2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Equipment Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU
4 equipment 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.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 CHEVY MALIBU WHICH I HAVE OWNED SINCE 2003. FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS (STARTING AROUND APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES) I'VE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHT INDICATORS. THE MALFUNCTION LEADS TO TOTAL FAILURE OR FLICKERING OF THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MALFUNCTION WILL OCCUR AT ANY TIME - SUNNY, RAINY, DRY, HUMID, SNOWY, HOT OR COLD WEATHER; DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME; WHETHER THE ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD. OCCASIONALLY THE INDICATORS WILL WORK FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS BUT THEN THE MALFUNCTION WILL OCCUR AGAIN. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THE MALFUNCTION TO BEGIN. THE ORIGINAL MALFUNCTIONING PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AS THEY ARE CURRENTLY STILL INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEATER SWITCH IN MY CAR. A RATTLE TYPE NOISE IN THE HEATER...
2002 CHEVY MALIBU, 80,000 MILES BRAKES ALWAYS NOISY EVEN WHEN NEW..BRAKES AND CALIPERS HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 2-3 MONTHS WITH MINIMAL USE......HAZARD LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL FAILURE...WORKS INTERMITTENTLY.....IGNITION LOCK-OUT....COULD NOT START CAR OR REMOVE KEY FROM THE IGNITION....LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE......LEFT HEADLAMP FIELD OF VISION NARROW AND SHORT. *TR
WHEN THE WEATHER IS WET OR SNOWY, AND THERE IS POSSIBLE SLICK SPOTS ON THE ROAD, THE ABS IS ENGAGED EVEN WHEN YOU ARE PULLING UP SLOWLY TO THE STOP SIGN, OR SLOWING DOWN TO ARRIVE HOME, OR EVEN COMING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY... WHAT HAPPENS, IS WHEN DOING THOSE THINGS IN WEATHER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO PUT THE BREAKS ON IT MAKES AN AWFUL GRINDING SOUND AND PUSHED BACK ON YOU SO YOU CANT BREAK... THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME NUMEROUS TIMES JUST BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY... I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN BEHIND SOMEONE THIS IS RIGHT ON MY RESIDENTIAL STREET SO I WAS NOT SPEEDING AT ALL, IT WAS A RAINY DAY BUT THE RAIN WAS LIGHT, I HAVE BRAND NEW TIRES ON MY CAR TOO. AS I PULLED UP BEHIND MY NEIGHBORS CAR TO THE STOP SIGN, I WAS BARELY PUSHING...
WHEN IT RAINS THE BRAKES WILL NOT GRAB AND HOLD. LOUD HOWLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. THE WHOLE CAR SHUDDERS HARD AS IF IT WILL FALL OFF OF IT'S FRAME. PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN A YEAR. DEALER WON'T CHECK ANYTHING ELSE AND SAYS GM WON'T AUTHORIZE THE WARRANTY WORK! TS
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
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 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
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