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2001 CHEVROLET Malibu

4 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #07E021000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Manufacturer
DELPHI
What Happened
The fuel pressure regulator in your vehicle is a safety device that controls the pressure of fuel in the tank. In some cases, the regulator may not have a crucial seal, which could allow fuel to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pressure regulator fails, fuel could leak from your tank, and in a worst-case scenario, this could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pressure regulator with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
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Moderate #14V400000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is a critical part that turns your engine on and off. It's connected to the airbag system, and if it's not working right, it could prevent your airbags from deploying in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition switch moves out of the 'run' position while driving, the airbags may not work properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install a special insert or cover on your key to prevent the ignition switch from being jostled out of position, and they'll also give you two new key rings. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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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Moderate #09E012000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
The corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle are the parts that light up when you're driving at night. In some aftermarket lamps sold for your vehicle, the amber side reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If these lamps are installed on your vehicle, it could lead to decreased visibility while driving at night, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll be contacted by Sabersport, and they'll offer a full refund for the non-compliant lamps. You should contact them at 1-909-598-7589 to start the refund process.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Moderate #03V327000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The hazard warning switch in your vehicle is the part that controls your turn signals and hazard lights. In some cases, the soldering process that holds it together can crack, causing the lights to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the solder joint cracks, your turn signals and hazard lights could fail. This means you won't be able to signal your intentions to turn, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the hazard warning switch for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Malibu Years

2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
6 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
10 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
9 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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