2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU Wheels Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU

2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#10633357 |
AFTER EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS STEERING LOCK UP AND KEY NOT TURNING IN IGNITION (LOCKED UP) MY MALIBU WOULD NOT BUDGE OUT OF THE LOCK POSITION WHEN INSERTING KEY. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND SINCE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION THE MALIBU HAD TO BE DRAGGED ONTO TOW TRUCK WITH WHEELS LOCKED. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AT THE COST OF $70.00. AT THE DEALERSHIP THE MALIBU HAD THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND CASE REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED THEFT SYSTEM AT (LABOR) $247.50. THE CYLINDER KIT WAS (PARTS) $225.90 AND SUBL CODE NEW CYLINDER WAS (OTHER) $20.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $493.40. WITH MISC. CHARGES OF $5.00 AND SALES TAX AT $29.90 THE TOTAL WAS $528.30. ADD THE ADDITIONAL $70.00 TOWING EXPENSE AND TOTAL IS $598.30. I BELIEVE I AM ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR MY EXPENSES AS THIS HAS BEEN A RECALLED VEHICLE. I EXPERIENCED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS...
#10550966 | Crash
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE COLLEGE PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. WHEN SHE WENT TO TURN THE CAR IN A TURN LANE SHE HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE DIRECTION OF THE CAR. SHE RAN OVER A CURB WITH THE CAR BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE LOCAL AUTO MAINTENANCE SHOP SAID THE STEERING MECHANISM BROKE IN THE FRONT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. BECAUSE OF THIS SHE RAN THE CURB AND BROKE OFF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. AFTER READING THE ALMOST 600 COMPLAINTS ON HERE MY PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A VERY... VERY COMMON ONE. I CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER AND CHEVY. THEY BOTH TOLD ME SORRY, BUT SORRY. THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME. "I" BROKE THE CAR. THEY ARE IGNORING HUGE SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE 2001 MALIBU. MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND THIS HAPPENED. SHE COULD HAVE DIED, AND I WOULD HAVE...

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 Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 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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