My 2001 chevy malibu will not crank. it doesnt turn over. i just replaced the battery. all the lights turn on. it just wont crank. already tried leaving the key in for 10 mins. then waiting 5 mins still nothing. any suggestion?

SOURCE: Cranks, but wont start, sometimes starts and dies immediately

check control mod

SOURCE: my 2003 chevy tahoe, died while i was driving

OK if only 4 months old, charge it with an external battery charger. Once vehicle is running the quick and still most valid test I make is:
Running, with no accessories on, charge volts on volt meter (not dash gauge) should read between 12.9 &14volts. Turn all accessories and headlights on high beam. Volts should not read below 12.5v at idle and should not creep lower after running at any time, even after ten or fifteen minutes. If voltaqge is not as specified alternator has failed and needs replacement.

SOURCE: i have a 1998 chevy

turn it on for ten min. the theft light will stay on then without turning ignition off just start worked for my cavalier

SOURCE: turns over won't start, anti-theft system malibu 2002

A more likely problem is the Passlock II sensor in the ignition key cylinder. I have a 2002 Malibu that had the same problem; it was fixed when I replaced this sensor.

SOURCE: 1998 Chevy Malibu : Won't Start

I would check the fuel pump turn key on do not start or turn engine over just until dash lights up and you should hear a grunt sound come from back seat area if you do not hear this grunt your fuel pump is not working.Also if you have a check engine light on you should have your can scaned with a OBD 2 scan tool to retreve and faults the cars computer might be undrer going.