2001 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems
303 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 30% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 303 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 203 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 45 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 41 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 33 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 203 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into ditch. The contact sustained an injury to the forehead and it was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. After the failure, the contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign 14v400 (electrical system). The approximate failure was 87,000.
When trying to start the engine, the anti theft security system shuts down engine operation. You must wait 10 minutes with the ignition on while the security telltale light shuts off before you can start the engine. The ignition lock cylinder seems to be at fault, but the dealer said this is not part of the current recall involving unintended rotation of the cylinder. They said they will put a key cap on my keys to keep the ring centered to prevent offset rotation.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
- Engine 174 complaints
- Lighting 121 complaints
- Brakes 107 complaints
- Fuel system 42 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Exhaust system 36 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Cooling system 24 complaints