We have classified the 179 complaints from 2002 Chevrolet Malibu about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the engine hesitated when started. also, the instrument panel lighting became very dim and the data on the screen was not visible. also, the passenger door would not lock and the windows failed to roll down. all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact jumped the battery and the engine restarted. later, the vehicle decelerated while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the anti-theft system failed. the mechanic was currently performing a second diagnostic test. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 46,786.
Passlock censor in the ignition lock cylinder failing. security relearn needed. vehicle was stationary.
Car would not start, had to replace alternator. one week later same problem, had a mechanic check it now saying its the battery so replaced that. was starting ok then it wouldn't start so we wiggled key around and it started. was able to drive several days doing this but then it would not start at all. the mechanic says it is the ignition switch. when i looked this up i see that lots of people having problem with ignition switch. gm cars are crap!!! i cant afford to fix this i am on very limited budget so my car been siting for over month now. gm needs to fix for free.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key felt hot while in the ignition. the dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. while turning the ignition switch, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin and failure mileage were unknown. updated 09/06/17*lj
My car dies running and it sometimes doesn't wants to start due to a switch problem the same i had in other malibu that i had and the dealer fixed for me
:takata recall" purchased and next day went by dealership as the taillights were inoperatable. he said bring it when it wasn't raining or wife was there. i went to crank it to go to dr. and it wouldn't crank. i thought it was fuel pump. after a week of not cranking i called a mechanic and he said he would check it out. i had to have it towed. it was the ignition switch. drove the day was fixed and drove and check engine light came on. we didn't turn off but drove back to where we got it running. he put the light to it again and still showed iginition switch. he told us to be careful until you get it fixed. i called chev dealer and said they didn't have in stock would have to order for recall. i found out then the recall was for 2 keys. i stopped by gro store on way home from church and went got in car and all the lights came on. brake light, fuel light even though it was full, check engine light, battery, and they all stayed on until i got home about 2 miles.this is not just a ...
Headlights dim when brakes are applied such as coming to a stop or slowing down to negotiate turns. this creates a dangerous situation where visibility is compromised during night driving. it is very easy to miss turns, exit ramps, and road signs. vehicle has been to gm service center, and was told this operation is normal. battery, and charging system no problems found. new headlight bulbs installed no difference. vehicle is like new condition; always garaged. no damage, rust, or modifications. it should be noted that there is a tsb #02-06-03-008a concerning the issue.
Intermitten on right and left hand turns the car will stall and stop. replaced module asmelek/ignition control and my same problem persisted. took it to the dealership and they fixed they replaced the module and swtich and my problem still continues. my car is still at the dealership now as of jan. 26, 2017.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chervolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. the dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. when the engine was turned off, the vehicle failed to restart and the security light blinked on and off. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the fuel pump; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the pass lock sensor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. while in park, the vehicle failed to start and the key failed to turn from the off position. all the lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 168,000.
I turned on my ac and the temp and fuel guage fuse blowed while having the air on still changing out fuses and the automatic car locks on it own when you closes the doors getting out or it will lock when some one gets out of the car all by itself without hitting the door lock on the keyless entry.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu. while attempting to start the vehicle, the security theft light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle would not start and was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the security system prevented the vehicle from starting. the contact stated that the system was reset by the independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 159,000. the vin was not available.
Car will not start