2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Electrical system Problems

“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 later over a three year stretch .they did nothing to help they just take my money and say there was no recall for ignition lock cylinder on this vehicle. But now they want to replace it at my expenses. I have been ripped off and feel they don't care about my car. …”

“2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic engine fails to start. Gm passlock theft system indicator light flashes, and stays lit. Vehicle has failed to start and stranded driver and passengers. Key feels loose in ignition. Trim surrounding ignition remains loose from multiple switch replacements. Same issue has been diagnosed before. Vehicle diagnosed and documented at GM service center as having a failed ignition switch for the second time. Vehicle had to have ignition switch replaced 2 times at owner's expense for a grand total of over $1200. …”

“2002 Chevrolet malibu ls sedan presented has noticeably weak and inefficient headlights and fog lights posing a safety issue. The fog lights are not effective in mildly foggy driving conditions at all. In fact due to such poor performance, it is quite difficult to discern whether or not the fog lights are turned on. Headlight performance is poor with markedly decreased lighting efficiency in city driving and on wet roads. The vehicle headlights dim and or flicker when the driver depresses the brake to slow the vehicle or come to a complete stop. …”

“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 be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”

“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 locked without being prompted and the gauge levels increased. The vehicle was able to restart after various attempts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”