2001 Chevrolet Malibu problems by component
721 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 285 | 40% | 88,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 149 | 21% | 54,925 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 108 | 15% | 64,300 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 78 | 11% | 34,133 mi |
| Steering → | 41 | 6% | 94,000 mi |
| Engine → | 26 | 4% | 109,740 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 25 | 3% | 82,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 24 | 3% | 63,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 21 | 3% | 116,750 mi |
| Equipment → | 20 | 3% | 59,148 mi |
| Suspension → | 20 | 3% | — |
| Power Train → | 18 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Structure → | 14 | 2% | — |
| Visibility → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 8 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.