MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

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2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:25.651Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2001: 13 complaints 2001 13 2002: 16 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2008: 21 complaints 2008
1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 13 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 21 complaints 2008
1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 13 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 21 complaints 2008

2001: 13 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19973
19985
19994
200011
200113
200216
200316
2004116
200592
200715
200821

Known problem areas

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

12 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing control module.

Show complaint excerpts

All lighting and instrumentation on the dash would go off suddenly for a period of time, then the gauges would work again. This would happen at any speed or condition. I took the car to the dealer where they replaced the ignition switch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-14

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (Electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-01

Exterior lighting

3 of 13 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Show complaint excerpts

Turn signals work only sometimes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-03

Vehicle speed control

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Engine

1 of 13 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 92% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.