2000 CHEVROLET Malibu

rack and pinion bracket broke away from sub frame, resulting no steering.

This failure happened twice. August, 2006 and June, 2008. The air conditioner control button on the dash stopped working. The entire section of the dash unit (measuring about 2 1/2 by 9 inches must be replaced to fix this one button. The dealer told me that I am not the only customer they have who has had this problem.

THE BLINKERS WILL NEVER WORK. IF YOU TURN ON THE FLASHER FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN THE BLINKERS WILL WORK. HAPPENS EVERY DAY

WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR IT JUST SHUTS OFF AND NOONE CAN SEEM TO FIND OUT WHATS WRONG WITH IT THEY SAY THAT EVERY THING UP UNDER THE HOOD IS PRACTICALLY NEW BUT A CAR DOESNT JUST CHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH IT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAR AND IVE ONLY HAD IT FOR FOUR MONTHS

This car has been one problem after another. The day after we leased the car it was in the shop for the brakes, the car has had 2 engines in it. The transmission has been rebuilt. The brakes are still not correct. Transmission is slipping again and the 3 year warranty is up. We complained to Chevrolet and the BBB. To no avail they seemed to be on Chevrolet’s side in the case. We were to the point that we were just going to let the car go back but that would only hurt my husband’s credit more then it was already. We had to keep the car through the lease. This left a really bad tast in my mouth for purchasing new vehicles because you are stuck with it for the duration of the lease or purchase.

The problem in my case and, apparently, many thousands of others is the extreme abnormal wearout of the inner front brake pads under winter driving conditions. Both front wheel brakes fail simultaneously (abnormal wearout). They seem to function OK in dry weather. I believe there exists a design fault in the caliper that does not allow it to function properly in the driving conditions of a normal Canadian winter, possibly caused by an inability to expel road muck from the calipers. These problems also seem to be evident in the Grand Am which, I believe, uses the same caliper as the Malibu.Many of these same complaints can be viewed on the internet from the continental United States. General Motors has distanced themselves from this matter completely, citing such scenarios as, improper maintenance, driver habits, etc. The proper maintenance, it would seem, would be to service these calipers every fifty kilometers in winter driving conditions which is totally absurd. The second failure of my brakes, (abnormal wearout), occurred 30000 kilometers after a complete replacement of pads and rotors, immediately after a trip of several hundred kilometers in winter weather, 8000 kilometers after a thorough inspection at which time all seemed normal.

The paint on hood started chipping @ or about 30K dealer said not warranty problem.Beginning Apr 2002 car intermitantly has had a "surging" immediately after starting & putting in gear. At first just 1 or 2 times in 3 or 4 mos. Now the last 8-9 weeks it has happened more & more frequently, then 2 weeks ago the cruise control became erratic in activation & now won’t work at all.

The lower intake is leaking coolant, causing loss of coolant over A short period of time causing it to overheat. With the extended warranty it would not cover it unless the loss of coolant caused A head gasket to blow or another type of major damage. I work with 2 other people that have malibu’s and they had the same problem.

The head gasket or intake manifold gasket is leaking causing the coolant to leak into the oil. This causes the oil to be compromised. I have been told that this could cause the engine to seize and could result in my wife being stranded on the highway. This is a known problem that GM has refused to issue a recall for. There is a secret warranty for 5 years but it is not well known and my car is 5.5 years old. This problem should have been addressed at the manufacturer and corrected before the car was ever sold to the public.

The gaskets for the intake manifold connecting the cooling system to the engine have failed. This led to rapid leakage of the coolant into the engine compartment. We caught the problem before any immediate consequences were felt, but there is evidence of coolant in the oil, suggesting that secondary problems may still arise. I have yet to have the problem repaired due to financial and other constraints encountered during the holiday season. I have asked for estimates from a GM dealership\’s service station (approximately $1000) and from a Firestone service station (approximately $800). Representatives from both of these establishments indicated that this is a common problem with this model (2000 Malibu). In fact, the GM service manager told me that the intake manifold fails \"more often than not\" on our type of car. In discussions with several other GM representatives (including Jacky Johnson in Mr. Wagoner\’s office 888-849-7855), I have no evidence that GM admits to this being a systematic defect in their equipment.GM has secretly admitted to this problem: a service bulletin orders newly designed gaskets to be used during repairs.

THE BODY IS RUSTING THROUGH UNDER THE GAS CAP FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

tail lights seal leaks letting water into casing causing a short out of the lights then causing wire assmebly to curode

oil leak. top of engine removed to replace and seal block.

My abs brakes felt abnormal while test driving, but the sales rep. insited that it was normal for it to be so bumpy when coming to a complete stop. I told him that it feels as if the brakes are going to give out and he insisted again that everything was just fine. Now I’m over my warrenty and I have a slight defect in my brake system which makes me have to change my brake pads more frequently than normal, so I’m constantly paranoid when driving if i have to stop quick. I haven’t ever been in an accident because of them, but I spend more than needed to replace brakes. The air conditioner doesn’t work on level 1 or 2 anymore and the heater doesn’t work, which I only use a few days in December here in FL.

Known TSB 00-05023-002A. Manufacturer and Dealer repair does not fix the problem. Car is unsafe to driver if not repaired every 5000 miles.

Intake Manifold leaked coolant, Destroyed engine, dealer says tough luck………we screwed you! I cant afford to fix it. The car bagan stalling in heavy traffic, many times. I almost got killed trying to get help!!! GM sucks!!! they wont agknowlegde a problem that almost cost me my life!!!!!!!!

Intake manifold gasket has been replace twice so far .The second time at 34k .Vehicle was out of warranty but manufacture paid all costs,however the ignition switch and sensors were replaced along with the o2 sensor which I was charged $861.94.There ia a TSB #010849020 for a REVISED ignition switch assembly(12-01-01)I feel this should have been replace at minimal costs to me.Who pays for the manifold gasket next time?

Intake manifold gasket failed causing coolant to leak from system and triggering low coolant warning light. I have been to numerous Internet message boards (AutoFan, Edmunds) researching this and other problems with my car and have discovered that this is a very common problem with this car. I can’t believe GM gets away with this. 3.1L V6

Intake manifold gasket and radiator leaking. Mechanic mentioned that this is VERY common on GM V6 engines

Intake Manifold Gasket

Intake gasket is leaking, appears to be a common problem with 1997-2003 chevrolet Malibus. Leak allows coolant to leak out of engine, and oil to leak into coolant. Estimated repair bill from Diver Chevrolet in Wilminton, DE is $675 to $750 and two days.

I purchased this car new in October 1999. Within a few weeks, I was having new brakes put on the car. Since then, I’ve had the iginition replaced, (and it’s messed up again, but it is passed warranty) the turns signals replaced, the trailing arm is bent, the transmission has been completely rebuilt, the buttons on the air conditioning don’t come on all the time, I’ve also been stranded by a bad fuel pump now replaced, 2 coil packs replaced (and it is still missing) and that is just everything off the top of my head. This is my LAST Chevy.

I bought my car on 7/21/01, it has been in for repairs 10/3/01, 7/12/02,12/11/02, 6/23/03 and 6/24/03. The problem is electrical and the engine as well. Chevrolet has run diagnostics many times but is not able to fix the problem for good. Everytime I take my car in, I am told it’s now something different that has broken. My car will break down and sometimes if I allow it to sit for 10 – 20 minutes it will start right back up. For as many times as my car has been repaired, it has broken down at least three times before I take it in. My dispute with Chevy is my car is a lemon. They cannot determine what is wrong with it because diagnostics is unable to duplicate the problem. Chevy informed me that does not mean there isn’t a problem it just means the computer cannot detect it. I have filed with the BBB Auto Line but because my car has more than 24,000 miles they say I am out of luck. Chevy is unwilling to do anything about the problems I am having with my car. My dispute is should a car break down at least 5-10 times a year?

Head gasket failure on 3.1 litre V-6. Car came equipted from factory with “special” 120,000 mile antifreeze. Repairman advised that the antifreeze was defective and could not live up to claims of manufacturer. Was informed that antifreeze is acidic and destroyed the head gasket requiring expensive repair. Further told GM no longer uses this antifreeze product. Had reccommended service required coolant flush at 30,000 miles as per most manufacturers, the damage would not have occurred. Car is maintained in strict accordance with GM reccommended service per owner’s manual except for oil changes that are performed every 3,000 miles.

Fan does not operate on speeds 1 or 2 because of a part failure very common to this model vehicle. Additionally the air conditioning cuts on & off which is commonly reported on this model vehicle. Brakes are infamously poor with frequent pad and rotor wear. Most severe problem is intake manifold gasket leak reported on thousands of GM vehicles with 3.1 & 3.4 L V6 engines from model years 1997 through 2003. This problem is addressed in TSB 03-06-01-010B released by GM. Problem is clearly manufacturing defect and needs to be addressed with recall on all vehicles affected. GM customer service repeatedly denies a known issue and even denied existance of the TSB. GM needs to stand by its product and address safety concerns this defect may cause.

Engine/ Car was started in the morning to warm up. When I went outside to get into it to go to work it was making a loud clanging noise. The sound is a lifter banging which has colapsed, no oil is getting to the upper end of the mortor. Have been quoted approximately $800.00 to change intake gasket which this engine is known to have problems with. The service Technician told me to take the cap off my oil and if there was a white milky substance on the bottom of the cap the intake gasket is leaking coolant into my oil. The cap had the milky substance.Other/Had driven the car twice in the morning went back out to get into it and the key would not turn in the ignition.Had to have the car towed and a new ignition installed and the car rekeyed.Brakes/ Had to replace all parts of the brakes.Electrical

Coolant leaked through the intake manifold gasket into the engine. This necessitated a new engine at 36k miles. In addition the air conditioning fan blower does not work at the first two speeds.

Cold engine pronounced piston slap. Continues until engine warms up and noise is no longer present. Engine runs smooth and preforms great. Just the engine nock.

CAR WON’T START- THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT FLASHES HAVE TO WAIT FOR 10 MINUTES WITH IGNITION ON THEN LIGHT STOPS FLASHING AND CAR WILL STARTIGNITION SWITCH REPLACED- NO PROBLEM FOUNDMECHANICS SAY PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH THIS CAR- BUT DEALER WILL NOT RECALL AND THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT

Brakes have been fixed 3 times (warped rotors). Finally had after market product put on and the brakes have been good for 60000 miles.Total out of pocket is around $1200 with only the first incident covered. These are all highway miles.I will normally get 50-60,000 miles on a set of brakes and have never had to have the rotors replaced with over 750,000 miles driven in the last 15 years. GM won’t admit they have a problem.

Blinkers work only when they feel like doing so.breaks wear down too fast.Developed a coolant leak when the heater is on, results in heavy moisture and coolant smell from vents, and a drip at foot of front passanger.Now have coolant leaking into the engine oil.Ihave taken very good care of this car from the day i got it and now it is getting serious problems that I dont have the funds to repair. Are there any recalls for my car on any of these proplems?especially the coolant leak into the motor oil?I have a 2ooo chevy malibu lx. Thank You

After contacting Polar Chevy (White Bear Lake, MN) and Chevy Customer Service they called my wife back after 3 hours and stated they were re-opening the ticket and wanted to get the car towed to a Chevy Dealer. We contacted our repair shop to stop repairs and paid them 150.00 for services they had done on the car. Our repair shop said there is a leak but they did not get far enough to find the leak and there was a large amount of coolant in the engine cradle. Friendly Chevy (Fridley MN) called my Wife and said they could not find a leak but the car does have the old style gasket and they will change that under warranty. It seems very strange that if there really was not a problem why the Dealer would spend 6 hours labor and parts to change a gasket that was not leaking even it would be a warranty repair. (The first time we contacted Polar Chevy (White Bear Lake MN) and Chevy Customer service they said there was no special service bulletins out for that problem). We are still going to be working with Chevy to reimburse us for the costs we had to pay our local shop since the first time we called they said there was no warranty out for the vehicle and we had our local shop start on the repair. The Service Manager at Friendly Chevy called my Wife and said the repair would be covered but they wanted her to pay the towing. Our costs could be any where from 0 to the 150.00 we paid our local shop and the tow. A large concern we have is that in other reports when the Lower Intake Manifold Gasket leaked coolant may have gotten into the engine and there have been reports of the Cam Shaft Bearings seizing up and then possibly damaging the engine. We\’ve decided that after this repair we are going to trade off the vehicle to protect us from needed to replace any other items. We would have been more comfortable with the vehicle if the Dealer would have been more honest with the leak.

AC and radio,no longer work passenger seat is broken, head gasket is leaking.

A small coolant leak developed from the top of the engine beneath the lower intake manifold of my 3.1 Liter V6 engine. The Chevrolet Dealer service department, Future Chevrolet, Old Bridge, N.J. where I purchased the vehicle, assured me that there were no GM service bulletins regarding the leaking coolant even though I provided a GM service bulletin number of 03-06-01-010 dated March 2003. The dealership then quoted the above cost for repairs. My vehicle was only 2,700 above the 36,000 thousand mile warranty limit. I did not allow the dealership to make the leak repairs. Subsequently I learned that there is a GM service bulletin (the above number) which specifically refers to a coolant or oil leak from the lower intake manifold. The indicated repair consists of replacing the lower intake manifold gasket with a new design gasket. I feel that I was purposely misled by the Future Chevrolet service department with the intention of having me fully pay for the leak repair when in fact the leak was caused by a defective poorly designed lower intake manifold gasket.

1. Piston noise when cold due to incorrect bore and piston design. Can cause premature cylinder failure at later miles beyond warranty and damage other cylinder components. GM needs to recall and correct cylinder and piston.2. Insufficient idle recovery at de-accelleration at traffic intersections etc. The vehicle looses rpm upon return to idle at de-accelleration. This could cause an engine stall at intersections or rail crossings leading to an accident. 3. Electrical failure in heater fan selector switch when placed in positions 1 or 2. In many of the Malibu’s the switch becomes defective after 2 years or 30,000 plus miles.Could lead to fire or complete component failure. General Motors (Chevrolet Motor Division) is aware of theseproblems via service bulletins and has yet to remedy the defects.

1. paint is chipping off on fromt bumper and lower driver side2. turn signals and hazard lights only work sometimes

2006 chevrolet malibu. consumer complaint on lemon law. consumer believes his vehicle falls under the lemon law specifications. *kb the consumer stated the defective caliper design caused premature wear of the calipers and rotors. after replacing the factory supplied calipers, the premature rotor and brake pad wear ceased. the intake manifold was replaced several times. once the new gasket material was implemented the intake gasket no longer leaked. the safety hazard light control assembly on the steering was replaced three times because the dealer replaced defective components with additional defective components it was finally determined the hazard light switch was covered under a special agreement with nhtsa, however, gm refused to honor the agreement. *jb

Consumer experienced problem after problem with 2000 malibu. interior workmanship falling apart, outside mirror paint fading, replaced fuel pump and other problems. *bf the vehicle turn signal malfunctioned and the truck lid would open intermittently on it's own. *nm

Vehicle's blinkers do not work.*mr the driver's side power window intermittently failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a new switch for the blinkers. the technician told the consumer that there was a recall on other gm vehicles for the same problem. the technician checked the vehicle's vin and indicated that the vehicle was not included. the consumer wants t be reimbursed for the replaced switch. *nm

Nar 04/10/2003 it appears to the consumer that there is a design problem with the #5 fuel injector, it also insignificant that a fuel injector needs to be replaced every 28,000 miles. a fuel injector is not a maintenance problem. please look into whether it is a design flaw and if chevrolet will correct problem. *cb

This complaint stems from the time i have had this car. a popping noise that comes from the rear of the vehicle from either both the trunk area and or suspension, a hollow sound not very loud though. it happens on uneven surfaces at very low speeds. i brought the car to the dealer four times and sometimes the sound or sounds are noticed but nothing is done,except for lubrication. sometimes it is hard to duplicate and at other times it can. also it never happens at highway speeds. only slow speeds and on right or left turns. i hope that the engineers can discover it. the car is a 2000 chevrolet malibu. vin [xxx]. the car is still under warranty. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart it after some time. multiple warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. in addition, the contact noticed coolant leaking and had to continuously refill the vehicle with coolant. after turning off the vehicle, the key failed to eject and remained in the accessory position. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 157,323. updated 05/16/17*lj updated 7/9/18*jb *tr

Ignition will not turn of and sometime steering will lock have a hard time getting the key to turn i have talk to so many people with the same problem chevrolet should be ashame and do a recall to fix these problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. after parking the vehicle, it failed to turn off. the contact forced the gear shifter into park to allow the ignition to turn off. the contact had to operate the ignition with a screwdriver. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the left and right turn signals failed to activate. the contact took the vehicle to the sour lake chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the hazard warning switch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/2983536744. the manufacturer also informed the contact that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting); however, the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without several attempts to turn the ignition key. the vehicle would also stall at various speeds without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the ganley chevrolet dealer where the ignition switch was replaced in september of 2016; however, the failure recurred. the dealer stated that the ignition switch was replaced an additional four times in the past six years. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/3107401633. the manufacturer advised the contact to return the vehicle to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to theft system light malfunction causes vehicle not to start, has had ignition cylinder/passlock sensor replaced several times and problem still exists. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle takes 10 to 25 minutes before the theft system light to go off. updated 03/31/2017*js

Ignition will not go to off position, sticks in acc causing the battery to run down.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact shifted the vehicle into neutral, turn the switch to the off position then back to the on position and the vehicle started. the contact also stated that while driving 45 or 55 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. the contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would loss power before she could shift out of park into reverse. the contact stated that she had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and had the vehicle taken to west chevrolet, inc., (3450 airport hwy, alcoa, tn 37701) where the vehicle was repaired under recall. the contact stated that the ignition switch was not repaired under the recall campaign. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. the contact called the same dealer and informed them of the failure and was advised to schedule an appointment. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals would malfunction or fail intermittently. the contact stated that after fiddling with the hazard light switch, the indicator worked intermittently. stevens creek chevrolet (3640 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95117; (408) 490-0013) was contacted and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vin. the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 84,900.

I’ve replaced battery, head gaskets, overflow tank, air system connectors, water pump, pcv valve, evap canister, spark plugs, spark plug wires, radiator, camshaft sensor, coolant temp sensor, but my car is still leaking coolant from underneath lower intake manifold and isn’t trying to start. i’ve spent over $2000 and still haven’t seen results or got it to fully function. last time i drove it was on regular georgia roads going to and coming home from work when it over heated twice going both ways. *tr

I wanted to let you know about an experience at discount tire 580 w telegraph washington utah.  and you can forward this to any regulating agency.from my knowledge,  when two tires are purchased new, it is required to mount them on the front of the vehicle if it is front wheel drive. and move the lower tread tires to the back.while at this location, the person running the shop stated they are not allowed to touch tires or rotate them if they have low tread.and they mounted the two new ones on opposite corners (front driver and rear passenger). and tried to sell 2 additional tires. this is against the law.  i want this business reviewed for their license. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact smelled fuel when the vehicle was parked in the garage. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving and attempting to switch lanes, the turn signals and hazard lights failed to function. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting); therefore, they did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

Gas fuel turned black and was spilling out while i was driving then turned off on its own in the intersection of palm st n main street santa paula ca.

Leaking fuel under car between driver side doors. just not sure if part of fuel system recall that has been on other malibu

"takata recall" i currently own this vehicle and i'm not able to use the blinkers or emergency lights when you turn them on all you hear is a loud alarm sounding nosie. they do not come on when this happens. i know they work some times but it's very few and in between . i seen there has been recalls in the past for this on this car but the elderly lady wasn't aware of them . is there anything i can do under the recall to get this fixed. i had a mechanic look at it and there not sure how to fix it.

Has issues that are recalled on other 2000 malibu’s. blinkers stopped working on & off one day. then stopped totally next day, changed fuse nothing helped. doesn’t even show on instrument panel. car refuses to start at times, takes any where from 3-5 tries to start. also had recall done on ignition, didn’t help, i replaced whole ignition switch after the dealer “fixed” it. battery kepted on draining before that.

My car shuts off while i'm driving it, when i try to turn it on it won't turn on. i could smell gas but it won't turn on. it's a hazard when i'm on the highway and it just cut off on me and i'm stuck in the middle lane with incoming traffic. i took it to a mechanic and could not find any issues with any other parts of the vehicle my fuel pump is in great condition my tune ups are up to date i don't know if it is the anti-theft affiliated with my key ignition please advise.

Email from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re: reimbursement for repairs on 2000 chevy malibu due to general motors recall 14350 unintended ignition key rotation. *ld the consumer stated the dealer relayed invalid information pertaining to the recall repair. the dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle's key needed to be replaced and that it was not the ignition that needed to be repaired. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving over a bump in the road, the key would release from the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

2000 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire and engine oil may deposit on the exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle caught of fire. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at an unknown speed, the ignition key would disengage from the vehicle intermittently without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were not available.

Chevy issued a recall (14350) which states they will repair my ignition keys. they also have a recall for other chevy vehicles that not only repair the keys, but replace the ignition switch and key cylinder. my cylinder and switch are damaged, so far i have gone through an alternator and battery trying to isolate th problem which shows on the scanner as being the cylinder and the switch. chevy will not replace these items, even tho they are caused by the unintended motion issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. on occasion, the vehicle failed to start. the contact had to wait approximately ten minutes for the vehicle to start normally. the failure occurred intermittently for two years. the vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was a fuel odor and discovered that fuel was leaking from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and indicated that there had been fuel leaking on the fuel lines. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 99v302000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 152,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the failure recurred. when the contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition, it was stuck and could not be removed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 196,600.

2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated the dealer made an adjustment to ignition. however, it would not turn in the ignition. the service department grind the key again. however, it only worked one way. the new key must be forced and it only fit the doors and trunk one way. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system activated causing the vehicle to be unable to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact also stated that the vehicle would sometimes not start after being utilized and turned off. the contact stated that the vehicle would eventually turn on after approximately ten minutes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the theft system failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Subframe rusting away on the driver side front. can't replace due to they discontinued making the part. even if the part was found it would coast about $900.00 then the tirods would need replacing. in all after new tires and all it would coast $2000.00 to fix.

Rack and pinion mount bracket rusted out

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that there was excessive rust below the fuel tank. in addition, there were holes. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 94,625.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 30 mph and making a turn, the turn signals lamps failed to respond when activated. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

When making a turn my steering wheel locked up and could not control my car i had towed to a mechanic that told me that the subframe to rack bracket was rusted out and that the subframe and the rack needed to be replaced and the repair cost will start at about $2000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the hazard one switch failed and caused the turn signals to stop working. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 188,000.

Front to rear brake lines are heavily corroded and eroded and started leaking. the reservoir design allowed all the brake fluid to drain out leaving none available to safely brake the car with air being introduced into the whole system. all that was left was the parking brake which is a press on and press off to release style. fortunately the car was close to home and there was no damage to persons or property.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated on its own. as a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to an unknown location for diagnostic testing. the mechanic replaced the water pump and the body control module, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

There are three safety problems that have occurred. the first is that the turn signals sometimes work and sometimes don't. the second is that the engine will at time accelerate on it's own while driving and while idle. the third is that the engine sometimes completely shuts off while driving when it rains. a car repair shop has identified problems with the throttle position sensor and the idle air control motor. searching on the internet reveals that this particular car has problems with the emergency light control that causes turn signal problems. i performed a recall search and the only recall i found was for an ignition switch modification which doesn't seem to relate to my problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti theft system failed. the anti theft warning light illuminated when the ignition switch was turned to the on position causing the engine not to start. the contact had to wait several minutes for the anti theft light to disengage to be able to start the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the vehicle computer system needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000. ma 10/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the recall repair was unable to be performed. the contact also stated that the key was unable to be removed when the gear shifter was placed in park on numerous occasions. after several attempts, the key was able to be release from the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch; however, the failure recurred one month later. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system illuminated. when the key was in the ignition, it would not register the vehicle as being in the on position, even if the engine was running. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under a recall by a piece of plastic being placed in the key to make the hole smaller; however, this did not repair the vehicle. the manufacture was not notified of the failure. the nhtsa campaign number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 170,000.

I bough the 2000 chevy malibu used in august 2014 since then i have been seeing the same thing i had happening with the 2003 saturn vue i bought in 2012 pre owned , the key in the ignition comes out and does not turn off the car . the key comes out while the switch and car is still running the key also does not turn over as it sticks inside of the ignition switch and i have a hard time getting car started also . this is very dangerous and needs to be repaired i already had the saturn vue repaired since it was recalled this car needs to be repaired as well. please issue a national recall on the 2000 chevy malibu cars to get fixed asap. i would like to get the car fixed asap this is not safe and also it is getting harder to turn the car on and the key is falling out a times also while the car is being driven since the switch is sticking . i would like to add that when i had two previous saturn's a turquoise coupe and sl2, it happened twice and this is the first time i accidentally took another persons car in the parking lot of a movie theater since the keys to the saturn's open the doors of cars like the same car i realized it was not my car and immediate took it back and got mine thank god the movie was still going or i could have been accused of stealing the car this is another manufacture defect and dangerous to people should they ever figure out that the keys all work on the same make and models . i also locked my keys in my car and asked on man to open my door with his key i was food shopping at the time he had the same saturn coupe as my turquoise saturn and it worked he stood there in disbelief i told him i knew this since it happened once in a movie theater parking lot. this needs to be dealt with asap i wrote in once and never heard back about it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti theft device light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel regulator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not available.

