping problems.she hastaken the vehicle to a service station to have the pads replaced.they have to be replaced every two to three months.thus far, the pads have been replaced ten times.the problem has not been fixed or diagnosed.updated 12/07/05.
I purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set of rotors.at 54000 miles the wheel bearing and control arm bushings had to be replaced.two weeks later the fuel pump had to be replaced also.the passenger side rear window can't be down because last time we had a rough time getting it to go back up.
Pulsating and grinding noises at 10,000. Dealer replaced rotors and pads under warranty. Same thing at 21,000. Now at 31,000, same problem. Now dealer says they can only turn rotors under warranty and i have to pay for pads and labor. Replacing rotors and brake pads every 10,000 miles is not normal wear and tear. There is something wrong with the brake system on these cars. Gm needs to fix the root of this problem on the malibu.
I am continually having problems with my 2002 chevy malibu.i had the theft system continually come on and paid $700 to fix that.fuel pump went bad...$500. I had the coolant system leak and paid $800 to fix that.every time i get my brake pads replaced, the rotors need replaced too,until the last time when the calibers had to be replaced as well $900.now i am having difficulty starting my piece of junk.
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor.a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front.driver took vehicle to dealerfor inspection, andmechanic determined thatthat brake pads and rotorsa needed to be replaced.
Brakes 2001 malibu chev. 35,000 milesbrakes and rotors replaced 4 times.*la
I purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set of rotors.at 54000 miles the wheel bearing and control arm bushings had to be replaced.two weeks later the fuel pump had to be replaced also.the passenger side rear window can't be down because last time we had a rough time getting it to go back up.
My 2002 chevy malibu (3 yrs old, just our of factory warranty) with 33,000 miles had the front left brake seize up.i limped it to the dealer, half a mile away from my house.by the time i got there, the front left brakes were smoking.i was told that the caliper seized up because the pads were too worn. Also that the pads on the left were worn also.the chevy dealer said i needed to have rotors turned on both wheels, calipers replaced on both wheels, and new pads & caliper bolts.total cost $784not covered by the extended warranty that i paid $1250 for when i bought the car.the wear indicators gave very little warning that the brakes were warn.i had the brakes inspected a year ago (9000 miles ago) and was told they were fine.i can understand turning the rotors.i expect to pay for pads.but replacing the calipers on both wheels?did i just get taken for a ride by my chevy dealer?i have seen lots of reports about premature brake wear on malibu.what are my options?i have already paid for the repair.
First incident of leaking happened after dealership worked on car. Arrived home coolant poured out on ground towed back.dealership said reservoir cap seal.10/2006 or 11/2006, picking up at school and smelled not engine. Parked saw coolant on ground.no engine light on but needle was past middle.family brought coolant filled it up and went 5 blocks to dealership. They said nothing was wrong.yesterday, 1/9/2007 car overheated in the school line.added coolant.i brought it to a non dealership radiator shop owner thinksintake manifold gasket leaking.car at dealership. I really don't know what the real problem is but because my warranty expired feel dealership will tell me it is a new problem from the first event so i will be responsible. At least two rotors replaced on the front driver's wheel & 5 sets of pads. Reported to gm they claim it is the way i drive! a non dealership tire company had the pads replaced with a good brand. 1 1/2 years since i had to have pads. Problem with the right front passenger door locks.car is running and the driver gets out leaving car on and then the passenger turns off the car and gets out, locks car, the radio stays on. I went inside the store and came out and the radio was still playing. When you unlock the car but enter only the passenger front door and then close it and walk away, the car locks itself.happened several times.i had not placed the keys on the seat of the car and shut the door or i would have been locked out.i reported this but no one seemed to care. Radio was replaced for left button paint (not sure if it is paint or cover on button) rubs off. Ignition switch was replaced. Fuel pump replaced.. I transport grandchildren and i need a safe car.
Brake rotors on 2002 malibu failing every 18000 to 20000 miles. (3 times in 4 years) i had the rotors and brakes checked 7 months after the latest replacement because of violent shimming in the front end and was told by dealer everything was fine with my rotors and brakes. Now 5 months later(after the parts warranty expired) i am told i need new rotors and brakes. Gm knows they have a problem with this but refuses to address it. I have had 5 near accidents on the freeway because of the violent shim when i hit the brakes. All the dealership will say is they can "see a pattern". I would like to know how many deaths were caused by this pattern!
Vehicle started producing a high pitched sqeak/squeal when turning to the left after 26000 mi.took car to dealer and was informed that the brake pads needed to be repolaced and the rotors needed to be turned. Dealer advised that the brake pads went due to my driving habits, however none of the other new vehicles i've owned in the past 10 years have had to have the pads replaced until at least 50000 mi.dealer disagreed and told me that i had to pay for the entire job, i arguaed again and finally got the dealer to at least pay for the turning of the rotors.work has not been done yet due to scheduling problem.
Brakes on 2002 malibupads wear uneven rotors worn uneven calalipers are not working right.chevy won't take care of problem.
Rotorshave warped already within a few months of purchase. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
My turn signals work whenever they feel like it.this has been going on for about 8 months now and it seems to be getting worse.sometimes you can hear the turn signal but the light is not actually on.also, i have had to replace my rotors on the car three times all ready and the car is not even three years old yet.i am quite upset because between the turn signals and the brakes i am at a high risk for an accident.i have a three year old daughter and everyday i get in the car and drive with her i am putting both of our lives at risks.i can't believe that it is three years and yet there has been no recall on either of these potentially life endangering issues when there has been problems with at least one of these issues on previous models.what is wrong with this picture??
When the brakes were applied, the steering wheel vibrated hard. The vehicle is now on it's third repair for brake rotors. Please provide details.
Premature brake and rotor wear on 2002 malibu , front brakes replaced twice in 2 years at about 17,000 and 34,000 miles.
I have filed a safety complaint with chevrolet on the 2002 malibu i purchased new. I have had to replace the brakes twice once at 33,378 miles on 5/5/2005 and again at 51,543 mile on 3/27/2007. The consumer complaint department and the dealership where it was repair have informed me the replacing the brakes at 18,165 miles are considered ?routine maintenance.? failure of the braking system was found when the car did not adequacy stop placing me and my family in danger. There was no audible or visual indicator of the braking problem, instead i had to rely on performance failure while on the road. To date the manufacturer and dealership fail to recognize the problem.
Hearing popping noise in the front suspension whenever you make a turn in the vehicle and therear stabilizing bar is bad. Back end swings.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.the contact has had to have repairs performed on the vehicle ever since the time of purchase.she lost control of the steering while driving various speeds.two mechanics stated that the steering rack was defective.the contact put 18,000 miles on the vehicle within two years.the failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 110,000.
I wanted to submit my complaint after receiving a recall letter about my former car. In december of 2013 i was driving on the road after it had rained. I lost control of the vehicle. Car went off the edge of the road. Was unable to control car through steering or braking. We slid down the hill fishtailing. Rear end hit signs which sent me into a spin and shattered the rear window. Front of car was stopped by several trees- cracking windshield/crushing front end. Deploying air bags. Car was totaled. My two children in the back seat had seat belt burn and cuts from glass. I had multiple bruises, cuts, burn from seat belt. Hit head and briefly lost consciousness. As a result it aggravated my chronic pain condition.
Key does not shut off car can not shift gears
I was driving my vehicle at 35 mph when i went over a small pot hole on father hurley blvd. My right knee smashed against my key ring on the front dash area. Thee car lost immediate power. I could not accelerate or steer my vehicle. I had to slowly coast over to the side of the road until i came to a complete stop.vehicles around me had a difficult time avoiding me since this event happened as i was approaching a lane merging with mine as they exited a major freeway. When the vehicle had completely stopped i put on my hazard lights and put it in park.i noticed that the key was not fully engaged in the ignition so i pushed it all the way back into the ignition and turned the key over. The car immediately started up and i was able to drive home safely. This is the 3rd time an event like this (where my knee has bumped up against the key ring and the car lost power) has happened in my history of owning this vehicle.
As i was getting off an exit from the highway the car shut off and steering became hard. I let the car roll into the right lane where i could stop and turn the key to start the vehicle. The vehicle started immediately, steering was very hard. I took the car to a mechanic and the found that the power steering pump had to be replaced and the rack n pinion steering had to be replaced.one week later i drove the car to go to the beach with my dad and as i was driving the car seemed fine. When i stopped at a light the engine shut off again. Once again i drove to the mechanic the next day and when he put the computer to the car it showed that the #4 coil was malfunctioning.thankful that i am careful and defensive driver. This situations are quite scary. I owned a kia sephia for since 2005 and never did i experience what i have been experiencing with this malibu.
Vehicle front end shakes/wobbles severely when under hard braking situations down hill. Loud low rumble noise and pedal vibrations are evident. Shaking and wobbling is present through vehicle steering wheel requiring more strength and directional corrections to steer and guide the vehicle properly. Down hill braking could be severely impeded in normal driving or while towing a trailer. Panic stops and light braking situations on level ground are normal straight and true. Brake fluid level check okay and is clean. Abs system operating normally. Parking brake operating normally. Vehicle brake system and abs warning lights check okay. Vehicle has 4 new tires mounted and balanced on original factory rims. Tires are sized and inflated to vehicle manufacturers specifications. Cold tire pressure 29 psi in front and 26 psi in rear. Front left and right rotor surfaces are smooth and within normal specifications. Vehicle diagnosed as having warped front rotors. Front rotors appear to warp prematurely under normal load. Vehicle has had front rotors repaired and or replaced 3 times. Has been suggested that front rotors are not large enough to handle the size and capacity of the vehicle. Vehicles with the six cylinder engine option displace more weight upon the front axle creating excessive heat and wear on undersized disc brakes. Vehicle presented with 69,000 original miles.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu.while leaving the highway at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the turn signals failed.the failure has occurred several times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the intermittent failure.the dealer replaced the upper and lower head gasket seal, but the failure was not corrected.the rack and pinion failed and was replaced in 2006 and again in october of 2008.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 52,300.
