2000 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Subframe rusting away on the driver side front. Can't replace due to they discontinued making the part. Even if the part was found it would coast about $900.00 then the tirods would need replacing. In all after new tires and all it would coast $2000.00 to fix.
ODI 10795263
Steering · Suspension
When making a turn my steering wheel locked up and could not control my car i had towed to a mechanic that told me that the subframe to rack bracket was rusted out and that the subframe and the rack needed to be replaced and the repair cost will start at about $2000.
ODI 10779629
Body · Steering · Suspension
While parking i heard a noise in the front end and upon turning the wheel harder the power steering went out. I could barely turn the wheel. Later in the day put in more power steering fluid thinking that was the problem but had the same issue. I thought the power steering was going out as i was hearing a grinding type noise in the front end. The next day i could feel something under the driver floor board and…
ODI 10587580
Steering · Suspension
The car will not turn left. It makes a metal on metal sound. My mechanic says the engine cradle is completely rusted out, and the rack and pinion steering needs replacing.he said the rust is caused by the hose from the air conditioning dripping on the engine. He said that he sees the engine cradles rusted out all the time on chevy malibus. I have maintained this car and never knew about this rust until now. The car…
ODI 10548498
Suspension
Upon making a hard turn with the steering wheel, there was a rubbing noise. After inspection it was found that the engine cradle was completly rusted in two, causing the rack to drop and make contact. Vehicle was always maintained.
ODI 10408048
Suspension
1) nothing abnormal 2) left front suspension spring broke, broken spring cut through side wall of tire, causing vehicle to literally drop onto frame, loosing complete control of the vehicle. Luckily, vehicle was only going about 20 mph at the time the spring broke! I have worked in auto dealerships for 30 years, and although a broken spring isn't all that unusual, this is the third spring that has broken on this…
ODI 10303335
Cooling System · Fuel Pump · Pads · Suspension
Lower intake manifold gasket leak; ball joint & fuel pump; brake pads replaced 4 times in less than 3 yrs. *nm
ODI 10171790
Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
While braking at any speed vehicle surged forward, and the steering wheel jerked. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
ODI 10106752
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
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
ODI 10066418
Air Conditioner · Cooling System · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Rotor · Suspension
Intermittently when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes grabbed so hard that the entire vehicle vibrated severely. When this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. This resulted in extended stopping distance. The brake rotors warped. On one occasion this failure caused lost of control, in which the consumer almost crashed into an 18 wheeler, but was able to pull over to the medium. The dealership has…
ODI 10075995
12v/24v/48v Battery · Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. Fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. I have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. No cruise control - gm would not repair. Brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. My local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do…
ODI 10013971
12v/24v/48v Battery · Brake Lights · Electrical System · Fan/Motor · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak. *jb
ODI 10029564
Cooling System · Electrical System · Structure · Suspension
I have encountered the following problems in the year since i purchased said vehicle: -signal &/or hazard lights work periodically -radio & lighter short out/blow fuses -a/c not working -a/c cuts on automatically w/ recirculation button -vent only works on level 3 or higher -water present in trunk -uneven tire wear -erratic gas gauge readings -coolant ran completely out w/out reason. *jb
ODI 10023617
Arm · Suspension
During routine service dealer's technician informed consumer that right spindle and strut were bent and needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8014666
Air Conditioner · Brake Lights · Gasoline · Ignition · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Suspension · Tail Lights · Tires
The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. Nlm
ODI 560347
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Gauge System · Horn · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Turn Signal
The problems experienced are as followed: defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. The dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. Refer to…
ODI 10015974