Hello.. my name is mark hood .. i am writing you about my sisters car.. it is a 2000 chevy malibu .... the car keeps having problems starting.... it runs good then without warning she will be somewhere and cut the car off and it won't start back... it turns over but won't start.. after awhile it will start.... this has happen several times... we have sent it to the shop and spent several hundred dollars on it and it is still happening.. i looked online for answers and found that this is a very common reoccurring problem on these cars... my sister is disabled and it is very unsafe for this to be happening with her car.... everyone on the forums say it should be a recall and fixed by chev. you already have the vin number for the car listed above... my sisters name is darla story..... hopefully someone here can help her get this issue fixed.... please let us know... thank you

Letter from congressman hanna on behalf of constituent re 2000 chevrolet classic safety recall notice (attn: tara gitter). *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key was getting stuck in the acc and on positions. the contact indicated that the key could also be removed and the engine remained running. the contact also applied the brake pedal and it went to the floorboard causing the contact to have to apply force numerous times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was unable to be driven. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted outside the vehicle. there was a recall regarding nhtsa campaign number: 99v302000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Car will not start, gm passlock security system disables car and sometimes after being stranded for 30 minutes in all kinds of weather, the car will start after going through a series of 3 times turning the key on for 10 minutes, turning key off for 10 seconds. other times, the car will not even start after completing that reset. there should be a recall or a way to disable the security theft system so that owners are not stranded in the bitter cold temperatures while waiting for the car to reset and decide to start. *tr

I can not remove the key from the ignition after putting the car in park. the above happened randomly at first, but got worse, and now happens every single time. i now have to leave the key in the car, in the accessory position, and carry a second key just to lock and unlock the car. if i don't restart the car within a few hour hours, the battery would be drained, and i would have to get a jump start - this had happened to me a few times. i searched this issue on the internet and found an article from autonews.com dated december 11 2014 saying that gm is aware of this problem, and would fix it if asked (not a recall). i contacted two local chevrolet dealerships: community chevrolet (16 jan 2015) and rydell chevrolet (19 jan 2015), but was told they are not aware of any authorization from gm to fix the above stated issue. please help me resolve this problem with gm. *tr

My teenager was trying to avoid a collision ran off the right side of the road came back on the road and then the car was headed to left shoulder and (teenager) attempted to straighten the vehicle out and then the vehicle ran back off the right side of the road again causing a accident. teenager said vehicle became hard to steer and brakes had no effect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000. the vin was not available.

2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced twice. it was replaced on november 30, 1999 and march 19, 2014. the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle the steering and brakes failed. also, the oil pressure switch and throttle body were replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key failed to turn in order to shut off the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the key was stuck in the accessory position. approximately twenty minutes later, the key was able to turn in order to shut off the vehicle. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 101,514.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 134,000. updated 02/18/15*lj updated 9/11/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key released from the ignition independently. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the part needed for the recall repair was not available. the contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the pass lock system malfunctioned. while driving various speeds, the theft system warning light sporadically illuminated. as a result, all electricity to the vehicle would fail. the contact would have to wait ten minutes in order to drive the vehicle. the failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. updated 01/05/14*lj updated 9/7/2017*cn

2000 chevrolet malibu. the ignition switch has consistently wore out many keys over the years. *mw the consumer stated periodically, she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the consumer received a recall letter in the mail and made an appointment at the dealer. however, when she arrived, the dealer stated they did not have the parts. two weeks, the dealer called her and she returned to the dealer. she was informed they could not retrofit her current keys to the vehicle. she was informed she would have to buy a factory made key at $15.00 each plus tax, to allow them to do the recall. the consumer did not believe the issue was the key, but with the ignition switch that should have been replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted but the steering wheel seized and all of the warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer is dissatisfied with the services received. *ta after waiting for 45 minutes at the dealer, the consumer was informed the part was not available to perform the recall. *jb

This vehicle has a defective ignition switch. the key comes out in run position while car is running. this vehicle was part of the gm recall for a faulty ignition switch. as part of this recall, the key was modified. this did not correct the problem of the faulty switch and remains a safety concern. *js

2000 chevrolet malibu remove and repair ignition lock cylinder switch *ta the consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb

My turn signal rarely works. i have found if i can get the hazard to come on and go off my turn signal will work at times but sometimes you cant even get the hazards to work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off completely. as a result, the contact had to disconnect the battery in order to turn off the vehicle. in addition, the key failed to release from the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 138,254. updated 1/23/15*cn updated 9/5/2017*cn

2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer states problem with vehicle shutting off and recall reimbursement. *tgw it was determined, the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the consumer received a recall letter in the mail, stating the key would replaced. chevrolet customer assistance center stated she would not be reimbursed for the ignition switch. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key would inadvertently release from the ignition while in motion or after going over a bump. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the lock cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch issues and repair reimbursement.* ld the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced twice. *jb

2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to ignition key problems. *smd the consumer stated it was difficult to turn the ignition switch on and off. also, the key would get stuck in the ignition. *jb

2000 chevrolet malibu consumer is inquiring if any gm dealer will service vehicle per recall although it was purchased at a mazda dealer *cn the consumer stated he previously had problems with the ignition. the repair shop replaced the starter. *jb

2000 chevrolet malibu anti thief light flashes and vehicle will not start. consumer is seeking reimbursement*cw the ignition lock cylinder and hazard warning switch were replaced. *jb

The campaign id number is 14v400. the gm recall number is 14350. received safety recall for.my car. called oreilly chevrolet at 520 829 4400 on october 7, 2014 talked to [xxx]. she stated that they do not.have parts available for the recall and she put me on a list and they would call me. on october 27, 2014 the malibu could no longer start, i brought the car to my mechanic to get it fixed he stated the ignition switch was faulty and needed replaced. so i told them to replace it considering chevrolet never called.and i considered they do not have the part. i called chevrolet customer service and i opened a claim for $221.39 on october 28, 2014. the claim number is [xxx]. on october 29, 2014 [xxx] the district specialist denied my claim, because chevrolet policy does not pay outside mechanics at all. i explained i needed my vehicle and o'reilly did not have the part. she explained that was policy and there will be no reimbursement. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle failed to shut off and the key would not turn further than accessory position. as a result, the battery died and the vehicle had to be jumped started. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate mileage was unavailable.

Bought vehicle on sept 3 2014 within a couple weeks while driving car literally just shuts off. steering locks up, electrical shuts down. let car sit for a few minutes and will restart. first attempt to fix was new fuel pump. ran great for 2 weeks then suddenly started again. there is no consistency to the problem-- full tank, empty tank, different speeds, rain, dry. side roads, main roads. the problem is not predictable. second solution new ignition module. great for 3 weeks. died in the middle of driving 40mph at night. when it dies very hard to get safely off road. could not get the car started for more than 40 min. went fine for a few days then happened 4 times in one trip less than 20 miles. first couple times started with in a few minutes, next had to sit for 15+ minutes huge safety issue to have car literally shut down in the middle of driving. possibility to get struck by another vehicle. this is a known issue and yet can find no one who has satisfactorily fixed it. *tr

My turn signal, hazard lights work periodically had them looked at and worked on and still have problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that after servicing the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical), the vehicle was extremely difficult to start after inserting the key. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 144,000.

In late 2003, early 2004, the hazard lights stopped working and you had to hold button down to keep them on. at the time, i had not received a recall notice. i had my mechanic work on it and fix the wiring. in aug. 2014, it became a problem again, which i haven't fixed yet. due to recent recalls, of which i received a notice for having my ignition and keys fixed for my car, i went onto the nhtsa website to check past recall notices and saw one issued in feb. 2004 for cars of my make/model/year for the hazard warning switch. (campaign #03v327000) by vin number, it shows my car wasn't one with the defective switch, however, i believe there to be a problem there and it should be looked into. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure started occurring after the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system).the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy during a crash. a police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician inspected the air bags and the diagnostic was unknown. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

I own a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic and am experiencing intermittent turn signal failure . while attempting a left turn , the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. in addition, there is a rapid ticking and the hazard lights become inoperable. i was told about a recall for this problem so contacted i manufacturer and was told my vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage 72,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and the contact crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries reported and a police report was not filed. the contact believed that the failure was related to the defect listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v4000000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph, the contact drove over a pothole and the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch assembly needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the contact believed that the remedy specified in the recall was not effective to properly repair the failure. the failure mileage was 133,327. updated 11/13/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer would not provide reimbursement for the repairs. the consumer was advised to return to the dealer for additional repairs under recall. updated 7/28/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the power steering failed and caused the vehicle to steer to the left. additionally, the hood of the vehicle flew up and struck the top of the roof resulting in a crash. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed and not diagnosed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

I had my ignition key replaced 3 times. how do i file a claim to get my money back? *tr

The ignition turned off. going over a railroad crossing. lost engine power, and power steering, brakes. pulled over to shoulder, stopped and restarted car. received a recall notice today 9/19/14, with the vehicle vin matching. the name of the vehicle is incorrect. it says "chevrolet classic". note: it is a chevrolet malibu. no ware on the vehicle is the name "classic", nor is it indicated on or in the owner's manual. this has caused confusion and others may be misleading as well. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while waiting to make a right turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 168,000. djr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. an independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 64,683.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch. once the key was removed, the engine failed to shut off. the battery had to be disconnected in order to turn off the engine. the dealer stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 125,708.

I am appalled that i have received a recall notice in the mail, and when i go to make the appointment in order to repair the damage, no parts are available until mid october. the recall notice states we should schedule an appointment on or after october 1, 2014. however, what's the point? there are no parts available? *tr

My car has expereinced trouble starting due to this ignition swirch, recall. i have been stranded multiple times. i have been to service stations and the mechanincs could not figure out what was going on, causing me to put out money for a new starter, a new electrical system, new fuel pump etc. the problems that i have faced were due to the ignition switch not being in the "run" position. how can i ever be compensated for all of the repairs that were not really needed on my car due to some major corporation being greedy and keeping it's customers in the dark about the reality of the situation. gm has been putting me in danger for years now, and i have to continue to wait for the parts to be made to correct their error. i have been stranded on the road and in undesired places, this is unforgivable! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the engine stalled intermittently. the failure occurred on twelve occasions. the dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 01/28/15*lj air conditioner and heater wouldnot come on. updated 08/28/2017*ct

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 40 mph and making a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. the dealer stated that the k frame, to which the rack and pinion steering is bolted, was fractured due to rust. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 287,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact was concerned with the recall remedy listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system), indicating that the dealer would provide two replacement key rings and key covers on all ignition keys. the contact would like the manufacturer to replace the ignition switch to remedy the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Traveling on interstate i 40 doing 65mph cross over the media luckly their were no other car beside me or coming after i cross the media all i know it picked up speed like the gas pedal had stuck and it juke like but the air bag didn't come out it tore the front end of the body up the it accelerate by it self sometime just seating still. *tr

The day may 13, 2009 my wife was driving the vehicle for about hillsborough avenue at 12: 15 a day. another vehicle driving in the opposite direction crossed the street to enter the parking lot of ross. my wife quickly use the brakes but the vehicle was when collided with the other vehicle stopped. my wife suffered trauma to the spine and neck. breaking the 5th lumbar vertebra and herniated cervical. never again could work or it could operate. requires a spinal fusion which costs $ 80,000.00. now we know why the vehicle did not stop and did not prevent the accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that it took numerous attempts for the vehicle to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Steering wheel locked,engine power was lost, brakes would not work. i could not control the vehicle,i hit a poled,borke both legs, have a rod in femur and messed up my knee,still recovering and in awheel chair for now. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft sensor was illuminating intermittently. in addition, the contact was not able to get the key to turn from an off position to an on position. on some occasions, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v224000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

After parking the car i was notified by a neighbor that my vehicle was on fire. the fire dept. was call and extinguished the fire.the arson squad was called and determined the vehicles fire was due to a mechanical problem. after i researched the vehicle safety recalls and found out there had been a recall for this vehicle and i was unaware of it. i purchased it used. i did not receive any notice on the recall. i found there were many other fires associated with this failure. the vehicle was totally burned up vehicle was non repairable and towed to the junk yard after arson investigation was complete. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and stalled. the entire instrument panel illuminated. the contact mentioned that the instrument panel had been malfunctioning since the vehicle was purchased. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

My boyfriend and i bought a 2000 chevy malibu from a used car dealer in june of 2013. in august i was driving to a doctor's appointment and there was a lot of traffic so i got off the freeway and took back roads - and i am glad i did. while i was on a road where the speed limit was 45 miles per hour the car just started speeding on its own. the rpm's went up along with the speed and you could hear the engine just roaring. i was able to stop safely and i pulled into a bar parking lot and called a tow truck. when the tow guy got to the parking lot he opened the hood of my car and the throttle was about an inch from being removed from the apparatus that it is supposed to be attached to. he put the throttle back to where it was supposed to be and told me i should be fine - i said no and had it towed to a auto shop where they said the only thing they could do is zip tie the throttle to the apparatus. so my throttle and my safety currently depend on a zip tie... *tr

My boyfriend and i bought a 2000 chevy malibu from a used car lot. in april of this year i went to take the car for a car wash for the first time and when the car got wet it turned off - all the lights on the dash board came on and the car that i just filled up 5 minutes prior- the gas needle went to zero. i took the key out and waited for the car wash to be over and it fired up right away. but when i got home and i turned it back on the car wouldn't start and a left light would come on. we let the car sit for a couple of days and then it started up fine and was running fine. one night coming home from a conference it was raining and we were driving down the freeway and it happened again car shut off, all the lights on the dash came on. we were thankfully able to safely get to the side of the road and the car fired up again and we got home but when we parked it it wouldn't turn on. we took it to a local chevy dealership and we have to have the computer and all the wires replace $1,000 it cost - hasn't happened since. but there are other incidences to add... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that turn signals and hazard lights would activate independently or failed to work at all. also, the contact mentioned that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and she could hear the wires sparking. the dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

Rack came loose from sub frame rusted frame from them mounts to hold rack can't drive it or steer it. to have it fixed like $900.00. *tr

While parking i heard a noise in the front end and upon turning the wheel harder the power steering went out. i could barely turn the wheel. later in the day put in more power steering fluid thinking that was the problem but had the same issue. i thought the power steering was going out as i was hearing a grinding type noise in the front end. the next day i could feel something under the driver floor board and louder noises when turning hard. took it to my mechanic and was told sub-frame is rusted and needs replaced as well as the rack and pinion; this will start out as a $2000.00 repair and could go up to $4000.00 depending on what else they find when they work on it. this is a safety hazard and should be fixed by gm as they used shoddy materials building this vehicle. my mechanic said i shouldn't drive it as i may loose control of the vehicle. this car was kept in a garage for the first 10 years i have owned it and has only been parked outside for about 5 years. at only 89,000 miles i am disgusted at the way this vehicle was built. i have also replaced the head gasket, not once, but twice! *tr

The subframe is rusted and the rack and pinion need to be replaced. *tr

Previously submitted this report/complaint on this site, to gm and to the ftc around 2004 with no response. the chevrolet malibu from 2000 has similar ignition and engine issues now reported on the news in the cobalt and other cars. owner had to replace the intake manifold several times, the ignition,starter, key system, idle control valve, and other parts numerous times due to the car engine smoking, "turning off" or not starting after stopping, parking, and not starting upon inserting the key, idling high or timing off. this began within 2-3 years of owning the car. the engine light came on when driving or starting the car. multiple times the security light would blink and owner would have to wait 15 minutes to turn it on. gm even has this listed in the manual (in security feature/lock system). owner first told it was due to problems with the engine, then key, then it was a security programming issue, then it was the intake manifold (not covered under warranty for some reason). some of the repairs cost hundreds of dollars and costs for towing. eventually the car will not start at all and it must be reprogrammed, worked on by dealer. the malibu and other cars such as saturn have this issue. may be related to the engine and ignition issue mentioned in the news. at times owner was stuck far from home and had to tow the car. highway driving was nerve wracking because you never knew what the car would do. there are hundreds of internet complaints about the malibu from 2000 and onward related to engine and ignition failures. *tr

While driving, ignition switch failed causing the engine to stop with loss of power steering, brakes, etc. failure was intermittent and required repeated service calls to identify the source of problem as the ignition switch. *tr

We replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter after the car continued to cut off while driving. another issue was sometimes while driving the car would automatically speed up which made braking hard and rough. i was recently told by the mechanic to replace my ignition switch which is supposed to fix the car turning off while driving. *tr

My malibu is not listed on the recall list, but i have had problems with the ignition for the past five years. 90 percent of the time when it won't start the indicator lights shows the anti theft light. you can sit there for at least 10 minutes and the car will then start. if you try it in less than 10 minutes it messes up again and you have to start the 10 minutes again. we have taken it to the mechanic numerous times and they have tried numerous things to get this to correct itself. they thought it was in the key and we have gotten new keys from the dealer and that didn't work. in the past 6 months, the car has started just cutting off while driving. luckily it has been while still in the neighborhood and no one has gotten hurt. we then pushed the car to the side of the road, wait the 10 minutes and restart the car. this is the same thing that the gm recall is for other vehicles. please include my car in the recall and fix this problem before someone gets killed. *tr

Father was in late 80's or early 90's (died at 97 in 2013). chevy malibu with on dash ignition switch was still stopping while on its third ignition switch, the repair covered free by gm. i drove the car to try to figure it out the ignition and hence power steering ( headlights still on) shut off when going over the grand trunk railroad crossing. the problem diagnosed was that the ignition switch would turn slightly to the left (1/8 inch) or even turn fully off depending on the momentum of dad's large key chain hanging from the ignition key. it was a dangerous situation since the power steering quit and the power brakes don't work when the engine shuts off. according to a locksmith, the detents on these switches were very poorly manufactured. solution was to limit the number of keys on the key chain. *tr

Early in 2011 i started having difficulties with my 2000 malibu. the problem was that the check engine light would appear randomly on the dashboard. after a few moments it would disappear. it began staying on longer and longer so i took it to a local chevrolet dealer. they checked it out, couldnÂ??t find anything specific, and told me i should have them put in a new computer. this cost approximately $550.00 after the repair a new symptom began to appear: spontaneous engine stalling coupled with loss of steering control. attempts to restart the car resulted in no engine cranking. i found that after waiting for a while the car would start again and be fine. at one point we were traveling at freeways speeds on the new jersey turnpike. my daughter was driving and my two young granddaughters were in the back seat. suddenly the engine stalled as described above. it was frightening, but we were able to coast to the side of the road safely. we sat for a few moments on the shoulder of the freeway, trying to figure out if we were going to be stranded. after a few tries, the car started up okay and we continued to our destination. when we arrived at the hotel parking lot, it repeated this behavior. we completed our journey and got home safely. a few days later i tried to start the car but it was completely dead. i contacted the same chevrolet dealership who sent a tow truck to fetch us and the vehicle. once at the dealership, one of the mechanics quickly suggested that it might be the ignition switch. the dealership replaced the ignition switch and charged me over $400. i am a senior citizen and the repair bills were a lot for me to handle. *tr

I was driving my vehicle and it made a loud noise/ sound like it came from the heating and cooling vent inside. i went to the store and the key was stuck in the ignition. i got it out . start the card after i left the store. the car speed was 10 mph to 25 mph with no meter moving for the gas, thermostat, there was no electricity. triple a pick up my vehicle on february 27, 2014. weber chevrolet replaced cylinder and ignition switch. the total cost was $854.22. i had this ignition switch replaced for the 3rd time. i would like to have and refund on my ignition switch. *tr

Engine shut down while traveling. coasted to shoulder. after waiting 10-15 minutes car started up again. over next two days sometimes car would start and sometimes it would not. when it failed to start immediately after multiple attempts over 10-15 minutes car would finally start. after three days of this situation took car in for diagnosis and repair,and ignition lock cylinder was found to be defective and replaced. mechanic advised this was a common problem on all chevrolet models for many years. *tr

Bought this car as a project car with low mileage. got bought at a used car dealership. piston slap!!! especially cold. front sub frame rotted out and rack and pinion destroyed needed immediate replacement. later was told rocker panels are destroyed with huge holes i was clearly upset another malibu with another problem. common problem with malibu's from '98-'02. was unable to safety because of panels missing a layer in spots (holes). rear quarter panels severe rotting around wheel wells and gas cap area requiring bondo to fill in holes a horrible problem with malibu's. air conditioning clutch grinding constantly and half the time a/c bottom works. sadly gm will not recall these issues now have to invest $7000 to make into a show car. gm should be ashamed of body problems and constant piston slaps and lifter knocking. i have to do an overhaul of $600-800 on engine. pathetic gm link to the piston slap on my car on youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnttrctq5mm&feature=youtube_gdata_player. *tr

The car will not turn left. it makes a metal on metal sound. my mechanic says the engine cradle is completely rusted out, and the rack and pinion steering needs replacing.he said the rust is caused by the hose from the air conditioning dripping on the engine. he said that he sees the engine cradles rusted out all the time on chevy malibus. i have maintained this car and never knew about this rust until now. the car has very low miles for its age. the body of the car is perfect. i would like chevy to repair this. it would be about $2000 or so to get the car repaired with a used engine cradle and a used rack and pinion. i see that other people have told you about the same problem. *tr

The rack and pinion mounts rusted from the frame. shaking and issues with vehicle pulling to the left while driving before breakage.

When i put the key in the ignition and try to turn it on there's no power to the fuel pump and it rotates but doesn't start i've seen a lot of problems pertaining to this ignition defect also i need to wait 30 seconds to see the lights power on the odometer and still doesn't start. *tr

4-2007 gas was pooling around engine, replaced intake gasket, next time i drove car , same problem,they had to do over ( their dime) because failed to replace o-ring. 9-06-07 would not start at gas station, 9-13-07 pass lock sys. installed ignition switch lock cylinder. 11-13-09 turn signals, tail lights not working, between 11-13-09 @ 4-07-2010 , i have been back several times, because signals failed off and on while driving. told me, they could not do anything until they could see it fail, which it did on 4-07-2010 while i was close to shop. flasher switch/relay bad, replaced. 6-10-10 harmonic balancer worn and serpentine belt & seal replaced. 2-23-12 water pump leaking, replaced. 6-14-12 replaced sparks plugs, wires, complete injection flush. 9-14-2012 strong fuel smell (fumes) inside car and under hood, performed fuel leak test, no visual signs of fuel leak. checked vent canister, gas cap, no fuel codes. have been fumes several times since but by the time i drove to shop could not smell fumes. 4-22-13 fumes very strong inside car and under hood, drove to shop and they could smell fumes , put it up on rack and checked all underneath, no sign of leak under car or under hood. no one can tell me what the problem is but say process of elimination is only way. why on 6-10-2010 need to replace serpentine belt and seal and again on 2-08-2013 remove and replace serpentine belt and belt tensioner?? when this car reached 62,000 i have had nothing but trouble with it and now i am afraid of a fire, gas is leaking somewhere!!!! i only have 97,461 miles. is not there some way or someone who can find origin of the fuel leak?

I was traveling to brighton, co from ft. morgan, co to seller my 2000 chevy malibu. our intended purpose was to take the funds from the sell and pick up 1996 chevy s10. prior to this trip my car had difficulties starting but never failed to start after several attempts. the car engine stalled coming off of the off ramp at around 30 mph. when the car stalled i had to manually steer the vehicle to get it to the shoulder of the road (i just had carpool tunnel surgery and it was painful to do so). after about 2 minutes i attempted to restart the car and it restarted after about the forth attempt at turning the key on waiting 30 seconds for the fuel pump and then turning the key over the rest of the way. after about 2 city blocks the car stalled again going around 20 mph. this time it took much longer before the car would start again. about 25 minutes, we let the engine cool and again it took several attempts to turn the motor over but it final did start. it traveled about a mile and stalled again going about 5 mph. this time we let the car sit for an hour and re attempted to start it. it went another mile and stalled again. we contacted a mechanic who suggested it may be the fuel regulator or the fuel pump. we have replaced the regulator and that did not work we have tested the fuel pump and it is working fine. i have read several documents involving this issue and i am still no closer to figuring out what the problem is. i only know i am not the only one having this issue. this car also has a faulty check engine light and does not appear to be over heating when it stalls. the theft light comes on intermittently but i have check the vin on my car with chevy and there is no recall for my car. why is this happening at 115k. this could be very dangerous and i have half a mind to call a news station. i'm sure chevy would love the new advertising. please fix. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the left turn signal failed. the contact would try to activate the signal but it would not engage. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who stated that the bulb and the circuit board needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 141,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals and hazard warning lights did not illuminate intermittently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals became inoperable. the contact would have to abruptly strike the hazard and turn signal lights in order for them to operate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact restarted the vehicle while it was still in motion and it resumed normal function. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was106,000. updated 01/15/13*lj the consumer stated the current mileage was 107,697. the throttle body was cleaned, throttle sensor replaced, idle air control valve replaced yet, the failure persists. old parts are available. updated 1/23/2013 *js

The problems that i have had with this vehicle are all too similar to the problems others on here are having especially with the theft security system not letting the car start if the security light starts to blinking after fail attempt to start the vehicle , does someone have to get hurt or killed before you all correct this problem. i have also had to replace the wheel hub assembly on this vehicle more times than normal in a short time frame. i feel that this shouldn't be our problem to pay for if it is gm [xxx] up. i am mad and pissed to say the least. all of these complaints and no reactions. sad not living up to standards . when obama was bailing your [xxx]out he should of let you just stay [xxx]out. i am disgraced by this outrage. ill never buy a heavy chevy again. toyota here i come. at least yall honor recalls. :( late for work ,late taking kids to school ,late for dr appt. ,tickets for obstructing traffic. by the way gm great theft security system fail it seems like the only feature that's getting you a lot of publicity. not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The brakes failed to work. the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. it turns out the brake lines are extremely rusty and one of the brake lines failed and the fluid leaked out. i was told that all brake lines on the whole car are bad and need to be replaced. *tr

There's a recall for this make and model year. my cars vin skirts the recall but has the same issues as gm recall no 03043. not sure why my car isn't included in this recall its very dangerous not to have turn signals!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while turning, an abnormal noise was heard from the front end. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the the sub frame was corroded. the sub frame was replaced and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. in addition, the contact stated that the power steering assist failed. the steering was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. in addition, the hazard lights were also inoperable. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. . updated 07/27/12 *bf the consumer stated the turn signals and flashers worked sometimes, but no often. updated 08/02/12

The truth is all i want is my safety and my problem is very serious +the problem is listed under the nhtsa defect investigation# ea02037 and recall# 03v327000 with dates of recall from feb 1st 2000 - may 31 2001 my vehicle was manufactured in oklahoma in april 2000 however calling gm a representative of gm named [xxx] informed me that my gm is not on the recall list after 30 min of trying to figure out why i asked for a supervisor named [xxx] whom was not in the office and is supposed to call back and then i asked for that person supervisor presumably the manager and i was told i could not speak to that person and when i asked for that persons name i was told that the managers it was against company policy to give out the managers name and also against company policy to give out any last names furthermore i was given incorrect information about the manufacturing plant of my vehicle. i believe i should have my car on the recall list if i fit the description accurately and fall in between the correct dates it is a very serious safety hazard and could become fatal if not fixed very soon. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals failed while driving 25 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the dealer replaced the hazard warning switch and the manufacturer was notified who confirmed that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the failure mileage was 78,663.