When driving the car it may stall,(and it has many times) which causes failure of power steering and brakes. The car also won't always start. You can turn the key but the dashboard lights don't come on,if they don'tthe car will not start. Also the battery won't keep a charge, unless you start the car and let it run at least every 2 days.
Unable to steer turn wheel right car kept going foward.
Vehicles rack and pinion rusted off from the front cradle while driving the vehicle. I was lucky to not get into an accident. There seems to be a lot of problems like this one with the malibu's that i have read.
2002 chevrolet malibu. Vehicle has been recalled because of the key ring is carrying added weight and the vehicle may go off the road. *taalso, the power steering rack and lines were replaced.
After coming to a complete stop, applied gas, vehicle would not accelerate. Contacted dealer.tie rod bolt had fallen off.consumer was able to manuever the vehicle to a nearby gas station.the worker at the service station noticed the left front tire was turned sideways.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.consumer asked for a replacement but was told the only recourse was to repair it.*jg
The seal on the back lights gets bad and allows moisture to get in and short out the brake, turn signal and back up lights.repairs are over $200 and they cannot guarantee it will not happen when the lighting housing is replaced.this should be a recall, because living near atlanta, brake lights and turn signals are very important.i never know when they are working.this is very dangerous.come on gm, make drivers of your vehicles safe!!!!!
I own a 2002 chevy malibu, the left rear light assembly leaks water, consequently leading to the erosion of the assembly and causing it to need replacing.this was a cost of approximately $200, and no guarantee that it would not continue to leak since the seal around the assembly is worn.
Bubbling and rust on the back panel of the car where the gas coverand tank is.it has rust and all kinds of bubbles only on that panel.
When driving 60 mphvehicle produces a loud whistling noise coming from the windshield. The dealer replaced the seal around the windshield.
I have own my 2002 malibu since december2001have changed the a/c control switch 3 times.it is at the dealership again today for the same reason.after only two months since the last new switch was installed, the a/c will change from blowing out air conditioning to just blowing air.my husband tells me that this last time the air circulationchanged from inside air to outside air.this wasa great vehicle, but an extremely annoying problem.is there some kind of defect that we are not aware off?
The car was taken in for routine maintenance.upon inspection the gm mechanic showed me that the brake lines were completely rusted out.there are other parts of the under body that have a lot of corrosion.there is potential risk of failure which could lead to an accident.the car has under 100,000 miles on it, is garage kept and very well maintained.upon further research, there have been many complaints and accidents relating to this specific issue on gm vehicles.discussing the problem with gm customer service, it was told that it would the responsibility of the local dealer to workout a method of payment but gm was essentially not going to be of any help.the local dealer clearly has no incentive to to bare the cost of the repair.this is a engineering design flaw that should be taken care of by the oem.other vehicles by gm have had this problem but no recall or acknowledgment of this issue is present.other oem have had similar problems and quickly addressed it has a free repair/recall to the their customers.
My chevrolet, malibu is a 2002 and in the back panels near the rear doors the paint is starting to peal off.
Found corrosion on the brake lines and master cylinder, and other lines thatare located under the battery corrosion plate. The battery corrosion plate was a good idea.however, putting brake lines & other components under were are not a good design. It's flawed, for if the battery plate becomes corroded, then it leaks onto the lines below and causes damage as in my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake repairs, the technician noticed that the entire frame was rotted out and advised the contact to take the vehicle off the road. The technician did not proceed with the brake work, stating that the vehicle was completely damaged and not able to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 185,000.
My grandson was critically inured while front seat passenger in 2002 chevy malibu, this vehicle cannot sustain impact of 30 mph or less to front passenger side without causing fatal if not critical injuries to passenger. No side airbag,no protection whatsoever. Rated with three stars...... Ridiculous.my grandson lost one lung and part of his bronchial tube because there is no safety measurements on this vehicle to protect front passenger.
Heard noise in front end when turning. Was told the engine cradle was almost rusted on r side and 2 stabilizer links were no longer connected. 2002 chevy malibu - inquired about warranty from dealer and dealer claimed these items are not covered by warranty.
Consumer states that the vehicle would shake & vibrate while driving. Dealer notified and inspected the vehicle and determined the frame was crack. Feel free to provide any further information.
I wanted to submit my complaint after receiving a recall letter about my former car. In december of 2013 i was driving on the road after it had rained. I lost control of the vehicle. Car went off the edge of the road. Was unable to control car through steering or braking. We slid down the hill fishtailing. Rear end hit signs which sent me into a spin and shattered the rear window. Front of car was stopped by several trees- cracking windshield/crushing front end. Deploying air bags. Car was totaled. My two children in the back seat had seat belt burn and cuts from glass. I had multiple bruises, cuts, burn from seat belt. Hit head and briefly lost consciousness. As a result it aggravated my chronic pain condition.
