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.
Seats, Feb 22, 2001, crash
MANUFACTURER OF POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MET SHIPPING QUOTAS WITH UNSAFE PRODUCT (JACKSCREWS) STRUCTURAL SUPPORT WHILE BEING AWARE OF THE SAFETY FMVSS HAZARD. *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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 31, 2001
3RD SET OF ROTORS IN 11275MILES, NO ONE AT CHEVROLET SEEMS TO CARE. DEALER ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MALIBU/ALERO ROTORS, BUT CHEVROLET CUSTOMER CARE--DON'T. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 31, 2001
ROTORS FAILED AT 7426;11874;18701 MILES. CHEVROLET NO HELP. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 31, 2001
ROTORS FAILES 3 TIMES IN 18,701 MILES/CHEVROLET WON'T COMMIT TO HELP.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 29, 2001
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND REAR BRAKE DRUMS. VEHICLE HAD FRONT ROTORS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 29, 2001
SOUNDS LIKE PADS ARE DRAGGING ON ROTORS. VEHICLE AT DEALER, WHO SAID PADS/SHOES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 29, 2001
BRAKES WERE GRINDING. TECHNICIAN REPLACED THEM; HOWEVER, PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Jan 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BRAKING WHICH MAY INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING SYSTEM. ALSO A NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 23, 2001
ENGINE KEPT KNOCKING AND THE FIRST DEALER SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO LOOK AT IT , THEY PUT A NEW ENGINE IN BUT STILL HAVING PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED (ROTORS AND PADS) 2 TIMES AND STILL ARE NOT RIGHT, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON 2 OCCASIONS, I HAVE HAD LIGHTS NOT WORKING, DOOR LATCHES BROKEN. *AK
Tires, Jan 22, 2001
I WAS TODAY ALERTED BY THE AUTO MECHANIC SERVICING MY CAR THAT MY TIRES -ESPECIALLY THE TWO FRONT TIRES - WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. IN LIGHT OF THE FACT THAT THEY ARE FIRESTONE TIRES WITH LESS THAN 12000 MILES ON THEM, AND CONSIDERING THAT THE DAMAGE I SEE IS IN THE EXACT LOCATION WHERE OTHER FIRESTONE TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, I FELT I NEEDED TO REPORT THIS TO NHTSA AND TO MY CHEVROLET DEALER. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED TWICE SINCE I PURCHASED THIS NEW VEHICLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, AND THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED. BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT HAVE BEEN CHECKED AT EACH SCHEDULED SERVICE. THE UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRES IS EASILY VISIBLE, AS ARE THE LONG CRACKS WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE REST OF THE TIREWALL. THESE ARE THE ORIGINAL TIRES WHICH CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CAR IS HOUSED IN A GARAGE OVERNIGHT AND IS MINIMALLY EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. I HAVE NOT MADE ANY LONG ROAD TRIPS IN THIS CAR, NOR HAVE I HAD ANY PUNCTURES, FLAT TIRES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE TO MY TIRES OR RIMS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I SHOULD PROCEED WITH THIS. THANK YOU.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/60R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/60R15 )
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 10, 2001
ROTORS NEED TO BE FIXED/REPLACED. TOLD THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR (AS PER THE DEALER. *AK
Air bags, Jan 5, 2001, crash
WHILE TRYING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY RAMP ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER FROM BEHIND, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 11, 2000
THE DEALER REPLACED MY ROTORS 3 TIMES AND REPLACED MY PADS ONCE WHICH WAS ON MY LAST BRAKE REPLACEMENT VISIT AROUND 3 MONTHS AGO... NO PROBLEMS SO FAR. I ALSO COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE VEHICLE JERKING, I GOT A FOLLOW UP CALL FROM A FOREMAN AND THE GUY WHO INSTALLED MY DASHBOARD ASKING ABOUT THE CAR OVERALL, I TOLD HIM ABOUT THE CAR JERKING HE ASKED WHAT KIND OF GASOLINE DO I USE, I TOLD I ONLY HAD 3 FILLUPS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND I USED BP OIL....HE TOLD ME TO USE SHELL GASOLINE, IT DID HELP THE PROBLEM BUT THE PROBLEM NEVER WENT AWAY..... ALSO IN THE MORNINGS WHEN THE CAR IS COLD , I START MY CAR AND I HEAR ALL KINDS OF CLICKING AND TICKING NOISES FROM THE ENGINE.......THE CAR SURGES AND HAS COMPLETLY CUT OFF ON ME TWICE WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND IT DO IDLED VERY VERY LOW SOMETIMES..........CHEVROLET ALSO DID A VERY POOR JOB WITH THE PAINT ON MY CAR UNDER THE DOORS AND HOOD THERE IS SOME SPOTS WERE THERE IS NO PAINT AT ALL.....THE DEALER OFFERD TO HAVE THOSE SPOTS TOUCHED UP BUT IT HAS TO GO TO THE BODY SHOP FOR A FEW DAYS........... GENERAL MOTOR NEEDS TO RECALL THE ENGINES ON THOSE CARS BECAUSE SOMETHING IS WRONG. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 7, 2000