Turn signal/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative when temperature transitions such as rain are encountered when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 and nhtsa action number ea02037 and gm recall no. 03043 refused at point of purchase: fox chevrolet, 60 east padonia road, timonium, md 21093 phone 410-667-6666 on october 13, 2011. *tr

Coolant in the oil. has always over heated in stop & go traffic, no one knows how to fix but is aware of the problem & says gm could care less & won't fix it. how many complaints do you need before this very common complaint is recognized & is recalled???????? *tr

Pertaining to general motors product recall #03043a dated march 2004. this recall addresses a problem that exists in the 2000 chevrolet malibu vehicles, these vehicles have a condition in which solder joints in the hazard warning flasher switch may crack. if cracking occurs, it may cause the audibled flasher indicator, visual flasher indicator in the instrument cluster, turn signals, and the hazard warning flashers to work intermittently of not at all. if the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are not working, others may react more slowly to a turning or stopped vehicle and a crash could occur. in my case the turn signals and warning flasher were working intermittently. but, the vin on my 2000 malibu does not fall into the stated vin range my compliant is: if this condition is important enough to warrant a recall, why does it only apply to 2000 chevrolet malibu?s within a certain vin range? why does it not apply to all 2000 chevrolet malibu?s that have the identical problem? i have had this condition repaired 3 times within the last 4 months. i am on a limited income and i cannot afford a recurring repair that costs hundreds of dollars. to date i have spent over $1,000.00 on this same repair. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

2000 chevy malibu. anti-theft system randomly engages and will not allow the car to be started. we have to key lock and unlock the doors, have had to unhook the battery(which we just replaced in hopes that was part of the problem) , and let the car sit for ten minutes in hopes that it will reset itself. at 2:30 in the morning, and the neighborhood i work in, this is unsafe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. the contact was driving 90 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact pulled over and called a tow truck. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised that they were unable to assist. the failure mileage was 200,010. the vin was unavailable.

Upon making a hard turn with the steering wheel, there was a rubbing noise. after inspection it was found that the engine cradle was completly rusted in two, causing the rack to drop and make contact. vehicle was always maintained.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the front passenger side door exhibited excessive rust. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for inspection or repairs. the contact stated the failure was a safety issue because the rust was building around the filler pipe for the fuel system. the failure mileage was 124,000. updated 6/8/11 *cn the consumer stated the fuel door was hanging off the vehicle because the hinges were welded to the body and it rusted through. updated 06/23/11

2000 chevrolet malibu , bought the car in 2005. the anti-theft light comes on and car won't crank, or a few minutes down the road if it does crank it stalls looses all power ,and then won't crank for about 30 minutes later if not i might have to beat with my hand on the dash just under the ignition switch for all power to regain its self. this problem started back in 2008, but my husband got it doing right again after about a month of tapping the computer part of the switch from the inside of the dash with a screw driver handle every time he went to crank it. it did fine up until recently , about somewhere in february of 2011, it started doing it again, dealership can seem to tell me nothing, they have no idea even after running it on a computer over night, all because the computer they said can't find anything, how dumb. i am poor, can't afford another car. i love my malibu apart from what it is doing to me, i have 2 kids, small kids, they are with me 24/7 and the car will just die on me leaving me to use all ,y strength and power to steer and stop the car on to the side of the road. to top it off my air isn't working anymore, and being stuck like that in the heat from this state of alabama, is not fun or healthy for my 2 kids or me. i just want it to work like it is supposed to . i can't afford to pay over 300 dollars for a switch and i don't even know if that is the problem, my car surges, and no one can seem to tell me a straight answer , but what i do know is i am not the only one with this problem. and someone needs to fix it now.before something bad happens, what if it dies on me like that and it will at high speeds ,and someone not paying attention runs me and my 2 kids over. please i am begging you, i don't want a new car, i just want my problem that seems to be very common fixed. *tr

I have a 2000 chevy malibu ls in which the anti theft system does not allow me to operate my car properly. i will try to start my car and go somewhere and it wont start for ten to fifteen minutes. i live inwi where it can get very hot and extremely cold. i also have a child under the age of two who is with me in my vehicle on a regular basis. i have called gm and complained about this issue and i am told that they cant do anything because this is not a safety issue. this is a safety issue. if it is below freezing out side and i have my baby in the car with me and have to wait for ten of fifteen mins for it to hopefully start my child or i could get very sick. not to mention sitting in a hot car for that time waiting for the fake light to go off so that i can start it with they key that is supposed to go with the car but yet the car thinks im trying to steal it. and another one if im traveling and stop to get gas at night and i have to pay at the pump and turn the car off, cuz that's what your supposed to do while fueling, then it doesn't want to start again im stranded at an unopened gas station who knows where with my young child and myself at night in the freezing cold or very hot temps. why again is this not a safety issue? this problem needs to be fixed. and we should not have to pay for it to be done either. 400 to 800 to try to fix a problem that gm should recall. and it isn't even guaranteed to not happen again. why is it that gm wont recall this issue that i have seen tons and tons of complaints about? is it because gm doesn't know a solution to this problem? well gm u better figure one out or u will most likely be loosing a lot of customers. i certainly wont buy another gm car if they wont take responsibility for the issues that they are having with these cars now. gm should stand by their product and fix the issues that consumers are having with their cars. this is definitely a safety issue who are you kidding? fix this problem!!!! *tr

The anti-theft ignition lock device malfunctions every day, 3 or more times in most cases, you have to wait 10 minutes to attempt to start the car again and even then it may not start and you have to wait 10 more minutes, now its not a "crash your car through a building and kill people" type of problem but it is a "sit in your car in a terrible neighborhood and pray you dont get raped, murdered, robbed, etc" problem. i recently was working in inner city baltimore and was required to park my car on greenmount avenue, which is the worst of the worst and sometimes it would take me an hour to start my car!!!!!!!!! this is utterly ridiculous and this is the reason nobody wants to buy american made cars anymore!!!!!! take responsibility gm!!!!!!!!!! i shouldnt have to pay $300+ to get this issue fixed. gm should pay for it and also remove this device from all of thier vehicles. it was obviously not a well thought out theft deterrent. and further more there are several other issues on my vehicle that i have been told are "notorious" on these cars. the whole entire brand should fall under the lemon law. i want some satisfaction, they need to do a recall for this. it is the ignition lock cylinder and housing assembly and i currently dont have the money to get it fixed, and i may never have the money seeing as how it constantly makes me late for work and i may lose my job because of it! way to go chevy-thumbs up! *tr

2000 chevy malibu-rack & pinion mount on driver side broke from frame. before failure font end shook like brakes were bad. car began to steer hard and make load noise (felt under driver side floor board). upon looking into problem i noticed that the mounts are only made of cheap sheet metal. passenger side is showing signs of extreme rusting also. to repair will require front sub frame to be replaced. i believe that gm is putting money first and personal safety second. *tr

While making final turn when arriving from a 30 mile commute a noise was heard when turning the steering wheel. i removed the tire on my lunch brake to realize the rack an pinion assembly was floating/hanging there. a closer look revealed the actual mounting bracket and part of the frame cross member were rusted and gone! with numerous issues to fix and 2 engine replacements later, this malibu is being scrapped. other rust areas caused or causing problems are around the gas fill opening, suspension coil, and rotors fused to hub. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 30 when mph she engaged the left signal and the vehicle began to exhibit an abnormal noise. the turn signal would not activate. in addition, the contact stated that the hazard lights had also failed. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, yet the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) . she contacted the manufacturer who advised her that her vehicle was not included in the recall. also, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle would become slow to respond to the contact's attempts to accelerate. the vehicle was taken back to the same local mechanic where they were unable to duplicate the acceleration failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 84,649.

I have replaced my tail light bulbs numerous times as well now the entire bulb panel once on each side. the design and the seal allows for water to enter and hold water in the covering/reflectors which in turn cause rusting and blown bulbs. at this point i now need a whole new wiring harness due to the water damage on the passenger side as well as another new bulb panel. i have many friends whom also have the same cars who can not keep tail lights working either. i notice as i drive around many, many others on the road have no visible lights i would have to guess for the same reason. i am pulled over by the police frequently for this as well. i have not been issued a citation yet as i have a spoiler , rear window, and both break lights that are working. this is definitely a design problem and have been told this by many mechanics over the years. this should be corrected to potentially reduce accidents due to lack of rear lights and owners not knowing they have gone out or being unable to repair. the seals are poor and hold bowls of water constantly in the covers. i often see the problem in the passenger side as well as mine. unsure if this in common or just my observation. *tr

I have a 2000 chevy malibu. it has something called the passlock system or theft system and it prevents the car from starting. it prevents the car from starting all the time. this isn't the first time you have received this complaint i bet. i have put an extra $2000 into the car after i brought it hoping it would fix it but i still have the problem. i have read on-line and everyone who owns a 96 and up gm car has this problem. everyone says gm doesn't care about this problem and they won't fix it. they say this is the only way to get them to fix it. if we complain on here. please make them fix this problem with their cars because you would save over 1,000,000 people time and frustration. no joke, literally 1,000,000 people have this problem. this is why they went bankrupt. gm sucks. this is why america sucks as a nation. we have to complain on here to fix our problems. no offense to you. i don't have enough money to by another car, as most people with this problem. please do the right thing and make gm fix it. i know it is not the american way to give the people what they want but maybe this time we can make an exception. please help all of us who would love to buy a different car but don't have the money. thank you. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the hazard lights failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be duplicated. the contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch). the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000 and the current mileage was 175,900.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the engine warning light intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician stated there was a leakage within the intake manifold gasket which could result to the engine overheating and potentially causing a fire. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 63,000. updated 02/23/11*lj updated 02/28/11

On sept. 29, 2010, i bought a 2000 chevy malibu in ny from a nj dealer, the next day i noticed the check engine light on, so i took the car to a mechanic who told me that there was an issue with the gas emissions. i paid him to do a special emissions gas treatment, the check engine light remained on. the same car also has exterior lighting issues (the turn signals sporadically work and suddenly stop without warning and the emergency blinkers won't work either), i am submitting this because it is possibly related to the recall gas tank issues of this make, model and year car. today when i contacted chevrolet recall 800-630-2438 they informed me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car's vin # is not on that list and that they can not fix my car. ??? *tr

After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, i tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i contacted the chevy recall # 800-630-2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car was not included in those vin #'s and that i have to pay to have it fixed. *tr

On sept. 29, 2010, i bought a 2000 chevy malibu in ny from a nj dealer, the next day i noticed the check engine light on, so i took the car to a mechanic who told me that there was an issue with the gas emissions. i paid him to do a special emissions gas treatment, the check engine light remained on. the same car also has exterior lighting issues (the turn signals sporadically work and suddenly stop without warning and the emergency blinkers won't work either), i submitted this issue in a complaint on this website nhtsa.dot.gov on yesterday oct. 22, 2010. however i am submitting this because it is possibly related to the recall gas tank issues of this make, model and year car. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the ignition switch works intermittingly. the contact was told to turn the key and let it sit for 15 minutes and then try to start the vehicle. this has worked, but the contact feels this is a safety issue. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 136818

Driving from queens to brooklyn, ny and suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i've taken the car to mechanics who are as stumped as i was (until today) when i saw the nhtsa.dot recall and investigation list which included my car 2000 chevy impala. *tr

My 2000 chevy malibu, vin [xxx] recently began having intermittent turn signal failure. sometimes the turn signals work, and sometimes they don't. recall 03v327 did not apply to my vin, and a special program chevy implemented, described in nhtsa action # rq04005 applied to my car but expired in february 2010. under this program, gm replaced failed switches for free. they refuse to do this for me now, as the program has expired. the recall doesn't expire, but the program does. as this acknowledged defect is exactly the same as the issue of the recall, why is there an allowed expiration for the remedy??! this makes no sense, and is adverse to public safety! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals would only work sporadically. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 113,000.

Turn signals inoperable. flasher inoperable. this makes it impossible to alert other drivers of intent to turn or change lanes causing a dangerous situation. i was told there has already been a recall by the chevrolet representative. the recall was for the turn signals and hazard switch and both have been replaced by a previous owner at 70000 mi. under the previous recall. i am now having the same problem at 172000 mi. and was told it is now not their responsibility. *tr

Turn signals have not been working upon demand. as of 9/82010 my turn signals have stopped working all together. gm said my vin did not fall in the recall category of the same vehicles with the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signal indicators would only work intermittently. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the failure recurred and the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.

I own a 2000 chevy malibu and the theft deterrent system is not working properly. a lot of the time the car will not start and while you are driving the call will stall and die. it will shut off and random times. you can be driving down the highway at 65 miles an hour and you loose power. this is a very dangerous situation and i know that gm knows about this problem and has failed to come up with a fix for it. it is up to you to force gm to put out a fix for this and protect the consumers of their products. please help keep me and my family safe. thank you. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she was at a traffic light turning left and noticed something wrong with the steering as if something had slipped out of place. the following day she called a local mechanic who stated that the subframe had corroded and was covered with rust on the steering gear (rack and pinion). he told the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and the repair cost would be over $1,000. general motors was contacted and report number 71-858074874 was filed. the failure and current mileages were approximately 123,000.

Air bags deployed while turning into driveway at about 4 mph, turn signs were working intermittently before this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the ignition was started and the throttle stuck in an open position without warning. the contact informed that the vehicle was not being driven when the failure occurred. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 140,000.

2000 chevy malibu, periodically doesn't start - was told it was a passlock problem. since february have had various businesses replace fuel pump, pass lock sensor, fuel filter, starter and crankshaft sensor to try and fix this problem. none of these have worked and this problem still exists today. no one knows what else to try. if i can't start the car, i have to turn the key to the off position (not the lock position) and leave it for 10 minutes then the car will start. unbelievable. i am 79 years old and this is no way to live with an otherwise perfectly good automobile. still not fixed and no knowledge of what to do now. car only has 32000 miles and is in excellent condition and it will be very difficult to sell if it won't start. *tr

2000 chevy malibu -- theft alert light is always on. car would not start. wait 10 min to reset -car would then start--gmc solution need a new ignition switch and key-- i get it done-- light is still on--the auto will not start sometimes --10 min reset it will start--- do i get another ignition set 1 yr. later??? i can not trust this auto to start ------------------i have spoken to 4 other 2000 2001 chevy malibu owners and they are going thru the same problems please look into this recurring problem ---- ____--during this problem we all have a build up of corrosion on the positive pole of the battery. please respond [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving my girlfriend home in her car when i put the car in reverse it sped down my driveway. as i was driving and i had to stop it took all my strength to stop the car. when i let off the brake pedal the car took off, giving the feeling of whiplash and squealed the tires. i am a young driver so i did not know what was happening and why. i just know it took all the strength i had to stop the car and i did notice that the tachometer was increasing when the car was stopped. i feel if my girlfriend had been driving her car, she would not have been able to control the car. i am very strong, i work out and am able to press 200 lbs. this incident took all my strength. *tr

I have 2000 chevy malibu with 108,000 miles . purchased it with about 78,000 miles on it. when purchased i started having problems with ignition getting stuck and not turning so i replaced it. ran fine for a little while and then wouldn't start one day. was told that it wasn't getting fuel so i replaced the fuel pump. ran fine for a little while then won't start again. so this time i take to mechanic. he said that my that i may need to replace my starter..so ok i did hoping it would fix this problem. again it happens..i notice the theft system light is on and won't go off. i take back to mechanic and they hookup to computer and get a code that says my passlock system has error and i need to take to dealership so they can take off. i took to dealership and they said i was missing some turntables in my ignition so they added a few more and sent me on my way saying that should fix problem. next day won't start again!!! i have to turn key to acc and leave on for 10 minutes..turn key off when light finally go away and then it will start. having been left stranded over 100 times with a 2 year old i may add in 20 degree weather and also in 90 degree weather..its really scary! unreliable and quite frankly very unsafe!!! *tr

Tl*-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph and preparing to stop, and suddenly a vehicle crashed into the rear end. a police report was filed of the incident. the driver sustained a concussion, fractured hand and wrist; and additional injuries to the eye, ankle, and right leg. the severe injuries resulted in four surgeries on the hand and wrist, and two surgeries onthe ankle. the contact stated additional surgeries were required as a result of the failure. the manufacturer was notified but there were no resolutions. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unknown.

My turning signals hasn't worked in about a year so my alternator pulley was completely off my car and i took my car to the dealership they took a look at everything that was wrong with my car and they said the hazard switch needed to be replaced so i paid 122.00 then i was browsing the internet and i seen that the 2000 chevy malibu had a recall on the hazard switch, to get that replaced plus the alternator pulley that had completely broke off and belt in all i paid 540.00. *tr

The turn signals started working intermittent, then quit. this was a recall a couple of years ago, and it was related to the hazard warning switch. my car was taken to the dealership and the switch was replaced. unfortunately, this is a repeat and was not covered under the recall. the switches are still going bad and not covered. my instrument panel was destroyed internally when my switch was replaced and this damage was discovered during the last replacement in which i replaced the switch on my own since it was not covered. *tr

1) nothing abnormal 2) left front suspension spring broke, broken spring cut through side wall of tire, causing vehicle to literally drop onto frame, loosing complete control of the vehicle. luckily, vehicle was only going about 20 mph at the time the spring broke! i have worked in auto dealerships for 30 years, and although a broken spring isn't all that unusual, this is the third spring that has broken on this vehicle in the past year. i had to replace both passenger side springs last year. 3) i replaced all four springs on this vehicle, and found the epoxy coating (on the springs) in very poor condition. unfortunately, i don't have the old springs. i have also read on chevy malibu message boards that this is not an uncommon occurrence. *tr

The car was running fine, then about a week ago the turn signals stopped working. this is also effecting my hazard lights. it happens intermittently. this is occurring daily. *cn

"passlock system" 2000 chevrolet malibu will not let car start, and sometimes causes engine to go dead while driving, which leaves driver unable to steer car (power steering). passlock sensor was changed a year ago at chevrolet dealership ($750) now its doing same thing again.*tr

I own a 2000 chevy malibu and i owned it since 2007 july...since then i have had problems with my hazard lights and signal lights...when i would be driving my car i would use my signal to turn left or right and it would make a crackle sound and stop working completley i would then try to use my hazard they would do the same thing make a crackle sound and not work..also with my headlights my problem with them is they work when they want to and when they do work they stay on even when my car is completely off am talking keys out of the engine and everything i would have to pop my hood and move around the fuses till the car lights finally turn off..i have taken my car into the dealership were i bought my car and all they did was give me a hardtime told me there was nothing wrong with my car and that my vin# is not on the recall list...but there is a recall on 2000 chevy malibu about there hazardlights signal lights and headlights not only that the nhtsa dose not say anything about specific vin# for the recalls it jus says that this is recalls on 2000 chevy malibu. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals/hazard lamps are inoperative. he contacted gm in reference to recall #03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). he was advised that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. he was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the front exterior lights would operate intermittently. although recall campaign id numbers:03v327000 and 09e012000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) reference the failure, her vin was not included in either recall. also she could smell an electrical burning odor. no repairs had been made. the current and failure mileages were under 120,000. updated 02/17/10 *bf the consumer stated the turn signals worked intermittently. the signals failed twice within the last 2 months. if the consumer turned on the hazard lights, the turn signals would then work. updated 02/17/10.

My turn signals fail to work. i have to commute an hour to school everyday on a crowded highway and i have almost got into several accidents because i have to merge with no blinkers. called the dealership and said my car was not part of the recall, but i have the same problem and the same make and model of the recall. very annoying, i don't have $300 to fix my blinkers. *tr

The blinkers of my 2000 chevy malibu turn off randomly and i don't know it until i go to make a turn which can absolutely result in a crash. it also affects my passenger side window and rear passenger brakelights which will not come on though the bulbs are new. i looked into recalls and there was indeed a recall regarding this exact problem stating the hazard light switch overheats and melts and then disrupts the electrical system specifically affecting this part of my car. when i called the manufacturer they told me that i was five days late to have the part fixed. being that i only bought this car in march of this year, 2009, i should have received a recall notice so that this could have been fixed, but received no such information in the mail and am unable to afford to fix this very dangerous problem. also, when i go to start my car, it will randomly turn on the theft system light and not allow the car to start. on investigation apparently, the chevy malibu comes with the passkey system and despite that the company knows that it is faulty they will do nothing to fix it. though it is their fault they just told me to replace the key cylinder which is not definite to work, or to spray graphite powder in it to help with connection but that overall it is my problem. why is it that i have a car that was bought in running condition that will kill itself randomly and that is my problem when it is a manufacturers defect!? i can never know when or when not my car will start and have missed work and other important events. and in case of an emergency there is a possibility that it will not start! or that i could be trapped in a dangerous situation because my car simply decides that the key that is supposed to start it and is linked to it will not work. this is truly unacceptable and not right for chevy to think that we should just deal with a car that is broken though not the consumers fault and all of the options they give for fixing it are not definite. *tr

Turn signal works intermittently. *tr

I purchased my 2000 chevy malibu in march of 2001. in early 2003 i took my car in for repairs because i had lost steering ability. i was told the sub frame needed to be replaced so i had it done. a week later i had to bring the car back to the dealership for brake problems. i was then told the abs needed to be replaced so i had that done. since then i have had to change my brakes numerous times. just last year i had to replace the pads 3 times in a 9 month period because the pads had been worn all the way down. during that 9 month period i also had to replace the calipers and rotors once then a week later the rotors had to be resurface again. now i am having to have my brake pads replaced again this weekend. so that makes a total of 4 brake pad changes in less than a years time. *tr

My 2000 chevy malibu at least once a week or more will not start and the anti-theft system light comes on. after waiting 10 minutes for the light to go off, it will usually start the second time around. this has been going on for a year, but recently the car wouldn't start after numerous 10-minute delays. after paying out $94 for labor i was told it couldn't be fixed and to look for a recall. i have found no recall but many, many people with the same problem. i am a single woman and i have been sitting in far too many parking lots, all times of day and night waiting for my car to realize that it is not being stolen by me, the one with the key. i have no expertise in this matter and cannot afford to pay out labor charges only to be told that there's no way to fix it. i continue to drive it this way never knowing when i'll be stuck for 10 minutes or much longer as happened recently. since i feel i need a car that will start much more than i need an anti-theft system why can't this thing just be completely disabled so i don't live in constant fear? *tr

Theft system light comes on and car will not start for ten minutes. happens twice a week. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds there was a noise present in the front of the vehicle. a local mechanic determined that the frame and bolts had rust on them which caused the rack and pinion to fail. the contact was given a quote of $2,000 to repair the vehicle; however, he refused to make the repairs because the vehicle is not worth the repair cost. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and no compensation would be offered. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage 80,010.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly shuts off. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 135,000.

2000 chevy malibu anti theft would keep car from starting for no reason. i could follow the gm's fix for this by waiting 10 minutes and than the car would start. we have dealt with this problem for a couple of years and the dealer has told us they can find nothing wrong.it has progressed to where you now are able to start the car but it will shut the engine off within a minute. this has happened 4 times in the last 2 days. this happened once to my wife when she was driving on the road the engine just shut off creating the possibility of an accident. *tr

2000 chevrolet malibu ls was driven to work. shut the car off and went insided the building. came out and car would not restart due to the theft system light flashing. had to wait at least ten minutes for the car to start. the consequences is that the car if leaving people stranded. *tr

Exterior lighting switch turn signal switch, fails daily when turned on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the intake manifold gasket caused the failure. the mechanic also stated that this was a common issue for this year, make, and model vehicle. the contact feels that this is a major defect and chevrolet should be responsible for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 144,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. in 2001, the turn signals failed on the vehicle. when the hazard indicators were activated, the turn signals would work. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the hazard warning switch failed and would cost $200 to replace. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was old and not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch). the manufacturer would not assist with the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 10,800 and current mileage was 17,000. updated 5/26/09 *cn updated 05/28/09.*jb

The pass lock or theft system on my 2000 chevy malibu. it is been an ongoing problem. every three starts i have to wait 10 minutes to start my car. this is a stupid feature, and gm should discontinue it. i have not yet fixed the problem, but was estimated $500 plus parts to fix. *tr

2000 chevy malibu with passlock lock problems ..what a nightmare someone needs to do something about this.. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph, the driver's side turn signal failed to activate. the failure occurred without warning and intermittently. the authorized dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting, hazard flashing warning lights, switch), although the failures were identical. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 147,000.

