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2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU Structureframe And Members Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structureframe And Members Issues in the 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU

4 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Structureframe And Members Complaints

#10377966 |
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
#10348667 |
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.
#10280817 |
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.
#8011731 |
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THERE WAS A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, ONCE HOOD WAS RAISED CONSUMER SAW ENGINE HAD FALLEN. DEALER DETERMINED THAT BRACKETS HAD BROKEN, CAUSING MOTOR MOUNTS TO FALL AND ENGINE TO DISCONNECT ON BOTH SIDES.*AK CONSUMER HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE LABOR AND BROKEN BOLTS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *SLC

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 Engine And Engine Cooling 56 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 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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