2001 Chevrolet Malibu Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 721 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP THE IT STALLED. THE DEALER CHANGED THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *NLM WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A…”NHTSA complaint 10016125 — filed 04/17/2003
“AFTER RESEARCHING THE SERVICE BULLETINS SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE, I HAVE COME TO REALIZE THAT I HAVE COMPLAINED/HAD SERVICED ABOUT 85% OF THE SAME PROBLEMS…”NHTSA complaint 10014436 — filed 04/15/2003
“VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM, OIL PAN EXPERIENCED A LEAK, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 563879 — filed 12/31/2001
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu: 42 of 721 complaints on file (5.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu have in total?
721 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