Sub frame cradle weak, releases rack and pinion. *tr

Theft system/passlock. daily this is triggered preventing me from starting my vehicle for ten minutes. i have a highly special needs child and it's critical that my vehicle gets me to him or takes him where he needs to go. i've always been late for work several times, and most recently today i left work early from being sick and rendered unable to start the car, twice. i don't need the theft system, i can't afford a 'possible' fix and from everyone i've spoken to- nothing has worked to fix their issues. i think this should be recalled to have this fixed, taken out (if there's a way) or give us a trade in! my car is paid for, i can't afford to go get a new one! *tr

This is a nice car ,only one complaint this car burns too much fuel . it's been tuned up and it stills burns a lot of fuel ! ! ! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lamps worked intermittently. in addition, the horn would not sound. he cannot use the turn signals to indicate his intent to turn the vehicle, which could result in a crash. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch); therefore, he would have to pay $300 to have the component replaced. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 85,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the air bag light has been illuminated since the vehicle was purchased. the coolant is also leaking from the vehicle. he was advised that the thermostat was not working properly. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 93,600.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals in the vehicle worked intermittenly. while making a turn at any speed, the flashing signals usually fail to work when the turn signal lever is activated. the failure occurred for an entire day. the vehicle has not yet been inspected by any mechanics or dealers. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the contact believes that a recall should be issued because the failures are identical. the current and failure mileages were 109,669. updated 03/05/09 *cn updated 03/10/09. *jb

After replenishing radiator fluid in my 2000 chevy malibu with the approved fluid, havoline dex-cool radiator fluid, my car started to constantly leak anti-freeze and now i have a leak and my radiator "idiot" light is constantly on. the car was perfectly fine prior to the application of the dex-cool but days afterward my troubles began. there was never a problem before and as usual 4-6 weeks i would have to replenish 1/2 gallon of fluid. this is noted on every discussion board regarding this model between 1997-2003. it's too circumstatial that immediately after the application of the dex-cool that my troubles began then finding the settlement of gm regarding this matter and improper gaskets for their manifolds and water pumps (nylon/solicone based) that the courts found that the coolant does indeed corrode these gaskets. now that my car is 8 yrs old, my ability to recoup any money on using the proper/recommended product as stated by gm is more than likely improbable. *tr

Had hazard lights replaced 5 years ago, problem continues. water pump blew, intake manifold needs replaced. dex cool problem car also refuses to start from time to time, takes about 10 minutes to decide to start. *tr

Recurring problem with a "theft system" error. in cold weather, the theft system disables the vehicle for 10 minutes, then maybe will allow car to start. there are numerous complaints on auto forums regarding this exact issue. each year for the last 4 we have issues with the car not starting. this is related to a "pass lock" system in this vehicle. this vehicle does not have an alarm, not remote starter. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the hazard lights and turn signals would function intermittently. she could never pinpoint when they would malfunction. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the lights functioned properly each time and they could not duplicate the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer regarding nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) and they installed a new switch. the remedy corrected the issue; however, the failure recurred in the latter part of 2008. the dealer stated that the repair would be at the contact's expense again because the recall repair had previously been performed. in addition, the heater did not work. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was 62,902 and failure mileage was 42,668.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the intake manifold failed and needed to be replaced. the mechanic stated that the engine failure was common for this year, make, and model vehicle. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 63,000.

Noticed coolant leaking for the 2nd time in 2 years. this is now the 2nd time to replace intake manifold gasket. the 1st replacement was done 2006 for ~$750. now the estimate to replace gasket and flush cooling system is ~ $800. new radiator may be required if the service shop can not flush oil out of the radiator. *tr

Passlock anti theft device (or system) in 2000 chevrolet malibu. passive anti theft comes on and refuses to let the automobile start if there is even a hiccup in the starting process the car will not start unless left in acc for 10 minutes. this has proven to be a dangerous situation. i received a call that my daughter was in an accident and i was needed. went to start my vehicle, there was a hiccup in the process and my automobile refused to start for 10 minutes. in an emergent situation with absolutely no control over your vehicle is a very dangerous situation. luckily in this case the 10 minutes did not make a difference in the outcome, however in an emergency 10 minutes could prove to be life threatening. i repeat - to not have control over one's own vehicle is not acceptable at the least and extremely dangerous in an emergency. gm wants $500 to replace the necessary module - which will fail again. $500 to regain control over my own vehicle is not acceptable. gm should be required to place a switch within reasonable access so the owner of the vehicle can determine whether or not this dangerous equipment can be enabled. again - this situation is not acceptable and gm should be held accountable. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. when the turn signals were activated, the contact would hear a sound and the signals would stop working. the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop approximately two weeks later and the mechanic stated that the signals were working properly and no failure could be found. immediately after leaving the repair shop, the turn signals failed to work again. she returned the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the vehicle had a defective switch, which was related to nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the dealer and manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were unavailable. updated 10/16/08 *bf the abs light had illuminated. a new left front hub assembly was installed. updated 10/21/08. *jb

This is regarding my hazard lights and turn signals. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the accelerator button became stuck. the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph and would not stop. the contact drove onto the shoulder to slow down and stop the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. she had to place the vehicle into park in order to stop because the brakes would not stop the vehicle either. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 57,000.

Car drove well for 4 years no problem, then signal lights stopped working, works sometimes, but most of the time doesn't, have had bulbs changed many times, brand new bulbs, signals works when they want to. i've been honked at & cars have blew their horns at my vehicle because i have to turn sometimes & it fails to work,then i saw recall on internet. *tr

Every 50 or so attempts at starting my 2000 malibu the car won't start unless i leave the ignition set to "on" for 10 minutes. i have been unable to repair the problem so far. *tr

The passlock system keeps messing up, my light flashes and the i have to what 10 min. to start it. sometimes the light stays on. this happens about a dozen times a week. i am left stranded in a dark parking lot at 10pm after school. i am a afraid of being out alone at night as it is but now i am stranded out for 10 mins. *tr

On 2000 chevrolet malibu's and other malibu's of the same body style, rust will occur underneath the fuel door. the rust appears to start from the backside of the quarter panel and work its way to the front. i have noticed this on many malibu's of this body style. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals on the vehicle became inoperable. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the contact would have to pay for a diagnostic test to be performed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 75,000.

I have a problem with my turn signals but while researching i found a recall notice for 2000-2001 chevy malibus. i contacted chevy (victor wood) and they refused to fix the problem and give me a written statement on why they would not fix it. they only gave me a file number 71-659486155 for reference. the problem i am having is identical to the recall notice. the 5 digit gm recall number is 03043 and the summary is: summary: certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. consequence: when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. when the contact started the vehicle, the anti-theft warning light illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the ignition cylinder. the technician further stated that the vehicle could shut off at any moment if the component was not replaced. the vehicle was repaired. on three separate occasions, the identical failures recurred and were repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 157,000.

Air bags did not deploy in frontal accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals automatically turn on and off intermittently. occasionally, the turn signals do not work at all. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

Theft system light blinks can't start car. if i wait 10 15 minutes it will stop blinking and it will start. i have been late for work two time in the last 2 weeks. *tr

I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu, , it has been experiencing intermittent turn signal, hazard lights for some months. the behavior matches that described in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. i contacted gm and was told that my car was not included in their recall 03043. *tr

I own a 2000 chevy malibu that has a passlock (theft system) that will set off at odd times and not start my car for 10min or longer depending on the day!!! i called a dealership today to find out how much repair would be for this problem and was told it would be between $400-$800. i have owned my car for almost 3 years and have been having this problem with it since i drove it off the lot, but in the last week it has gotten worse. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the system theft light illuminated on the instrument panel. the light used to blink and the vehicle would have to be shut off for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. currently, the light constantly remained illuminated. the ignition, keys, and alternator were replaced; however, the failure has recurred. the current mileage was 86,000 and failure mileage was 79,000. updated 10-07-08 *bf the ignition lock cylinder was replaced. updated 10/09/08. *jb

As stated by other complainants, i also have a problem with my cooling system. after losing my a/c now i'm faced with losing the whole engine. my car continuously runs hot the so called dexcool coolant keeps squirting over the engine and reading other complaints i'm facing either intake repairs or water pump and thermostat problems. this is ridiculous so many people having similar problems neither gmc or our so called would step in and put and end to this mess. i guest lobbyist are more important than the safety of america. *tr

Turn signals were working intermittently. bought from chevy dealership. repaired at private shop. cost to repair: $125 to replace hazard switch. bandaid solution: bang the dash until the signal worked. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 55 mph, she heard a buzzing noise coming from the front of the vehicle near the hazard switch. approximately 15 minutes later she was unable to activate the turn signal. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch (nhtsa campaign id # 03v327000) however; the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included as part of the recall. the failure and current mileages were 131,000.

I was driving to texas from missouri, doing the speed limit which is 70 and on a busy interstate and on a bridge with know shoulder,and my 2000 chevy malibu just shuts off ,no warning and was nearly hit by a semi 18 wheeler on the bridge, i finally got off the bridge ,and 15 minutes it starts back up again and i go another 20-30- miles again same problem,so a chevy dealer in ark by the name of petus .works on my car ,put a map sensor on car and charges me $158.00 and tells me it is fixed. and told me the problem was fixed,well 100 miles down the roads it happen again,well to make a long story short, and the last 60 miles i had to have car towed at $4.00 a mile . i read that there was a recall on my car. i need answer, i want to be able to go back to my home in missouri, if need to my mother is sick and i am stuck and afraid to travel for fear of breaking down. i think it is a wide spread problem with chevy with the malibu. *tr

The right and left signal turn lights fail to operate at intermittent times. i was nearly involved in several rear end crashes because of the problem. i have to push the emergency flasher button to operate the turn signals. *tr

Automatic transmission surges and seems to want to upshift, especially when car is driven on an incline at highway speeds. i started noticing this 2002 and have been putting up with this defect for years. i believe this is caused by a faulty transmission tcc solenoid, as many other chevy malibu owners complain of the same problem. this is a safety issue due to not allowing driver to maintain a constant speed on the highway. *tr

Theft deterrent system in my 2000 chevrolet malibu sometimes (too often!) will erroneously prevent me from starting my car. i'm using the original gm keys - not copies!! extremely inconvenient - you have to wait 10 minutes before you can try again - and potentially unsafe. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact was informed that her turn signal lights were not functioning properly. her father checked the fuse and everything appeared to be normal; however, he discovered that by wiggling the hazard light switch the lights would operate, but fail shortly after. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). as of june 2, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired and the lights still do not work. the failure mileage was 143,550 and current mileage was 143,579. updated 07/08/08. *bf the consumer stated the problem had been fixed free of charge. updated

I purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu in 06/2007 from a independent salesman. a few months later when i use my turn signals they will come on sometime then sometime they don't show after i turn them on. i check fuses and things everything is good. i am scared when i turn because i don't know if they are going to come on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed, the turn signal and hazard lights worked intermittently. the lights operated on their own without being manually activated. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (03043) (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) for this same failure; however, the dealer would not honor the recall. the current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 103,000.

I own a 200 chevy malibu and have had to repair an intake manifold twice- once at 92,000 miles and again at 105,000 miles. gm knows that their dex cool antifreeze eats through the gaskets but does nothing to fix it. i do not know why the gov.'t lets them get away with this. this is very expensive and not something that should have to be repaired within 100,000.00 miles. the speeds on the fan did not work shortly after purchase and around 50,000. miles the turn signal did not work . i did have the extended warranty and both were covered but these are not things that should break down. it was very dangerous to be sitting at a light and turning left and not being able to signal. i did eventually get a recall on this but it was way after it was fixed. gm makes junk and the gov.'t should hold them responsible. i will never purchase another gm product. *tr

I own a 200 chevy malibu and have had to repair an intake manifold twice- once at 92,000 miles and again at 105,000 miles. gm knows that their dex cool antifreeze eats through the gaskets but does nothing to fix it. i do not know why the gov.'t lets them get away with this. this is very expensive and not something that should have to be repaired within 100,000.00 miles. the speeds on the fan did not work shortly after purchase and around 50,000. miles the turn signal did not work . i did have the extended warranty and both were covered but these are not things that should break down. it was very dangerous to be sitting at a light and turning left and not being able to signal. i did eventually get a recall on this but it was way after it was fixed. gm makes junk and the gov.'t should hold them responsible. i will never purchase another gm product. *tr

I purchased this car used in march of 2006. upon purchasing the vehicle, i found that the turn signal only worked intermittently. i also noticed that the hazard switch did not function at all. over time i have found that when the heat is on that the turn signals fail to work without shifting the hazard switch around, and when the cold air is on that it works decently. gm issued recall 03043 (nhtsa campaign 03v327000) for over 670,000 malibus, aleros, and grand ams in 2000-2001. however, upon visiting the dealership they stated that my 2000 malibu was not covered by the recall. in looking over the vehicle history we found that the hazard switch had been replaced while under warranty by the first own (which implies it was faulty), and the new one is at least dysfunctional as the first. even though the problem and its cause is evident, the dealership fails to remedy the issue. several mechanics have diagnosed the problem to be exactly what is described in the recall. the dealership has only offered me the chance to call their customer service center to see if they can help me. due to the faulty hazard switch, i am unable to signal when making lane changes or turning. i am unable to use my hazard switch in case of emergency, or when my car has to be stopped on the side of the road or interstate. *tr

Turn signal failure, signals seem to stop working quite often when i am attempting to turn. *tr

Turn signals stop working or don't work at all. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact took her vehicle to the dealer to have her hazard lights serviced due to a recall notice. after the hazard lights were serviced, they began to remain illuminated and would not shut off. the horn has also stopped working. the contact also stated that the turn signals would work intermittently. the current mileage was 77,894 and failure mileage was 68,000.

I bought the car at the end of 2000 and had to replace the intake manifold gaskets at around the same time (thanksgiving) in 2001. my fuel pump went out in 2002 and my mechanic just told me the intake manifold gaskets are leaking again. he suggest to replace them soon. it cost $900 to get it fixed the first time which was not under my extended warranty plan. i just paid the car off and have to fork out another $700-900 to get it fixed again. it is common knowledge to gm that there is a history of gaskets problems in several chevy models especially the malibu, but no recall has been issued and no compensation has been awarded to all those hard working people who trust the chevy name. if nothing is done i will never buy chevy again. pontiac had the same problem with some of its cars a few years back and recalled all models with less than 100,000 miles on them. why wont chevy. there needs to be a recall or a lemon law on the chevrolet malibu!!! i am surprised that a class action lawsuit has not been filed against gm for selling such a defective product!!! i hope that no one has had an accident, injury, or even death result from this dangerously defective car!!! *tr

While we were driving our 2000 chevrolet malibu had a sudden failure of some component in the gasoline storage or delivery system. we smelled gas and saw it being spilled on the road behind us. we pulled over, cut off and exited the car. within 30 seconds of exiting the car, it burst into flames and was completely destroyed by fire. fortunately no one was burned or hurt, but the potential for catastrophic injury was apparent. the vehicle was a total loss. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the low coolant warning indicator light illuminated; however, the vehicle was filled with coolant. thirty minutes later, the vehicle overheated while driving 70 mph. the low coolant warning indicator light illuminated again. the dealer stated that there was a leak in the intake manifold. no repairs were made. the contact verified his vin; however, it was invalid. the engine size and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 125,000.

I have a 2000 chevy malibu with a faulty hazard switch. as per gm my car does not have any recalls based on my vin#. the cost for the part is under $30 but the cost for labor at the chevy dealer is more than $200 for a total of almost $300. i have since replaced this part myself and my turn signals and hazard's are in working order. i paid the $30 for the part and it took me less that 6 minutes to replace. now since i'm someone who knows his way around a car, it upsets me that a dealership would charge that much. since the part for the recall fixed my problem and gm says it had no recalls i would like them to pay me for the repair of the problem. they have stated in the past that if they found that this would become a recall issue they would reimburse me for the repair. it's only fair since they would charge me in the first place to make the repair since in their system my car does not need any recalls. i could see them charging for an hour of labor, parts and tax. but that would be about $100. please let me know what you find out. thanks. *tr

2006 chevrolet malibu. consumer complaint on lemon law. consumer believes his vehicle falls under the lemon law specifications. *kb the consumer stated the defective caliper design caused premature wear of the calipers and rotors. after replacing the factory supplied calipers, the premature rotor and brake pad wear ceased. the intake manifold was replaced several times. once the new gasket material was implemented the intake gasket no longer leaked. the safety hazard light control assembly on the steering was replaced three times because the dealer replaced defective components with additional defective components it was finally determined the hazard light switch was covered under a special agreement with nhtsa, however, gm refused to honor the agreement. *jb

2000 chevy malibu manufacturer refuses to pay for repairs on the turn signal switch. customer received a letter for this repair. vehicle is still under warranty. gm still refuses to pay for the repairs. *kb the consumer stated 7 months after receiving the notice, she soon began to experience problems with the turn signal/hazard warning flashers. the consumer had the problem fixed at her local dealer, however less than 2 years later, she began experiencing the same problem. the dealer informed the consumer the service would not be covered. the consumer stated her vehicle was still under 150,000 miles and was less than 10 years old. *jb

Auto theft system light starts blinking and car will not start. car will not start until 10 minutes later. if car does not start after this, it will take another 10 minutes before you can try to start it again. this has been happening since i bought in 2001. will leave me stranded everywhere. *tr

Intake manifold gasket replaced three times under and outside of warranty. hazard switch malfunctioning - almost caused accident turning signal/wiper washer switch malfunctioning premature brake wear until calipers replaced check engine light various emissions and fuel vapor leaks. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph for approximately ten minutes, the temperature gauge displayed hot. the coolant light illuminated, which indicated that the coolant level was low. the contact stopped the vehicle and checked the level. he then took the vehicle to carmax and they confirmed that the lower intake manifold gasket caused the failure. chevrolet stated that they were not aware of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 133,000. updated 12/12/07 *bf updated.

Turn indicators and flashers not working. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals worked intermittently. the bulbs were replaced, however, the failure still occurred. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the current and failure mileages were 70,000. updated 12/12/07

Passlock anti theft light comes on mainly on humid days and the car will not start for at least a ten minute wait. sometimes we have to wait 2 or 3 times. i believe gm should put out a recall since thousands of other people out there are having the same problem with this car. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. as the contact approached the vehicle, he noticed that the windows appeared to be black due to smoke inside the passenger compartment. he opened the door and noticed that the dashboard and instrument panel were melted and burned. the failure extended to the drive shaft area. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin and engine size were unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Hazard and turn signals do not work. *jb

Small leak developed at rear of intake manifold. caused overtemp and all coolant boiled out. @ $800.00 to repair. i am reporting this because 2 separate repair shops informed me this is a known defect for this model, to the extent the defect is posted on all repair data bases. it is very common to sustain a crack in the engine block because of this defect.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the right and left turn signal lights were not working properly. he heard buzzing and tapping sounds coming from the instrument panel. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the speed and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 127,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the hazard and turn signal lights worked intermittently. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 03v327000 (hazard light switch). the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

From the time i got my car in 6/07, i have also had problems with the ac system having a mind of its own. 1 and 2 won't work and the ac power light flickers on and off while driving and resetting it to pull the air from outside instead of circulate. the previous owner also stated that she had problems with the car not starting in the morning and having to wait about 15 minutes. haven't had any problems with it stalling, but have only had it 2 months. occasionally while at a light or in park, i feel the car jolt slightly and the rpm gauge moving, and while in park pressed the gas to see what it would do, and while my foot was steady on gas, the rpm went up and down like crazy. mechanic friend of mine looked at motor briefly and said i had a bad sensor. *tr

I own a 2000 malibu with a passlock problem, just like thousands of other suckers. the theft system light comes on and you have to wait 20 minutes to start the car. great feature! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning when she attempted to accelerate. she was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 40 minutes. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the warning indicator light illuminated when trying to restart the vehicle; however, details re: the warning indicator was not in the manual. the warning indicator was of someone sitting in the seat and the contact confirmed that it was not related to the seat belt. the left and right turn signals failed intermittently, unless the hazard button is used. there is a recall for the exterior lighting hazard flashing warning lights switch (nhtsa campaign #03v327000); however, the dealer stated that her vin was not included. the current mileage was 144,778. updated 02-01-08. *kb

Anti-theft system keeping car from starting. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact found recall number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch), but the dealer stated that his vin was not included. the contact stated that he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. he stated that the turn signals have not worked for the past ten months. the hazard lights began activating by themselves when the vehicle was shut off and the key was not in the ignition. the failure was intermittent originally, but is now constant. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 119,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.

I would like to report the problem im having is with my wife's 2000 chevy malibu, and from what i have been reading this will cause a number of deaths and crashes if not already but no one has figured it out yet. the car will not start at the most important time maybe when she may one day may be trying get away from a rapist or a murder. and no i am not the only one there are over thousands of people like someone child or wife that is right at this moment stuck on the side of the road, or maybe the car turn off on i-95 while they were doing 70 on the interstate with a 18 wheeler moving at the same speed that could not stop because of the problems with the anti-theft system and ignition switch. to the point the car will cut off when you are driving it down the road without no warning, and if you make it safe to where you are going the car will not start if you try to. you have to wait 10 min. to try to start it. there many people out there having this problem chevy is not help out any. it will not give a trouble code, so they skip around with uneeded repairs. something needs to be done this is a big problem. and who is to say how many people that many have been hurt or killed because of this that may not known about this. it is a death trap and needs to have a look into. thanks *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she has had to replace the vehicle's fuel filter on several occasions. the first time was shortly after the vehicle was purchased. the most recent fuel filter change was on june 20, 2007 and it now has to be replaced again on july 17, 2007. there is a safety recall on the fuel filter, but she does not know if it applies to her vin. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current mileage is 120,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

I have had ongoing problems 3 years., approximately with frequent low coolant levels and low oil levels, in addition to noticing a strong odor of coolant after turning car off. i was informed recently , during a routine oil change in may, 2007, of a common problem often observed in gm 3.1 l and 3.4l v-6 engines. the intake manifold gasket leaked and allowed cross contamination of the coolant and oil systems. the oil system leaked into the coolant system, clogging the flow of engine coolant and damaging other systems, gaskets and fluids. the coolant leake d into the oil system as well, causing engine wear.*ak now i am told it will cost about $1000.00 to replace the intake manifold gasket, in addition to all the other gaskets affected by this leak. the main expense is for the labor to reach the intake manifold gasket in mid-engine. i was also informed that this problem affects all gm 3.1l and 3.4l v-6 engines since 1996, and that these engines have not been recalled, in spite of the frequency of this complaint. my vehicle is no longer under warranty, but since this engine's problem has been known since before i purchased the car, i believe i am justified in requesting that gm cover the cost of any necessary repairs to replace this leaking gasket before the engine is destroyed.

In hot and humid or wet weather, my 2000 chevy malibu's passlock system goes into fail safe/standby mode when i attempt to start the vehicle which renders my vehicle unable to start for a minimum of 10 minutes. this has left me innumerable times stranded for 10 minutes in rather dangerous locations such as ill-lighted parking lots after dark. the frequency of these failures recently began to increase, so i researched information about the possibility of disabling the anti-theft system that fails to do little more than cause a headache for my mechanics. to my dismay, i found that chevy's passlock system cannot be overridden by any method short of a do-it-yourself re-wiring project. to have the problem fixed temporarily, i could have the entire ignition system replaced by chevrolet for somewhere in the neighborhood of $450. note that i said temporary because from the stories of those who have had the repair done, it will need to be done again a few years later as the ignition wears down once more. i am also concerned by stories i hear about further problems that drivers have had with the passlock system where the car engine turns itself off while being driven and requires that the driver pull over to restart the vehicle. i hope this never happens to me. given that this has been happening to every model of car that has had this passlock system in place since passlock's inception, i am surprised that there have been no recalls made by chevrolet in almost 10 years. it would seem that chevrolet is more interested in profiting from continually repairing a system that we could just get rid of and not in the safety of its consumers. therefore, i ask that you please mandate a recall on all chevrolet's with the passlock anti-theft system. *tr

The car began locking up with the theft system" light blinking. the car will not crank until you waited 10 minutes for it to stop blinking. this can happen two or three times in a row, at least once a day. i have been told there is no way to fix it.*ak

I have a 2000 chevy malibu that has had a number of problems with turn signals and general other safety related concerns. now on multiple occurances the car will not start with the oem key and wireless controller. the "theft system" light turns on sporadically leaving me unable to start the car... the car cranks but the theft system disables the car from turning over or fully starting. i have sent the car into the shop several times where they were unable to replicate the problem. now they finally "pinned down" the issue and are requesting over $800 to replace the ingition module. i have read enough about this issue on forums and the auto repair (non-dealership) has admitted to "fixing" this problem on many mailbu's prior to mine. i have been stranded several times, incurred over $375 in towing and auto shop expenses...

