2001 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

What To Do If Your Malibu Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 2001 Malibu take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2001 Malibu Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Recall for 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced MARCH 12 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E021000
  • Number Affected 742

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall for 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 28 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V327000
  • Number Affected 670,740

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V327000 »