2002 MALIBU IN FOR REPAIR. NOTICE THE LAST 12 MONTHS THAT AT RANDOM TIMES WHETHER OR NOT BLINKER WAS USED, THE CLICKING SOUND OF THE BLINKER STAYS ON WITH NO TURN LIGHTS IN THE DASH ON. COULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A STRAIGHT PATH AND THE CLICKING NOISE WITH JUST BEGIN. SOMEDAYS IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AND SOMEDAYS IT WONT STOP…
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2002 MALIBU IN FOR REPAIR. NOTICE THE LAST 12 MONTHS THAT AT RANDOM TIMES WHETHER OR NOT BLINKER WAS USED, THE CLICKING SOUND OF THE BLINKER STAYS ON WITH NO TURN LIGHTS IN THE DASH ON. COULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A STRAIGHT PATH AND THE CLICKING NOISE WITH JUST BEGIN. SOMEDAYS IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AND SOMEDAYS IT WONT STOP. THE SHOP SAID THAT IT WAS A BAD HAZARD SWITCH AND CHARGE ME 150. DOLLARS. WELL GUESS WHAT, I LEFT THE LOT AND IT IS STILL MAKING NOISE. ALSO ONE OUT OF TEN TIMES PUTTING CAR IN PARK THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF BUT GO BACK ON ONCE PLACED BACK INTO DRIVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350663
45,000 miles · Aug 16, 2010
Electrical System
WOULD NOT START. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10349522
68,607 miles · Aug 15, 2010
Electrical System
OWN 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. THE SECURITY INTERLOCK KICKS IN FREQUENTLY. I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES WHILE THE CAR RESETS, ONLY THEN MAY I START THE CAR. (KINDA SIMILAR TO THE FUEL PUMP SHUTTING OFF IF A REAR END BUMP OCCURS-SAFETY). STRANGELY TOO, I HEAR AN ELECTRICAL SIZZLING SOUND JUST OVER AND BEHIND THE RADIO. THIS IS AFFECTING MY …
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OWN 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. THE SECURITY INTERLOCK KICKS IN FREQUENTLY. I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES WHILE THE CAR RESETS, ONLY THEN MAY I START THE CAR. (KINDA SIMILAR TO THE FUEL PUMP SHUTTING OFF IF A REAR END BUMP OCCURS-SAFETY). STRANGELY TOO, I HEAR AN ELECTRICAL SIZZLING SOUND JUST OVER AND BEHIND THE RADIO. THIS IS AFFECTING MY TURN SIGNALS FROM WORKING. I HIT THE SAFETY FLASHER BUTTON AND THE SIZZLING NOISE STOPS, AND THE TURN SIGNALS MAY OR MAY NOT OPERATE. SOMEHOW THE RADIO, THE SECURITY SYSTEM, AND THE TURN SIGNALS ARE "WIRED" TOGETHER, AND THE CAR THINKS SOMEONE IS STEALING MY RADIO, CAUSING THE SECURITY INTERLOCK TO KICK IN. THAT'S WHEN I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY TO ON, THAN WAIT 10 MINUTES FOR THE SECURITY SYSTEM TO RESET. ONLY AFTER 10 MINUTES MAY I RESTART THE CAR (THIS IS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL). THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. I THINK THERE MAY BE A LINK IN HERE SOMEWHERE THE MY CAR BATTERY IS DRAINING WHILE THE CAR SITS. SOMETHING RELATING TO MY RADIO(SO IT DOESN'T GET STOLEN), AND SECURITY SYSTEM ARE CAUSING THE "NO START" INTERLOCK TO KICK IN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10349414
109,000 miles · Jul 29, 2010
Electrical System
PASSLOCK - THEFT SYSTEM ACTIVATES AND WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO START THE CAR IT OCCURS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK TOOK IT TO GARAGE - THEY RESET THE SYSTEM - STILL DOES THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER - DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346035
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2010
Electrical System
I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS AND THE PASSLOCK/ ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM HAS KEPT MY CAR FROM STARTING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN RE-SEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ONLINE I'VE FOUND THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. IF THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, IT MAKES SENSE THAT GM SHOULD HAVE TO COVER THE EXPENSES THE FIX THE …
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I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS AND THE PASSLOCK/ ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM HAS KEPT MY CAR FROM STARTING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IN RE-SEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ONLINE I'VE FOUND THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. IF THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT, IT MAKES SENSE THAT GM SHOULD HAVE TO COVER THE EXPENSES THE FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10344212
72,000 miles · Jul 14, 2010
Electrical System
I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. IT ONLY HAD 72,000 MILES ON IT SO I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING A GREAT DEAL. LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT IT WOULD LEAVE ME SITTING, NOT STARTING, ABOUT ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH! NOW I FIND OUT THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO FOUND THE WORK AROUND OF LETTING YOUR CAR SIT IN THE ON P…
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I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2002 CHEVY MALIBU. IT ONLY HAD 72,000 MILES ON IT SO I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING A GREAT DEAL. LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT IT WOULD LEAVE ME SITTING, NOT STARTING, ABOUT ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH! NOW I FIND OUT THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO FOUND THE WORK AROUND OF LETTING YOUR CAR SIT IN THE ON POSITION FOR TEN MINUTES. IF CHEVY KNOWS THIS, WHY DON'T THEY FIX IT? I MAY NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY ARE NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. I'M TIRED OF STRESSING EVERY TIME I GO SOME PLACE AND SHUT MY CAR OFF, WONDERING IF IT'S GOING TO START. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10343356