Car act as if its going to start but cuts off. i have had to sit for 15 to 20 minutes for the car to start. the theft lock system light flashes on and off during this time once it stop the car seems to start after the flashing stops. this causes me to be late to places also to block gas pumps and things . *jb

2000 chevrolet malibu sedan with rusted left and right brackets that are welded to the k frame and hold the steering arm**cc the consumer had persistent problems with the brakes. *jb

Upon starting the 2000 chevy malibu, the power windows wouldn't work, the fuel gauge read as empty, the gear indicator didn't light up. this problem continued for up to 2 minutes, then everything would come on. the "service vehicle soon" light would come on intermittently and eventually the "check engine" light came on. we took it to a certified mechanic who determined that a faulty ignition switch was the cause of the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 70 mph the vehicle decelerated to 50 mph and then shuts off completely. the contact was forced to merge onto the median in order to avoid the busy intersection. the technician stated that the failure could have been caused by the signal light. the contact stated that no other failures occurred since the vehicle left the shop. the current and failure mileage were 50,000.*ak

2000 chevy malibu intake manifold gasket failure, 800.00 to fix. replaced gasket at dealer, told car was a fixed and then the head gasket fails, within hours of leaving repair shop. *jb

Turn signal does not work intermittently. when the turn signal does not work, i turn on the hazard flashers, then the turn signal works. my 1980 chevrolet malibu was manufactured october 1999, so i did not receive a recall pursuant to nhtsa #03v327000. when i contacted dealer, i was told they could not diagnose the problem unless i brought it in when the signal was not working. since it is intermittent, that is impossible until it fails altogether. i assume the dealer was aware of the recall on models with a different manufacture date. *nm

2000 malibu engine gaskets had to be replaced. *ts the air condition control head was replaced. *jb

While driving my car along the freeway and without any notice the car went from having a normal temp to red lining on the temperature. i immediately slowed the vehicle down and turned on the heat. at this point no heat came out and soon afterwards the vehicle overheated and died. i cruised it off the freeway and onto a side road. i was in the middle of nowhere and a passerby was nice enough to stop. i ended up refilling the coolant and was able to drive to where i need to go and return home. i had refill the fluid level multiple times. i took it to a radiator shop that stated that the seals on my engine were leaking exhaust into the fluids which caused the vehicle to overheat. they stated that chevy was having trouble with the dexacool coolant in the vehicles and that it was eating away the seal in the engine. *jb

Turn signals stop working with out warning. *jb

I have a 2000 chevy malibu. as many malibu owners my car has the same issues. blower fan doesn't work on setting 1 and 2, rear speakers don't work in cold weather, rear tail lights don't always work, weird braking issues in the cold, and air circulation button changes from closed to open automatically. these are just some electrical issues with the car and i think i found the root cause. the windshield rubber seal on my car was unattached from the window outside at the bottom on the passenger side. i found out because after a heavy rain a lot of water was showing on the floor of the passenger side. the water damages has been happening for years. i found water sitting in the plastic molding right under the blower fan. water corroding the electrical cables on the floor. water tracks over the computer board located under the glove box. i've informed chevrolet and ask for them to create a tsb but they denied my request.*jb

Turn signals won't work at times and some times when i use my four ways, they won't either and when i do use my turn signals the four ways come on. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway, a leak was noticed under the vehicle. it was driven to the dealer who determined the intake gasket needed to be replaced.

Hazard and turn signal works intermittently, i found that a recall on my make of car was issued in 2003, parts no available till 2004, due to losing my home in hurricane ivan my mail was messed up for quite some time, i am having this problem and would like to know if it would be covered. we replaced bulbs and fuses but problem still there, i can tap or hold the hazard button and turn signals will work for a moment. this is a 2000 malibu with appr. 74,000 miles. all warranty work and oil changes has always been kept up, i would like to know if my car falls in the recall. *nm

Lower intake manifold gasket leak; ball joint & fuel pump; brake pads replaced 4 times in less than 3 yrs. *nm

1. ebcm failure 2. hazard light failure. *nm

Had a spin out accident traveling 55 mph - 60 mph, hit a guard rail front ended, spun and hit the rear end of car on the same guard rail, air bags did not deploy. *nm

Coolent leaks and overheating,what the hell gm waiting for,we need to get this information out to the buying public to stop buying gm product that they will not stand-by. fix your problem. your coolant calls for replacing 100,000 to 150,000 miles, not every couple of days. the japanese auto makers would have solved this problem a long time ago at no charge to the owners. class action lawsuit is in order.stop-f----- your malibu owner

Dt*: the contact stated while coming to a stop from 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and did not respond. the vehicle's front passenger side collided with another vehicle. a police report was taken at the scene. the vehicle occupants received minor injuries, although the seatbelts were worn. the vehicle was towed to an auto body and deemed a total loss. the vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the brake failure.

2000 chevy malibu passlock anti theft system- continues to activate with original keys will not allow the car to be started for 10 minutes sometimes longer. happens 5-6 times a month. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermittently. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch . the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 9/15/2006 - *nm

We lost all of our anti-freeze thinking we lost a hose. upon taking it in to a certified mechanic he had to replace the manifold intake gaskets for the 2nd time. upon showing the manifold to a mechanic for gm he found a bubble in the manifold when it was molded. *jb

I bought my 2000 chevy malibu from rod and ty's all star auto in puyallup, wa on 7/5/05. i bought the extended warranty/repair insurance. i have put over $600 of repairs into my car, only to find out that i need a new fuel pump, which is another $756.26 and the warranty people will only pay $425 for a substandard part. i also have some wires i need to have replaced, the a/c has never worked, even though they told me it did, the cd player destroys my cds and sometimes just won't play them at all, and i have a squeaky sound coming from the steering or suspension on the front end of my car. i paid over $13,000 for this car when it was 5 years old and had 74k miles on it (i got screwed) and now all these problems are coming up on it. the even cr*ppier part is, i still owe $9000 on it and it's only worth $2500 on trade in. what the heck am i supposed to do with this lemon piece of cr*p car? i'm super angry and will never buy another american car ever! by the way, i checked carfax and 11 records came up for this car! should i pay the $19.99 to find out about my car, or is 11 records pretty normal? should i worry?! *nm

I started my car and put it in reverse. accelerator stuck and with both feet on the brake i could not stop the car from moving or reduce its speed. with both feet on the brake and not the accelerator i ran across two lanes of the highway and slammed into a tree. apparently i have a totaled vehicle/malibu 2000. trooper did not believe the accelerator was stuck. *jb

I have been having problems with my hazard lights as well as turning signals. they have been replaced since the last recall, but have went out again. i also have been having problems with my fuel line, such as my vehicle not wanting to accelerate, it seems that it idles at a intersection light with the rpm's going up to the 2 or 3 then acting as if it wants to shut off. i had the fuel line replaced not even thirty days after purchasing the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle jan of 2000, and i did see some investigation concerning the fuel line months prior to the purchase. my vehicle stopped on the side of the highway, and my vehicle was towed to a chevorlet dealer outside of lansing near lake odessa. i at that time was not charged for this fuel pump which they did try to charge but because it happened within the thirty days they replaced the fuel pump at no charge. i do see on this site that this vehicle a 2000 chevy malibu has been investigated due to fuel problems so i hoping this was looked into properly and brought to the surface once again because my pump was changed in 2000 and has been giving me problem since 2002. i have had tune-ups, transmission changed, routine oil changes, fuel line cleaned, diagnosis ran, and the results are nothing i'm hoping to get to the bottom of this before taking any documentation to a lawyer concerning a matter that has been brought to the surface but nothing done about it. also i've took this vehicle back to the dealer where it was purchased and they can't find anything wrong with it. the question they ask is whether the check engine light has come on or not. i have all sensors checked out and that not the problem, but my gas leaves fast and i have a hard time accelerating on the residential streets as well as the high way. i also have been having to change the fuses in order for my horn and cigarette lighter to work. so someone please look into this because it's getting worse. thanks for your time and consideration. *nm

Fuel pump needed to be replaced on 2/01/06 - cost of repair $800. when service was completed, gm mechanic informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking and causing coolant to mix with oil in the engine. the estimated cost to repair is an additional $1,000! we have not yet had the part repaired due to the cost and the car has had limited use since. gm should issue a recall on this already and stop having the consumers pay for their lack of use of reliable parts!! this is obviously a major problem given the number of complaints listed. *nm

I first noticed that the coolant was leaking from below my car. it has 76,000 miles. the intake manifold gaskets are defective. this is a problem that i have researched and discovered that many, many others have experienced this. this is a $1000 problem that i feel chevy has refused to recall because at $1000 a pop, who would? *jb

While going between 45 to 65 mph the car feels like it is not shifting or engaging right. i had taking it in to the dealer ship when it was under warranty and they said it was the overdrive engaging and to give it more gas. it has been happening more and more often and now my warranty has expired. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the both turn signals worked intermittently. there were no warning indicators prior to each failure. in order for the turn signal to work, the hazard warning button must be depressed. the vehicle has not been seen by the service dealer, however the manufacturer was alerted. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting. the vin was not included in the recall.

My car was running hot and it smell like something was burning under the hood, so i took the car in to the shop to have fix and the worker told me it was a defective intake manifold gaskets. it would cost me close to $850 to fix. the part itself only cost $89, but the labor is what i was paying for. i cannot afford to keep fixing this car on a college student budget. after talking to other malibu owners with the same problems i check to see if it is a recall problem, but it is not. this is not fair that the company know they sold defective cars and not plan on doing anything about it. *nm

(1) car would not start on the first try on several occasions (2) car would not start & battery could not be jump-started - battery acid & corrosion were all over the positive post engine wire (3) had car towed to mechanic who replaced battery & installed separate connectors to the positive post wire(old battery not available). *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving the heat indicator light illuminated. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident, coolant and water was added to the radiator. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, upon inspection the intake manifold gasket had been leaking. the gasket allowed the coolant to leak onto the exhaust, causing the vehicle to over heat. the manufacturer was alerted.

On the way to the hospital the car died 21 times. it was acting like it was running out of gas. had a full tank. we would sit for a time (5, 10, 15 or so minutes) and the car would start and run 10 feet or a few miles. on the way home from the hospital it died another 15 times and we called a tow truck. we have replaced the map sensor & fuel relay switch. with the tow and parts and labor we continue to get stranded. the garage tested the car and the computer gave no code. we are afraid to drive it any distance for fear of breaking down again. we just want it fixed. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was pushed off the road each time and it restarted after waiting a few minutes. the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop where a computer diagnostic showed no problem. the repair shop replaced the map sensor and a fuel relay, in an attempt to remedy the problem, however the problem still occurred. updated 05/10/06

Dt*: the contact stated after starting the engine a strong odor of gasoline was present. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined the gasoline solenoid was leaking gasoline into the engine compartment and the vehicle should not be driven until repairs were made. the mechanic replaced the gasoline solenoid. the gasoline odor persisted and the vehicle was seen by an authorized dealership. the dealer suggested replacing the fuel pump, fuel injection, and possibly the engine. there is a nhtsa recall, # 99v302000, regarding the fuel system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated the signal lights work intermittently. there is an nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

When i went to the store i noticed a smell coming from my car i pulled over and noticed that coolant was leaking from my car. i opened the hood to cool down the engine since i assumed it might have overheated or something of the sort and it was only the run off. i added more fluid (everything was fine) and noticed the next morning it leaked again. i took the vehicle to the mechanic (to get my hazards module replaced since they began to start a fritz) and he told me it was the lower intake gasket and would be $850, not to mention he refused to offer the recall claim because i didn't have any papers. *jb

I went in to find out why i have no heat and the repair guy said there was anti freeze leaking on to engine block. he said that the head gaskets and the intake gasket needed replacing and it would cost $1500. *nm

1999 malibu v6 with 70,000 miles. turn signals have become erratic. i replaced the fuse, and it worked, but again at times, they don't work, and at times, they do. no real pattern. sometimes, they work in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon, some times, when the engine is cold, and sometimes warmed up. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated an odor was detected and there was fluid leaking on the ground from the engine compartment. when the contact inspected the vehicle by raising the hood, there was fluid on the engine block. the dealership determined the manifold gasket needs to be replaced. updated 03/28/06. *jb

The incident is the failure of the water pump, a slapping noise coming from the engine, at one point the leakage of coolant, and also the oxygen sensor. all of which were taken back to the dealer to be fixed by their mechanic except the oxygen sensor. however, the car still had a problem with idling as the car was being driven away from the mechanic. my husband had to jump out of the car because of the issues, on his way to work and the car was stopped by a pole. this is the second time that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be fixed however, i believe that the first time that it was taken to the dealer the problem were just masked only for us to be brought back to them for them to get more money out of us. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated if the gas tank is not kept above half full, the vehicle shuts off completely, and will not start again until at least 5 more gallons of gas is put in the tank. the vehicle has been taken to an independent mechanic, who changed the air and fuel filters. they can not determine the cause of the problem unless the vehicle is brought to the repair shop at the time the incident occurs. this has occurred more than 10 times while driving, and usually at speeds of 60 mph.

1. lower intake manifold gaskets leaking coolant. 2. horn is inoperative (2nd time). 3.hvac kicks off and recirc. will not hold its setting. (on-going for the last 2 years). *jb

Gm passlock (anti-theft) feature malfunctions while starting a warm engine. engine almost never fails to start when either the engine is hot or the engine is cold. recently, i have had to abandon a 2000 malibu on two occasions for failure to start after multiple "10 minute waits" and come back the next day to start the car. failure of the engine to start could result in injuries or death depending on the situation and location. consider an elderly person that has to abandon their vehicle on the side of a rural road at night and have to walk a long distance in extremely cold weather. *jb

Intake manifold leak..loss of coolant..overheating engine..heater malfunction sporadically. this problem continues but abated somewhat after service at a radiator repair facility rodded the radiator twice ,flushed and refilled the system with new coolant and installed new thermostat. mileage was 39,500. *nm

My 2000 malibu recently deployed the airbags while car was parked and engine off. i contacted police thinking the car had been hit, although no damage was visible. the police said that there was no evidence at all that the car had been involved in any suspicious activity. i then contacted the local dealer and they said they would have to remove black box and that i would not be allowed the use of the car for several days. i was treated very rudely when i complained to the gm national office regarding the expense i would incur for rental car because local dealer would not provide loaner. basically, they said that it was not their problem. i then was talking to a mechanic at a different shop and was told that there is a problem with malibu's air bags deploying without impact of any kind. he told me about a recent class action lawsuit in oklahoma over this issue. before i spend the $100's of dollars to fix this, i would like to know if this is a manufacturer's defect. *jb

The initial problem was that the car had difficulty starting after the car was warm. would usually have to give the car gas to get the engine to turn over. took the car to the dealer and was informed that was the least of my problems since the intake manifold gasket was leaking coolant into the oil. the cost of repairs for the leaking gasket was over $650 and told was quite common in 2000 malibus and if the problem was not fixed could cause the vehicle to catch on fire or destroy the engine. the car has less than 60,000 miles. also had to replace wires, plugs, ignition coil and fuel filter which was an additional $475. i can understand the wires, plugs, coil and fuel filter as usual maintenance costs, however, the leaking intake manifold gasket which is quite common from both your website and chevy website should be addressed a potential recall. or investigate the possibility of some funding by chevy to offset the high repair costs to many owners of the malibu who have had to have the intake manifold gasket repaired. *jb

Front brakes are continuously wearing before they should. front brake line collapsed. front left brake pads replaced within a month because of wearing too quickly. replaced brakes and rotor. *jb

Dt: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermittently. this has been happening for approximately six weeks. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealership, but he contact spoke with them. the dealership refused to fix the problem under recall 03v327000. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. there have been no repairs to the vehicle at this time. he has checked the fuses and they seem to be fine. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the consumer has the recall that was sent from the manufacturer but the dealer refused to perform the recall work. *nm

Hazard flasher began working intermittently, then the turn signals began working intermittently. no pattern, they would be on then go off. i was in heavy freeway traffic with no turn signal or hazard flasher. i was able to get off the freeway and drive home using arm signals and slowing to allow faster traffic to pass me. *nm the consumer wishes to withdrawal the complaint he filed with nhtsa. the manufacturer has agreed to remedy the vehicle's problem at no cost to the consumer. *nm the consumer was told the recall did no apply to his vehicle identification number. the washer pump was replaced due to a leak.*jb

My 2000 chevy malibu with only 80,000 miles had a knuckle in the front brake showing no wear and tear veering me off road ,im going to keep the part and take pictures. it drove smooth since i bought it. then today the front tire folded under. me and the certified mechanic couldnt explain it. the part showed no sign of wear to the area that broke. ive been looking to see if there was a recall, cannot find one if there is let me know... this is a very big danger and is life threatening. and it will obviously happen without a warning. a lot of people are maybe having this happen and dont live to tell about it being the reason or dont even know to tell about it. thanx. *nm

Dt: 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the hazard warning signals and turn signals stopped working. first it was intermittent, and then they just stopped. the contact found a recall online. but, this vehicle was not part of this recall due to vin. this problem started two months ago. the dealership replaced the hazard switch, the wires, and the connector. this fixed the problem. *ak

The air conditioner stopped working on fan speeds 1 and 2. after pulling out the blower motor resistor, i found out half the circuit was burned out. after replacing the resistor, the fan works on all speeds. i threw out the old part. *jb

Gm's recall #03v327000 which states that the hazard light switch is defective and will keep the turn signals from flashing. my 2000 malibu is having this trouble, but since the vin is not within the break points, i will have to pay to have it fixed. *jb

Dex-cool coolant leaked into engine of my 2000 chevy malibu. this is an ongoing problem for many gm owners, and it is well known by everyone expect gm. both the dealer and chevrolet said there is nothing they can do, that i must pay to have it fixed, about $1500.00. chevy must address and fix this problem .*jb

On july 7, 2005 i purchased a 2000 chevy malibu ls. the right two brake lights continue to burn out. never at the same time, it's either the one on the outside or the inner one.*jb

A faulty hazard switch causes the turn signals to intermittently stop working at the most in opportune time. on one occasion it almost resulted in a serious accident. the switch was replaced for the same reason by the dealership on april 15, 2002. it is now malfunctioning again only much more frequently than before. i see that there is a recall for this issue on 2000/2001 malibu owners(id number 03v327000) but the dealership states that my vin number does not show up in the recall. he also claims that since the part was already replaced once it would not be covered again. i searched the web and noticed that owners of 2002 malibus are also complaining of the same problem. so, it is not just an isolated issue. since i never use the hazard switch it can't possibly have gone bad because of wear and tear. nor is it a part that would be used frequently enough to wear out. there is obviously a serious safety defect with the part. *jb

I purchased a 2000 chevy malibu ls in december of 2002. after purchasing this vehicle someone working in the service department of a gm dealership told me i had made a big mistake. he said the engine had a serious problem. he told me the lower intake gasket would eventually fail. the only way of fixing the problem also involves removing the entire engine from the car. in september of 2005 my car has developed this problem. i then contacted a mechanic to find how common a problem this is for the engine. he was under the impression it happened to all gm v6 engines. this failure is a major mechanical expense which i do not have the funding to fix. with less than 65,000 miles i do not feel a car should develop major mechanical defects. *nm

While driving at night and when i used my turn signal on for a left turn. it did not operate. my mechanic told me about a safety recall for my vehicle. i contacted team chevrolet here in colorado springs,co and was told there was no recall for my 2000 chevrolet malibu.*jb

Dt: the consumer states that the 2000 chevrolet malibu's signal and hazard lights malfunctioned. the lights sometimes work and sometimes they do not. this has been happening for about six months. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer once to have it checked. the consumer said that he looked at it himself. the consumer has not contacted general motors. the consumer said that the battery pole had a short life. the consumer replaced the battery pole himself. the consumer indicated that there was a delay in the signals coming on.*ak

Dt: about two months ago there was a problem with the turn signals. the turn signals would intermittently work. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer but was corrected by the consumer's husband who determined that there was a problem with the hazard turn signal switch. he researched this through a repair manual and corrected the problem by replacing the switch. there had been no further problems since the replacement. nhtsa recall campaign#03v327000 was issued involving the turn signals, but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to the vin. *ak (11/29/05) *sc

Dt: the turn signals quit without warning, this has been going on for about two months . the consumer attempted to use the turn signals and was almost struck from behind when she realized the turn signals were not working. the vehicle was has not been to a dealer yet. the turn signals come and go off, sometimes they work and sometimes they do not work. the vehicle has been to an independent service shop, who could not find anything wrong. no explanation given as to what the problem was. this still remained a problem. no repairs or corrections have been made. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the four way flasher unit was replaced on 10/10/2005. *nm

Dt: the contact owns 2000 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals/four-way hazard lights intermittently go on/off, and sometimes they are completely inoperable. the contact noticed this about two months ago, and it has gotten progressively worse. he has not taken vehicle to a dealer. a mechanic told him there was a recall 03v327000. general motors told him that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak

2000 chevrolet malibu developed problems with the brakes.*mr the brake have had to be replaced three times, 24666, 37158 and 49592 miles. the first time the manufacturer fixed them under warranty. the other times they claimed it was normal wear and tear. the last time the brakes failed the front disc pads had worn into the rotors. *nm

2000 chevrolet malibu developed problems with the brake equipment.*mr the consumer had the brakes replaced 3 times. the first brake service they were replaced under warranty after that the consumer was told it was considered wear and tear. the water pump was leaking. *jb

My car will not start when the theft security light comes on. this is dangerous since i am a single parent and become stranded with my children inside the car with me or have to pick my children up and they have to wait alone outside because i am so late. today, my car has not started for over one hour. it is still sitting in the parking lot unable to start because of the security theft system. i wish this would be recalled, and hope that people don't have to start dying for it to be recalled. looking online about this problem, i have noticed that there are thousands of complaints filed on forums. i believe that if everyone knew the proper channel to complain to, that this problem would no longer exist. my abs light comes on everyday. i have had the sensor leads changed twice and it still comes on. my air conditioning was fine until this summer when i needed it. are these cars now designed to break down and be unreliable just so that the dealers can charge money for diagnostics and mechanical repair? i am so frustrated and hope that you can see how dangerous this can be. i bought this car because i wanted a reliable, dependable vehicle for myself and children, what will it take to recall this problem? will i receive acknowledgement of receipt of this complaint. i thank you in advance for your time and consideration to this very urgent matter. there was a recall on the hazard switch because it didn't always work, it didn't always allow for the turn signals to work either. i doubt that there were any deaths from this problem, and it was recalled. does someone have to die in an accident as a result of a problem with a vehicle before it will be recalled. please send me any additional information you may have about who to file additional complaints with so that i can direct my concerns to other state or federal agencies as well. *jb

Luckily i have not had any accidents with my 2000 chevy malibu. one of the most common problems with this make and model of vehicle is that the ignition lock cylinder and ignition lock switch malfunctions. this causes the car to not want to start, and while driving, the car will stop in the middle of the road. i personally have been stranded in the middle of intersections because of this problem. this is very unsafe, and very expensive to fix. i took my car into the chevy dealer to have it looked at, and it cost me $553.55 to fix this one problem, and now my lights do not want to work. *nm

Intake gasket coolant leaking problems which results to overheating and engine failures.

Dt: contact stated the hazard warning flashing switch failed. the first time he used it within 1 minute of turning the flashers on. he cited recall #03v327000. gm told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although was having the exact same problems as mentioned in the recall. this occurred about six weeks ago. had the switch replaced. there were no other problems. *ak *jb

Dt: 2000 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals are not working. it started out with them working part time, there is a recall on this problem, but this vehicle is not included due to vin although it deals with the same problem that is mentioned in the recall. has not had car diagnosed for this problem. *ak

Dt: air bags deployed without warning both drivers and passengers sides while caller was turning a corner at 10 mph. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.*ak

Dt: the reservoir for the coolant had a design flaw which caused it to leak. it caused an o-ring to pull away and let coolant splash on top of the engine. consumer was told it would cost 750 to 1000 dollars to fix this problem. this caused the engine to run hot. the consumer would like for the manufacturer to pay to have problem remedied. *jb

Car has had a leak for a month and when i finally got it to a car mechanic i was told that i had an intake gasket leak and that it was very common among chevrolets. the problem i was told was that the manufacture had designed a poor gasket and that once the problem was identified that they came out with a more durable gasket. this repair was quoted at $700. why is it that if this is a common problem and that the makers recognize this was a problem why it is that the consumer needs to be responsible to fix a faulty or defected item? *nm

Replaced hazard warning switch due to turn signals not operating. there was a recall for the 2000 chevy malibu. my vin numbers did not match up. *jb

My anti theft device goes on every time i try to start the car. i have to wait 10 minutes before i can start the car. was doing it once and a while and now it does it every time. *jb

Took my 2000 malibu in for an oil change. was told the intake valve cover gasket was leaking. could repair it for $825. took it to the dealer the next day. was quoted $765. had dealer fix it. but had to use the "updated" gaskets. which needed "updated" bolts.(approx. $40 extra) water pump was leaking from weep hole. replaced. total cost $966.56. my car had 51,xxx miles on it. i feel that gm has had enough complaints about the intake gaskets leaking and that they should pay for the repairs. they know that there is a problem as there is now an updated gasket to be used. was told by one shop that is the dex-cool eats away at the gaskets. if the coolant is good for 100,000 or 150,000 miles. gm should cover any damage that is caused by it within that milage.

I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu with chronic brake problems. in the 5 years i've owned it, i've had to replace the brake shoes and surface the rotors every year (and replace rotors once) because of a vibration in the front brakes. chevrolet refuses to cover this abnormal behavior under warranty and requires that i pay for the repair every time.

2000 chevrolet malibu developed similar problems as those listed in the bulletin no. 03043a but the vehicle is not included in the listed vin numbers.*mr *jb

Dt* turn signals work within a 20 minute period, and one can only get to work when hitting the flashers. no noise or smell. learned after talking to mechanic that hitting the flashers makes them work sometimes. *ak

This vehicle was purchased by an individual for my son as a first car. low miles and low price. when we recieved the title we found out that it was a salvage vehicle. my son being the teenager he was just excited to have four wheels never mentioned to us that the turn signals worked intermittingly. when we purchased another vehicle for my son for graduation, i started to drive the 2000 chevy malibu and noticed the turn signals doing this. then i noticed the hazards were doing the same intermittingly working. i made an appointment at the chevy house to get the problem fix and at the time from a friend found out about a factory recall for cars of this make and model with the same problem. when i went in they searched using the vin # and said they could not help. approximately 1 hour later i called the cheverolet company. at first they gave me a number and a code for a special policy complaint. then after 25 minutes of my time he informed me that nothing could be done to fix the vehicle because it was a salvage vehicle. this is a factory defect. it had nothing to do with the vehicle being a salvage vehicle. if that is the case then why do state departments even allow these vehicles on the road . i just need the turn signals and hazards fixed so no innocent people will be hurt at any point. i can take this vehicle in for a diagnostic test also so it can be tested for this. i need this fix but it shouldn't be at my expense.

