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.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 24, 2000
WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES CONSUMER NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 19, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Structure, Oct 17, 2000
DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE AIRBAG/PISTONS/DOOR SEALS.*AK
Service brakes, Air, Engine and engine cooling, Oct 10, 2000
ROTARS CONTINUE TO WARP, AND THE ENGINE KNOCKS BUT NO ONE KNOWS WHY
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 9, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP ON THE PISTON RINGS, CAUSING ENGINE KNOCKING AND ERRATIC OPERATION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK
Power train, Oct 7, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED ON THE INSIDE CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME OFF AND LOSS OF CONTROL, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A BARRIER WALL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Tires, Oct 4, 2000
PE00-020; WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COULD VIBRATE. TOOK VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION, AND FOUND OUT THAT TWO FRONT TIRES WERE HAVING A TREAD SEPARATION, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. P215/60 R15, 1993 CHEVROLET MALIBU, 2000. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 29, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 26, 2000
CAR VIBRATED ON APPLICATION OF BRAKES. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS AFTER 3000 MILES! *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 21, 2000
CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE ROTORS, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM BUT ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR AT THIS TIME BECAUSE THE ROTORS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL COME IN. NLM
Air bags, Sep 14, 2000, crash
MY WIFE AND SON WERE INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 08/31/2000,WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT AN INTERSECTION.WHERE OUR VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES PER HOUR,WHEN IT WAS HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF OUR VEHICLE BY A FORD EXPLORER THAT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 35 M.P.H ACCORDING TO THE DRIVER AND POLICE REPORT. THE AIR-BAGS ON MY VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY,I WOULD LIKE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS.I AM IN THE AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS,I HAVE SEEN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS NOT AS BAD AS MINE WAS AND THE AIR-BAGS DID THERE JOB PROPERLY.MY WIFE CONTACTED THE PURCHASING DEALERS SERVICE DEPT.AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY UNLES THE IMPACT WAS ATLEAST 35M.P.H. WHICH IT WAS.I THEN LOOK IN THE OWNERS MANUAL AND IT SAID THE IMPACT SHOULD BE BETWEEN 9-14M.P.H..I WAS TOLD BY AN ATTORNEY THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNLESS IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN MY WIFE'S LIFE OR MY SON'S LIFE, WHO IS 18MONTHS OLD,WHO WAS IN HIS CAR SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT.I WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE TO THIS BECAUSE I HAVE A FRIEND WHO PURCHASED THE SAME KIND OF VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME WE PURCHASED THIS ONE,THEY HAVE 2 YOUNG KIDS.I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT MALIBU'S. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 11, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE WILL STOP; HOWEVER IT WILL CONTINUE TO ROLL. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE 5TIMES.
Service brakes, Air, Sep 7, 2000
WITHIN 8 MONTHS I AM NOW ON THE THIRD SET OF ROTORS ON A NEW CAR. ALSO, IT FEELS LIKE IT IS WOBBLY OR SHAKY IN THE FRONT TIRES, POSSIBLE BAD BELTS, UNSURE, BUT WORRIED ABOUT THE FIRESTONE RECALL GOING ON.( DOT NUMBER: 027487 TIRE SIZE: P215/60R15 )
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 7, 2000
TIRES HAS A THUMPING SOUND . I WAS BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE TIRE HAS A BOUBLE ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES PAD ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IN 8 MONTHS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE SEVICE TECHNICIAN AND MECHANIC THAT THEY WERE ADVISED TO REPLACE PADS WITH THE NEW TYPE. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT TAKE MY VEHICLE BACK FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS, HOWEVER MY VEHICLE WAS IN FOR NORMAL SERVICE INTERVAL AND NOTHING WAS TOLD TO ME OF BRAKE RECALL OR REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED BY GENERAL MOTOR OR OTHER MANUFACTORS. I BELIEVE THAT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCE MY BRAKES SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACE WITH THE RECOMMENDED TYPE BY GM , AND I ...NOT BE CHARGE FOR THAT REPLACEMENT. I HAVE SINCE HAD BY FRONT BRAKES REPLACE AT MY EXPENSE, AND I AM SORELY DISSATIFIED WITH LACK OF INFORMATION PROVIDE TO ME ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY BRAKES. THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE LET KNOW ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT EARLY...WHEN THEY DO THE SERVICING IT THE INTERVAL.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 1, 2000
VEHICLE VIBRATES INTENSLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Tires, Aug 23, 2000
TIRES WORE OUT FAST, CAR STALLS, BRAKES WENT TWICE ,COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED AND THE CAR LOCKED UP ONCE NOTHING WOULD WORK DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD( DOT NUMBER: )
Air bags, Aug 22, 2000, crash
WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 61-65MPH & WAS ACCELERATING ONTO FREEWAY WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE ALONG SIDE WAS SLOWING DOWN & THEN SPED UP. TO AVOID IT, CONSUMER WENT AROUND VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. WENT THROUGH A FENCE & HIT SOME TREES. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK
Air bags, Aug 21, 2000, crash
WAS TRAVELING 40MPH & HAD REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. FRONT OF VEHICLE HAD BUCKLED SUFFICIENTLY. THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT HEAD-ON THE WINDSHIELD. *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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 8, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Aug 4, 2000
TIRES FAILED OVER TIME. HAD TO HAVE A REALIGNMENT AND NEW FRONT BRAKES INSTALLED EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES HAD BEEN ROTATED AND KEPT UP TO THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE. ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE OUTER FRONT LEFT TIRE AND BELT SEPARATION OCCURRED ON THE RIGHT FRONT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO BALANCE. AFTER THE REALIGNMENT ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE ON THE FRONT END AGAIN DUE TO ANOTHER BAD TIRE ROTATED UP FROM THE REAR.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/60R15 )
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 3, 2000
GM PLACED SMALLER PISTONS IN THE MOTOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A TAPPING NOISE ON COLD STARTS. NLM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 31, 2000
WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND LINING. *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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 20, 2000, crash
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK