Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Malibu

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,005 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-03
Owners notified: 2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V327000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 670,740
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-08-28
Owners notified: 2004-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	174	100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	74	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	47	66,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	42	50,170 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	28	50,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	28	51,000 mi
Steering	27	103,500 mi
Engine	26	109,740 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	26	50,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	23	73,315 mi
Vehicle speed control	22	100,597 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	21	48,500 mi
Exterior lighting	21	106,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	21	29,000 mi
Unknown or other	20	93,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	19	53,490 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	18	13,500 mi
Air bags	16	103,500 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	13	42,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	13	62,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	12	13,500 mi
Tires	12	45,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	11	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	11	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights	10	55,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	10	—
Fuel/propulsion system	9	120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	9	35,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	8	60,031 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	8	32,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	8	80,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	8	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	8	50,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	8	59,148 mi
Equipment	6	40,000 mi
Service brakes	6	125,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	5	31,370 mi
Electrical system: horn	5	64,000 mi
Power train	5	67,631 mi
Suspension	5	4 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	5	15,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	4	60,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	4	42,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	4	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	4	29,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices	4	52,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit	4	70,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	4	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	4	28,593 mi
Structure: body: door	4	—
Suspension: front	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	3	43,478 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	3	66,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	3	43,478 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	3	—
Structure: body	3	52,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	89,677 mi
Suspension: front: hub	3	35,908 mi
Tires: tread/belt	3	5 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	93,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	93,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	61,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	2	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	36,042 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	2	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	29,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	2	42,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	67,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	50,000 mi
Seat belts	2	89,000 mi
Seat belts: front	2	100 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	34,000 mi
Seats	2	143,872 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	2	52,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	2	12,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	36,800 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: column	2	—
Steering: rack and pinion	2	61,000 mi
Structure	2	—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	2	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	2	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	5,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	2	—
Wheels	2	52,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	73,300 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	66,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	43,000 mi
Equipment: electrical	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems	1	80,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights	1	36,042 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	60,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	—
Parking brake	1	166,100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	28,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	48,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly	1	54,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	58,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	1	53,950 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	1	52,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	1	45,942 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	75,028 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	48,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	109,740 mi
Suspension: rear	1	55,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	47,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	28,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	34,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	52,000 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.