Vehicle front end shakes/wobbles severely when under hard braking situations down hill. Loud low rumble noise and pedal vibrations are evident. Shaking and wobbling is present through vehicle steering wheel requiring more strength and directional corrections to steer and guide the vehicle properly. Down hill braking could be severely impeded in normal driving or while towing a trailer. Panic stops and light braking situations on level ground are normal straight and true. Brake fluid level check okay and is clean. Abs system operating normally. Parking brake operating normally. Vehicle brake system and abs warning lights check okay. Vehicle has 4 new tires mounted and balanced on original factory rims. Tires are sized and inflated to vehicle manufacturers specifications. Cold tire pressure 29 psi in front and 26 psi in rear. Front left and right rotor surfaces are smooth and within normal specifications. Vehicle diagnosed as having warped front rotors. Front rotors appear to warp prematurely under normal load. Vehicle has had front rotors repaired and or replaced 3 times. Has been suggested that front rotors are not large enough to handle the size and capacity of the vehicle. Vehicles with the six cylinder engine option displace more weight upon the front axle creating excessive heat and wear on undersized disc brakes. Vehicle presented with 69,000 original miles.
Consumer states that the steering wheel will not steer itself straight. The dealer has been notified.nlmdealer was unable and unwilling to fix, consumer states vehicle will be traded soon. Tt
This is not a safety hazard, but the bushings on the front struts of the 2002 chevy malibu rattle and squeak starting around 30k miles and get progressively worse. Also the air conditioning control unit tends to go bad. Both are rather costly to fix problems didn't surface till after the 3/36 warranty was up.
When driving faster than 40 miles an hour the steering wheel vibrates like the wheels are out of alignment or the tires have a broken belt.the faster you drive, the more pronounced the vibration becomes.i got new tires, not same as oem, and it's better, but still very noticeable at freeway speeds.
I purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set of rotors.at 54000 miles the wheel bearing and control arm bushings had to be replaced.two weeks later the fuel pump had to be replaced also.the passenger side rear window can't be down because last time we had a rough time getting it to go back up.
The lower control arm produces a popping sound when turning in either direction. A recall was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
The lower control arm made a noise while driving, which caused the steering wheel to shake.
2002 chevrolet malibu6 cylinder.front struts were not functioning properly and required replacement (at my cost). Car mileage was appx 23k.my neighbor has a 2004 malibu with 18k. Front struts were defective and replaced by dealer. My mechanic expressed surprised that struts should "go bad" on cars with such relatively low mileage.
Dt*: the contact stated that while backing out of a parking space at 5 mph, the front passenger side shock absorber detached and punctured the tire causing the vehicle to stop completely.thedetachment also broke the tie rod and the strut on the passenger side.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the cause of the detachment was due to hitting a pothole in the parking lot. The contact did not observe any potholes in the vicinity.updated 7/18/2006 -
I purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set of rotors.at 54000 miles the wheel bearing and control arm bushings had to be replaced.two weeks later the fuel pump had to be replaced also.the passenger side rear window can't be down because last time we had a rough time getting it to go back up.
I have had my 2002 chevy malibu since it was purchased brand new from the dealership in 2002.after running fine for a few years, it began to develop recurring problems.the wheel bearings (both front) have been replaced twice, along with the calipers.
Dt: in august 2004 consumer had right and left wheel bearing and hub assemblies replaced.now the abs activates at low speeds. This happens all the time.now consumer is told by the dealer that the right wheel bearing and hub assembly needs to be replaced again. Manufacturer was called and they said the part they put in last august was under a 12 month or 12000 mile warranty and consumer had to pay to have the problem fixed.
Hearing popping noise in the front suspension whenever you make a turn in the vehicle and therear stabilizing bar is bad. Back end swings.
While driving, the left front tire blew out, causing consumer to swerve off the raod and striking a median wall, consumer suffered minor injuries. No other tire info given. (ohio traffic crash report #10-90-494)
The rotors on this vehicle warped within the first year and continue to warp every two to four months.this is causing wear on the brakes which had to be replaced at 21338 miles at my cost and again at 31474 miles at the dealers cost.
Chevrolet malibu 2002, tires worn at 9,000 miles.the dealer replaced the tires with no questions asked.at 29000 mile the tires were badly worn again.this time the dealer refused to replace the tires indicating that the wear was the consumer's fault.the vehicle was taken to a tire dealer who informed the consumer that the tires were imperfect.
Tires, especially the ones infront had developed wear out inmiddle withoutprior warning. Consumer contacted dealer, but they could not state what had caused wear just onfront. Firestone, p-215/60r15.please provide more information.
