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Three times car wouldn't start when key was put in ignition. Had it towed to dealer each time. When dealer tried to start car each of the three times, it started every time except the last time. 1st time (Oct 2005) dealer ran diagnostic test revealing nothing and replaced no parts. 2nd time (Jan 2006) dealer replaced ignition switch and sensor for $450. 3rd time (June 2006) dealer couldn't start car, but waited 1-1/2 days to run diagnostic tests so when they finally got to looking at the car it started up again. Dealer ran diagnostic test which again revealed nothing since the car was running again. Dealer wanted to talk about replacing more parts (fuel pump and the ignition switch again) but I said no and took my car back. Dealer cannot explain since 1st time why this is happening. This is now a very unreliable car since we never know when it will happen.
After driving approximately 20-30 minutes, car will surge, and then stall. After waiting a few minutes the car will start and go another 15 min or so. This has happened on multiple occasions, and after multiple repairs. The last incident occurred on a busy bridge with no hazard lane; a police officer pushed me off the bridge with his squad car. I have replaced the alternator, fuel filter, & fuel relay. After each repair I was assured that the problem was corrected. After each repair the problem occurred again. I have taken it to two mechanics and they have not been able to find any problems.
There was a recall on the 2001 Chevy Malibu for turn signal/hazard light defect. I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu and I had experienced the exact same problems. I contacted GM and they indicated that my VIN number was not in the recall and therefore will not reimburse me for the cost of having my turn signals/hazard lights repaired.
Driver's side window switch stalls before rolling up. Turn signals do not work all the time. Internal fan switch only works on 5. if I turn the fan switch on or off, turn signals will start working instantly. Turn signal problem started right after the blower went out. I cannot listen to the radio and run the rear defroster at the same time. The driver's side seat belt will not release all the time when I try to put it on. The car has died as I tried to turn left at a stop light. This was a used car with less than 30K miles when I bought it in March 2005, no problems until about May. Now a problem a day seems to appear. The car now has 39K miles on it and my husband wants me to trade it in already because he says it is going to "nickel and dime us to death". I have seen several of these problems on recall sites, but the dealer said that my VIN was not included in the recall.
When going over a railroad track or a man hole, consumer's car shut down. The vehicle steering and brakes locked up and the consumer had to manually maneuver the vehicle and put it in park.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
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Type of vehicle- 2001 Chevy Malibu on at least 5 occsasions, the vehicle has failed to start. The battery is ok, as all accesories ork perfect. The car has had fuel, and we actually replaced the fuel pump, just to see if this was the problem. It will act as though it wants to start. I have had an automotive technician try to see what it is by hooking up to a diagnostics machine, although as quick as it is released from the wheel dolly, it starts, as if jarring the car makes a difference. In light of this we are unable to locate the problem, although we know it is likely related to a misfiring of a wire to the computer. After hooking up to machine when it starts, no fault codes are shown. It is very frustrating. The engine will crank, fuel pressure ok. Ignition system plugs ahve fire. All normal systems are good, however engine will not fire.
Vehicle failed to start. Towed vehicle to dealership. Informed by mechanic a computer chip was causing lack of starting problem. Would have problem checked and repaired each time. Vehicle been to dealership 9 times for non start.
Car have problems starting and continuously acts as if the battery is dead. Battery was checked and cleaned the problem still exists. On a normal basis when the key is turned, car won't start, which happens several times in a few minutes until it finally starts successfully. This incident happens about every three days.
While driving vehicle and when road condition varies (such as a bump in the road), vehicle shuts off as if deactivating the car, e.g. car doors unlock, no RPM, gas needle immediately descends to E, immediate deceleration.
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- Moon Township, PA, USA