I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu 3.1 Liter. I was driving it last night, and I parked it, everything was fine. 15 minutes later I had to go somewhere, went to fire her up, and it wouldn't start. It's tryin hard and turning strong, but won't go that extra step. It turns all the over, starts for a millisecond, and dies immediately. I don't have any money, I'm hoping I'll be able to get whatever it is fixed, but I need to make sure exactly what it is before I spend any money because I don't have any to waste on things that are working perfectly. I know the fuel PUMP is fine, I'm thinking it may very possibly be the fuel filter, but like I said I need to be sure. I don't know much about cars, but I need help!

Question 1

0helpful

1answer

Chevy Malibu 2001 with 89,000 miles idling too high during park

Back to the mechanic - sounds like either an IAC motor or TPS sensor is the problem, but also could be the throttle cable (sticking leaving the throttle not fully closed).

Jul 04, 2017 • 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

0helpful

2answers

2001 gmc jimmy rpms/accleration

I would recommend replacing the idle air control valve. Refer to any of the many YouTube videos on this subject and you shousl have no problem replacing it. It is availabe at Rock Auto, Parts Geek and most good local parts shops.

Jul 04, 2017 • 2001 GMC Jimmy

0helpful

1answer

Hello I have a 2010 Chevy Malibu 2.4 liter and today my wipers quit working but I can hear the wiper motor running. I checked the 2 nuts holding the wiper arm assembly on and they are tight so I started...

The wiper transmission has come off the motor drive shaft. Remove the cowl in front of the windshield and see if you can reattach it.

Jun 08, 2017 • Cars & Trucks

1helpful

2answers

So I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu 3.1 Liter. I was driving it last night and I parked it. 15 minutes later I had to go somewhere, went to start it up and it wouldn't. It completely turns over and starts...

well buddie, I apologize to say the same thing than the others but as I see your problem, let me tell you that really may be the problem and that would be the cheapest thing to try, because the most of the fuel pumps works even if the filter is really bad so I'd recomend you do that, just try it, when you take it off, blow in it, and if the air doesn't run, replace it would help a lot anyway... good luck!

Jul 01, 2011 • 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

0helpful

1answer

I have a 2001 chevy cavalier z24 with a 2.4 liter engine. I just drove about a 100 miles and everything was fine. i parked and came back to the car about 15 minutes later, started the car, put it into...

Check the transmission fluid level try add if low level

Sep 30, 2017 • Chevrolet Cavalier Cars & Trucks

0helpful

1answer

I have a 1997 Chevy Malibu (140K miles). The car was well maintained by prior owner. I have experienced the antitheft problem where I get locked out and have to wait 10-15 minutes. That has occurred...

i to have had some FUN with this darn system and replaced ignition cylnder(dealer has to program)can help usally for a few years ....but i dont want to swaer thats the samething causeing yours......feel free to repost

Dec 21, 2010 • 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

0helpful

1answer

My 2001 tahoe dies while idling in park. After waiting over night it started and ran fine until allowed to idle in park for a short time. This a 2001 Chevy Tahoe with a 5.3 liter engine and 160,000 miles.

If the only problem is idle and it runs grat above ide then the most likely component is the Idle Air Control valve. This is providing you have no codes stored indicating something else.

Mar 13, 2010 • 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

0helpful

1answer

Car was working fine...just bought 2001 chevy malibu with a 3.1 liter engine, 37,000 miles on it. Drove on this past Sunday, everything was fine...went out to drive it on Monday and no heater, no cruise...

Does the speedo work? Speed senser

Feb 26, 2010 • 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

0helpful

1answer

Car stalling out and bot starting after being driven for awhile.

mcdevito75 Here, It"s possible the ignition Module is going bad, no way to test and if so, one day the car will not start at all.----------It can also be a vapor loc, wher the fuel is evaporating before it reaches the cylinders. Best Bet, have your local shop check both these items.

Jan 01, 2010 • 2000 Dodge Stratus

0helpful

1answer

ABS and Brake Light Are On

I would lean towards a wheel speed sensor.

Jan 09, 2009 • 2001 GMC Jimmy

Question 2

Nomad

Expert 166 Answers
Posted on Jul 01, 2011

Nomad

Expert

Joined: Jun 26, 2011

Answers

166

Questions

1

Helped

72275

Points

505

Assuming there's enough fuel in the tank - If the fuel filter is extremely clogged - try starting with the fuel cap off so it won't have work against the vacuum in the fuel tank. Fuel caps have breather holes which can be clogged also. The holes release the vacuum in the tank slowly. If it starts ok then, the problem sits in fuel supply - for example the fuel filter.

