2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Classic years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. That ranks 4th out of 11 Malibu Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 69%), typically at around 69,650 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 69% | 69,650 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 19% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 99,378 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2002 chevrolet classic has a dangerous condition where the turn signal/hazard warning flashers become inoperative. The condition is completely random and occurs intermittently. This has created surprise unsafe situations when making lane changes and left and right hand turns. Chevrolet knows…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu classic. While driving unknown speeds, the turn signal and emergency light indicators failed to illuminate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that an unknown module switch needed to be replaced. The local dealer…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet mailbu classic. While driving approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled while making a left turn and the security warning light illuminated. The contact alsoobserved an abnormal noise during the failure. The contact also stated that the power locks unlocked and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pass lock sensor and ignition cylinder had to…
Other Chevrolet Malibu Classic years
← 2001 Malibu Classic · 2003 Malibu Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Malibu Classic | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 Malibu Classic | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 Malibu Classic | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 Malibu Classic | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 Malibu Classic | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Malibu Classic | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Malibu Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Malibu Classic | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Malibu Classic | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu Classic model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.