BRAKES PULSATE, THE HIGHER THE SPEED THE MORE IT DOES IT. DEALER FOUND THAT ROTORS & PADS WERE THE WRONG SIZE. THEY WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. BRAKES WORK NORMAL NOW. *AK *SLC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 21, 2000
BRAKES MADE EXCESSIVE LOUD BANGING AND GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLIED AT 10 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR. THIS HAPPEN TWICE IN A ROW. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER AS I CONSIDERED IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DEALER REPORTS THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THAT BRAKES WERE OPERATING TO GM STANDARDS. THIS CAR HAS HAD THE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 21, 2000
BRAKES PULSATE EXCESSIVLY AND THERE WAS A GROANING OR GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS PER SERVICE BULLETIN # 00-05-23-002. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED SEE ODI # 736612. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 20, 2000
THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING OR GROANING SOUND WHEN BACKING UP OR GOING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEED. THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. THEY HAD REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKES ON THIS CAR AT ONLY 882 MILES SEE VOQ # 736612. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 20, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 20, 2000
I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, AND TWICE I HAVE LEFT DISAPPOINTED. BOTH TIMES, I WAS REASSURED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR, THOUGH MY FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE CONSTANTLY. I WAS TOLD EARLIER THIS YEAR THAT THE 2000 MODEL OF MY CAR HAD BRAKE DEFECTS, BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION TO BACK THIS STORY. I AM TRULY CONCERNED FOR MY WELFARE, ESPECIALLY SINCE I COMMUTE TO WORK DAILY APPROXIMATELY 33 MILES EACH WAY. I HAVE FELT PUT OFF BY THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I AM A FEMALE, AND OBVIOUSLY "DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS". I HAVE PURCHASED 2 OTHERS CARS FROM THIS DEALERSHIP, AND HAD NO MAJOR PROBLEMS. THIS TIME, I RECEIVED POOR SERVICE, AND NOW , A POTENTIAL LEMON. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DCP, BUT WAS TOLD I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE CAR WITHOUT HAVING IT SERVICED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. I FEEL THAT'S TOO MANY TIMES TO RISK MY LIFE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 14, 2000
FRONT OF VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. ROTORS WERE REPLACED & RESURFACED ONCE. DEALER DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANOTHER REMEDY FOR PROBLEM.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 5, 2000
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 55+MPH, FRONT OF CAR AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHIMMIES SO BADLY, CANNOT CONTROL CAR.*AK
Power train, Nov 5, 2000
TRANSMISSION FLUID SPRAYING OUT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF CAR. MECHANIC SEEMS TO THINK THIS VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. IF SO, THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO ME. TRANSMISSION LINE IS BENT. WILL RETURN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS.*AK
Suspension, Oct 30, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL CONSUMER NOTICED CRUNCHING NOISE. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Power train, Oct 27, 2000
VEHICLE KEEPS SHIFTING OUT OF DRIVE AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSEL., THIS DEFECT HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND TWICE WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN. *AK