7.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$100.00
Average Mileage:
74,620 miles
Total Complaints:
16 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (12 reports)
- covered under gm special policy # 04098a (2 reports)
- part of little-known recall (1 reports)
- replace the turn signal (1 reports)
electrical problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
Helpful Websites About 2002 Chevrolet Malibu turn signals work intermittently
2009Aug 12
Malibu standard 3.1L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I never know when they are going to work or not. One minute they work the next they stop. The fuses are good and it doesn't happen all the time. It is very dangerous.
Update from Oct 17, 2009: Problem solved! Thanks to SteveK Covered under GM Special Policy # 04098A. Dealer repaired free of charge
2009Jun 08
Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 42,727 miles
Since finding this online repository of car owners reporting the same symptoms I'm experiencing with my '02 Malibu I intend to visit my dealership this weekend to get the problem re-evaluated. I've taken my car in for this problem before but was told the problem could not be duplicated while in the service bay or on a test drive. My car is under warranty and I will discuss the reported complaints I've found regarding this problem in order the get the service department to perform a more thorough check to resolve this problem.
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2009May 08
Malibu LS 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
My turn signals have a mind of their own. they work when they want and don't when they want. I think this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed I work 60 miles away from home and have to be on the interstate most of the drive and when I can't use my turn signals to let other cars know when I'm changing lanes is a safety hazard. I would like to have the problems fixed. I love my Malibu and other than the few minor defaults with it, it is a very nice and reliable car
2009Aug 21
Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Having problem with turn signals that stop working while traveling. Also having anti-theft issues. Everyone should fill out a complaint at NHTSA.gov - maybe we can get a recall!
2009Feb 01
Malibu V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,002 miles
I can't believe there has not been a recall on this problem. I could receive a ticket for failure to signal which would cost me a fine of up to $185.00. As soon as I pay this car off in September I am trading it in and let the Dealership pay for it.
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2009Feb 07
Malibu LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
Well hell! The darn turn signals were working one minute and then not working the next, I was riding with my son and stopped at my dad's house, and stayed approx. an hour, and when I cranked up the car to go, I got to the end of the street to turn left, and put on my turn signal and nothing~
I called my car dealership and they had me bring it back, and they changed out an electrical box of some sort, and then the very next day, it started again, they have a mind of their own, they come on and off when they want to, but luckly I have warranty, and it's not cost me anything for them to fix it! I'm with the others, there should really be a recall on whatever is causing so much trouble with these turns signals, it will be my luck that I will be infront of the police, and trying to change lanes and they don't come one, or my inspection is coming up and as soon as the mechanic starts to check them they don't work. Hopefully I can get it fixed before then.
2007Jan 01
Malibu 3.1L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,039 miles
My turn signal only works when it wants too. Sometimes if it's not working pressing on the hazard button will work but not all the time.
2008Jun 01
Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
My turn signals work when they want to! It sucks when I'm driving and cop is behind me and I have to change lanes and oops my turn signal decides not to work!
2008May 10
Malibu V6
- Automatic transmission
- 93,000 miles
This car has a mind of its own. My son picked me up from work, the signal lights were working. I'm driving home I get a few blocks down the road the signal lights don't work. I tell my son this car is crazy and all of a sudden they start working. What's up with that?
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2008Jan 07
Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
Well, my signal goes out in my Malibu a lot! Most of the time it does this when it is raining outside. Something under my hood gets wet(?) and my signal stops working. The 1st time this happened, when I would turn my car off, my odometer and my radio would stay on. The mechanic told me that it was something not registering when I put my car in Park. All that matters is that my signal still hesitates on working; this should be grounds for a recall considering the other reports that have been submitted!
2005Oct 11
Malibu LS
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
My turn signals and hazard lights went from working, to working intermittently, to usually not working at all. It was a serious safety hazard. Very scary, especially on busy roads. Got a letter in the mail, saying a part in the signals were messed up and took it in to my Chevy dealer and got it repaired free of charge.
2007Oct 03
Malibu 3.1L
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
Turn signal will not work occasionally. I have to pound on the dash near the emergency flasher button and so far this has worked. There must be a sticky relay or something. I'm sure this will not work one of these days. Sounds like this is a common problem.
2007Oct 18
(reported on)Malibu V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,652 miles
At about 20,000 mi I noticed my directionals would either not come on or turn off before I made my turns. I also noticed my hazards wouldn't stay on. After awhile I discovered that pounding on my dashboard would sometimes get them to work. I received a recall notice when it was sent out but never had the time to get it fixed. Now 70,000+ miles later they have stopped working all together. Attempts to locate a fix have been futile without putting the car in the dealership. This is a real hardship because the second car I have is used by my daughter.
2007Sep 28
(reported on)Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
Chevy should acknowledge problem and do a recall
2007Sep 24
(reported on)Malibu Sedan 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,500 miles
The turn signal in my Malibu did not always work when in use. I risked many accidents when my turn signal failed to work in heavy traffic! I had to take the car to the local Chevy dealership to have the entire signal rod replaced. The part was $156 and wound up costing me about $200 for the entire repair. It works fine now, but this seems to be another problem that is shared by many Malibu owners. Chevy should step up and take responsibility for its defective part!
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2009May 15
Malibu
Intermittent signals due to faulty hazard switch is a covered repair under GM Special Policy 04098A for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This Special Policy, issued in January of 2006, adds 2002 model year vehicles to a previous recall (NHTSA recall # 03V-327, NHTSA action # PE05055).
Update from Oct 12, 2009: Covered under GM Special Policy # 04098A.
Turn signals freak out occasionally, can be "fixed" by applying pressure to hazard switch. Policy describes this as a result of a faulty hazard switch, which will be replaced at no cost for qualifying vehicles. Search NHTSA for more information.
skb123
Fern Creek, KY, USA
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