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2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU Equipment Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Equipment Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU

6 equipment 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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Equipment Complaints

#10264447 |
THERE HAS BEEN A FAILURE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. FUEL REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. A FUEL PUMP WAS PURCHASED 300$ TO REPLACE OLD ONE. THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT HAS BEEN BOGGING ON AND OFF ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN SELL THIS VEHICLE OR GET WHAT I PAID FOR IT ATLEAST? I SHALL TAKE FURTHER LEGAL ACTION UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE. *TR
#10256594 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BECAME STUCK UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT CONTINUOUSLY SHIFTS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000. UPDATED 2/23/09 *CN UPDATED 02/26/09. *JB
#10250155 |
HAVE A 01 CHEVY MALIBU WHOSE LOWER INTAKE HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. HAVE 53 OTHER PEOPLE WHO ALSO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LOWER INTAKE AND MANY MORE TO COME. *TR
#10214149 |
I WENT OUTSIDE TO START MY 2001 CHEVY MALIBU AND IT WOULDN'T START. SO I HAD IT TOWED TO MECHANICS THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR A WEEK. THEY COULD FIND A TROUBLE CODE TO FIND OUT WHAT CASED THE PROBLEM OF THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM TO GO ON. I USE THE SAME KEY EVERYDAY NO ONE THERE TO STEAL THE CAR. SO NOW MY LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME AN I LEARNED HOW TO PROGRAM THE CODE MYSELF THIS WAY I DON'T HAVE TO PAY EVERY TIME IT DON'T START. ALL SO MY TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING SOMETIMES I NEVER TOOK IT TO GET FIX BECAUSE I LEARNED THAT IF YOU PUSH THE HAZARD LIGHTS THEY WILL WORK AGAIN. *TR
#10207010 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH. THE FLOOR MAT BLOCKS BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000. UPDATED 3/5/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM PERSISTS UNLESS MATS ARE REPOSITIONED WITH EACH ENTRY AND DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER NO OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DEFECT. THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED TO BUY NEW MATS AT THE TUNE OF $48.00 TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 03/05/08 *TR
#10050982 |
THIS CONCERNS THE QUALITY OF A 2001 MALIBU PURCHASED NEW. THIS CAR HAS HAD A NEW ENGINE, TWO IGNITION SYSTEMS, TWO BRAKE JOBS, AND NOW A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK THAT IS TO COST OVER $800.00 TO REPAIR. IT HAS HAD TWO SETS OF TIRESAND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS HAD TURN SIGNAL PROBLEMS, INJECTOR FUEL PROBLEMS, AND EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS. IN OTHER WORDS THE COST OF OPERATION IS MORE THAN THE CAR PAYMENT PER MONTH. THE QUALITY OF THIS VEHICLE RANKS AS A LEMON.

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 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 System 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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