Dt: directional signals are intermittently working. consumer feels that this is safety issue. *ak

Dt: contact states the tail lights fill up with water. *ak

Fuel pump went bad on 06/01/05 ($583). when service was done to replace fuel pump, mechanic informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking. to repair it will cost $1300.

The intake manifold gasket is defective on all 3.1 l gm engines like the one in my 2000 malibu. gm dealers know that it always leaks around 70 k miles, and just keep trying to replace it. every mechanic in the country seems to know this fact, and make about a thousand for it from each owner.

Dt: contact states her daughter was in a 4 vehicle accident, the front airbags did not deploy. the vehicle was hit on the front and the rear. the manufacturer stated that vehicle was not going fast enough for the airbags to deploy.*ak

I have been advised that the "intake is leaking coolant" on my 2000 chevy malibu and that the cost of the repair will be approximately $825.00. there are numerous articles of other malibu owners on the internet that either currently have or have had this same problem. it would seem apparent that the intake is defective. the mechanic has advised that unless repaired, the engine will be destroyed. can you imagine that happening on a freeway during rush hour? the loss of life would be terrible. i bought this car for my 17-year-old son thinking that i was purchasing a car that would provide him some added protection and now i find out he is driving a time bomb. in light of the numerous reports, i would like chevrolet to repair my car at no charge to me.

Car cut off while driving and sometime would not start. problem: under the hood fuse box no good.*ak

Had trouble starting car. replaced battery, alternator and belt. same thing happened; car would turn over, but not fire. automobile repaired, replaced battery; next day, car would not start again. would start with a jump, but when i stop, it dies. *ak 3 occurences; same problem. i've used aaa 3 times for same item. i only have 1 more service call left!!! also, interior lights don't work all the time. brake noise on right side.

The turn signals work intermittently. no service has been performed on the vehicle for the existing problem.*ak

I purchased my 2000 chevy malibu on february 13th of 2003. on february 27, 2003, the fuel sending unit was replaced . on july 18, 2003, the fuel pressure regulator was replaced . on february 18, 2004, oxygen sensor was replaced.on april 5, 2004, the gas tank was pulled down to check sending unit and adjust floater. i went to my mechanic today for an oil change and made another appointment on may 16th, to again have the same adjustments made that were made 1 year ago. in total, my out of pocket expences are $280.00 . some of the work done was under warranty. i did speak to someone at chevrolet last year and she told me that the car was 5 years old with no recalls on it for this complaint specifically and that nothing could be done on her end.

Why for a second time have i had to have my car into get fixed for the anti theft device turning on when nothing was done to set it. now i have to drive 4 hours round trip to have the dealer look at this problem. the first time it happen we where able to fix it with the manual. second time did not work????????

Dt: ninety percent of the time the vehicle hazard lights didn't work and made noise. it was later determined that a solder had cracked and shorted out. other vehicle's were recalled (recall# 03v327000) but the consumer's vehicle was not included . *nm

Intermittent failure for car to start. have to play with key to start. diagnosis was ignition switch. new orleans dealership advised that this is a frequent problem in malibus. *nm

3.1 engine leaking collant at head gasket. mechanic says this is a common problem with gm 3.1 v6 engines. about $600.00 estimate to repair.

I have already filed complaint in regards to the hazard light recall, which for some reason does not cover my 2000 malibu. i noticed other complaints on the malibu and figured i would throw my two cents in. i to have had to drop over $1000 dollars into the most defective car i have purchased this includes the $200 piece of junks i bought when i was a teenager. my list of problems. 1. coolant system leak cost $700 note: mechanic laughed and said this happens all the time is this type of engine. in reviewing other complaints, the one really stands out. nice i am glad gm owns up to its problems. 2. brakes constantly need to be replaced well below mileage. glad gm saved a few bucks under sizing the rotors. 3. within a year the fans switch (levels 1,2) and lighter stopped working. boy gm is saving lots money now. 4. within the past year i had fuel pump failure, nothing like traveling in rush hour traffic doing 75mph and car totally dieing. boy gm has made one quality car. 5. the last insult, my first and likely last gm product is when i thought boy i finally get something from gm in regards to one small defect, the hazard switch, i find out that my vehicle is not covered by this recall. wow not only i am out at least $1000 bucks on piece of crap product, gm does not even want to give a bone to hungry man. with this type of product it is no wonder gm is losing market share faster than any other automotive company. keep up the good work gm. clearly the are some serious defects with this vehicle and the gm’s ownership with defects.

Abs light comes on intermittently, fan does not operate on speeds 1 & 2, brake rotors and pads need replaced every year, hazard/turn signal lights operate intermittently, and intake manifold gasket began leaking around 70,000 miles. the coolant is listed in the owner's manual as not needing service for 150,000 miles but it turned very acidic in less than half that time and ate the gasket causing the need for costly repairs or else risk permanent damage to the engine. turn signal issue recalled but the recall did not apply to my vehicle's vin. vehicle was unable to signal intention to turn or switch lanes and was unsafe on highways. have yet to experience common fuel pump failure that could cause stalling in highway traffic. not recalled is the most common problem of the leaking intake manifold gasket because it is not deemed a safety issue. this can become safety issue if engines catch fire or fail on highway due to coolant leak into motor oil. cost to repair leaking intake manifold gasket quoted at $743. currently discussing with gm customer service because the problem is addressed in tsb 03-06-01-010b (10/24/2003) and there are several class-action lawsuits. tsb describes replacing faulty gasket with a new gasket that has improved sealing qualities. gm customer service stated they have never heard of any tsb for 2000 malibu other than turn signal recall. gm is being intentionally dishonest when owners inquire about problems with an obviously defective vehicle. i hope that the nhtsa takes notice of the multitude of safety issues concerning this vehicle and can obtain a satisfiable resolution from gm to make this vehicle safe for owners or justly compensate them for the repairs necessary to make the vehicle safe.*ak

Consumer stated the signal lights worked intermittently or sometimes they did not work at all. recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. consumer indicated that the recall was the problem with the vehicle. *ak

My wife's 3.1 general motors v6 needed a manifold gasket and related items replaced on her 2000 malibu which only has 48,000 miles and is well taken care of. my 1995 lumina had the same problem. after checking with many shops and gm dealers (and a co-worker who had the same problem today)...it is a very common defect @ every 40,000 miles. it could turn out to be a very bad deal for many consumers and it appears that the manufacturer knew of defect for years. just a heads up for you. *jb

The key to my 2000 malibu will not turn. it started "acting up"only when the car had been running for a while. it know has gotten to the point of everytime the car is turned on. the key is also able to be removed while the car is on. i am in the process to try to replace it, however i can not buy just the cylander i was told i need to replace the whole switch. i have two small children and need to have a car start, and can not "play" with the key for 5 to 10 minutes until it will turn. while i was talking to the dealership, he commented that there have been several people complaining about the key not turning.*ak

The malibu engine smelled hot and fluid was leaking onto the garage floor. a mechanic discovered that coolant is leaking onto the top of the transmission from the intake manifold gasket. we have added fluid a couple of times. the gasket will have to be replaced. i believe that gm should replace this since it is a commonly known problem on this car. *nm

2000 chevrolet malibu, 20,000 miles - dealership informed me that they had to replace the front brake rotors again. this is the third set of rotors. it is not covered under warranty (i bought extended warranty) and there are no recalls. this is a problem specific to malibu's of this time period. 3 sets of brake rotors in 20,000 miles? unheard of and absolutely qualifies for a "lemon part". this should be paid for by gm, but instead it is a profit stream for them. can you help?*ak

Coolant was leaking from my 2000 chevrolet malibu engine intake manifold and my coolant pump. the car has only 52,000 miles. i took it to the dealer where they replaced the intake manifold gasket and coolant pump. the cost was $1250. i work at a company where i know all the other chevrolet malibu owners. there are two other: one owns a 1999 and the other owns a 2000 malibu, both with less than 50,000 miles. the 2000 owner has had the intake manifold gasket replaced for $950. the 1999 owner has had the coolant pump replaced and will probably need the intake manifold gasket replaced. i feel that chevrolet had initially installed defective cheap parts in this model and will not own up to it. *ak

Consumer experienced problem after problem with 2000 malibu. interior workmanship falling apart, outside mirror paint fading, replaced fuel pump and other problems. *bf the vehicle turn signal malfunctioned and the truck lid would open intermittently on it's own. *nm

The brake pulsate and grind. i have had this problem for 2 yrs now. i have had the braking system completly replaced. brake pads, rotors, calipers, master cylinder, brake fuel lines, you name it and it has been done. i replaced the brakes with gm parts. i need new brakes again. my car could not stop in time to prevent an accident. it is awful. when the calipers were installed they make clicking sounds i was told this was ok. also, if i apply the brakes when going over bumps in the road the abs goes off. *ak

I have a 2000 chevy malibu with 38000 miles. the intake manifold gasket is leaking. i called the dealership to see if there is a recall. i was told there have been many gasket failures on the malibu but there is no recall. repair cost is estimated at $645.00 by the dealer. i am now unable to afford the repair or safely drive the car for fear of damage to the engine. the car is now in storage. *jb

Both frontal air bags deployed inadvertently while reversing. this resulted in lower face and neck injuries to the driver upon impact. dealership could not indicate what caused the failure, but just wanted to repair it. *ak

Whenever the brakes are applied the front end of the vehicle would shimmy. would let brakes go when vehicle started to shimmy. this occurred at various speeds. it was an intermittent problem. had taken vehicle to dealership, and had the rotors turned and brakes replaced. the rotors would be turned every 6,000 to 10,000 miles. the problem had not been resolved.*ak

While driving anti theft light illuminated on the dashboard. consumer had to completely shut off the vehicle off before the light wnt off. contacted the dealer. however, the problem recurred. *ak

2000 chevrolet malibu: turn signals stop without warning. air condition stops and starts on its on. brakes squeal. engine surges. uses oi, l but no leak. uses alot of coolant no leak found by me. ignition switch locks and wont let go sometimes.*ak

Chev. 2000 malibu recall 03043 (03v327000). unable to get recall completed due to no parts available. at sloane chevrolet service department (cottman ave., phila, pa.) on 1/17/05: arrangements were made over 1 week in advance to come in for the recall. recall description & recall number & vin number were given to the chevrolet dealer service department so they could br sure to have what's necessary to complete the service. despite this, the dealer did not have the parts necessary to do the recall! this is after i made arrangements to get the work done while i was off from work, and traveled there on a treacherous snowy day. suggestion was made by the dealer (sloane chev.) to contact another dealership, make arrangements to bring the car in for the recall, and then hope that they have the part. obviously chevrolet/gm does not want to get this recall completed! *jb

Consumer complained about turn signals problem. when driving turn signals worked off and on. the cause of this was still unknown.*ak the consumer stated that capitol chevrolet replaced the hazzard switch and the problem has been corrected. *tc

(1) the failure occurred under normal driving conditions. (2) the intake manifold leaks radiator fluid due to faulty gaskets. fortunately, the problem was observed before the engine overheated or caught fire, but there is evidence of coolant contaminating the engine oil: further consequences will likely occur in the future. (3) the failure has not yet been corrected. a firestone service center diagnosed the problem but repairs have not yet been contracted. a chevrolet dealership/service center (bill heard) gave an estimate of $1000 for the repair. please note that this is a common fault in chevy malibus and other gm cars with this engine type. the service rep at firestone stated that this was the most common problem seen in this car, and the service rep at the chevrolet dealership stated that in malibus, the intake manifold gaskets fail "more often than not." *ak

Every time i would push on my brake pedal it would pop and my brakes would hardly stop. i had it looked at by the gm dealer where i bought my car, they said there was nothing they could do it was a manufactors problem. well it kept happening,so i took it back and had new front brakes put on my car. i have drove it for about 3 months and it is starting to do it again . i would l ike to know if there is some kind of problem with the brake pedal. i think it keep s runing my brakes what ever it is.*ak

Fuel gauge read 1/2 to 1/4 full and tank ran dry while driving 65 mph on freeway to work. had to coast over 3 lanes to side of the freeway. sender unit was replaced and was told this was a common problem with malibus, aleros, and grand ams. have had friends with these cars and a sunfire that have all had the same problem. the defect investigation was dropped because of decrease in complaints, but my mechanic tells me he works on at least 5 of these models a month fixing this same problem on all of them. i think that if i personally know four people besides myself that have had this problem with the sender unit, gm should have recalled this component. just because someone hasn't been injured yet, should not be a determining factor.*ak

Car was getting hot then cooling back down,while getting hot heater would not work. took to mechanic, had thermostat and water pump replaced. car ran fine for a couple of days,then same problem. took back to mechanic. he said its possible the thermostat purchased was defective. installed new thermostat from the dealership. got in car did not get hot and cool back down it got to normal operating temperature and heater worked. three days later, car started getting hot, cooling back down and bubbling the water out of the overflow reservoir. there are no leaks anywhere,no blown gasket, or cracks. this problem is becoming a big pain. i think it is a defect caused by manufacturer and if the problem cant be fixed, i know ill never own another gm {great mistake} vehicle again. *nm

While braking at any speed vehicle surged forward, and the steering wheel jerked. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak

The intake gasket on my 2000 malibu is leaking and it's going to cost 550.00 to repair it. called jackson chevrolet and service mgr. stated he purchased malibu for wife and he also replaced the intake gasket. the service mgr also stated that all the malibus with that motor are bad about the intake gaskets leaking. called gm and they said can't pay for repairs. will not buy a gm automobile again. still not fixed. putting water and antifreeze in it everyday. *nm

Turn signal failed to work intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Consumer complained about hazard warning lights. the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. consumer contacted the dealer who offered a diagnostic test to determine the cause. consumer later contacted manufacturer, who notified consumer that this vehicle was not included in a recall due to vin although she experienced the same defect that was mentioned in the recall. *ak *jb

The hazard warning switch failed intermittently. manufacturer's recall 03043 was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Recall 03v327000/hazard warning switch. signal lights worked intermittently. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not included in this recall due to vin although it experienced the same defects that were described in the recall. *ak

Intermittently, the signals failed to function. his failure could result in an accident. the dealership was contacted. the cause of the failure was undetermined. *ak *sc

Vehicle is leaking antifreeze out the intake gasket manifold causing the vehicle to overheat. consumer will notify the dealer of the problem for repair. *ak the vehicle was repaired at the consumer's expense. the consumer believes the component should be recalled to the amount of problems it exhibits. *nm

Blinkers work when they want to. *ak

Turn signal failure on 2000 chevrolet malibu on numerous occasions. had to put on hazard lights which sometimes also would not work . hazard switch replaced at authorized chevy dealership on 7/26/04 at a cost or $135.07.*ak just recently noticed on your website that recall 03v327000 had been issued on 2/5/04 by general motors. called chevy recall customer service on 11/29/04 to inquire why i never received a recall notice and was told my car vin # not on list for recall due to date car was manufactured. in the process of trying to reach an agreement for reimbursement since experienced same problem contained in the recall. believe you should reopen investigation for general motors to amend recall for cars experiencing same problem but not on their original recall list.

The consumer stated that the turn signal intermittently failed. a recall was issued. however, the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak the problem would also occur while in motion making a left or right hand turn. *sc *jb

Complaint received via e-mail. while my family and i were driving home from a restaurant accelerator pedal locked open while approaching our exit. it was only by my quick reaction and cool head that my family was spared a horrendous accident. vehicle was towed to a dealership. just last week the power steering pump failed, and needed to be replaced.. this tribute was a nightmare, considering the age of this vehicle and only 45,000 kilometers.*ak

Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same defect. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the consumer stated that the turn signals work sometimes and other times they do not. turn signals blink faster/slower than normal on the conusmers vehicle. *tc

The turn signal worked intermittently. sometimes the hazard switch needed to be turned on to get the turn signal to operate or sometimes it won't work at all. *jb turn signals do not work bulbs keep burning out. water gets in the casing. brakes and caliber worn out and had to be replaced a month after purchase. *tc

Trun signals do not work half the time, in order to make signals function you have to hit the hazard switch while driving. *ak

The consumer stated the turn signal failed to come on. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. the mechanic informed the consumer that the turn signal unit needed to be replaced. please fill i additional information. *jb

The hazard lights and turn signal lights were defective. sometimes they worked, and sometimes they did not work. if the consumer hit the dashboard the signals would work. this vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v327000. *ak *tc

Vehicle stalled while driving on highway i-295 south at 65 mph. apparently, gasoline was not getting to the fuel pump. almost caused an accident; i had to coast from the fast lane to the shoulder (three lanes)...it was scary! vehicle was towed to dealership (brandow chevrolet, florence, nj). the fuel pump relay and sender was bad. had to be repaired/replaced. *ak

While driving, the electric power assist system for the steering failed. the consumer was able to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few minutes. the consumer restarted the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated and the vehicle was operating as designed. please fill in additional information. *jb

Recall 03v327000/hazard warning switch: the turn signals / hazard lights worked intermittently. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak *tc

Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. the turn signals / hazard lights worked intermittently. dealer/ manufacturer werenotified, and they informed the consumer that vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak

Turn signals worked intermittently. the hazard switch had to be turned on to get the turn signals to operate. *jb

Consumer stated that the light signals on vehicle did not work. she had a mechanic check the vehicle and determined that the switch in the steering column was defective. consumer claimed that there was a recall on the light signals.*ak

Manufacturer used plastic intake manifold gasket which caused engine to leak coolant and overheat. why use plastic? what happens to plastic when it continuously heats and cools, it fails. a relative has the same engine in a different model car from this manufacturer and has the same issue. not model specific, but engine specific. chevrolet 2000 malibu.*ak

The consumer stated the turn signals failed intermittenly. a recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. *jb *sc

The consumer was having the same problem as stated in recall#03v327000 (hazard switch). the dealership did not repair the vehicle free of charge, because the vin was not included. *jb the turn signal was inoperative. *sc

Hazard switch inoperable, causing hazard lights and turn signal to fail or become intermittent causing possible accidents.*ak

While driving at any speed turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. dealership urged consumer to call nhtsa to report the defects. *ak

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 03v327000. however, the vehicle became became inoperable. *ak

I purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu in dec 1999. the car had 6 miles on it when purchased. within the last year i have noticed the car has been overheating a little, and i am having to fill the coolant up once every couple of weeks(with no noticable leaks). *ak at this point i have taken it to a couple of different shops telling me that the lower intake manifold needs replaced (cost 5-700 dollars!!)--i still owe 11000 on the car. i have read and seen many others with this issue and am very dissapointed in the fact that gm will not do anything to help out. of course now the car is at 66000 miles and out of warranty--so i must pay for the repair--single mother/going to school/working full time this is not what i expect out of a new chevy....

My wife's 2000 chevrolet malibu started having an issue where her blinkers were intermittent. i found out that there was a recall for this problem for her model year and model, but when i called gm, i was told that her vin was not part of the recall. this was despite the fact that it did have the same exact problem of intermittent blinker activity. (recall 03v327000) so i went to my local dealership, paid the $30 for a new hazard switch (part num: 22594146), came home, took the bezel off her dash, replaced the switch, and the problem was fixed. there has been no problem since. i believe that gm should open the recall to include a greater amount of vehicles with this problem. i would at least like to get refunded for buying the new part, and i have the old part of that is needed.*ak

Consumer complained about turn signal lights. took vehicle to dealer, and was told that the problem was with the switch in the steering. also, consumer's friend went into the web and found that there was a recall on this problem. *ak *nm

While driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the dealer states that they were unable to duplicate the problem. please provide additional information.

The hazard lights and blinkers worked intermittantly. this vehicle iwasnot included in the recall due to vin although vehicle experienced same defect as mentione din the recall. *ak

While driving on the freeway at 70 mph the driver would put the vehicle on cruise control and the vehicle would stall without incident. *jb there was a noise when turning the vehicle and the engine would crank but would not start. *sc the power steering rack and fuel pump was replaced. *tc *jb

Turn signal and hazard flasher turn signals are intermittent at first then they fail to operate 99 percent of the time. this failure occurred after the car was three years old, and became progressively worse. *jb

I repeated had problems with the transmission slipping and/or not going into gear completely and this problem almost caused an accident on a few occasions. i first suspected something was faulty shortly after purchasing the vehicle - which was a gm certified vehicle. less than a year after purchase i had to pay almost $2000 to have the transmission rebuilt. items replaced include the torque converter and solenoids. i also have noticed that i have coolant leaking and assume it is a problem with the intake manifold gasket - but have not had it diagnosed yet.

Brakes and rotors are faulty. the car makes rattling noises when brake is applied and is dangerous and there should be a recall. the car shakes excessively when brake is applied on the interstate and steering wheel shakes also. *jb

Vehicle's blinkers do not work.*mr the driver's side power window intermittently failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a new switch for the blinkers. the technician told the consumer that there was a recall on other gm vehicles for the same problem. the technician checked the vehicle's vin and indicated that the vehicle was not included. the consumer wants t be reimbursed for the replaced switch. *nm

Turn signal switch failed intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

I am the owner of a chevrolet malibu. this car is very dangerous and should be recalled. the car will shut off when driving speeds of 55 or more. i have had nothing but problems since i purchased this car. first, it was the intake manifold gasket. second, it was something wrong with the fuel system. third, the car quit on me and my daughter when we were driving on the express way going 60 miles per hour. we could have killed ourselves and someone else. *jb

At approx. 10,000 miles, the engine would stop without warning or trouble lights. at night, the headlights would still be on when the tachometer dropped to zero. it would be triggered by bumps in the road. dad, 88, was worried. known problem with this car which has dash mounted ignition switch but never recalled. detent in switch is poor. with minor wear, a large amount of keys causes the switch to move approx. 1/8 inch counterclockwise, shutting the car without any dash light indication. new switches are not improved. you can only have one key on chain so as not to disturb the switch rotation due to the poor detent exact date of first service not available. car is on the third switch. *jb

Intermittently power steering assist failed while driving. when this occurred the steering wheel became difficult to turn. then, power steering assist suddenly engaged, sometime resulting in over steering. dealership performed a diagnostic test that indicated that power steering pump needed to be replaced. *ak

While driving vehicle started suddenly to decelerate, and dashboard warning lights come on, followed by vehicle stalling. also, tie rods were rubbing. dealership indicated that this was due to fuel pump failure. *ak *nm

Recall 03v327000, concerning hazard warning switch. intermittently turn signal will not work.a recall was issued for this problem, but consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak *ts

Turn signals failed to come on when applied. consumer heard a sound while turning on the turn signals. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the signal light flasher unit needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the turn signals would work sometimes and not other times. gm issued a recall for exact same problem but only covered feb 2000 through may 2001. the consumers vehicle is a 1999 not covered in the recall. (recall # 03v327000). tc

Horn inoperative, accident nearly occurred. took vehicle to dealer twice dealer denied failure occurred. horn now is inoperative. *ak

When using the turn signal sometimes it will work and sometimes it won't. when it does not work there is no warning or anything to indicate that there is a problem with the turn signal. the consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was aware of the defect. yet there was no recall to correct the problem. *ak recall #03v327000. *sc

Consumer complained that the hazard lights and turn signal lights worked intermittently. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak *ts

Started to act like it had plugged fuel filter had them changed still got worse then had fuel system cleaned did not help i was told that there is prblems with the fuel system on this car i do not have the fund to repair a manufactuers error and would like to know if there is a problem that you have heard of i listed the date of the first time it started it is still happening. *ak

The dealer replaced the front brake pads and rotors at 29,000 miles, now 5,000 miles later at 34,000 miles the brake pads had to be replaced and the rotors resurfaced again. i feel the parts being used are defective. i also feel this is a safety hazard. i looked at the complaints against the same year make and model vehicle i have which is a 2000 chevrolet malibu and there are numerous complaints on the brakes. isn't it time some one did something about this problem so many consumers are having?*ak

The consumer stated the turn signal lights came on and went off on their own. the consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the turn signal light unit needed to be replaced. the consumer informed the mechanic about recall(03v327000) but the mechanic informed the consumer that the recall was not for this vehicle. please fill in additional information. *jb

I have hazard warning failure indicated on your web site for malibu but gm states that my vechicle number dosen't fit with the recall on my malibu, but this continuse to be a concern for my wife and myself when we are driving not knowing our single lights will fail*ak

While driving and upon using the turn signals or turning the hazard button the lights will not illuminate and became inoperable. consumer stated that was having the same exact problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000. contacted the dealership. however, the problem recurred. *ak

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned nhtsa recall 03v27000. hazard warning switches may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. dealership indicated to the consumer that this vehicle wa snot included in the recall due to vin. *ak

The turn signals on my 2000 chevrolet malibu have operated intermittently since shortly after i purchased the car used in march of 2003. the turn signals and the hazard lights become completely inoperative at random times while driving. sometimes they will be inoperative for a few seconds, and sometimes it can be hours. overall i would estimate that the turn signals only function about 50% of the time. when the turn signals are not functioning it is extremely difficult and stressful to maneuver through heavy traffic. i have often times upset other drivers after switching lanes without having a functioning turn signal. when the problem first started to occur (more than a year ago) i returned the car to the dealership and told them of the problem. the mechanics checked the turn signal bulbs, and after finding no problems told me that it was probably a loose bulb so it should be fixed. the next day the problem continued, and so i returned to the dealer. this time they took the car into the shop to check it over more carefully. after a day in the shop i was told that they did not find any problems and that during a test drive the blinkers operating correctly. i took the car home, and as usual the turn signals continued to work intermittently. after having to deal with this problem for over a year now, i believe the problem is in the hazard switch (mounted in the dash). often times when the turn signals (and hazards) quit working i can press the hazard switch several times and eventually they will beginning functioning again. i have also found that on warm and humid days, the turn signals will not work at all until the air conditioning has thoroughly cooled and lowered the humidity of the interior of the car. in the near future i plan on trading the car in (and passing on the problem to someone else) for a different vehicle (not a chevrolet) that will most likely have turn signals that operate 100% of the time. *jb

While driving at 30 mph vehicle completely stopped without warning. a dealer examined the vehicle and found that the fuel sensor malfunctioned. *ak *m

Recently purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu with 61k miles. discovered multiple problems as others have described and covered under recalls, but some which are not. worst problem is intake gasket is leaking resulting in coolant leak and coolant mixing with oil. gm dealer states there are no campains or recalls on this item, although i have seen numerous complaints of the same problem on dozens of websites.*ak

As reading over the website i notice the 2000 malibu is pretty much a lemon. i have had to replace the radio, pretty much every gasket in the engine, the fuel pump, brakes front and rear, now my turn signals don't work, just found out about the recall i have to check to see if i qualify, my engine knocks on cold starts, and it practically losses all power when i go to accelerate . . and top it off my transmision slips. . this vehicle needs to be looked into . . and something needs to be done about it. *jb

We unfortunately own a 2000 chevy malibu. we have already replaced the rotors several times for going out of round. we have also replaced the fuel pump at less then 50,000 miles at the cost of $728.00. the air conditioner pops on and off on its own not cooling for the most part. the turn signals are nonfunctional and our vin number is not included in the recall although it should be. then there is the transmission slipping and the coolant leaking and the car overheating we are told this is a manifold intake gasket and will cost around 800.00 to fix. the newest problem is the factory installed radio tuner is burned out and now we have to replace the radio costing yet another $100.00 dollars or so this car has nickel and dimed us too much. after looking over your site i found these to be numerous complaints on the same year and model. i feel this car was a lemon across the board not just ours but, all 2000 malibu's. please look into these cars on a whole they were very badly manufactured and we all deserve some compensation for it. *jb

Exterior lighting,turn signals hazards light.quit working then start then qiut.the chevrolet garage told us it is a soldering problem,nd the car was made like this and others malibu was recalled but yours hasn't and its the same year ,make, and model.*ak

Oil leaked into coolant system of our 2000 chevrolet malibu requiring replacement of the intake manifold gasket and flushing out of the engine. this engine only had 40,900 miles on it. research has shown numerous complaints for this problem on this particular gm engine (3.1 liter).

