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
Theft system/passlock. Daily this is triggered preventing me from starting my vehicle for ten minutes. I have a highly special needs child and it's critical that my vehicle gets me to him or takes him where he needs to go. I've always been late for work several times, and most recently today i left work early from being sick and rendered unable to start the car, twice. I don't need the theft system, i can't afford a…
ODI 10257436
Electrical System
The passlock system keeps messing up, my light flashes and the i have to what 10 min. To start it. Sometimes the light stays on. This happens about a dozen times a week. I am left stranded in a dark parking lot at 10pm after school. I am a afraid of being out alone at night as it is but now i am stranded out for 10 mins. *tr
ODI 10240303
Electrical System · Fuel System, Other
I have 2000 chevy malibu with 108,000 miles . Purchased it with about 78,000 miles on it. When purchased i started having problems with ignition getting stuck and not turning so i replaced it. Ran fine for a little while and then wouldn't start one day. Was told that it wasn't getting fuel so i replaced the fuel pump. Ran fine for a little while then won't start again. So this time i take to mechanic. He said that…
ODI 10324954
Electrical System
Theft system light blinks can't start car. If i wait 10 15 minutes it will stop blinking and it will start. I have been late for work two time in the last 2 weeks. *tr
ODI 10236457
Electrical System
Every 50 or so attempts at starting my 2000 malibu the car won't start unless i leave the ignition set to "on" for 10 minutes. I have been unable to repair the problem so far. *tr
ODI 10240702
Anti-Theft Devices · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the anti-theft sensor was illuminating intermittently. In addition, the contact was not able to get the key to turn from an off position to an on position. On some occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the…
ODI 10620734
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Theft deterrent system in my 2000 chevrolet malibu sometimes (too often!) will erroneously prevent me from starting my car. I'm using the original gm keys - not copies!! Extremely inconvenient - you have to wait 10 minutes before you can try again - and potentially unsafe. *tr
ODI 10229291
Anti-Theft Devices · Electrical System
2000 chevy malibu -- theft alert light is always on. Car would not start. Wait 10 min to reset -car would then start--gmc solution need a new ignition switch and key-- i get it done-- light is still on--the auto will not start sometimes --10 min reset it will start--- do i get another ignition set 1 yr. Later??? I can not trust this auto to start ------------------i have spoken to 4 other 2000 2001 chevy malibu…
ODI 10336368
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals on the vehicle became inoperable. The manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The contact would have to pay for a diagnostic test to be performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10240621
Electrical System
2000 chevrolet malibu , bought the car in 2005. The anti-theft light comes on and car won't crank, or a few minutes down the road if it does crank it stalls looses all power ,and then won't crank for about 30 minutes later if not i might have to beat with my hand on the dash just under the ignition switch for all power to regain its self. This problem started back in 2008, but my husband got it doing right again…
ODI 10398721
Caliper · Control Unit/Module · Electrical System · Emission Control · Engine · Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
Intake manifold gasket replaced three times under and outside of warranty. Hazard switch malfunctioning - almost caused accident turning signal/wiper washer switch malfunctioning premature brake wear until calipers replaced check engine light various emissions and fuel vapor leaks. *jb
ODI 10205546
Electrical System
The anti-theft ignition lock device malfunctions every day, 3 or more times in most cases, you have to wait 10 minutes to attempt to start the car again and even then it may not start and you have to wait 10 more minutes, now its not a "crash your car through a building and kill people" type of problem but it is a "sit in your car in a terrible neighborhood and pray you dont get raped, murdered, robbed, etc"…
ODI 10394164
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Turn signals were working intermittently. Bought from chevy dealership. Repaired at private shop. Cost to repair: $125 to replace hazard switch. Bandaid solution: bang the dash until the signal worked. *tr
ODI 10231092
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline
4-2007 gas was pooling around engine, replaced intake gasket, next time i drove car , same problem,they had to do over ( their dime) because failed to replace o-ring. 9-06-07 would not start at gas station, 9-13-07 pass lock sys. Installed ignition switch lock cylinder. 11-13-09 turn signals, tail lights not working, between 11-13-09 @ 4-07-2010 , i have been back several times, because signals failed off and on…
ODI 10512133
Electrical System · Turn Signal
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 mph the vehicle decelerated to 50 mph and then shuts off completely. The contact was forced to merge onto the median in order to avoid the busy intersection. The technician stated that the failure could have been caused by the signal light. The contact stated that no other failures occurred since the vehicle left the shop. The current and failure mileage…
ODI 10187328
Electrical System · Switch
The truth is all i want is my safety and my problem is very serious +the problem is listed under the nhtsa defect investigation# ea02037 and recall# 03v327000 with dates of recall from feb 1st 2000 - may 31 2001 my vehicle was manufactured in oklahoma in april 2000 however calling gm a representative of gm named [xxx] informed me that my gm is not on the recall list after 30 min of trying to figure out why i asked…
ODI 10450154
Electrical System
1. EBCM FAILURE 2. HAZARD LIGHT FAILURE. *NM
ODI 10169251
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the system theft light illuminated on the instrument panel. The light used to blink and the vehicle would have to be shut off for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. Currently, the light constantly remained illuminated. The ignition, keys, and alternator were replaced; however, the failure has recurred. The current mileage was 86,000 and failure…
ODI 10235461
Electrical System
Hazard and turn signal works intermittently, i found that a recall on my make of car was issued in 2003, parts no available till 2004, due to losing my home in hurricane ivan my mail was messed up for quite some time, i am having this problem and would like to know if it would be covered. We replaced bulbs and fuses but problem still there, i can tap or hold the hazard button and turn signals will work for a moment.…
ODI 10173370
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2000 chevy malibu. As many malibu owners my car has the same issues. Blower fan doesn't work on setting 1 and 2, rear speakers don't work in cold weather, rear tail lights don't always work, weird braking issues in the cold, and air circulation button changes from closed to open automatically. These are just some electrical issues with the car and i think i found the root cause. The windshield rubber seal…
ODI 10175281
Electrical System
On the way to the hospital the car died 21 times. It was acting like it was running out of gas. Had a full tank. We would sit for a time (5, 10, 15 or so minutes) and the car would start and run 10 feet or a few miles. On the way home from the hospital it died another 15 times and we called a tow truck. We have replaced the map sensor & fuel relay switch. With the tow and parts and labor we continue to get stranded.…
ODI 10156525
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My turn signal, hazard lights work periodically had them looked at and worked on and still have problems. *tr
ODI 10650098
Electrical System
I have a 2000 chevy malibu ls in which the anti theft system does not allow me to operate my car properly. I will try to start my car and go somewhere and it wont start for ten to fifteen minutes. I live inwi where it can get very hot and extremely cold. I also have a child under the age of two who is with me in my vehicle on a regular basis. I have called gm and complained about this issue and i am told that they…
ODI 10392838
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Rotor · Switch
I have already filed complaint in regards to the hazard light recall, which for some reason does not cover my 2000 malibu. I noticed other complaints on the malibu and figured i would throw my two cents in. I to have had to drop over $1000 dollars into the most defective car i have purchased this includes the $200 piece of junks i bought when i was a teenager. My list of problems. 1. Coolant system leak cost $700…
ODI 10120106
Electrical System
Consumer stated that the light signals on vehicle did not work. She had a mechanic check the vehicle and determined that the switch in the steering column was defective. Consumer claimed that there was a recall on the light signals.*ak
ODI 10094450