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2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

56 NHTSA complaints on file

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#10032584 | August 11, 2003

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.

#10015974 | April 22, 2003

THE PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED ARE AS FOLLOWED: DEFECTIVE/SHORTED TURN SIGNAL(REPLACED, CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP, 5 ATTEMPTED REPAIRS OF NOISES/KNOCKING IN THE FRONT END/SUSPENSION/STEERING (WHICH HAVE TSB'S), BRAKES/ROTORS, FAULTY IGNITION WIRES, POOR PERFORMANCE/STALLING, UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS, AND NO CRUISE CONTROL OR HORN. THE DEALER COULD NEVER DUPLICATE ANY OF THE PROBLEMS. REFER TO ODI#10013971 MR SCC

#10011991 | March 18, 2003

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. *NLM

#568263 | December 11, 2002 Crash

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STALLING AT INTERMIT TIMES SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE STALLING WOULD CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO BE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO THE DEALER, AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ALTERNATE DEALERSHIP, THE KEY CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND ON THIS OCCASION, THE CONSUMER HAD STRUCK A UTILITY POLE AND TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *SCC

#8021523 | October 24, 2002

THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THEN STALLED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A NEW ENGINE AND THERMOSTAT WAS NEEDED. TS *JB

#9003558 | October 4, 2001

THE CAR HAS A PING IN THE MOTOR AND COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATS.

Other 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU Problem Areas

Electrical System 128 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 81 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 74 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 68 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 58 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 56 complaints Exterior Lighting 48 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 36 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 34 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 31 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 27 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 25 complaints Steering 24 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 23 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 22 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 21 complaints Tires 20 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 19 complaints Engine 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 18 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 17 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Suspension 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 15 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 12 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 12 complaints Tirestreadbelt 12 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 10 complaints Structurebody 10 complaints Suspensionfront 10 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 8 complaints Service Brakes 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 7 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 7 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 6 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 5 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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