Auto repair questions and answer pages for the Chevrolet Malibu. This section covers all years and models.
Oil leaks, steering and suspension problems, overheating and engine noises, injector and fuel systems, fuses and electrical.
I have been taking my car to get it fixed because the check engine light kept coming on. It has been since July. First the engine started stalling after putting in gas. I had it towed 2 times. Then they said they could not find anything wrong. This car was wrecked before I bought it. First they put on a gas cap then an alternator. Then a Evap canister solenoid.
2001 Chevrolet Malibu
Question: my low coolant light is on constantly , even when my engine isn't hot and is full of fluids. How can I make it go off?
2003 Chevy Malibu.
Question: How do i disconnect the anti-theft, because i think it is draining my battery cause every time my car is in park the horn goes off without me touching it. what do i do to fix this problem. If it is not the anti-theft what is it?
Have a 2011 Chevy Malibu my wife was telling me the code ESC came up. What does this code mean?
Answer: ESC stand for Electronic Spark Control. Basically this is the system that control spark knock due to pre-ignition detonation. This is sound older cars used to make when the ignition.
Question: 2000 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6. What would cause bucking when I start off its fine it changes no problem i feel it shifting very smoothly even on the highway it's OK except when trans in that 4th gear and hit a hill or grade and it goes to shift back to 3rd gear it bucks a few times then it fine again.
2005 Chevy Malibu. Engine size- 2.2 Ecotec.
Warning lights: check engine light. Question = When I start the car it shakes and when giving gas it dies out.
2000 Malibu 3.1l shows TPS low voltage code. I replaced the TPS and the code continues to pop up. I cleared the memory and still it show the code. The car starts up fine at a cold start. Once it warms up the idle slowly dissipates until it completely shuts of.
2000 Chevy Malibu. 2.3L.
Question Here: My Malibu seems to be using a lot more gas lately, the heat/cooling is not strong even after I recharged the AC, and the ABS light is always on.
2004 Malibu Classic
Engine size: 2.2 Ecotec
Computer codes = check engine light code P0171.
Repairs: Changed fuel filter. It doesn't give a code now.
Question = The other day while driving down the road my car just died. When I started it back up it ran a few feet and died again and I kept starting it and going a little way and dies again.
Question: I have a 2000 chevy malibu LS 3.1 L V6 and cant get the cv axle off the transaxle spindle .
2003 Chevy Malibu. Car sounds like it want to start but will not stay on. I have noticed my theft system light comes on periodically. But my car would still start with no problem. I suppose those were warning signs. Any suggestions on how to fix.
Chevy Malibu 2001.
3400 V6 engine.
Question: Do I need special equipment to change an electrical ignition module for a 2001 Chevy Malibu and if so how much is the standard rate for the labor cost?
Question: where is the ignition module located on a 2004 Chevy Malibu classic?
Answer: The ignition module location on your Chevy Malibu Classic depends on the engine size. Most Malibu Classic's ( 2004 was a strange year) are the 2.4L Ecotec four cylinder. In that case, the ignition module is located on top of the ignition coil housing.
Name : Joe K.
My story is about a 2001 Chevy Malibu. For the longest time i have had the theft light come on the dash now and again and the car would not start. I found a relearn procedure on the web. the one that you turn the key on for 10 minutes a few times, then it resets and I can start the car. Finally took it to a mechanic.
1999 Chevy Malibu V6 3.1 L.
Question: I'm trying to locate the shift control solenoid. I know its on the top part of the transmission near the battery area, but I need to see a picture of exactly what it is that I'm looking for. Can you help me?
