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I have a problem with my turn signals but while researching I found a recall notice for 2000-2001 Chevy Malibu. I contacted Chevy (victor wood) and they refused to fix the problem and give me a written statement on why they would not fix it. They only gave me a file number 71-659486155 for reference. The problem I am having is identical to the recall notice. The 5 digit GM recall number is 03043 and the summary is: Summary: Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Consequence: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the right and left turn signal lights were not working properly. He heard buzzing and tapping sounds coming from the instrument panel. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.
1999 Malibu V6 with 70,000 miles. Turn signals have become erratic. I replaced the fuse, and it worked, but again at times, they don't work, and at times, they do. No real pattern. Sometimes, they work in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon, some times, when the engine is cold, and sometimes warmed up.
- Houston, TX, USA
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated the hazard warning signals and turn signals stopped working. First it was intermittent, and then they just stopped. The contact found a recall online. But, this vehicle was not part of this recall due to VIN. This problem started two months ago. The dealership replaced the hazard switch, the wires, and the connector. This fixed the problem.
About two months ago there was a problem with the turn signals. The turn signals would intermittently work. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but was corrected by the consumer's husband who determined that there was a problem with the hazard turn signal switch. He researched this through a repair manual and corrected the problem by replacing the switch. There had been no further problems since the replacement. NHTSA recall campaign#03V327000 was issued involving the turn signals, but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to the VIN. (11/29/05)
Consumer complained about turn signals problem. When driving turn signals worked off and on. The cause of this was still unknown. The consumer stated that capitol Chevrolet replaced the hazzard switch and the problem has been corrected.
Consumer complained about turn signal lights. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that the problem was with the switch in the steering. Also, consumer's friend went into the web and found that there was a recall on this problem.
When using the turn signal sometimes it will work and sometimes it won't. when it does not work there is no warning or anything to indicate that there is a problem with the turn signal. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was aware of the defect. Yet there was no recall to correct the problem. Recall #03V327000.
Vehicle's blinkers do not work. The driver's side power window intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a new switch for the blinkers. The technician told the consumer that there was a recall on other GM vehicles for the same problem. The technician checked the vehicle's VIN and indicated that the vehicle was not included. The consumer wants T be reimbursed for the replaced switch.
Exterior lighting, turn signals hazards light.quit working then start then qiut.the Chevrolet garage told us it is a soldering problem, nd the car was made like this and others Malibu was recalled but yours hasn't and its the same year, make, and model.
Turn indicators would function intermittently. Fortunately, I was able to avoid having a serious accident; but, many close calls. In the fall of 2002, I had the vehicle repaired. In 2003 it was brought to my attention that GM was going to have a recall campaign in the 1st quarter of 2004; however, my VIN is not in the range of vehicles to be repaired.
Intermittently the turn signals did not operate, causing other drivers not to be aware when the vehicle was turning. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that turning switch needed to be replaced. The consumer was told that a recall was issued but that her vehicle was not included due to VIN.
My car has had the signal lights replaced, the fuel pump replaced, & the intake manifold gasket replaced all problems w/ my car before I had replaced were very dangerous for me & my 2 children. I will never buy or refer anyone to buy a chevorlet Malibu.
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- Papillion, NE, USA