While driving, the turn signal light failed to work. *ak recall# 03v327000. the consumer's vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. the hazard lights were inoperative. *sc *jb

Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the dealer replaced the hazard switch. *nm

While driving engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer noticed that the temperature needle was registering as hot on the dashboard. vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. *ak *ts

1st issue: vehicle horn not working at steering column. replaced fuses under hood and still does not work. horn does work when vehicle's panic alarm is sounded and when remote locks are activated. will attempting to get vehicle fixed but concerned about previous recalls for electrical problems with this vehicle. 2nd issue: this vehicle is equipped with an automatic headlights on/ off sensor. this sensor appears to have failed from the first few months i have owned this vehicle. daytime running lamps never activate. the nighttime headlamps are always on when ignition is on.*ak

Recall 03v327000, while driving turn signal/hazard warning switch failed to work. dealership would not repair the problem because the vehicle's vin was not included in the recall. *ak the vehicle's problems started at 89,000 miles in may 2003. *nm

Turn indicators would function intermittently. fortunately, i was able to avoid having a serious accident; but, many close calls. in the fall of 2002, i had the vehicle repaired. in 2003 it was brought to my attention that gm was going to have a recall campaign in the 1st quarter of 2004; however, my vin is not in the range of vehicles to be repaired.*ak

After stopping for an errand and seeing a puddle of coolant on the ground, the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to have the leak checked on. the repair shop found a leak in the lower intake gasket. the shop advised that this repair was common and possibly caused by the type of coolant used and possibly defects with the gaskets or intake manifold. they provided and estimate for repairs between $600.00 and $800.00 depending if any further problems were found. the dealer where the car was purchased (polar chev in white bear lake, mn) was contacted about the repair and refused to offer any assistance in repairing the vehicle. the dealer stated they do a lot of these repairs on the malibu and impala but the repair is not a warranty issue. their customer service was contacted also. they said no special consideration or bulletins issued about coolant leaks on the 200 chev malibu. from research on the issue it appears to be a large problem with the vehicles and chev refuses to provide any assistance. *jb

When depressing the brake pedal is delayed. the consumer has made contact with the dealership. please provide any further details. *nm

Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. intermittently at any speed the hazard lights and the turn signal lights will not work. this problem occurred more than fifty times since ownership of the vehicle. consumer's vehicle was not a part of the recall. *ak

Intermittently while driving the turn signal and hazard lights failed. the consumer will notify the dealer in the near future, and the cause has not been determined at this time. *la

The turn signal and hazard flashing warning light worked intermittently. a hazard warning switch recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

The turn signals stop working for no reason.sometimes turning off the engine and restarting it can make them work again or pulling the bottle/can holder out can help. lately the fuel indicater and the a/c will not work when the car is started but may come on 2 or 3 blocks down the road. also the check engine and or the service auto light may come on. the fuses have been checked and do not appear to be damaged but sometimes rotating them will cause the part not working to start working again. i think there may be an electrial problem in the panel behind the fuses to the left of the steering wheel. this problem has been occuring with no apparent pattern except for the use of the bottle/can holder.*ak

I have a 2000 malibu with 16.000 miles on it. the fuel pump just went. the mechanics i spoke with felt this to be highly unusual. he felt that there most likely was a manufacturer's defect. *ak

My 2000 malibu which currently has 50,000 miles on it started losing coolant at about 48,000 miles. i have spent close to $1,000 dollars trying to get it to stop losing fluids. the last repair was a new gasket set per service bullitin #03-06-01-010 dated march of 2003. is there any other course of action that i can take. i cannot afford any more expenses on it. also the turn signals seem to fail when my car heater does not heat up, they come back if i turn my emergency flasers on and then off. *ak

Light for low water would come on. about 3-4 times every 6 months starting 2002. then all of a sudden every time the car was driven, even just a few blocks. at that point, the car had to be towed to the dealer for repair. fortunately, i was not far from home when the major trouble started. the repair report reads "low coolant light is on and the oil appears to have water mixed... advise... lower intake manifold gaskets leaking -replaced lower intake manifold gaskets. all related gasket/seals. 6 hours of labor in cary, nc. total bill $768. + $50 for towing. the car only has 36,000 miles. this seems a lot for a relatively "young" car. thank goodness the low water light worked -- but no excuse for the problem. *ak

Intermittently when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes grabbed so hard that the entire vehicle vibrated severely. when this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the brake rotors warped. on one occasion this failure caused lost of control, in which the consumer almost crashed into an 18 wheeler, but was able to pull over to the medium. the dealership has acknowledged that there was a problem with the braking system, but was unable to correct the problem, and was now refusing to work on the vehicle. *ak there was a rattle under the hood at the firewall area while the vehicle was in motion, the hose assembly was found rubbing under the vehicle, both front rotors had wore thin, the fuel pump sender did not hold the correct amount of fuel pressure, there was an open circuit in the 24x crank sensor, there was a rattle in the front suspension due to weak front lower control arms which were noisy (the right lower control arm was replaced), the coolant level sensor shorted, the water pump assembly leaked coolant, there was a vibration at highway speeds, hardware was bad and was loose in the caliper, rotor pulsation which was replaced per bulletin, the turn signal was inoperative, and the a/c had internal damage and would cut on and off. *sc

The consumer received recall 03v327000 concerning the hazard flashing warning light. intermittently, the hazard flashing warning light and turn signals did not work. the consumer was infomed his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak *sc *jb

Turn signal indicators/hazard flashing warning lights failed when it rained. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin. *ak

Dealership replaced the hazard warning switch at the owner's expense. the consumer also had problems with the fuel fitting which was leaking gas. please provide further information. *jb

As a result of the recall on aug 27, 2003; nhtsa campaign number 03v327000 regarding the hazard warning flasher on a 2000 chevy malibu, i contacted a chevy dealer for repairs. the dealer was karl chevrolet in ankeny iowa. i was told that the vin related that my car was made before the cars affected by the recall. i am having the same problems as stated in the recall announcement. my turn signals will not work at times. there is no pattern as to when this will occur. the vin is [xxx]. updated 07/27/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

I called gm about recall #03043 and was told there was no recall on my 2000 malibu that is have the same problem that the 2001 malibu is have that have been recalled. *nm

While driving the turn signals malfunctioned, causing other drivers not to be aware when the vehicle was turning. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

I have a 2000 chevy malibu and it wears out brake pads on less then 10,000 miles. gm refuses to do anything about it and blames the customer's driving habits. it is out of warranty, so there is not much i can do since gm says it is the brake pads. there has to be something else causing this to happen, but gm refuses to listen. *la

When using the turn signals they worked intermittently. also, hazard flashing warning lights operated intermittently. *ak

While turning turn signal flasher light failed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Gear shift handle cracked. *mr

Gm has a recall on chevrolet malibu's year 2000 (hazard light switch replacement) i have a chevrolet malibu year 2000 with a faulty hazard light switch, but ms. gay miller of chevrolet customer service said, "your vin wasn't included in the recall." help me to understand why you would repair some faulty hazard light switches on chevrolet malibu's year 2000 but not all chevrolet malibu's year 2000 with faulty hazard light switches.

Turn signal and hazard warning lights failed intermittently. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm

Going to work car just dies. waited for a tow truck. took to my mechanic. he replaced the fuel pump. my car is a 2000 mailbu which only has 15,000 miles on it . cannot belive that this part would fail that soon. this repair cost me 500.00 the part alone was of course a dealer only part. was 350.00 plus a filter. outrageous. are these things made out of gold. *ak

The lower intake is leaking coolant, causing loss of coolant over a short period of time causing it to overheat. with the extended warranty it would not cover it unless the loss of coolant caused a head gasket to blow or another type of major damage. i work with 2 other people that have malibu's and they had the same problem.

1. paint is chipping off on fromt bumper and lower driver side 2. turn signals and hazard lights only work sometimes

A/c turns off or goes on and off (light flashes). dealer states cause as failed control head. brakes have been chronic pulsing that causes the car to shudder, esp. when applying brakes from speeds of 30+ mph. at various repair attempts rotors have been turned, replaced (at 22k miles), new hub assembly installed. six attempts were made to repair under warranty. just had new brakes and shim kit installed but don't trust that this will fix problem based on past experience.

I bought my car on 7/21/01, it has been in for repairs 10/3/01, 7/12/02,12/11/02, 6/23/03 and 6/24/03. the problem is electrical and the engine as well. chevrolet has run diagnostics many times but is not able to fix the problem for good. everytime i take my car in, i am told it's now something different that has broken. my car will break down and sometimes if i allow it to sit for 10 - 20 minutes it will start right back up. for as many times as my car has been repaired, it has broken down at least three times before i take it in. my dispute with chevy is my car is a lemon. they cannot determine what is wrong with it because diagnostics is unable to duplicate the problem. chevy informed me that does not mean there isn't a problem it just means the computer cannot detect it. i have filed with the bbb auto line but because my car has more than 24,000 miles they say i am out of luck. chevy is unwilling to do anything about the problems i am having with my car. my dispute is should a car break down at least 5-10 times a year?

This car has been one problem after another. the day after we leased the car it was in the shop for the brakes, the car has had 2 engines in it. the transmission has been rebuilt. the brakes are still not correct. transmission is slipping again and the 3 year warranty is up. we complained to chevrolet and the bbb. to no avail they seemed to be on chevrolet's side in the case. we were to the point that we were just going to let the car go back but that would only hurt my husband's credit more then it was already. we had to keep the car through the lease. this left a really bad tast in my mouth for purchasing new vehicles because you are stuck with it for the duration of the lease or purchase.

The paint on hood started chipping @ or about 30k dealer said not warranty problem. beginning apr 2002 car intermitantly has had a "surging" immediately after starting & putting in gear. at first just 1 or 2 times in 3 or 4 mos. now the last 8-9 weeks it has happened more & more frequently, then 2 weeks ago the cruise control became erratic in activation & now won't work at all.

I own a 2000 chevrolet malibu and i am having the same problems with my turn signals as many others are as well. gm had a recall on the 2000 malibu but told me that my vehicle was not required to recieve a recall based on the vin number but they would fix it for a fee. i think gm should fix mine since they already addressed the problem and it sounds sounds the same as the recall. i think this is a very serious problem that is very dangerous. *ak

The turn signal and hazard warning lights were not working. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the consumer would have to turn on the hazard warning lights to get the signal lights to work. the lights would work for a couple of days and then would start back doing the same thing. *sc *jb

Had to replace the intake manifold and gasket on my 2000 chevy malibu. *ak

Positive post of ac delco battery in a 2000 chevy malibu failed, resulting in total power loss to vehicle. research has shown that this is a common problem. dealer parts person stated that they see this failure often due to battery having a defective seal on the pos. post. excessive acid leakage resulted from this failure. *nm

I had the car for 3 1/2 years and it has given me so many problems with misfire sensors, clicking noise in the engine, noise while driving over a bump or hole, this is besides other problems like water pump, fuel pump, transmission, check engine light on the dashboard and much more. *jb

Consumer complained about problem with signal light switch and hazard flashing warning light switch problems. they worked intermittently. *ak

Water pump failure, turning lights failure. *jb

Transmission failure, power steering failure, fuel pump failure. *jb

I just had to have my driver's side rear tail light assembly replaced. i had to pay for it myself. the chevrolet malibu 2000 tail light leaked allowing water to enter the light. i do not believe i am the only one who has encountered this problem. there has been no help from manugacturer to pay for this replacement.

Make : chevrolet model : malibu year : 2000 nhtsa campaign id number : 03v327000 recall date : aug 27, 2003 component: exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch potential number of units affected : 670740 my 2000 chev malibu ls has had the problem associated with the above recall for two months and the chev dealership and gm have refused to cover the repair. today i paid for the service myself but want a refund. i have spoken with gm but they said no.

Intake gasket had to be replaced

I purchased a used 2000 chevy malibu with 18,000 mile in march of 2002. the car was taken back to the dealership a week later due to problems with the brakes/rotors and the brakes/rotors were replaced. i continue to have problems with the brakes and rotors. in the 2 years i have owned this car, i have replaced the brakes and rotors 2 times and replaced the brakes 3 times. this is totally ridiculous. my car only has 54,000 miles. i contacted the chevrolet customer service line and was told this was a wear issue and not covered by warranty. i feel a recall is warranted as this is obvioulsy a defect with this make and model.*ak

My car has had the signal lights replaced, the fuel pump replaced, & the intake manifold gasket replaced all problems w/ my car before i had replaced were very dangerous for me & my 2 children. i will never buy or refer anyone to buy a chevorlet malibu . *ak

The anti-theft system automatically locked the vehicle. this caused the vehicle not to move. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and dealer could not resolve the problem. *ak

While driving temperature gauge failed. this made it impossible for the consumer to know if the vehicle overheated. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Turn signal failed intermittently. recall 03v327000 was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Recall 03v327000, hazard warning switch: intermittently the hazard and signal lights will not work. consumer had a mechanic examine the vehicle and determined that the hazard warning switch needed replacement. there was a recall on this make, model, and year. but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

While driving, intermittently turn signals failed. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak problem is similar to nhtsa recall (03v327000); however, consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *la

The turn signal becomes inoperative. when the hazard warning switch is pushed, the turn signal recovers for a few minutes. there is a previous recall for this years model for the same problem. chevrolet will not repair my car, "because the car is not within the stated vin released for recall".

I own a 2000 cheverolet malibu. when i was getting an inspection it failed because the steering rack was loose, one of the screws holding it togather,backed out. it was still there but monro does not do this type of work on cars. i was told by monro muffler/brake that it would have to be taken to a cheverolet dealer to have this work done. do you have any other complaints about this problem. thank you, steven m. crowe [email protected]

My 2000 chevrolet malibu had 37,500 miles on it when i noticed that the firestone affinity p21560r15 tires were cracking. the deep grooves between the treads had cracks and the shoulder of the tire had a web of cracks. there was still a lot of tread left on the tires. i have never seen this occur on any tires i have owned in my 40 years of driving. one local tire store advised me that this problem is common in affinity tires because firestone doesn't put enough moisture into the compound thereby shortening the life of the tire.*ak

Recall no. #03v327000, hazard warning switch failure. intermittently the signal lights do not work properly. also,when the signal lights were engaged only a irritating noise was heard. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Intake manifold gasket failed at 49000 miles. gm is aware of the problem but will not take action on it. the most discouraging thing about the problem is the contempt that gm seems to have for their consumers. they released a technical service bulletin to their dealers regarding the problem, yet they do nothing for those affected by an obvious product defect. my request for cost assistance from general motors was met with a flippant attitude toward the loss of my loyalty as a customer.*ak

Vehicle : 2000 malibu vin : [xxx] i've read that there are technician notes, sent by gm corp., about a design problem with the 2000/2001 malibu v6 3.1 engine for intake manifold gasket leaking and for pistons,valve guides and lifters with valves 1,2,3,4 and gm's remedy with updated parts list to remedy the design problems. my vehicle is one of these with the appropriate vin #. i have contacted gm assistance but have only received a person that transmits but does not receive in the conversation. i have all the maintenance records for oil changes, air & fuel filters etc. since i have owned the car. i also have copies of gm corporate bulletins to the technicians acknowledging the design flaws and the corrections and parts list to remedy the design flaws. i purchased this vehicle used, one year old with 26,879 miles. i have also talked to 3 different technicians who have stated this is a design problem that gm has known about and is an ongoing problem. i presently have the vehicle at don's brooklyn chevrolet where they are repairing the intake manifold gasket and diagnosing further problem with the pistons and lifters. robby states the pistons need replacing to elimnate the problem. i am a loyal chevrolet customer for over 30yrs and currently own a 1993 chevy lumina eurosport, purchased new, 2000 chevy malibu, purchased used 1 yr old, and a 2002 chevy impala ls, purchased new, being a loyal customer and never had a need before, i need assistance as this has been a design flaw that gm knew about, i don't feel i should have to pay for gm's problem. gm should repair the problems now before and engine blows on the freeway or anywhere else and someone is either injured or killed. please give me a call at [xxx]. *jb updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Intermittently turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the turn signals had been malfunctioning for some time. the consumer reported the problem to the dealer before the recall was initiated.

Turn signals work intermittently as well as flashers. gm states my vehicle is not covered by recall. *jb

I have 2000 chevy malibu. breaks (abs) occationally loose power while on a dry day and may lock on a wet day while car skid to stop (a difficult to control situation). dealer replaced the hub (for a bad abs sensor!) but it did not fix the problem; dealer contends that such occurance is normal and recommends caution. i believe it is result of a malfunction or defect and is only a matter of time for an accident to happen.*ak

My 2000 malibu/4dr sedan would stop running while driving down the road. there would be no warning it would just stop. this cause all the power to stop working(steering,brakes). taking the car to a gm dealer shop for repair, they connected the test equipment up and said they found no codes. i instructed them to take the car on a road test, when they did this the car stopped on them also. after researching this problem they found a tech bulletin(ref:replacement of fuel pickup screen and filter). after this repair the car now runs fine. it has 45725 miles at the time of trouble. *nm

I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu that has the symptoms listed in the recall that is covered under the nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. however, my vehicle has a build date prior to the build date covered by this recall. it would seem to me that the faulty componet was being used earlier than originally thought. *ak

Vehicle developed a problem with the power steering when attempting to make left turns. *la the consumer stated the steering virtually locked up. the consumer stated his vehicle had the same problem as stated in the recall for previous models regarding the steering rack and pinion. (recall#03v527000). *jb

When the consumer attempted to started the vehicle the anti theft lights illuminated on the dashboard. when this light is illuminated the vehicle will not start. the heater and signal lights also failed to operate. the manufacturer and the dealer will be informed of the problem. *nm

Vehicle lost power and quit while driving on the interstate highway. *jb

Intake manifold began leaking at 45000 miles (500 dollars to replace), have replaced the brakes and rotors 4 times in 65,000 miles. the turn signals quit working. while driving down the road the engine just dies. if i let it sit for a while it will crank back up. ase mechanic told me it was the ignition module, so i paid to have it replaced and that did not fix it. i have been reviewing forums on-line and have discovered that this is a wide spread and severe problem, i understand normal wear and tear on a vehicle but this is ridiculous. and last but not least, the fan switch has quit working on positons (speeds) 1 and 2...that happened when the car had about 37,000 miles on (not under factory warranty) ....i once was a die hard chevy man..thanks to this car i will not buy another gm product. *ak

Turn signals are working intermittently. consumer feels this may cause an accident when making a turn and driver behind doesn't see the blinkers. *ak the consumer stated there was a recall on the 200 malibu's, but the recall did not cover the consumers vehicle. *jb

Transmission problems for 8 times in 2yrs i have had it. *ak

2000 chevrolet malibu bought with 120,000 miles on it. less than a week after getting this car for 5500.00, when retail on the car was 8300.00, i had to replace the intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gaskets because they were leaking coolant. also, the brakes shudder and vibrate whenever applied, even at speeds less than 25 mph. half a week later, the gas gauge fell to zero while normal driving and the low gas light came on, even though i had just filled the car up two days prior. there was plenty of gas in the car, about 3/4 of a tank. also, the tranmission is slipping now when i speed up. when i speed up the car does not shift into 1st gear right away until 4000 rpm. when it does shift, it shift with a large jolt that shakes the entire car. there was no warning before the gas light came on, and i find the car to only now have all of these problems. also, the car smells of gasoline and leaks, even though i had it fixed. *ak

Vehicle died unexpectedly at highway speeds. *ak

Hazard lights/turn signal lights work intermittently. *ak *nm

Electronic computer module malfunctioning. chevy malibu 2000 is only four years old. this problem should not be happening. when starting the car all of the warning lights come on, fuel gage does not work , speedometer does not work, no heat or air conditioning blows, windows will not roll down, eventually all lights pop off except the check engine light and everything begins to work... windows, temperature, speedometer, fuel gage, etc...

When the driver applied the brakes the vehicle shook. the consumer stated that the vehicle needed to have new brake pads and rotors every 6,000 miles. *nm

Ignigtion lock cylinder having difficulty turn the ignition due to tumblers not working properly. had several months where it took 10-20 minutes to start the car because the key would not turn the ignigtion over various number of dates. *ak

At 55000 miles had to replace lower intake manifold gasket. looks like is a common problem with the malibu.gm must do something.*ak

Turn signals are working intermittently. independent repair shop indicated that hazard switch needed to be replaced. *ak

Antifreeze used in our 2000 malibu has been found to frequently cause deterioration and failure of the intake manifold gasket. there hve been many cases sited on the internet with names and specifics and chevy/gmc refuses to admit it is the antifreeze. they told me last night it has to do with the plant where the car was made.*ak

On your site i have found many complaints regarding coolant leak due to poor sealing of the maniflod gasket that according the sevice bulletin on this site, requires new gasket type to replace the old, and the intake manifold bolts cleaned and coated with thredlocker and torqued to a revised spec. this has already been done once to my car at about 30k miles and fortunately cover under warranty, if not it would have cost me $1050, problem is now the car is doing the same thing again at 79k miles and is no longer under warranty....how many times should this happen? was the service bulletin put out as a permamant solution for this problem? if not how long should this work be guaranteed? why was there not a recall on this problem? does there have to be a fatality to recall a vechicle? in addition i also have had the problem with the hazard warning switch that also effected the wipers, neither would work, again this repair was submitted as warranty work. i have complained several times to bob bell chevy about how hot the dash instruments get to touch and have already had to have related electrical problems repaired, to note..when i first complained about the heat when touched to change intrument settings i was told "that's normal". granted my extended warranty covered some of the work but i still had to pay a $250 deductable w/each problem. all these problems have been reported on this nhtsa site by many people and addition others i know personally and who i have had many discussions with also have the same year malibu with all the same problems....why hasn't the manufact. recalled the car for theses problems, surely all can cause fire safety problems. how are recalls determined and what can we all do????????????? i never dreamed chevrolet would be so cheesy. my last car was 12 years old and olds custom cruiser wagon - never gave me a problem that was so major as these noted here, i should have never got rid of it for this malibu!*ak

Rack and pinion steering failed. a recall was issued; however, this vehicle was not included in recall due to model year. *ak

2000 chevy malibu service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor

The vehicle experienced problems with the turn signals and the hazard lights. they both worked intermittently. provide further details. *jb the failure of turn signals caused an accident. turn signals were also repaired at no charge to the consumer. *la

The front windshield wiper/turn signal was hard to activate. the cause has not been determined. *nm

Vehicle experienced a "ticking noise in the engine." *ph the consumer left front caliper bolt is stripped causing a vibrating/ grinding noise that radiates from the left front wheel under the driver side when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. when the dealer was contacted they stated that they could not duplicate the problem. and the consumer is trying to obtain an over all inspection of the mechanical defects of the vehicle so gm can be held responsible for the faulty automobile. *cb

The turn signal lights operated poorly and sometimes not at all. *ak (for rosezella stevens) *sc *jb

The turn signals / hazard flashers on my 2000 chevrolet malibu do not work properly. this is an important problem that could result in an accident. *ak i reached my dealer who was helpful however they said they could not rectify this problem as the vehicle has not been recalled. i also saw an article in the 12/03 edition of consumer reports citing this issue. please advise what is being done to correct this matter.