The car jerks at 70 mph, dealer could not find the problem.the cruise control was stuck in the on position when starting the car (was not activated), dealer could not find the problem. The car feels unstable and shacks at 50+ mph (since the time of purchase the tire pressure has not been adjusted), the dealer said the tire was over inflated, tire pressure was corrected, but the shacking has become worse.
Anti-theft locking device make car stop and can't start even in emergency situation.had gone to bank and when tried to start vehicle and wouldn't start.client is 88 years old and had to go out on street seeking help to get car fixed.(forgot cell phone at home) walked some distance and was having respiratory problems when she reached an auto shop.mechanic went to car to help and fixed problem.said it was anti-theft mechanism.this same thing has happened before when car had to be towed and was diagnosed as anti-theft locking device.researching matter on internet and find there are thousands of chevrolets exhibiting the same defect.why isn't chevrolet required to fix this problem before some dies as a result.we can't always control circumstances of being stranded, where when how etc., and this is absolutely a safety problem for the driver.please help with this problem.when individuals are on fixed income they can't keep going to dealer and have $108 diagnosis to determine problem (when they already know what it is) and then charging big bucks to fixa minor fix.thank you for your attention.
No incidents, crashes or injury's while in my possession. The 2002 chevy malibu i bought used in 2004 only had 11,000 miles on it. It was a government used car. Several months after buying the car the blinkers stopped working and then began working again. They now work when they want to work. Now, almost a year later at 41,000 miles the horn blows a short beep anytime. The car may be running or not, there may not be anyone even in the car. This has been going on for about a month and a half and now there is a beeping tone inside that i have not identified. It doesn't do it constantly but i notice it when i start the car. It is a short "alert" beep, kind of like an alarm. It beeps once, pause, and then about three times pause and then once more. Just wondering if there were any recalls for this as the warranty is not in affect any longer. In addition to these there has been about three occasions where my car hestitated when starting kind of like the battery was drained. Could this be from the horn blowing all day and night? have also replaced brakes more often than i thought i should.
Anti theft device caused car to be unable to start even with correct key. Stationary. Computer had to.be reprogrammed.
The theft system light appears on dash when key is put into the ignition, upon turning the ignition, car won't start, due to the theft system light, why does my car not recognize my key? this is a defect in the manufacturing. The car shouldn't "think" the owner is trying to steal it. Had to get car towed to dealership, they told me the ignition cylinder needs to be replaced, quoted me 613$ plus tax. I am forced to get it replaced. The service adviser said upon replacement, they would need to reprogram the computer to recognize a new key!again, this is defective manufacturing, this isn't just a bad battery, or bad alternator,this is a computer glitch that has nothing to do with the motor, but a faulty built in theft system.the computer failing in a vehicle programmed by its manufacturer needs to be recalled and fixed. This isn't the consumers fault. I am lucky my motor didn't cut off while driving, because previous to not starting up at all, the theft system light would go on while driving down the road.
2002 chevrolet malibu customer states that the floor mat curled on the top of the gas pedal and as she applied the brake, the gas pedal was depressed and caused the car to lurch forward and hit the garage**nar**cc
I was driving my vehicle at 35 mph when i went over a small pot hole on father hurley blvd. My right knee smashed against my key ring on the front dash area. Thee car lost immediate power. I could not accelerate or steer my vehicle. I had to slowly coast over to the side of the road until i came to a complete stop.vehicles around me had a difficult time avoiding me since this event happened as i was approaching a lane merging with mine as they exited a major freeway. When the vehicle had completely stopped i put on my hazard lights and put it in park.i noticed that the key was not fully engaged in the ignition so i pushed it all the way back into the ignition and turned the key over. The car immediately started up and i was able to drive home safely. This is the 3rd time an event like this (where my knee has bumped up against the key ring and the car lost power) has happened in my history of owning this vehicle.
Factory power sunroof switch has premature intermittent failure causing the window to stop midway or open partially. Closure is also partial or stopping midpoint. The switch failure requires multiple attempts to open and or close the glass. All other power accessories work as intended including other power window switches. Vehicle has never been modified or or damaged.
The rotors on this vehicle warped within the first year and continue to warp every two to four months.this is causing wear on the brakes which had to be replaced at 21338 miles at my cost and again at 31474 miles at the dealers cost.
I had an ignition switch replaced by a dealer (dimmitt chevrolet, clearwater, fl) because my key was stuck in it.the same dealer also replaced my key and key casing because of a recall.after that i starting noticing that my car would intermittently cut off forcing me to put in neutral and restart.i thought it may be a clogged fuel filter and had that replaced.the issue still exists and it is a dangerous situation to me and my family not knowing when my car will just stop running, especially while driving at highway speeds.i checked and do not see a gm recall on my model for some reason.
