2002 Chevrolet Malibu ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2018. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other Malibu Classic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Malibu Classic median. How we score
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What Malibu Classic owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MAILBU CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AND THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSOOBSERVED AN ABNORMAL NOISE DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER LOCKS UNLOCKED AND…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASS LOCK SENSOR AND IGNITION CYLINDER HAD TO…
WENT TO FAULKNER LANCASTER PA. FOR INSPECTION TELLING ME I NEED A IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER IN THIS VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. THEY DID OVERALL TEST AND CHARGED ME $ 298.00 FOR THIS INFO.I HAVE BEEN CHEATED FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE THIS IN FOR INSPECTION. THREE CATALYTIC CONVERTER…
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