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.
Tires, Aug 30, 2001
CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD. *AK (TIRESIZE: P21560R15)
Steering, Air bags, Aug 29, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT A COLLISION OCCURRING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE DAYS PREVIOUS TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GAVE SIGNS THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE ALARM WAS GOING OFF FOR NO REASON, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *SLC
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 28, 2001
THE CAR HAS A PING IN THE MOTOR AND COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATS.
Tires, Aug 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY HANDLING THE VEHICLE, WHEN SHE PULLED OVER SHE SAW THAT THE FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRES SIDEWALL HAD COME AWAY FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE, FIRESTONE HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE OTHER TIRES, REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRE, OR REIMBURSE HER FOR THE TOWING CHARGE, THE TIRE SIZE IS P215-60R15. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Aug 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS HESITANT AFTER STOPPING, TRANSMISSION WOULD BEGIN TO SHIFT EVERY 4 SECONDS, DEALER STATED THAT A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE FRONT PUMP OF THE TRANSMISSION HAD COME OFF AND SENT PIECES OF METAL CIRCULATING THROUGH THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SEALED THAT IT WAS NOT ANTICIPATED THAT THE METAL PIECES WOULD AFFECT THE OTHER SYSTEMS OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER MADE REPAIRS AND ONE MILE DOWN THE ROAD TRANSMISSION BEGAN ACTING POORLY AGAIN, CONSUMER TOOK BACK TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN SECOND GEAR, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. ROTORS WARPED AND WERE CAUSING VIBRATION, DEALER REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS. BATTERY LEAKED ACID INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COOLANT CAP WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED. *SLC
Air bags, Aug 17, 2001, crash
2000, CHEVROLET, MALIBU BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.*AK THE ENTIRE FRONT HOOD WAS KNOCKED TO WINDSHIELD, CONSUMER IS STILL UNDERGOING PYSICAL THERAPY FOR INJURIES. *SLC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 17, 2001
THE BRAKES ON THE MALIBU ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AND GMC DOESNT CARE. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS DONE 5 TIMES SINCE 3000 MILES. MY DEALER HAS HAD MY CAR FOR A TOTAL OF 19 DAYS FOR REPAIRS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR ALSO. IAM TIRED OF BEING TOLD I6TS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, WELL IT IS TO ALL OF WITH CHILDREN AND OTHER LOVED ONES IN THE CAR. LETS STOP THE POLITICS AND PLEASE DO SOMETHING FOR THE CONSUMER.*AK (TIRESIZE: 215)
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 16, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 40 MPH VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AT 3000 MILES. HOWEVER, PROBLEMS PERSISTED, DEALER DID NOT REPLACE ROTORS AGAIN. LAST VISIT TO DEALER CONSUMER WAS ESCORTED OFF THE LOT. DEALER REFUSED TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS A FULE SYSTEMS PROBLEM, THE FUEL WILL SPLASH BACK AT CONSUMER WHEN FILLING UP TANK, AND A LOT OF FUEL SPILLS ON THE GROUND, ALSO THE REAR BRAKES IN WET WEATHER, HOWL WHEN ACCELERATING.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 8, 2001
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP VEHICLE SKIDDED TO A STOP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. MANUFACTURER LINKED THE PROBLEM TO NON-ADJUSTMENTS TO BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 7, 2001
CONSUMER STATES FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED ONE, AND NOT SURE IF PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.*JB
Power train, Aug 6, 2001
KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION IN A ACC POSITION WHEN CONSUMER'S NEPHEW CHANGED GEARS WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THOSE TYPES OF VEHICLES. CONSUMER CHECKED OWNERS MANUAL AND FOUND THAT BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO CHANGE GEARS. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 23, 2001
THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE CONSUMERS BRAKES ON FOUR OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE LEMON LAW APPLIES TO THIS VEHICLE. NLM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment, Jul 19, 2001
TICKING SOUND AT STARTUP THAT CHEVROLET WON'T FIX. NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 17, 2001
BRAKES SHIMMIED BADLY. APPARENT BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALER KNEW PROBLEM BEFORE I FINISHED TELLING THEM OF PROBLEM. DEALER REPLACED WARPED BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED HUNDREDS OF SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM AND COMPLAINTS. CONCERNED BECAUSE OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM FIXED OVER AND OVER FOR DEFECTIVE DESIGN. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THIS CAR. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 17, 2001
THE BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY FAILED EVERY 3 MONTHS SINCE 3000 MILES. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE FOR MY WIFE AND CHILDREN. THE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPURCHASED BY GM. GM TOLD ME MS KAREN ROBERTS THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE UNTIL SOMEONE GETS HURT.. ARE THEY CRAZY? THE MALIBU IS AN UNSAFE CAR. EVEN MY SERVICE ADVISOR HARRY HAIGH SAID THE CAR SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE MALIBU IS AN ENGINEERING NIGHTMARE. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/60/R1)
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 16, 2001
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES ON MY 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. DOUG CHEVROLET KEEPS REPLACING THE PADS AND ROTATION OF BRAKES. ON 7/23/01 MY CAR WILL BE IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. I SPOKE TO GM'S CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPT ON/AROUND 7/11/01. I WAS TOLD BY A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AT GM, DOUG CHEVEROT WILL HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. ON 7/16/01 I WAS TOLD BY DOUG CHEVROLET EMPLOYER (S) GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH BRAKES AND THEY ARE NOT RECALLING CHEVROLET MALIBU'S. I FEEL THAT WITH MY PROBLEMS I'VE BEEN HAVING WITH THE BRAKES ARE JUST MORE THAN THE PADS AND ROTATION OF BRAKES. ONCE MY CAR IS SERVICED I WILL BE FILING A DISPUTE FORM WITH GMC. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Jul 12, 2001
IT HAS HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE,BRAKE AND ROTOR FAILURE 4 DIFFERENT TIMES,RACK AND PINION FAILURE,CONTROL ARM FAILURE 2 TIMES,IGNITION CONTROL FAILURE AT 1400 MILES. *AK
Electrical system, Jul 9, 2001
ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 6-8 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED WIRING AND STATED THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING THAT PROBLEM. 2 WEEKS LATER HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK
Child seat, Jul 5, 2001
HARNESS STRAP DETACHES FROM SHIELD RENDERING CAR SEAT UNSAFE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 3, 2001
FRONT ROTORS WARPED, AND WERE REPLACED BY DEALER WITH 20,182 MILES. AGAIN, BRAKES WERE WARPED, DEALER TURNED FRONT ROTORS, AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS SIMPLY A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. *AK *SLC
Tires, Jul 3, 2001
TIRES CRACKED INBETWEEN TREAD. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/60R15)
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 22, 2001
DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FOUR TIMES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE AN EFFECTIVE REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jun 21, 2001, crash
WHILE DRIVING AND UPON APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT HURT HER. *SLC
Air bags, Jun 20, 2001, crash
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONT END IMPACT AND CAR ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AND STEERING WHEEL BROKEN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 7, 2001
BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AND BRAKES EMIT A RUBBING NOISE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND PERFORMED WORK ON BRAKE SYSTEM. HOWEVER, BRAKES OPERATE WORSE THAN BEFORE, AND THERE IS A VERY LOUD SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. *AK