Problems getting dealership to pay for recall repair. *mr the dealer stated the vehicle mileage needed to be between 43k-45k miles.the consumer requested her money back. *scc
My vehicle is messing up on me and it was shut off my vehicle is messing up on me it will shut off well driving ill pull over and wait a couple mins and i will pull out the fuel fuse and wait a couple mins and will put it back and it will start again after a week it shut off on me and would not start had to have it towed took it to a mechanic he changed the fuel pump and marjoram worked for 5days then the same problem again changed the sensors worked ok for 2days and the problem came back again so i changed the spark plugs fuel filter all fuses still nothing its been sitting for 3 to 4 months now i can't seem to find the problem i changed everything u can thing of now the check engine and test system light is on
When attempting to start my son's 2002 chevy malibu the anti-theft light came on, and the car would crank but not start. I looked online and found that this is a common pass lock sensor issue. The key needs to be in the on position for at least 10 minutes (until the anti-theft light goes off), then turn the key to the off position, take the key out, then put the key back in, and it will start. This is a known issue and can be referenced on numerous online sites, so there is no reason this should not be a recall issue. Mechanics will tell you it is the fuel pump, fuel lines, or the ignition, and you can spend a great deal of money without solving the issue. At $300-$450 (estimates) you can have the ignition switch replaced, but this is a known issue and should be on the recall list. I do not want my teenage son stranded for something that gm knows about and should replace.
I had the recall done on 11-26-14 for gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Gm's number for this recall is 14350. Now the chip in the ignition switch keeps going in to tamper mode. The car will not start and the computer has to be reset to make it start.i have had to have it towed 2 times in the last 8 days! so now i have to pay over $500.00 to have it replaced!this should be covered under the recall! the key fix did not fix the problem.the car has only 124 thousand miles onit!prostrollo motor co. In madison, sd 570472 605-256-9111 is the dealership repairing it and said many other cars like mine have had to do this also!!!what a rip off!
I purchased my used car in the fall of 2015.since then, i have experienced several incidents - now occurring more frequently - in which my car will not start because theanti-theft system believes i am trying to steal it.when i turn the key in the ignition, the car will not start and the anti-theft light starts blinking.i must wait exactly 10 minutes with the key in the "on" position for the light to stop blinking.then i can restart the car and it works fine.this has happened several times in the past few weeks.i have looked online for solutions to this problem, and have discovered that numerous malibu owners have experienced the exact same problem.i have been stranded in dark parking lots multiple times, and do not feel safe knowing that my vehicle regularly will not start without a ten minute delay.
Sometimes the car starts sometimes it don't it gives you no notice that it not going to start.
I have had several problems with the passlock ii / theftsystem in my 2002 chevrolet malibu.this is a recurring issue, that seems to happen 2 to 3 times a week, sometimes more, in the past week it has happened twice.when this happens it results in me having to turn my ignition to on for ten minutes, and wait patiently in hopes this will let me start my own car.i think this is something that needs a serious inquiry by someone.i have contacted the dealership with no avail.i am hoping someone will help the people who are being stranded in that dark parking lot alone at 3am.please do something about the 2002 chevrolet malibu theftsystem/ passlock, please.
My car cuts off and goes into the anti-theft system while i'mgoing down the road when this happens my car has to be pushed off the roadway and then i have to sit with my driver side door open and my key turned on for 10 minutes until it resets itselfthis is very dangerous and it scared me because i was in the middle of highway 150 in danville kentucky. Plusmy heating system is messed up i can't get it to bleed out the air in the system.
Have a 2002 malibu, and the theft system light keeps coming on and i have to turn off the radio, turn the ignition key to acc, wait 10 - 15 minutes for the theft system light to stop blinking and "disappear", then turn the key to the off position, wait another 5 - 10 minutes.then turn the key to the start position for the car to crank.the whole process can take approximately 25 minutes to start the car. I never know when i get in my car if the problem will occur, when it will happen or where i will be when it happens.the most recent time was yesterday 3/22/17.
A trash bag had wrapped around the axle of a 2002 chevrolet malibu resulting in the brake hose ripping. *mr *sc the cv boot was also crushed due to the consumer running over a large trash bag.
While traveling rpms would idle high, resulting in vehicle not to gaining speed or changing into passing gear. Vehicle has been serviced six times for problem.
The contact owned a 2002 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained a cut to the lip, bruising on the forehead, neck injury, and her front teeth were loosened. It was unknown if the contact received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v1400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The speed was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
The car jerks at 70 mph, dealer could not find the problem.the cruise control was stuck in the on position when starting the car (was not activated), dealer could not find the problem. The car feels unstable and shacks at 50+ mph (since the time of purchase the tire pressure has not been adjusted), the dealer said the tire was over inflated, tire pressure was corrected, but the shacking has become worse.
My 2002 chevy malibu suffers from sudden acceleration.most of the articles i have read on the internet state that they were unable to replicate the results.on my car, i can reproduce the results anytime.the first time this happened, i thought that maybe i had pressed the gas instead of the brake, but i quickly realized that even after releasing the accelerator pedal, the car continued to accelerate on its own.fortunately, for me, there were no cars on the road when this happened.the second time, i was pulling into a gas station and had to turn off the car while it was still moving to kill the engine.the third time, i was in the city and i know that i must have really worn out my brakes.the problem still exists and i have called gm to let them know about it.they offered little help and only suggested me that i take the car into the dealership to have it checked.that too, they said i would have to pay for the check-up.i would like some feedback as what i can do to resolve this matter and also, i would like to know if there was a resolution, if any, in cases that were similar to mine.
