2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2 structure 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MPH AND HEARD SOME POPPING IN MY LEFT FRONT TIRE. I THEN NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT TURN MY STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO GET IT TO TURN SLIGHTLY AND THE MORE I TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL, THE LOUDER THE POPPING SOUND GOT. I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO STEER MY CAR. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MONRO AND THEY WERE ABLE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAR AND TOLD ME THAT MY SUB FRAME STEERING RACK COMPLETELY CRACKED AND THAT THE CAR WAS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. HE SAID I WAS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE NOT BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT CONSIDERING THIS WAS SO SUDDEN. I HAD MY CAR INSPECTED A MONTH AGO AND IT PASSED WITH SHINY STARS. IT WAS IN FANTASTIC SHAPE AND IS...
** I DON'T HAVE ALL THE ABOVE INFO AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. BOUGHT 11/01- HIT POTHOLE 12/01, REPLACED TWO PASSENGER WHEELS(BENT) AND COMPLAINED OF "THUMPING" NOISE. DEALER 2X CLAIMED NOT TO HEAR NOISE. CAR WOULD NOT START ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS STARTING 5/02. PAID 111.00 FOR RENTAL WHILE DEALER INSPECTED. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. NEXT WEEK, FAILED TO START AGAIN, 800# TECH ADVICE TOLD ME ABOUT "ANTI-THEFT" WAS ACTING UP AND GAVE ME PROCEDURES TO START CAR. "ANTI-THEFT" SYSTEM HAS SINCE QUIT WORKING. AUTO IN "VERY MINOR" FENDER BENDER" IN 10/02, THAT WEEK DRIVER DOOR HINGE STARTED "CRACKLING", HANGING UP. INSURANCE COMPANY BODY SHOP SAID "NO RELATION" TO MINOR ACCIDENT. HINGE HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN AND NOT WORKING AT ALL SINCE THEN. 7/03 DRIVER POWER WINDOW "FELL DOWN" UPON ATTEMPT TO OPEN AS NORMAL WITH POWER BUTTON. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN/ARE: REAR PASSENGER SPEAKER DOESN'T WORK, INTERIOR LIGHT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK, "" BLINKERS/EMER....
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 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
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