2002 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 14V400000Jul 3, 20145,877,718 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

  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.

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• 02V107000Apr 10, 200210,168 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 2002

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles were produced with a left low-beam headlamp that does not meet the photometric performance requirements of the standard.

  Possible consequence: Light intensities below the minimum intensity requirements cause reduction in visibility down the road for the driver of the vehicle and intensities above the maximum intensity requirements cause increase in glare for drivers ahead of, or approaching, the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left low-beam headlamp and replace it if it does not meet requirements. Owner notification began may 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE05055Turn signal failuresClosed · Sep 27, 2005

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