I can't locate the flasher relay on my 2001 malibu

coul be hazard switch cause ur turnsignals go through it

The turn and hazard flasher is part of the hazard switch. if there is a problem with the flasher, you will need to replace the hazard switch assembly

2001 Malibu does not have a separate turn signal flasher like the older Chevys did; your turn signal flasher and hazard flasher are both built into your hazard lamp switch. Please let me know if I may further assist you.
Regards, TXTEXAN

it is part of the 4 way flasher button, all one unit, very easy to replace.

the flasher unit is the hazard switch itself-on the dash

Those are the typical symptoms of a problem with the mutifunction switch. The dielectric grease becomes impregnated with metal flakes, which jumps the contacts inside the switch. The clicking that you hear is the flasher relay located behind the glove compartment. Replacing the switch is not that hard for a DIYer. Some guys have remedied the problem by taking the switch apart, cleaning out the old grease, and applying new grease.
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 01073A
Date: July, 2002
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
SUBJECT:
01073A - STOP LAMPS/HAZARD LAMPS INOPERATIVE
MODELS:
2000-2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER (CLASSIC); GMC JIMMY AND ENVOY (CLASSIC); AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA (CLASSIC)
2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER; GMC JIMMY AND ENVOY (CLASSIC)
This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 01073, issued April, 2002. All copies of bulletin 01073 should be destroyed.
Due to parts availability, this recall was administered in two phases. This is the second and final phase of the recall. The Parts section has been revised to include parts for this second phase.

there may ber a recall on this problem, it is caused by the turn sigfnal/hazard flasher combination switch relay in the dash, check with the dealer 1st on the recall to see if it applies if not then u will need to replace the flasher unit in the dash, the switch is part of the hazard button and is located behind the ceter panel of the dash here is the whole recall.

2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU -- In December 2004, GM issued a special policy for MY 1999-2000 Alero, Grand Am and Malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03V327. The policy covered turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurred first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. GM sent letters to owners starting December 30, 2004. In January 2006, GM will update the special policy to include MY 2002 Alero, Grand Am and Malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03V-327. The policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch. GM will send letters to owners starting late April 2006. The actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The Agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances. Investigation was initiated on September 27 2005. Closed on January 13 2006. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE05055 »

Replacement The turn and hazard flashers are integrated into one flasher on these models. The flasher is located in the hazard warning switch and the hazard warning switch is located on the trim plate. Replace the flasher by unplugging the old one, removing it from the panel, and plugging in the new one.

1. Remove the bezel from the ignition switch.
   

Remove the bezel from the ignition switch

Carefully remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate.


To remove the trim plate, use a suitable prytool to carefully apply pressure at the retaining clip points . . .


. . . then gently pull the accessory trim plate away

Detach the electrical connector from the hazard warning switch.


Unplug the electrical connector from the hazard warning switch . . .

Unfasten the screw securing the hazard warning switch and remove the switch.


. . . then unfasten the screw securing the hazard warning switch and remove the switch from the vehicle


Installation is the reverse of removal.

The flasher is located above the fuse panel. The relays are built into the switch itself. They have a recall on the 4 way flasher switch because it is faulty and causes blinkers not to turn on. Very common Malibu and other Gm problem

Hi. MALIBU68.

This Problem of the Turn Signals on your 00 Malibu. is Due to malfuntion of the FLASHER RELAY
The Flasher Relay is Part of the HAZARD SWITCH. Located on the istrument cluster BEZEL..
You can't get from the major Autoparts, Because IS Only available on A/C delco. Or GM.
The GM part Number is : 22594146

The Best Place for get the Flasher Relay is the GM DEALER. and the COST is aprox. $ 32.00

I hope this help on your problem
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