2002 Chevrolet Malibu loss of power reports

7 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu — roughly 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Loss of power reports

share of complaints

70,000 mi

median reported incident mileage (all complaints)

Components reported on this vehicle

Electrical System 259 Exterior Lighting 143 Engine and Engine Cooling 63 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41 Engine 22 Fuel System, Gasoline 22

Loss of power in other Malibu years

2022 Malibu	14
2020 Malibu	21
2019 Malibu	12
2018 Malibu	55
2017 Malibu	70
2016 Malibu	58
2014 Malibu	10
2013 Malibu	55
2012 Malibu	37
2011 Malibu	70

Malibu loss of power by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu

Won’t start 61 Stalling 46 Overheating 16 Vibration / shaking 13 Hesitation / surging 10 Rust / corrosion 10 Check engine light 7

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2002 Chevrolet Malibu report before drawing conclusions.

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