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
944 reports, newest first.
Exterior lighting, Apr 26, 2004
WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS THEY WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Exterior lighting, Apr 20, 2004
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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED THREE MORE TIMES. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FUEL PUMP SENDER ASSEMBLY, FUEL HARNESS AND FUEL FILTER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *JB *LA
Exterior lighting, Apr 20, 2004
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.
Exterior lighting, Apr 20, 2004
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
Exterior lighting, Apr 20, 2004
HAZARD LIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *NM
Exterior lighting, Apr 19, 2004
TURN SIGNAL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL 03V327000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Tires, Apr 19, 2004
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
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Apr 18, 2004
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
Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Apr 18, 2004
WATER PUMP FAILURE, TURNING LIGHTS FAILURE. *JB
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Apr 18, 2004
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, POWER STEERING FAILURE, FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JB
Exterior lighting, Apr 14, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEM WITH SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH AND HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS. THEY WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Electrical system, Apr 14, 2004
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".
Exterior lighting, Apr 13, 2004
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.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 13, 2004
INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 8, 2004
HAD TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET ON MY 2000 CHEVY MALIBU. *AK
Exterior lighting, Apr 7, 2004
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 7, 2004
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
Electrical system, Apr 5, 2004
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
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 4, 2004
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
Equipment, Mar 29, 2004
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
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 29, 2004
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
Exterior lighting, Mar 26, 2004
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
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 24, 2004
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)
Exterior lighting, Mar 23, 2004
THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS OPERATED POORLY AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. *AK (FOR ROSEZELLA STEVENS) *SC *JB