2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU Power Train Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
5 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING UPWARD ON AN INCLINE, THE TRANSMISSION CAUSES "LUNGING" OF THE VEHICLE. CAR WOULD LUNGE THAN BACK OFF TRYING TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT SPEED IF THE VEHICLE. I COULD OBSERVE THE SURGES ON THE RPM GAUGE, AS IT WOULD FLUCTUATE UP AND DOWN BETWEEN 2200 AND 2400 RPM WHILE LUNGING WAS TAKING PLACE. THEN SUDDENLY THE GAUGE WOULD JUMP UP TO AROUND 3200-3400 RPM, AND THE LUNGING STOPPED AND CAR REGAINED REGULAR SPEED. THIS OCCURRENCE HAPPENS ON EVERY INCLINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE WHETHER OPERATING MANUALLY OR WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATING. PROBLEM IS NOT SO NOTICEABLE ON INCLINES AT LOWER SPEEDS WHILE CITY DRIVING (MILDER LUNGING I GUESS) BUT STILL OCCURS ON STEEP INCLINES ONLY THEN; ON HIGHWAY IT OCCURS ON ALL INCLINES. (I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW, BUT IT IS...
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AFTER GOING OVER A POT HOLE THE CAR TURNED OFF. AFTER SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I PUT IT IN PARK AND STARTED IT BACK UP. IT STARTED UP FINE BUT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING IT WAS VERY HARD TO MAKE TURNS. AFTER TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC THEY SAID THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND IT NEEDS A NEW RACK AND PINION AND NEW POWER STEERING PUMP. THEY SAID IT COULD BE RELATED TO AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL SO I CALLED GM. THEY SAID THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS COVERED BY A RECALL BUT NOT ANYTHING RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING. *TR
CAR WAS FORCED OFF ROAD THEN ROLLED OVER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. *TR
OVER THE PAST MONTH, THE MALIBU HAS STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS OCCURRED BOTH ON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION ONE TIME ALMOST CAUSING A BROADSIDE IMPACT AS MY SON PULLED OUT TO MAKE A LEFT ONTO A BUST STREET. HE WAS FORTUNATE AND THE ONCOMING DRIVER WAS ABLE TO BRAKE IN TIME. WE TOOK IT TO A GARAGE THAT SAID OUR IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WE HAD DONE. CURIOUS BECAUSE THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE CHEVY RECALL, BUT OUR VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE RECALLED FOR THIS OBVIOUSLY HAZARDOUS DEFECT. *TR
VEHICLE DEFECTS OF CHEVROLET MALIBU.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NM
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
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