2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU Power Train Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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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.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#10906267 |
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...
#10649819 |
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
#10633566 | Crash 1 Death
CAR WAS FORCED OFF ROAD THEN ROLLED OVER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. *TR
#10593904 |
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
#10089155 |
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
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