Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Malibu ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Hello, on chevy malabu cars, they have defecitve input manufold valves. online thousans of people are in forms that show it is in alot of people cars and gm is not helping

In january 2004, the ?low coolant? light went on. it required more coolant to be added. there was no external leaking of the engine coolant. the light went on again about two weeks later. i took it to a private mechanic and the cap was replaced. the leak stopped. in feb. 2005, the ?low coolant? light went on again and again i added coolant. two weeks later, the ?low coolant? light went on. this time i took my vehicle to a chevrolet dealer. i was informed by the service dept. of this dealer that my car required a new intake manifold gasket. also, engine coolant might have leaked into my engine, so the oil and transmission fluid required flushing and filters needed to be replaced. the service department informed me that it needed to be done immediately otherwise serious damage could be done to my engine. i had the service done as i thought continuing to operate the vehicle might have posed a serious safety hazard. so the vehicle was repaired and my cost was $1,700.00. i phoned chevrolet customer service and was told this repair is considered ?normal maintenance? and i needed to cover the entire price of the repair. although there was no damage to the engine of the vehicle, neglecting to have the necessary service completed may have resulted in permanent damage like the engine ceasing to work. i think the engine ceasing while in operation might cause a slight safety hazard to myself, passengers in the cabin as well as other vehicles in the vicinity of mine.*ak

My turn signals work intermittently my ,fuel pump failed at 38,000 miles,coolentent system acts up off and on it overheats and then it might work just fine,head gasket starting leaking at 39,000 miles,motor is very loud and noisy when it first starts, it misses out while running but parked, gas gage doesn't read properly it bounces all over the place. *ak

I bought my 2002 malibu in 2003 and since then i have had to replace the head gasket twice. the first time it went the mileage was 74000 now it is at 109000 kl and it has to be replaced again. *jb

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

Over heating problems and coolant leaks due to a faulty intake gasket. dealership wants $660.00 to repair. this is a known problem and gm needs to do recall. vehicle info 2002 chevrolet malibu v6 engine.*ak this problem left me stranded on the side of a busy hwy

Dt: the dealer informed the consumer that there was no problem with the vehicle, but the consumer heard noises and the vehicle felt as if it was not going to stop. the consumer was not sure what the problem could be. the dealer was shut down by the general state inspectors office. *ak the noise remained the same. the vehicle felt unsafe during extreme wet weather. *sc *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. ever since the vehicle was purchased brand new, the electrical system has not worked properly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they reset the computer. he also stated that the red light indicates that the anti-freeze is low. anti-freeze would leak out the tank and damage the water pump and balancer. the contact wants the manufacturer to repair the vehicle because he was not warned about the faulty tank. the current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 1,800.

Catalytic converter went out while traveling 500 miles from home. mileage was only 60000 miles. was under warranty but part was on nationwide back order. chevrolet customer service would not authorize rental or towing. we were stuck for two extra days while someone took coverter off and drove home without it. then i was informed by customer service that i had voided warranty. dealership was able to get coverter replaced under warranty only after a huge fit was thrown on my behalf. second, gas cap seal is bad; after fill up sometimes have to restart car because empty light comes on. third, at 80000 miles the intake air gasket had to be replaced. cost of $1200. fourth, while trying to install after market cd player discovered that you have to buy $100 wire harness and new front speaker in order for stereo to work, the way chevy made it to be.*ak

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

Vehicle hesitates at highway speeds (65-70 mph).*ak

Driving 2002 chevy malibu. vehicle randomly shuts off everything. engine, head lights, tails lights, dash lights, car just goes dark. this has happened several times in the last 30 days. so far car resets and restarts before rolling to a stop, but this happens at all speeds and conditions. *tr

Consumer states that the vehicle hesitates between 65-70 mph. the dealer cannot find a problem.*jb