2000 Chevrolet Malibu
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 944 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 26 Malibu model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 47 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 37 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, ignitionJul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Campaign 14V400000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, storage, tank assembly, pressure relief devicesMar 12, 2007
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Campaign 07E021000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, hazard flashing warning lights, switchAug 28, 2003
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.
WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 03V327000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and capOct 29, 1999
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILL FITTING IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FUEL TANK. IN THAT CONDITION, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN AN FMVSS TEST. FUEL LEAKS MAY OCCUR, PARTICULARLY AFTER REFUELING OR WHEN THE TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Campaign 99V302000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: gasoline
56 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 11, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST COMPLETE POWER. IT TOOK 3 TIMES TO A DEALER TO REPLACE A PART IN MY FUEL SYSTEM, ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY WEREN'T SURE IF THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. IT DID'NT DO IT AGAIN FOR 6 MONTHS, THEN IT DID IT AGAIN.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 21, 2001
PROBLEM WITH FRONT ROTORS ARE WELL DOCUMENTED,IN MY CASE ABOUT EVERY 8500 MILE,I DONT AGREE ON CHEVROLETS STATEMENT ,WHICH IS WEAR AND TEAR.THE MANUFACTURER NEW CAR WARRANTY ON BRAKES IS 12.000.I TRIED MY BEST TO CUMMUNICATE WITH OUT ANY POSITIVE RESULTS.THIS PRODUCT WHICH IS MY CAR DEVELOPED A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE,WHICH TO STALL AT HIGH SPEED ,NO POWER BRAKES OR STEERING AND WILL NOT START UP AGAIN .COULD CAUSE A PILE UP .WAS IN SHOP 4 TIMES AND DEALER SAID NOTHING IS WRONG ,TOLD US TO REMOVE CAR FROM LOT 18 MILES DOWN THE ROAD IT TIED ,AND IT TOOK 20 DAYS TO FINNALLY FIX IT,DEALER RECEIVED TBS FUEL STRAINER HAS PRODUCTION FLAWS.I HOPE THAT PERSONS DONT HAVE TO DIE,JUST TO LOOK IN TO THE ROTOR ISSUE ,I DID WROTE BEFORE AND WAS NEVER CONTACTED,PERHAPS IT WAS INGNORED.I HOPE THIS WILL NOT .IT BE A SAD SITUATION ,NOT TO HEAR A CRY FOR EVERYBODY WHO HAS TO PAY FOR BRAKES.THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 12, 2001
FUEL PUMP FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 16, 2000, fire
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. APPROACHING THE SHOULDER IT STARTED TO SMOKE. THEY GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. CAR EXPLODED AND BURNED TO A CRISP. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 28, 2000
VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM OF STALLING. HAD REPLACED THE FUEL MODULATOR & THE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES. BUT, STALLING PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE COMPLETELY SHIUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK