2000 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical System Problems
- 127
- 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.
Among these 127 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 33 records
- turn signals · 23 records
- failure mileage · 22 records
- anti theft · 14 records
- theft system · 14 records
- notified failure · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Has issues that are recalled on other 2000 malibu's. Blinkers stopped working on & off one day. Then stopped totally next day, changed fuse nothing helped. Doesn't even show on instrument panel. Car refuses to start at times, takes any where from 3-5 tries to start. Also had recall done on ignition, didn't help, i replaced whole ignition switch after the dealer 'fixed' it. Battery kepted on draining before that.
ODI 11101028
Electrical System
Ignition will not go to off position, sticks in acc causing the battery to run down.
ODI 10959171
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart it after some time. Multiple warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact noticed coolant leaking and had to continuously refill the vehicle with coolant. After turning off the vehicle, the key failed to eject and remained in the accessory position. The failure…
ODI 10917259
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. After parking the vehicle, it failed to turn off. The contact forced the gear shifter into park to allow the ignition to turn off. The contact had to operate the ignition with a screwdriver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
ODI 10908555
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. On occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had to wait approximately ten minutes for the vehicle to start normally. The failure occurred intermittently for two years. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10839505
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft system activated causing the vehicle to be unable to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10808517
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred. When the contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition, it was stuck and could not be removed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10811030
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10761052
Electrical System
2000 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated the dealer made an adjustment to ignition. However, it would not turn in the ignition. The service department grind the key again. However, it only worked one way. The new key must be forced and it only fit the doors and trunk one way. *jb
ODI 10806850
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft system illuminated. When the key was in the ignition, it would not register the vehicle as being in the on position, even if the engine was running. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under a recall by a piece of plastic being placed in the key to make the hole smaller; however, this did not repair the vehicle.…
ODI 10725272
Electrical System
Hello.. My name is [xxx] .. I am writing you about my sisters car.. It is a 2000 chevy malibu .... The car keeps having problems starting.... It runs good then without warning she will be somewhere and cut the car off and it won't start back... It turns over but won't start.. After awhile it will start.... This has happen several times... We have sent it to the shop and spent several hundred dollars on it and it is…
ODI 10714976
Electrical System
Letter from congressman hanna on behalf of constituent re 2000 chevrolet classic safety recall notice (attn: tara gitter). *smd
ODI 10712788
Control Module · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti theft system failed. The anti theft warning light illuminated when the ignition switch was turned to the on position causing the engine not to start. The contact had to wait several minutes for the anti theft light to disengage to be able to start the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the vehicle…
ODI 10733161
Electrical System
Car will not start, gm passlock security system disables car and sometimes after being stranded for 30 minutes in all kinds of weather, the car will start after going through a series of 3 times turning the key on for 10 minutes, turning key off for 10 seconds. Other times, the car will not even start after completing that reset. There should be a recall or a way to disable the security theft system so that owners…
ODI 10677115
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without several attempts to turn the ignition key. The vehicle would also stall at various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the ganley chevrolet dealer where the ignition switch was replaced in september of 2016; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the ignition switch was…
ODI 11010227
Electrical System
2000 chevrolet malibu. Consumer is dissatisfied with the services received. *ta after waiting for 45 minutes at the dealer, the consumer was informed the part was not available to perform the recall. *jb
ODI 10661682
Electrical System
2000 chevrolet malibu. The ignition switch has consistently wore out many keys over the years. *mw the consumer stated periodically, she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The consumer received a recall letter in the mail and made an appointment at the dealer. However, when she arrived, the dealer stated they did not have the parts. Two weeks, the dealer called her and she returned to the dealer. She…
ODI 10659517
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key released from the ignition independently. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
ODI 10669121
Electrical System
This vehicle has a defective ignition switch. The key comes out in run position while car is running. This vehicle was part of the gm recall for a faulty ignition switch. As part of this recall, the key was modified. This did not correct the problem of the faulty switch and remains a safety concern. *js
ODI 10661656
Electrical System · Engine
I can not remove the key from the ignition after putting the car in park. The above happened randomly at first, but got worse, and now happens every single time. I now have to leave the key in the car, in the accessory position, and carry a second key just to lock and unlock the car. If i don't restart the car within a few hour hours, the battery would be drained, and i would have to get a jump start - this had…
ODI 10676511
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off completely. As a result, the contact had to disconnect the battery in order to turn off the vehicle. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted.…
ODI 10655415
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle failed to shut off and the key would not turn further than accessory position. As a result, the battery died and the vehicle had to be jumped started. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10652750
Electrical System
The campaign id number is 14v400. The gm recall number is 14350. Received safety recall for.my car. Called oreilly chevrolet at [redacted] on october 7, 2014 talked to [xxx]. She stated that they do not.have parts available for the recall and she put me on a list and they would call me. On october 27, 2014 the malibu could no longer start, i brought the car to my mechanic to get it fixed he stated the ignition…
ODI 10651142
Electrical System · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted but the steering wheel seized and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10660282
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in order to shut off the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the key was stuck in the accessory position. Approximately twenty minutes later, the key was able to turn in order to shut off the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical…
ODI 10668681