2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU Unknown Or Other Problems

16 NHTSA complaints on file

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Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU

16 unknown or other 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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All Unknown Or Other Complaints

#11101028 |
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.
#10919996 |
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.
#10853885 |
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.
#10727049 |
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...
#10503233 |
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...
#10244469 |
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...
#10129117 |
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
#10073270 |
GEAR SHIFT HANDLE CRACKED. *MR
#10069337 |
1. PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF ON FROMT BUMPER AND LOWER DRIVER SIDE 2. TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS ONLY WORK SOMETIMES
#10069828 |
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.
#10069875 |
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....
#10038875 |
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
#10005263 |
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
#769902 |
NO SUMMARY. DT
#566811 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE DASH, DEALER FOUND DASH TRIM PANEL/DEFROSTER OUTLET AT BASE WAS MAKING THE NOISE, DEALER REMOVED TRIM PANEL AND TIGHTENED ALL THE TRIM PANEL RETAINERS. *SLC
#566432 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND STAYING ON WITH NO NOTICE OF RUN PROBLEMS. DEALER REPROGRAMMED CONTROLLER FOR IMPROVED DRIVEABILITY AND OPERATION. *TT

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 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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