Cruise control disengages by itself at any given speed after driving a mile or so. Then i hit resume, kicks on and after a while, disengages by itself again. Last night it disconnected 21 times in a 16 mile stretch of on highway i-4. This after taken it to dealer courtesy chevrolet whom i reported the condition and they replaced some parts. But still doing the same.
Problems with vehicle's radio equipment. *mr the vehicle would lose the time and the radio would lose stations when the vehicle was turned on, the temperature gauge read above normal, the cruise control would cut off and when the engine was cold there would be a hesitation. *sc
Many makes of cars now have the windshield washer fluid coming out of small rubber tubes attached to the windshield wipers.when i was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike in january the windshield washer fluid froze within the tubes and would not come out.this creates a dangerous situation in which road salt splashed from other cars fairly quickly builds up on your windshield and you can hardly see out of the windshield while driving over 60 mph on an interstate highway.the day was cold, perhaps 14 degrees, but not extremely cold and this was pennsylvania not minnesota nor canada.my guess is that the 14 degrees weather plus driving at 70 miles per hour creates a windchill that is below the -20 degrees that the washer fluid is good for.but it is on cold winter days that you specifically need the windshield washer fluid because of the salt left on the road. The fluid began to flow again when i got into slightly warmer temperatures in maryland.i never diluted the windshield fluid with water.for this winter i have bought windshield washer fluid that is good to minus 38 degrees and have also bought an alcohol additive for the fluid that will make it good to about minus 40 degrees and i will see if that works.but many drivers won't know ahead of time to do that, and almost all gas stations only sell the standard -20 fluid.i think that car manufacturers in designing future models should go back to the old system of windshield washer fluid coming out of slits in the hood instead of coming out of the windshield wipers.*la
My wife was driving the car on friday, september 12, 2008 on state route 2 westbound during a rainstorm at approximately 5 pm.suddenly, the windshield wipers stopped working when a semi-truck passed.this has never happened before.she was very scared and began to slow down.she then turned the wiper control lever to every speed setting until the high speed setting began to work.wiper motor was determined to have failed and was replaced.
Factory power sunroof switch has premature intermittent failure causing the window to stop midway or open partially. Closure is also partial or stopping midpoint. The switch failure requires multiple attempts to open and or close the glass. All other power accessories work as intended including other power window switches. Vehicle has never been modified or or damaged.
My heater/ac fan speed control switch has 5 speeds on it.they all work up to number 4. When i turn it on up to 5 it shuts off the fan motor.number 4 speed is not fast enough to keep the ice from the windshield and not fast enough to keep the car cool with the ac when it is hot outside.i don't know if it is set this way or if it has a faulty switch.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Iown an '02 chevy malibu (since 2/28/02).i had the same hazard switch problem w/my '02 malibu that the'00 & '01 model years had, and i had to pay for itsreplacement (roughly $130).i had no turn signals or hazard blinkers until it was replaced.gibson chevy of south holland, il did the replacement (it's in their repair system).my car presently has a little over 45k miles.gm should reimburse me for the money i was forced to pay, given the history of this defect with prior model years and the fact this situation has not seemingly been replaced with the '02 model year, either. I got no notification of a problem with this switch or a recall on it, either.i have had to have a modulator replaced last week (10/5/05) which affects the blower motor speeds in my vehicle's ventilation system ($152.00).at speeds 1, 2 and 3, the blower motor wouldn't work at all.each speed starting with the lowest to the higher speeds was going out-the only speeds working were #4, #5 & defrost.i was forced to have this replaced or i wouldn't be able to use the vents or defroster or the blower itself (& the defroster), would notwork at all.this repair was done at brach auto repair (103rd & western ave.,chicago il -- this repair detail is in their system). Brach auto also replaced some parts in my fuel injection system (it was malfunctioning/about to go out).the amt i paid for this is also in their system.at that time, tom beaulieu informed me that gm has distributed a tsb re: this situation (which i was not informed of until i took my car in for the modulator repair), & how i must run my car w/ only shell or bp's 93 octane gasoline (even though the owner's manual states it should/can run on 87 octane).now, due to a poor fuel injector design, running anything less than 93 octane in my '02 malibu willresult in more costly repairs.(3 separate failures / 3 separate parts on the same car).i want gm to reimburse me for the money i've spent for these repairs.
The front glass tint is to bright, obstructing the drivers view. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicateor correctthe problem. Phthe front glass tint is to bright, obstructing the drivers view. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicateor correctthe problem.*mr
While driving to work this morning (at 6:40am 3/30/05), the driver's side window totally (100%) shattered.i was driving on the freeway at 65mph.all the windows were rolled up and the heater was on. I was alone in the car and was not injured in any way.the outside temperature was in the 40's and the sun was shining on the window (a clear morning).to the best of my knowledge, the window was not impacted by any object.no cars or persons were on my left side.most of the window ended up on the car's floor and in my lap.some pieces remained stuck in the frame.
