2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU

4 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#10306362 |
I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY MALIBU WITH THE 3.1L V6 ENGINE THAT HAS 4 DEFECTIVE PISTONS IN IT (GM DOCUMENT ID# 773655) ALSO INSTALLED IN 2001 BUICK, CHEVY, PONTIAC AND SOME OLDS MODELS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW WITH 4 MILES ON IT, IT HAD A SLIGHT "TICK" WHEN STARTED COLD AT THAT TIME, WHICH THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS "INJECTOR NOISE", NOT TO BE CONCERNED. THE NOISE GOT JUST A LITTLE WORSE UNTIL IT GOT UP TO 37,000 MILES (JUST OUT OF WARRANTY), THEN IT BECAME VERY NOISY AND DIDN'T GO AWAY WHEN WARMED UP. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS NOISE EVERY TIME I HAD THE DEALER CHANGE THE OIL. THEN I FOUND A COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THESE ENGINES AND THE FIX. THAT IS WHEN HE FINALLY PRODUCED THE BULLETIN EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM, AND INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS TOO LATE, WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. I CONTACTED...
#10157774 |
SIX MONTHS INTO DRIVING OUR NEW MALIBU A INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOP A SLOW LEAK OF ANTIFREEZE. IN THE WINTER MORE AGGRESSIVE IN THE SUMMER SLOWER. YET IT INCREASED GRADUALLY OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS. I FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. THE LEAK GREW SO BAD THAT IT HAD TO BE REPAIRED THIS MONTH. THE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE IS NOT ONLY A DANGER TO THE PARTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BUT ALSO THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS A POORLY MANUFACTURED PART AND GM SHOULD STAND BEHIND THE REPAIRS. THE TOTAL COST TO PUT A PROPERLY MANUFACTURED GASKET WITH LABOR IS $ 691.25. *JB
#10099228 |
THE CONSUMER STATED EXHAUST FUMES SEEPED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
#566222 |
WHITE SULFIDES (FUMES) ARE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AND OTHER OPENINGS IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTUERER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TT UPDATED *JB

Other 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Electrical System 174 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 74 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 47 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 42 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 28 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 28 complaints Steering 27 complaints Engine 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 26 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 23 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 21 complaints Exterior Lighting 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 21 complaints Unknown Or Other 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 18 complaints Air Bags 16 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 12 complaints Tires 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 11 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 8 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 8 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 8 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Service Brakes 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 4 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfronthub 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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