2002 Chevrolet Malibu engine and engine cooling problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle just would not start. *smd the cam shaft sensor was replaced. *jb”
filed Feb 12, 2015
“2002 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regard to intake manifold gasket leaking.* ld the consumer stated gm used dex-cool engine coolant which caused problems with the engine. The repair shop flushed out the dex-cool and replaced the coolant, with a different type of coolant. Also, the intake…”
filed Oct 23, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Malibu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malibu | 4 | 7% |
| 2022 Malibu | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 Malibu | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Malibu | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Malibu | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Malibu | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Malibu | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Malibu | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Malibu | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Malibu | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Malibu | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 Malibu | 12 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.