I purchased my 2002 malibu new and have had the brakes replaced four times and am on my third set of rotors.at 54000 miles the wheel bearing and control arm bushings had to be replaced.two weeks later the fuel pump had to be replaced also.the passenger side rear window can't be down because last time we had a rough time getting it to go back up.
When driving rearview interior mirror would vibrate, causing a visible distortion. Have taken vehicle to dealership several times and had mirror tightened, but not replaced. Also, this happens when radio is turned on.outside exterior mirrors do not vibrate.mechanic indicated problem is normal.dealer switched mirrors, but problem still exist.
I purchased a new 2002 chevy malibu on august 1, 2002.four days and 250 miles later the front passenger window "exploded" while i was traveling alone down i-90 at 75 miles an hour. I feel there was a defect in the window or the car itself to have this happen for "no apparent " reason.i had to have the car window replacd and the right exterior of the car repainted from the flying glass nicking and gouging the outside of the car.i had broken glass in both the front and back seats.the window and painting was repaired under warranty through the dealership.when i picked the car up from getting it repaired i noticed they (bodyshop) had snapped both rear seatbelts.when i got the car home, i unsnapped the seat belts and noticed they would not retracted back in, but instead, just hung down onto the seat.i called cory peterson, head of sales, and told him about the seatbelts, and he told me to take the car in the next day, september 14th, to have them checked.my husband and i took it in, and dave halland looked at both seat belts and said, "they are worn out."i said "worn out!the car is a month old!"he did not have replacement parts that that time and said he would order them and set us up for an september 20th appointment.i took it back on that date, and was told the parts were not in.he had another man check out the seat belts at this time and he said the "retractors" were defective and the entire seat belts had to be replaced.dave halland again told me he would have the parts over night expressed and would call me when they were in.i waited and waited and finally called for dave on september 30th and october 1, 2002. And left a message for a call back.after no word, i called a requested to talk to the service manager.i was turned over to terry, and he told me the parts had been there for over a week.i told him i wanted the parts when they were removed and he told me i could not have them.i said, "i bought this car, didn't i?"he said"
Many makes of cars now have the windshield washer fluid coming out of small rubber tubes attached to the windshield wipers.when i was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike in january the windshield washer fluid froze within the tubes and would not come out.this creates a dangerous situation in which road salt splashed from other cars fairly quickly builds up on your windshield and you can hardly see out of the windshield while driving over 60 mph on an interstate highway.the day was cold, perhaps 14 degrees, but not extremely cold and this was pennsylvania not minnesota nor canada.my guess is that the 14 degrees weather plus driving at 70 miles per hour creates a windchill that is below the -20 degrees that the washer fluid is good for.but it is on cold winter days that you specifically need the windshield washer fluid because of the salt left on the road. The fluid began to flow again when i got into slightly warmer temperatures in maryland.i never diluted the windshield fluid with water.for this winter i have bought windshield washer fluid that is good to minus 38 degrees and have also bought an alcohol additive for the fluid that will make it good to about minus 40 degrees and i will see if that works.but many drivers won't know ahead of time to do that, and almost all gas stations only sell the standard -20 fluid.i think that car manufacturers in designing future models should go back to the old system of windshield washer fluid coming out of slits in the hood instead of coming out of the windshield wipers.*la
The consumer said that she was driving down the interstate when the passenger window blew out, for no reason.the flying glass nicked and gouged the paint on the vehicle.the consumer feels that the window or the vehicle is defective.*scc
Car has failed to start on numerous occasions and no one has been able to tell us why. We have had to replace the head gasket, which had not fixed the problem. Our wipers only work on high. Our heat only works on number 4 and 5. While driving home on the freeway during rush hour with my baby daughter in the car, the car just decided to die on me. I had to try to get out of the passing lane, so that i could pull off of the road. My radio and heat still worked, but car would not restart. My oil and battery and cruise control lights were on (i had not even used the cruise control) and my car just would not start. It took me an hour to get my car to start again, now i am afraid to drive it any distance for fear of being stranded.
My 2002 chevy malibu ls would not start and needed towed home. This is the first time this has happened and seems to happen regularly to other malibu owners with no recall from gm yet. I have a young child and wife that drive use the car mostly and am worried of their safety if this would happen on a highway. I have also had problems with the windshield wipers quitting during a rainstorm. I contacted gm and i was told there was no recall and all repairs would be out of pocket even though this is a safety issue. The vehicle only has 50,000 miles on it.
The rotors on this vehicle warped within the first year and continue to warp every two to four months.this is causing wear on the brakes which had to be replaced at 21338 miles at my cost and again at 31474 miles at the dealers cost.



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