Water was getting into the brake lights. this resulted in rust and the bulb blowing out. *ak the stop signal and the turn signals would also get rusted. the consumer would have to change the bulbs every two to three months. *sc *jb

2000 chevrolet malibu with persistent brake problems. have to replace major brake components every approximately 20,000 miles. also, dexcool coolent leak from the intake manifold after only (approx) 50,000 miles. dexcool coolant breakdown and subsequent failure of cooling system. *ak

Power steering failed, causing steering wheel to become stiff. driver checked power steering and fluid was still full. *ak

While driving and/or attempting to use the turn signal, a short in the flasher switch made the turn signal inoperative and made other electrical components inoperative (ex. gauges, radio and a/c fan). the electrical problem also caused the engine to stall. when the consumer pushed the flasher switch repeatedly the electrical components would work temporarily. the fuel pump was replaced to alleviate the stalling condition. the technician has identified a problem in the flasher switch but has not replaced it. a recall on the switch is scheduled to start later in 2004 however the consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm

Vehicle over-heated, taken to dealer which had been servicing the vehicle since new. dealer replaced intake manifold gaskets and water pump charging $1400.00 the vehicle only had 24000 miles on it and was less then six months out of warranty. dealer would not work with me as a goodwill gesture. *cb

Front brakes (rotors) replace at 22,000miles the brake pads out lasted the rotors - that can't happen ??? it seems they(gm) have some type of design problem. *ak

I believe there is an engineering defect in the design of the brakes that causes premature wear of the rotors, which could lead to brake system failure. this problem is well documented by customers, service facilities and gm dealers. gm goes out of its way to discourage relevant discussion of this problem, choosing instead to ignore it. in three years, i have had to replace my rotors 5 times with 87,000 miles on the car. it is expensive and highly unusual for rotors to wear out so quickly. every mechanic/technician i have spoken with says the exact same thing: the rotors are engineered extremely thin due to the caliper design. in order to fit the rotor in place - it must be so thin due to the design of the brake system that to begin with it is barely within safety specifications. if not extremely vigiliant, rotors can warp quickly - causing a cascading effect that is also well documented. i strongly believe this situation needs careful scrutiny. gm needs to acknowledge and develop a remedy for this situation. *ak

While driving at 80 mph vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and was able to pull over to the shoulder. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, but dealer could not resolve the problem. *ak

Leaking coolant from around engine block. dealer diagnosis: lower intake manifold gasket leak. mileage 30,000. previous repair completed on water pump for bad bearings at 28,800 miles. manufacturer should be held accountable for a defective component used in the building of these motors.*ak

The turn signal and the hazard warning lights were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. dealer stated that this vehicle was not included in the recall even though this vehicle was manufactured in march 2000. *ak when the switch was turned on a buzzing noise started and he lights would not work. *sc *jb

The turn signal lights operate intermittently. *ak the dealer was contacted but they said they would do nothing as there was no formal recall at this time, so the consumer was giving a file number and was told that they would have to get repairs on their own. the consumer went and got the car repaired for $67.38 from a service dealer. *cb *jb

Front tires wear and lose air pressure prematurely. *ak

The engine coolant constanly runs low or empty. i have to refill it all the time. now i find out i might have a leak from the coolant that is running in my oil. car also hard to start sometimes. i have a friend who has the same problem with having to fill up the engine coolant constanly. she has a 2002 model. having to fill it up that often is not normal. *ak

Turn signals are inoperative, causing the vehicle not to have appropriate turning or changing lane functions. turn signals make other drivers aware of consumer's direction.*ak after having the repair done for a total of $137.88 two weeks later a recall was issued for the malibu, the dealer checked the consumers vin and found that it was not included in the recall. so they refused to reimburse the consumers repair bill. *cb *jb

Independent shop replaced the intake manifold at owner expense of $800. dollars and has had problems with the air conditioner. dealer notified. please provide further information. *ph

Hazard lights and turning lights work intermittently, and as a result have nearly caused several accidents on the highway changing lanes; levels 1 and 2 for the blower for heat/air stopped working; had to replace the brake pads and rotors in the front at 26,000 miles. *ak

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the turn signals operating poorely. there is a recall on turn signal; however, this vehicle is not included under the recall because it fails to meet the manufacturing date by 5 months although it is experiencing the same problems. *ak

Vehicle passlock theft device is defective. at least a couple times per week the passlock system engages making the vehicle inoperative. *ak

My 2000 chevrolet malibu (36,000 miles) recently stalled 4 times while i was driving at high speeds on the highway. on friday 10/7 i was going approximately 80 mph when the car suddenly turned off. i coasted to a stop on the shoulder. in about 5 minutes i was able to cut the car back on. at which time it resumed driving normally for about 10 miles. then it stalled again. i towed the car into town and drove it to a repair shop. (yes, the car drove normally around town). the repair shop tested it and was unable to find anything wrong. when i picked the car up i drove about 40 miles (again at greater than 75 mph) and the car stalled again. it started back up in 2-3 minutes. then 30 miles later stalled again. this time on a part of the highway where there was no shoulder! i coasted the car until the shoulder reappeared, pulled on to it and re-started the car. the car does not show any symptoms of the problem in my day-to-day driving around town. however, it is not suitable to drive for long distances or at high speeds due to this condition. *la

While driving at highway speed vehicle will suddenly stall without warning. as a result vehicle looses power. when this occurs consumer has to coast vehicle to a stop.*ak

I puchased this car with 20000 miles on it. i had it for a little over 5 months and i am replacing a fuel pump that will cost $650. the power steering has corrosion, so the power steering has to be flushed. replacement of the fuel filter, a cracked fan belt, and throttle body service. i have the gm extended warranty, but it only covers the cost to replace the fuel pump. everything else is out of pocket expenses because it is considered "regular maintenance". the brakes also grind and seem to take too long for the car to stop. so i think brakes aren't far behind to be replaced. i am hoping i will not need rotors too. i have read so many complaints about the brakes on the 2000 chevy malibu. i try to buy american because i am a proud one. but the quality seem to be substandard compared to japanese cars. my next car will be foreign. us car makers need to "step it up", as far as quality with these cars.*ak

While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance due to the front brake rotors wearing. also there was a vibration when depressing the brake pedal. the dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak the dealership told the consumer they would replace the rotors when the vehicle was first purchased, but they never did. *cb *jb

The consumer complained about brake problems. when applying brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor, there was extensive pulsation, and extended stopping distance. *ak the abs light was on and was intermittent. this made the stopping distance longer almost causing accidents. *sc

While driving at any speed the vehicle will suddenly stall without any warning. it had taken the vehicle a while to restart and when it did restart it needed constant refueling. upon inspection of the vehicle by a local mechanic he indicated that the problem could be caused by the fuel pump. *ak *scc *jb

The back brakes locked up at 55 mph, which made me lose control and slam into a tree pretty hard. the road condition was paved and dry. legal proceedings will occur if chevrolet doesn't resolve this matter! *la

Consumer noticed turn signal flasher froze, causing a buzzing sound. *ak

Braking system fails. have the car repaired 3 times for same problem. just bought the car one week ago. spoke to other malibu owners and they have had the same problems. *la

2000 malibu has died 7 times while driving dealer has replaced fuel filter and pump,radar cap ,ignition modular, ignition switch,main computer and it still dying. i have just look at all the complaint that people have and chevrolet tells me they know nothing about them.i will never buy other one. *la

I bought this car brand new (had 4 miles on it) in august of 2000. within a month, the a/c motor had to be replaced. within 6 months the engine began to surge, and felt like it was going to stall whenever at a stop. during this same period of time, the brakes began pulsating, and i replaced them on my own. i have not had an issue with them since. then this year, 2003, it completely died on me while doing 70 in rush hour traffic on the freeway in san diego. my whole family was in the car, and we could have been killed. i couldn't even turn on the flashers to let other drivers know we were in trouble. obviously, the power steering went out, and we had to cross three lanes of traffic, solely propelled by our existing momentum, without the ability to steer. i am beginning the process of trying to assess what the issue is, though i am sure it is the alternator. the battery was tested, and diagnosed as perfect, other than needing a full recharging (it was drained by another component). once i determine what is wrong, i intend to go to chevy, and harass them until they fix it. then, i am going to try and enter into arbitration, and hopefully get rid of the car altogether. if anyone has the "solution" to the stalling problem, please email me ! mjaramillo @ excite . com *jb

Failure of blinkers. suddenly when driving down the road, i turned on my turn signal and it would not work. it is still not working. all it does is produce a high pitched buzz inside of my automobile. luckily i live in a low traffic area and was not struck. *la

The turn signals and hazard flashers on my 2000 chevy malibu only work intermittently. often times they will not work at all, or they will stop working in the middle of a turn. they will flash once or twice and quit working; in addition, they will work for a moment then quit working then begin working again. also, rarest of all, they will work fine. there is a recall on the turn signals and hazard flashers for the same make, model, and year; however, gm has told me that it does not cover my vehicle. obviously, the problem that i am experiencing is the same or similar to the problems experienced in covered vehicles (if, in fact, mine is not a covered vehicle). this has been happening for several months without an obvious cause. there are no conditions which made my car immune from this problem, but it happens less when i run the air conditioner. *la

The 4 way flasher failed to work properly after being turned on. the turn signals worked only intermittently when in use. please provide further information. *nlm

My 2000 chevrolet malibu has only 77,749 miles on it. i am the original owner and purchased the car new. since the purchase i have replaced rotors and brake pads 4 times. this is absolutely absurd. there must be some kind of a defect in the vehicle for a person to have to replace rotors and pads 4 times within the amount of mileage i have placed on my car. never in my life have i had to do this on any other car i have owned. i have all the paperwork where these rotors have been replaced. 3 times at the dealership and the 4th time at a private auto repair shop. i wasn't sure if the dealership was doing their job correctly because of the amount of times i have this done i decided to go to a private auto repair shop. *la

A major electrical problem in 2000 chev. malibu. which occurs in an occasional basis. the turn indicators work inconsistently, doesn¿t work when it is damped or raining. the electric/power window of the driver side and rear right side wouldn¿t go down, and the flicker switch from the dash lights doesn¿t work from time to time. consumer has disconnected and reconnected the battery once for which restored electricity to the two windows (the other windows worked fine); however, i still experience problems with its turn indicators, which work inconsistently. i'm asking if this problem has any connection(s) to the recall of the emergency flasher switch? *la

2000 chevrolet malibu , engine shut down at normal driving speed 4 times although plenty of fuel in tank. *la

Consumer heard while traveling a clicking sound from front end of vehicle and steering wheel. *ak

Coolant loss causing vehicle to overheat. car towed to garage. had to remove and replace intatke manifold gasket, replace thermostat, and reverse flush cooling system. total cost $664.31 was advised to file complaint as garage has had an average of one repair like this a month on mailbus and impalas. *la

Fuel pump defect causing vehicle to stop unexpectedly/suddnely. repair shop also indicated that fuel gauge/sensor defect causing gauge to inaccurately show amount of fuel - gauge failed to register when fuel is low.*ak

Vehicle has the same hazard warning switch defect as stated in recall 03 v 327 000. the manufacturer's notification is due to begin in 2004.*ak

While entering a on ramp at 25-40 mph consumer collided into the rear of another vehicle stalled at the end of ramp. seat belts were worn by the consumer, but none of the airbags deployed. there were no personal injuries, although there was damage to the vehicles. police did arrive on the scene and no citations were issued.*ak

While driving approximately 35 mph rear right tire had blown. managed to pull vehicle to the side of road, stopped, and checked tires out. noticed right rear tire had separated in three different pieces. contacted the manufacturer. had not been to dealership for repairs. size 215/60r15.

I was involved in an mva back in 2002 because of turn signal failure. the dealership told me that a recall had been made but nobody ever notified me! also my when driving on the highway my vehicle steering wheel vibrates especially when i apply the brakes. i have been close to loosing control of my vehicle on two occasions when there is water on the roads. i replaced my rotors twice! i beleive this is a safety issue that should be looked at.and one more thing my ac control switch keeps turning on and off the compressor i dont believe this could be good for the compressor!. *ak

Engine stalled 3 times. dealer found a leak in the gas tank and replaced it. the vehicle experienced a condition in which it would either not start or once started it would hesitate or stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel tank and fuel pump. the vehicle continued to experience problems and was returned to the dealer. the dealer could not find the problem and indicated that the problem was probably from vandalism or something in the tank. these conditions were not covered by the vehicle's warranty therefore the consumer had to pay for the entire service assessment. a gm bulletin was located which recommended that the technician replace the existing fuel sender strainer as a potential cause of the engine symptoms. *nlm

Vehicle shuts completely down at when going over a bump or pothole in the road. does not happen every time a bump is hit, but has happened over 10 times and you never know when it might happen. *ph

Problems with vehicle stalling and starting up. *mr the vehicle experienced a condition in which it would either not start or once started it would hesitate or stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel tank and fuel pump. the vehicle continued to experience problems and was returned to the dealer. the dealer could not find the problem and indicated that the problem was probably from vandalism or something in the tank. these conditions were not covered by the vehicle's warranty therefore the consumer had to pay for the entire service assessment. a gm bulletin was located which recommended that the technician replace the existing fuel sender strainer as a potential cause of the engine symptoms. *nlm *jb

Fuel gauge will not register a half tank or less. vehicle has to have a full fuel tank. also, without warning or cause vehicle will shut down, and will not restart. dealership mechanic was baffled because he could not duplicate the problem. *ak

Hazzard lights and turn signals work intermintently based on climate. *ak

I purchased my vehicle at major automotive group and since i have purchased my car i have had many problems with it. when i went back to the dealership and asked to exchange the car for another one, i was informed that i could not until my title was received. i have had the vehicle since july 5, 2003 and still have not received a title as of yet. i have been back and forth for many repairs and still have not seen any difference. the car still remains the same and i only have one more month left of my warranty. i really feel as though they are waiting for the warranty to be up so that some action could be done. *ph

I have a 2000 chevy malibu. i am having problems with my blinkers working intermittently. i have scheduled an appointment to take it in. when the blinkers are not working i have realized my hazard light also do not work. we changed the fuse and they work for 3 weeks straight but now i am back to one turn thye work the next they dont.*ak

Turning signals work intermittently.how long is going to take to get a recall ? does chevrolet want people to die first ??*ak

When trying to make a stop, there is grinding noise when the brakes are pressed. brakes wear out every 2-3 months(paying an expensive amount for brake shoes and rotors air conditoning switch malfunctions and you just cannot trade this car in because the value depreciates the same day you drive off the car lot.

Air conditioner switch turns on and off. vibration in front end when braking. turn signals work intermitently. ticking noise in engine until warm. windows fog excessively. shame on chevrolet. *ak

Engine overheating, also the turn signals are erratic, when they do not work i have to turn my emergency flashers on, then off, and the turn signals work then. as far as the overheating goes, i took it in for repair (over $350.00) they said they found water in the oil and replaced head gasket. it still is not fixed. this car has 45,000 miles.

Consumer stated that brake line indicator light did not come on to inform her that she needed brakes or there was a problem with the brakes. she would hear a funny noise sometimes. then, she took vehicle to the dealer where she purchased vehicle, and after examining the vehicle, was told she needed brakes, and that the calipers on driver's side were going out. they wanted to charge her $140.00 to turn rotors, and put brakes on the vehicle. she has had the vehicle only one month. also, consume rgot stranded, and had vehicle to the dealer. deale rfound that the battery post was corroded, she was told that vehicle needed a new battery. *ak

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning steering bolts are loose, and causing the steering wheel to jump around, causing it to be hard to steer the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak

Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes they will lock up, causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak

May 02 my vehicle was taken in for brakes and front end noise, the brakes were replaced and was told that the dealership did not have time to correct the front end problem (which they noted was covered by my warranty) and to reschedule for that problem. i did so in july 02 and at that time, they charged me for the work and tried to blame me for the problem so i paid $281.75 for this work which was previously noted that would be covered by my warranty. my battery has been replaced 3 times. the vehicle was overheating several times: in october 3, 2002, october 29, 2002, and in december 2002. i was forced to pay for at a cost of $280.52 for the dec. 2002 problem. in march 2003 the vehicle was taken in to the dealership again for front suspension noise, and it was determined that a right upper strut mount had callapsed. in may 2003 the vehicle has again overheated and they could not explain why the problem continues. the young man that i spoke with when i arrived indicated that they (the dealership) was unsure as to why the vehicle was overheating and to just drive it because his truck does it all the time on the highway and they had no explanation as to why the batteries that they were replacing kept cracking and leaking. when i expressed my concern regarding the problem and my safety concerns, he just blew me off as if i was just complaining. once again, it is now july 2003 and for the 4th time, my vehicle is overheating and overheating. in addition on serveral occasions i also indicated to the dealership, that there was a vibrating and shimbling when my brakes are applied and it makes it hard to controll the vehicle, not once would they address the issue with me nor have i been notified or any defects or recalls with the brake system for the 2000 chevy malibu. i am very concerned with my safety. in addition, my tires continuously loose air and the tread is separation from my left rear tire.*ak

My chevrolet 2000 malibu leaked a whole lot of dexcool coolent onto the ground...so far, it's cost $900 to fix that and a water pump. i'm not sure this is a safety issue, but it seems like it could be construed as one. the car has 5600 miles on it.*ak

While driving at 35mph consumer was involved in a frontal collision and neither of the air bags deployed. the vehicle was rendered a total loss. the appraiser stopped when repairs estimated exceeded $6700.00. *ak *cb

When you go to turn on the turn signals they do not work. they will work one minute and not the next. at times you have to turn on the four way flashers to get the signal to work and at times this does not alway help. i have had several near rear end misses because of this. it's a safety hazard!*ak

Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak. *jb

Right front tire on 2000 chevrolet malibu came apart on outer sidewall while driving at 60 mph. initally no cause could be found. the tread and inner sidewall appeared to be ok. after installing the space saver spare and driving about 100 miles home at 50 mph the tire and rim were immediately inspected. the tire was so hot you could barely hold your hand on it. the rim was hot enough to burn fingers. the brake on that wheel was not completely releasing and was causing the extreme heat build-up. the outside on the tire appears to have gotten so hot that it literally fell apart. the brake pads on this vehicle had been replaced at about 38,00 miles and this side had worn more than the other, but no problems could be found to account for the abnormal wear. the brake on this wheel appears to work nornally most of the time and then periodically not release completely and cause the heat to build -up and the abnormal pad wear. there was no warning from the tire or vehicle that this was about to happen except for a slight humming noise from the front of vehicle a couple seconds before failure. i consider this an extreme safet hazzard because it occurs with no warning and then is usually blamed on the tire. either it was defective or had improper pressure.

With new brake job done, the abs failure caused the auto to crash into road guide on i-495. *ak

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the abs braking system light appears on the dashboard panel. *ak

Consumer stated the vehicle stalled without warning for 2 years. the wires powering the fuel pump motor in the fuel tank module were replaced. the fuel tank was replaced with a new tank and so far no stalling had occurred. *ak *cb there were 5 attempts to remedy the problem. the consumer requested reimbursement and expected gm to discuss the problem and the fuel tank module design improvement. *scc *jb

We have a 2000 chevrolet malibu, we have 28,000 miles on this car and we have had to replace the brakes 2 (two) times..once at 17000 miles and now at 28,000 they are not wearing evenly, the inside brake is wearing down before the outside..i feel this is unsafe because it is clear i am not getting complete brake function. *ak

Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights. *ak

Brakes pulse/vibrate, especially after stopping from speeds of 30+ mph. dealer attempted 6 times to fix while under warranty, including turning rotors, replacing rotors (at 2200 miles), replacing hub assembly. all efforts have failed and problem returns in 3-9 months. mileage averages 8000 miles per year, and brakes are not suddenly applied. latest attempt is to replace brakes (at 29k000 miles) and install "shim kit."*ak

The turn signals don't work sometimes. *ak the turn signals also failed in (december 01) when the vehicle had less than 36k miles. the dealer repaired the problem, however, the problem remained. the second time the problem occurred the dealer would not agree to repair the problem. *scc *jb

I have encountered the following problems in the year since i purchased said vehicle: -signal &/or hazard lights work periodically -radio & lighter short out/blow fuses -a/c not working -a/c cuts on automatically w/ recirculation button -vent only works on level 3 or higher -water present in trunk -uneven tire wear -erratic gas gauge readings -coolant ran completely out w/out reason. *jb

Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving. believes problem is due to fuel filler recall 99v302000, but consumer's vehicle not included due to vin. *ak

My turn signals work intermittently had them repaired by the dealer in dec 01 and they failed again may 03 . *jb

We own a 2000 chevy malibu. the heat/air regulator does not work until it is moved to three, four or five. it does not work on one or two. my brother owns 97 malibu with the same problem and my sister has a 98 malibu with the same problem.*ak

When the vehicle hit a pot hole, the engine shut down, the dealer inspected the vehicle 4 times , however the problem could not be duplicated.*ak. also when the brakes were applied, the vehicle did not stop, the brakes had to be re-applied in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ts *jb

My car is only 3 1/2 yrs. old, but, i'm having problems with it that i shouldn't be having. last summer, i had to have my battery and surrounding wires & hoses replaced due to a corroded cable which had leaked acid everywhere--luckily under warranty. now, my intake valve gasket is ruined, so antifreeze leaks out constantly and the car is perpetually on the verge of running hot. i have to constantly add antifreeze and water to keep it from overheating, although, it still smells overheated all the time. it will cost me between $900-$1100 to repair the problem, even though the part only costs $150 due to the labor involved in removing the top of the engine to get to the gasket. since the warranty has already run out, i'll have to foot the bill myself. i don't appreciate this because i shouldn't be having this problem with this car at this time, nor do i feel that it is my responsibility to fix it. the dealer or manufacturer should foot the bill since the car is so young and there is no way that i caused this problem. *ak

The consumer stated that the hazard signal lights works intermittently. *nlm

I bought this chevrolet malibu ls in 2000 and already i have the following problems: alternator is out, air compresser out, blower motor is out, battery is out they are still checking on the oil leakage. *nlm

I purchased a new 2000 chevrolet malibu. six months after owning the car i began having brake problems. upon applying the brakes, the entire front of the vehicle to vibrate and the steering wheel shook violently to the left and right. i took my 6 month old vehicle to a dealership and they advised the front rotors were warped. they replaced the rotors. later, this same defect occurred three more times. chevrolet only made two more repairs. each time they simply replaced the rotors and placed a shim between the axles and the rotor. this same manufacturers design flaw occurred on the flowing year and make vehicles: 1997-2000 chevrolet malibu 1997-1999 oldsmobile cutlass 1999-2000 oldsmobile alero 1999-2000 pontiac grand am i complained to chevrolet about the problem, but nothing was done. the district representative in san antonio simply tried to avoid me. chevrolet's on line complaint system also did nothing. again, there has never been a recall for this brake problem. the main cause of this problem is due to the small (thin) size of the brake rotors, which caused a failure to disperse heat adequately. if a driver drives into a rain storm or to a car wash and the hot rotors cool too rapidly they will warp. please see gm service bulletin # 00-05-23-002, dated february 2000 for more information. the maddening thing about this situation is that chevrolet knew about this problem when i purchased my car. chevrolet/gm failed to recall all these vehicles, and even though they knew it was a flaw in their engineering and design, they left the problem in the hands and pocket books of their customers. how many accidents have been caused by this type of corporate irresponsibility. this is a deceptive trade practice. *nlm

Latch plates on the rear seat belts broke twice since vehicle ownership.*ak ph *jb the feature was a sliding lock bar built into the latch plate assembly which broke twice on the consumers vehicle. gm inspected the part and it was sent to an engineering for review. gm agreed to replace the latch plate as a good will even though the vehicle was out of warranty. this feature was designed to lock the belt into place and prevent a child safety from rocking while vehicle is in motion. the vehicle was repaired.*cb *jb

The tail light assembly developed excessive condensation due to water entering the sealed assembly, and caused them to fail. *jb

Tsb 00-05-23-002a. dealer and manufacturer fails to repair problem. vehicle is unsafe to drive after approximately 5000 miles. must be repaired to fix safety issue. however, fix is only temporary.

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the vehicle stalled. *ak

The abs warning lights continuously stayed on while driving. prior to this the light would flicker off and on. *nlm

The front brakes failed approximately every 500 miles. the dealer has replaced them twice already. *nlm

The hazard and turn signal lights were inoperative. *jb

Intermittently while driving vehicle's hazard/turning signals lights fail to operate.*ak

Turn signals quit working and required servicing by the dealer. *jb

I too, have many of the problems that other malibu owners have. my turn signals work intermittently, the brakes have been replaced 2x, in addition to rotors, etc. the battery blew up, but was replaced as was the ac turning off and on by itself. the one issue that is very concerning to me, is one familiar to you. my car cuts off at anytime while driving. it has done this to me on 2 separate occasions. nashville has 3 interstates running through it and i was on them both times this happened. it was very scary and dangerous. it is out of warranty and the shops that i have taken it to cannot replicate the problem. the mechanics at then shops told me that malibu's are by far some of the most troublesome cars on the road today. someone is going to be killed. you lose control and have no steering ability, what does it take to fix the problem. i can see from others that their problems are being ignored as well. when will gm acknowledge the problem. don't they watch the news and see what happened with the firestone recall, or the tobacco companies that kept secrets? it is time for someone to be responsible for their product. *nlm

The right rear tail lights holds water after driving through car washes and rain. then the brake light burns out. *jb

Consumer states she is having trouble with her auto, and each time she takes her auto in, it is something different. she states while driving her auto the dash warning light came on, she took it to the mechanic and was told that she needed a manifold intake value. then later on she begun to hear a scaping sound when she applies her brakes, when she took it in they told her that she needed front rotors, she states that she was not told this when she took her auto in the first time.