2001 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems

285 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu — 40% of all complaints for this model year.

285

Electrical System complaints

40%

share of all complaints

88,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

4 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The blinkers randomly work; most likely needs a new hazard switch. The car's temperature gauge would rise when sitting in idle; needed a new water pump and thermostat as of 11/2020.”
filed Nov 9, 2020
“When starting the malibu the dashboard lights illuminate and when the key is turned to start the car the lights go out and the fuel gauge drops to zero or empty and the car will not start. This problem also occurs when driving the car and the ignition system shuts down leaving you with no steering…”
filed Oct 7, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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