Smell the exhaust pipe - if it smells strongly like petrol, most likely it's the ignition system requiring service. (sparkplugs, distributer, sparklines)

Anonymous Jul 01, 2011

Thank you so Much. I will let ya know if it works!

×

Related Topics:

1 Answer

Nomad

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

Chevy Malibu 2001 with 89,000 miles idling too high during park

2001 gmc jimmy rpms/accleration

Hello I have a 2010 Chevy Malibu 2.4 liter and today my wipers quit working but I can hear the wiper motor running. I checked the 2 nuts holding the wiper arm assembly on and they are tight so I started...

So I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu 3.1 Liter. I was driving it last night and I parked it. 15 minutes later I had to go somewhere, went to start it up and it wouldn't. It completely turns over and starts...

I have a 2001 chevy cavalier z24 with a 2.4 liter engine. I just drove about a 100 miles and everything was fine. i parked and came back to the car about 15 minutes later, started the car, put it into...

I have a 1997 Chevy Malibu (140K miles). The car was well maintained by prior owner. I have experienced the antitheft problem where I get locked out and have to wait 10-15 minutes. That has occurred...

My 2001 tahoe dies while idling in park. After waiting over night it started and ran fine until allowed to idle in park for a short time. This a 2001 Chevy Tahoe with a 5.3 liter engine and 160,000 miles.

Car was working fine...just bought 2001 chevy malibu with a 3.1 liter engine, 37,000 miles on it. Drove on this past Sunday, everything was fine...went out to drive it on Monday and no heater, no cruise...

Car stalling out and bot starting after being driven for awhile.

ABS and Brake Light Are On

Not finding what you are looking for?

Cars & Trucks

Chevy Malibu 2001 with 89,000 miles idling too high during park

Ask a Question

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

Top Chevrolet Experts

ZJ Limited

john h

Thomas Perkins

Are you a Chevrolet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

2004-malibu.pdf. user-manual-2004...

2004_chevrolet_malibu_owners.pdf....

Manual. user-manual-1999 Malibu Manual

Related Topics:

1 Answer

Nomad

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

Chevy Malibu 2001 with 89,000 miles idling too high during park

2001 gmc jimmy rpms/accleration

Hello I have a 2010 Chevy Malibu 2.4 liter and today my wipers quit working but I can hear the wiper motor running. I checked the 2 nuts holding the wiper arm assembly on and they are tight so I started...

So I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu 3.1 Liter. I was driving it last night and I parked it. 15 minutes later I had to go somewhere, went to start it up and it wouldn't. It completely turns over and starts...

I have a 2001 chevy cavalier z24 with a 2.4 liter engine. I just drove about a 100 miles and everything was fine. i parked and came back to the car about 15 minutes later, started the car, put it into...

I have a 1997 Chevy Malibu (140K miles). The car was well maintained by prior owner. I have experienced the antitheft problem where I get locked out and have to wait 10-15 minutes. That has occurred...

My 2001 tahoe dies while idling in park. After waiting over night it started and ran fine until allowed to idle in park for a short time. This a 2001 Chevy Tahoe with a 5.3 liter engine and 160,000 miles.

Car was working fine...just bought 2001 chevy malibu with a 3.1 liter engine, 37,000 miles on it. Drove on this past Sunday, everything was fine...went out to drive it on Monday and no heater, no cruise...

Car stalling out and bot starting after being driven for awhile.

ABS and Brake Light Are On

Not finding what you are looking for?

Cars & Trucks

Chevy Malibu 2001 with 89,000 miles idling too high during park

Ask a Question

Popular Questions

Windshield wipers don't move, but hear motor running

2005 Chevy Malibu Electronic Power Steering

Reprogram key fob for 2010 chevy malibu

2008 chevrolet malibu door lock problem

Meaning of dash symbols,one light

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

Top Chevrolet Experts

ZJ Limited

john h

Thomas Perkins

Are you a Chevrolet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

2004-malibu.pdf. user-manual-2004...

2004_chevrolet_malibu_owners.pdf....

Manual. user-manual-1999 Malibu Manual