Model year record
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 21 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 69,300 mi |
| Engine | 2 | 70,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 69,300 mi |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 60,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve) | 1 | 99,378 mi |
| Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch | 1 | 113,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch | 1 | 113,000 mi |
| Power train | 1 | — |
The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.