Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Chevrolet malibu has 4 recalls, 596 complaints.
4
Recalls
596
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V400000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
07E021000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR...
02V107000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." S...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The anti-theft/ passlock system fault in this generation of GM vehicles is very widespread and effec... |
| Sep 13, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE TURN SIGNALS WORK SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T WORK. I RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AN... |
| Aug 23, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE CAR CORRODED AND QUICKLY LEAKED FLUID OU... |
| Sep 22, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROBLEM ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE ENGINE JUST DIES RANDOMLY. WHEN THE ENGINE D... |
| Apr 9, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATED WHEN STAR... |
| Jan 18, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PASSLOCK CENSOR IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FAILING. SECURITY RELEARN NEEDED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONA... |
| Sep 27, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR WOULD NOT START, HAD TO REPLACE ALTERNATOR. ONE WEEK LATER SAME PROBLEM, HAD A MECHANIC CHECK IT... |
| Jul 23, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AN... |
| May 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY 2002 CHEVROLET CLASSIC HAS A DANGEROUS CONDITION WHERE THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS BE... |
| Apr 25, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | MY CAR CUTS OFF AND GOES INTO THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WHILE I'M GOING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENS... |
| Mar 12, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY VEHICLE IS MESSING UP ON ME AND IT WAS SHUT OFF MY VEHICLE IS MESSING UP ON ME IT WILL SHUT OFF W... |
| Jan 22, 2018 | STEERING | KEY DOES NOT SHUT OFF CAR CAN NOT SHIFT GEARS |
| Jan 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNAL ... |
| Nov 5, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ANTI-THEFT LOCKING DEVICE MAKE CAR STOP AND CAN'T START EVEN IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. HAD GONE TO BA... |
| Oct 12, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ANTI THEFT DEVICE CAUSED CAR TO BE UNABLE TO START EVEN WITH CORRECT KEY. STATIONARY. COMPUTER HAD T... |
| Jun 14, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE STALLED... |
| Jun 7, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY CAR DIES RUNNING AND IT SOMETIMES DOESN'T WANTS TO START DUE TO A SWITCH PROBLEM THE SAME I HAD I... |
| May 23, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR I... |
| Mar 27, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE... |
| Mar 22, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HAVE A 2002 MALIBU, AND THE THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE RADIO, TUR... |