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2010
Electrical System
OWN A 2002 MALIBU WITH 95K MILES. SINCE DECEMBER OF 2009 THE CAR DOES NOT START ALL THE TIME. ONCE YOU TURN THE CAR OFF THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART. YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR AT LEAST A HALF HOUR BEFORE THE CAR WILL START AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH SINCE DECEMBER AND IN JUNE IT HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES. HAVE TAKEN IT…
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OWN A 2002 MALIBU WITH 95K MILES. SINCE DECEMBER OF 2009 THE CAR DOES NOT START ALL THE TIME. ONCE YOU TURN THE CAR OFF THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART. YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR AT LEAST A HALF HOUR BEFORE THE CAR WILL START AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH SINCE DECEMBER AND IN JUNE IT HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES. HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY MECHANIC THREE TIMES AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM REALLY WAS UNTIL VIEWING ALL THE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON NHTSA WEBSITE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10341890
104,500 miles · Jun 15, 2010
Electrical System
PASSIVE ALARM SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. THEFT ALARM LED COMES "ON" WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE REPORTS OF CAR DYING WHILE DRIVING, SEE THE LINK HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/2003/CHEVROLET/MALIBU/ELECTRICAL+SYSTEM. CONSUMERS SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AND GREAT INCONVENIENCE NOT KNOWING WHY THE CARS DOES NOT START OR STOPPED R…
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PASSIVE ALARM SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. THEFT ALARM LED COMES "ON" WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE REPORTS OF CAR DYING WHILE DRIVING, SEE THE LINK HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/2003/CHEVROLET/MALIBU/ELECTRICAL+SYSTEM. CONSUMERS SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AND GREAT INCONVENIENCE NOT KNOWING WHY THE CARS DOES NOT START OR STOPPED RUNNING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10336346
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2010
Electrical System
I OWN A CHEVY MALIBU 2002. THE PROBLEM IS THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE CAR WON'T START. I HAVE TO PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES TO RESET THE COMPUTER. SOMETIMES THIS WILL TAKE MORE THAN 1 ATTEMPT. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NO REASON. …
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I OWN A CHEVY MALIBU 2002. THE PROBLEM IS THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE CAR WON'T START. I HAVE TO PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES TO RESET THE COMPUTER. SOMETIMES THIS WILL TAKE MORE THAN 1 ATTEMPT. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NO REASON. THERE ARE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. ALSO MANY AFTER MARKET PARTS CLAIMING TO DISABLE THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM TO TRY TO SATISFY CUSTOMERS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2001 AND HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS. I ONLY WISH I HAD FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS SITE SOONER TO VOICE MY CONCERNS. PLEASE DO SOME RESEARCH. THERE SHOULD BE A BETTER WAY TO FIX THIS ISSUE THAN TO DISABLE THE SYSTEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10333896
85,000 miles · May 10, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY WORKING/NOT WORKING. THIS SITUATION POSES A SAFETY RISK WHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *TR
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP THAT DOES NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LIGHT INTENSITIES BELOW THE MINIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS CAUSE REDUCTION IN VISIBILITY DOWN THE ROAD FOR THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND INTENSITIES ABOVE THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS CAUSE INCREASE IN GLARE FOR DRIVERS AHEAD OF, OR APPROACHING, THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP AND REPLACE IT IF IT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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IN DECEMBER 2004, GM ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 1999-2000 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V327. THE POLICY COVERED TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURRED FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH. GM SENT LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING DECEMBER 30, 2004.IN JANUARY 2006, GM WILL UPDATE THE SPECIAL POLICY TO INCLUDE MY 2002 ALERO, GRAND AM AND MALIBU VEHICLES NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 03V-327.THE POLICY COVERS TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) TO PROVIDE A NO COST REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD SWITCH.GM WILL SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS STARTING LATE APRIL 2006.THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FUTURE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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