Chevrolet Malibu Owners: Problems & Solutions

Cassie wrote:

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I have had this problem also, and it keeps happening, it seems like after I use the heat or defrost it blows the same fuse again. I have also notices that I am loosing radiator fluid too. Any ideas?? Thanks!

Sounds like the AC compressor clutch has a short in it. Put a new fuse in it, start it up with the HVAC controls on heat, then switch it to defrost. If the fuse blows, its most likely the clutch has a short in it.

If your engine is a 3.1 V6 you most likely have a lower intake manifold leak. Very common for this engine to use water/anti freeze.

Jim wrote:

stoping for a relight the engine dies. will restart after a few moments. 1998 maliby. any ideas?

Check the IAC motor. They get gummed up pretty easy. Remove with a Torx wrench and spray the heck out of it with carb cleaner,make sure the plunger is really clean.

my 2010 chevy malibu lt will not start or turnover and the check engine light is not on..the dash,lights and everything else works but the car will not start.

planner wrote:

my 2010 chevy malibu lt will not start or turnover and the check engine light is not on..the dash,lights and everything else works but the car will not start.

I would have your battery checked. Turn on your dome light, then as you are trying to start the engine, look up and see if the dome light dims. There may be enough voltage in the battery to operate the lights but not enough to excite the starting circuit. You will see the lights go dimmer when you are transfering the electrical power from the dome light to the starter.
Do you hear the starter solenoid clicking? Or is it just dead?

Malibujack wrote:

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I would have your battery checked. Turn on your dome light, then as you are trying to start the engine, look up and see if the dome light dims. There may be enough voltage in the battery to operate the lights but not enough to excite the starting circuit. You will see the lights go dimmer when you are transfering the electrical power from the dome light to the starter.
Do you hear the starter solenoid clicking? Or is it just dead?

first I would like to thank u for responding! And yes I can hear the solenoid clicking as I'm trying to start it..

My nads itch....

I have a 99 Malibu the flasher has started to make the clicking sound as though a signal is on. No lights appear to be flashing while its making the noise. I replaced the four way flasher but it still makes the noise. Any suggestions

planner wrote:

<quoted text>first I would like to thank u for responding! And yes I can hear the solenoid clicking as I'm trying to start it..

I would say that you either have some gunk on your battery terminals that is preventing a good circuit from battery to starter/alternater or your battery is near death. Even though your car is only 3 years old or less, the OEM batteries that are on cars nowadays are junk. I had to replace the battery on my 2005 Malibu Maxx after only 2 1/2 years!!! If your are near an Auto Zone or Pep Boys, they will be happy to check it out for you FOR FREE. Best of luck and if you have any other questions, feel free to leave a message.

malyblu wrote:

I have a 99 Malibu the flasher has started to make the clicking sound as though a signal is on. No lights appear to be flashing while its making the noise. I replaced the four way flasher but it still makes the noise. Any suggestions

SW1414 is the Auto Zone part number for the turn signal switch price is around 100.00
There is a known defect on this part. Contact a Chevy dealer to see if they can help you if your car has less than 100,000 miles.
I have replaced several of these for customers.

Blown Fuse wrote:

My nads itch....

Try Lotrimin or quit shaving down there..........

Malibujack wrote:

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SW1414 is the Auto Zone part number for the turn signal switch price is around 100.00
There is a known defect on this part. Contact a Chevy dealer to see if they can help you if your car has less than 100,000 miles.
I have replaced several of these for customers.

thanks a I appreciate the help

Belch

My door lock unlock & lock by itself and the alarm goes off when I open the door. The alarm light come on & the bell ring with out the key in the switch.

Please help me, thank u

I'm sorry I forgot to tell you it's a 2007 chevy Malibu that's giving me the problems with the door lock and alarm

Have a 2008 malibu, last year I would park and lock the car and the alarm would go off, while driving the door ajar would flash and the interior lights would go on and off. Took it to mechanic, replaced battery in key fob. No problem until recently, same thing happening. Cannot beleive it is the key fob battery again. Lock the car with the interior door lock, alarm does not sound but the interior lights continue to go on and off and door ajar continues to flash.
Any suggestions?

i have just bought the 2005 malibu classic 4 cylinder im only getting like 25 miles to the gallon i was wondering how to fix this when i see people on here getting over 30 + any ideas thanks

jodi wrote:

i have just bought the 2005 malibu classic 4 cylinder im only getting like 25 miles to the gallon i was wondering how to fix this when i see people on here getting over 30 + any ideas thanks

Is that average or highway? My 2005 Maxx with 3.5 V6 gets 33 on the highway, but averages about 24.

i have 2004 malibu classic, and i hear a lil ticking noise coming from fuse box under the hood. and my head and tail lamps will not cut off, i had to disconnect the battery cable to shut them off. cud anyone give me a solution, or at the least point me in the proper direction?

tipmarley wrote:

i have 2004 malibu classic, and i hear a lil ticking noise coming from fuse box under the hood. and my head and tail lamps will not cut off, i had to disconnect the battery cable to shut them off. cud anyone give me a solution, or at the least point me in the proper direction?

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Heck, even Ford is out that way.

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