2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU

7 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10250522 | December 2, 2008

2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT STEADILY ON; INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKS W/ENGINE COOLANT GOING INTO ENGINE. WAS NOTIFIED OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST CHEVROLET FOR MALIBU HAVING THIS PROBLEM, BUT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN SERVICE, THE OWNER MUST HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM AND INCURRED EXPENSE IN OBTAINING REIMBURSEMENT. THE COST OF REPAIRING THIS IS $1500. RESEARCH ON INTERNET INDICATES MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *TR

#10241859 | September 11, 2008

MY ABS SYSTEM OR BRAKES WHATEVER IT MIGHT OF BEEN MADE THE CAR EASILY HYDROPLAN. THE TIRES MADE A VIBRATING SOUND ALONG WITH VIBRATION THROUGH THE CAR. DUE TO THE FACT THAT IM A DECENT DRIVER I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE CAR VERY WELL AT TIMES MOST WOULDN'T. FURTHERMORE MY CAR STARTED OVERHEATING AT TIMES, MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE WITH WHOLE SYSTEM FAILURE LEADING UP TO THE LASTS DAY I DROVE IT. *TR

#10233144 | July 3, 2008

HAD TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

#10207426 | October 30, 2007

ANTIFREEZE IS GOING BAD AT LOW MILEAGE (75,000 MILES BELOW LIFE EXPECTANCY), BECOMING CAUSTIC, AND CAUSING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS TO DISSOLVE CAUSING A LEAK, ALSO CAUSING HEAD GASKETS TO LEAK LEADING TO MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. THIS LEADS TO AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AT BEST AND ENGINE REPLACEMENT AT WORST. THE ANTI FREEZE IS OBVIOUSLY A BAD FORMULATION AND/OR INTERACTS WITH COMPONENTS TO BECAME CAUSTIC. THIS IS A DEFECT AND REPAIR SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET HOW PREVALENT THIS PROBLEM IS. NO NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS EVER SENT TO REPLACE THE ANTIFREEZE BEFORE IT BECAME CAUSTIC. *TR

#10166291 | August 23, 2006

MY 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH DOWN AN INCLINE WHICH LEADS TO A ROTARY. ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY WERE LOST. THE CAR KEPT GAINING SPEED AS IT DROVE DOWN THE INCLINE. I HAD TO FORCE THE CAR INTO PARK AND USE THE FOOT EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP IT AFTER IT ROLLED THROUGH A STOP SIGN AND UNTO THE ROTARY. *JB

#10160354 | June 21, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAK AT APPROXIMATELY 13000 MILES. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. UPDATED 07/05/06. *JB

#10008437 | March 5, 2003

AT 15,000 MILES I HAD A PISTON KNOCK DEVELOP. PISTONS WERE REPLACED AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. GAS CAP SEAL BAD AT SAME TIME. DECK LID NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. AT 25,000 THE REAR LEFT SPEAKER WAS REPLACED DUE NOT WORKING AND THE TORQUE CLUTCH CONVERTER WAS COMING APART AND STUCK IN THE OFF POSITION. FIRST PROBLEM WAS NOTED IN 2002.*JB

Other 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Electrical System 182 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 62 complaints Exterior Lighting 49 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 40 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Engine 22 complaints Unknown Or Other 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 15 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Steering 12 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 11 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Tires 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 8 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

← Back to 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU overview