TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CUT TO THE LIP, BRUISING ON THE FOREHEAD, NECK INJURY, AND HER FRONT TEETH WERE LOOSENED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CUT TO THE LIP, BRUISING ON THE FOREHEAD, NECK INJURY, AND HER FRONT TEETH WERE LOOSENED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V1400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
NHTSA ODI #10633344
84,000 miles · Jan 5, 2007
Vehicle Speed Control
MY 2002 CHEVY MALIBU SUFFERS FROM SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MOST OF THE ARTICLES I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET STATE THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE RESULTS. ON MY CAR, I CAN REPRODUCE THE RESULTS ANYTIME. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE I HAD PRESSED THE GAS INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE, BUT I QUICKLY REALIZED THA…
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MY 2002 CHEVY MALIBU SUFFERS FROM SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MOST OF THE ARTICLES I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET STATE THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE RESULTS. ON MY CAR, I CAN REPRODUCE THE RESULTS ANYTIME. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE I HAD PRESSED THE GAS INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE, BUT I QUICKLY REALIZED THAT EVEN AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. FORTUNATELY, FOR ME, THERE WERE NO CARS ON THE ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE SECOND TIME, I WAS PULLING INTO A GAS STATION AND HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR WHILE IT WAS STILL MOVING TO KILL THE ENGINE. THE THIRD TIME, I WAS IN THE CITY AND I KNOW THAT I MUST HAVE REALLY WORN OUT MY BRAKES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND I HAVE CALLED GM TO LET THEM KNOW ABOUT IT. THEY OFFERED LITTLE HELP AND ONLY SUGGESTED ME THAT I TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THAT TOO, THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE CHECK-UP. I WOULD LIKE SOME FEEDBACK AS WHAT I CAN DO TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER AND ALSO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RESOLUTION, IF ANY, IN CASES THAT WERE SIMILAR TO MINE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10177929
72,000 miles · Oct 7, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES BY ITSELF AT ANY GIVEN SPEED AFTER DRIVING A MILE OR SO. THEN I HIT RESUME, KICKS ON AND AFTER A WHILE, DISENGAGES BY ITSELF AGAIN. LAST NIGHT IT DISCONNECTED 21 TIMES IN A 16 MILE STRETCH OF ON HIGHWAY I-4. THIS AFTER TAKEN IT TO DEALER COURTESY CHEVROLET WHOM I REPORTED THE CONDITION AND THEY REPLACED…
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CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES BY ITSELF AT ANY GIVEN SPEED AFTER DRIVING A MILE OR SO. THEN I HIT RESUME, KICKS ON AND AFTER A WHILE, DISENGAGES BY ITSELF AGAIN. LAST NIGHT IT DISCONNECTED 21 TIMES IN A 16 MILE STRETCH OF ON HIGHWAY I-4. THIS AFTER TAKEN IT TO DEALER COURTESY CHEVROLET WHOM I REPORTED THE CONDITION AND THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS. BUT STILL DOING THE SAME. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10170187
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S RADIO EQUIPMENT. *MR THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE THE TIME AND THE RADIO WOULD LOSE STATIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ ABOVE NORMAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD CUT OFF AND WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD THERE WOULD BE A HESITATION. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10091773
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2003
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHILE TRAVELING RPMS WOULD IDLE HIGH, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT TO GAINING SPEED OR CHANGING INTO PASSING GEAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SIX TIMES FOR PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10022841
Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 2002
TiresVehicle Speed Control
THE CAR JERKS AT 70 MPH, DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION WHEN STARTING THE CAR (WAS NOT ACTIVATED), DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CAR FEELS UNSTABLE AND SHACKS AT 50+ MPH (SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE TIRE PRESSURE HAS NOT BEEN ADJUSTED), THE DEALER SAID THE TIRE WAS…
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THE CAR JERKS AT 70 MPH, DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION WHEN STARTING THE CAR (WAS NOT ACTIVATED), DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CAR FEELS UNSTABLE AND SHACKS AT 50+ MPH (SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE TIRE PRESSURE HAS NOT BEEN ADJUSTED), THE DEALER SAID THE TIRE WAS OVER INFLATED, TIRE PRESSURE WAS CORRECTED, BUT THE SHACKING HAS BECOME WORSE.
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.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
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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