2000 Chevrolet Malibu Switch Problems
- 74
- 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 74 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signals · 45 records
- turn signal · 29 records
- hazard warning · 24 records
- included recall · 20 records
- worked intermittently · 15 records
- hazard lights · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Switch
Turn signal/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative when temperature transitions such as rain are encountered when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 and nhtsa action number ea02037 and gm recall no. 03043 refused at point of purchase: fox chevrolet, [redacted], timonium, md 21093 phone…
Crash reported
ODI 10430019
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The turn signals/hazard lamps are inoperative. He contacted gm in reference to recall #03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). He was advised that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10296273
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The front exterior lights would operate intermittently. Although recall campaign id numbers:03v327000 and 09e012000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) reference the failure, her vin was not included in either recall. Also she could smell an electrical burning odor. No repairs had been made. The current and failure mileages were under 120,000.…
ODI 10291451
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. In addition, the hazard lights were also inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the contact's vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. . Updated…
ODI 10462452
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals in the vehicle worked intermittenly. While making a turn at any speed, the flashing signals usually fail to work when the turn signal lever is activated. The failure occurred for an entire day. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by any mechanics or dealers. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10253354
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. When the turn signals were activated, the contact would hear a sound and the signals would stop working. The vehicle was driven to a local repair shop approximately two weeks later and the mechanic stated that the signals were working properly and no failure could be found. Immediately after leaving the repair shop, the turn signals failed to work again. She returned the…
ODI 10243308
Switch
I have a problem with my turn signals but while researching i found a recall notice for 2000-2001 chevy malibus. I contacted chevy (victor wood) and they refused to fix the problem and give me a written statement on why they would not fix it. They only gave me a file number 71-659486155 for reference. The problem i am having is identical to the recall notice. The 5 digit gm recall number is 03043 and the summary is:…
ODI 10240616
Exterior Lighting · Switch
I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu, , it has been experiencing intermittent turn signal, hazard lights for some months. The behavior matches that described in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. I contacted gm and was told that my car was not included in their recall 03043. *tr
ODI 10235513
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact was informed that her turn signal lights were not functioning properly. Her father checked the fuse and everything appeared to be normal; however, he discovered that by wiggling the hazard light switch the lights would operate, but fail shortly after. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning…
ODI 10229649
Switch
I have a 2000 chevy malibu with a faulty hazard switch. As per gm my car does not have any recalls based on my vin#. The cost for the part is under $30 but the cost for labor at the chevy dealer is more than $200 for a total of almost $300. I have since replaced this part myself and my turn signals and hazard's are in working order. I paid the $30 for the part and it took me less that 6 minutes to replace. Now since…
ODI 10209340
Switch
2000 chevy malibu manufacturer refuses to pay for repairs on the turn signal switch. Customer received a letter for this repair. Vehicle is still under warranty. Gm still refuses to pay for the repairs. *kb the consumer stated 7 months after receiving the notice, she soon began to experience problems with the turn signal/hazard warning flashers. The consumer had the problem fixed at her local dealer, however less…
ODI 10207206
Switch
HAZARD AND TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. *JB
ODI 10204004
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals worked intermittently. The bulbs were replaced, however, the failure still occurred. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Updated 12/12/07
ODI 10204641
Hazard Flashing Warning Lights · Switch · Turn Signal
TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING OR DON'T WORK AT ALL. *TR
ODI 10221653
Engine And Engine Cooling · Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning when she attempted to accelerate. She was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 40 minutes. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The warning indicator light illuminated when trying to restart the vehicle; however, details re: the warning indicator was not in the manual. The…
ODI 10200274
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
Switch · Turn Signal
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact found recall number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch), but the dealer stated that his vin was not included. The contact stated that he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. He stated that the turn signals have not worked for the past ten months. The hazard lights began activating by themselves when the…
ODI 10199047
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermittently. There was a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch . The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 9/15/2006 - *nm
ODI 10165217
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the both turn signals worked intermittently. There were no warning indicators prior to each failure. In order for the turn signal to work, the hazard warning button must be depressed. The vehicle has not been seen by the service dealer, however the manufacturer was alerted. There is a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting. The vin was not included in the recall.
ODI 10158251
Switch
I purchased this car used in march of 2006. Upon purchasing the vehicle, i found that the turn signal only worked intermittently. I also noticed that the hazard switch did not function at all. Over time i have found that when the heat is on that the turn signals fail to work without shifting the hazard switch around, and when the cold air is on that it works decently. Gm issued recall 03043 (nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10222598
Switch
A faulty hazard switch causes the turn signals to intermittently stop working at the most in opportune time. On one occasion it almost resulted in a serious accident. The switch was replaced for the same reason by the dealership on april 15, 2002. It is now malfunctioning again only much more frequently than before. I see that there is a recall for this issue on 2000/2001 malibu owners(id number 03v327000) but the…
ODI 10140807
Switch
Gm's recall #03v327000 which states that the hazard light switch is defective and will keep the turn signals from flashing. My 2000 malibu is having this trouble, but since the vin is not within the break points, i will have to pay to have it fixed. *jb
ODI 10139361
Switch
While driving at night and when i used my turn signal on for a left turn. It did not operate. My mechanic told me about a safety recall for my vehicle. I contacted team chevrolet here in colorado springs,co and was told there was no recall for my 2000 chevrolet malibu.*jb
ODI 10137894
Switch · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Hazard flasher began working intermittently, then the turn signals began working intermittently. No pattern, they would be on then go off. I was in heavy freeway traffic with no turn signal or hazard flasher. I was able to get off the freeway and drive home using arm signals and slowing to allow faster traffic to pass me. *nm the consumer wishes to withdrawal the complaint he filed with nhtsa. The manufacturer has…
ODI 10139241
Switch · Turn Signal
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the hazard and turn signal lights worked intermittently. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 03v327000 (hazard light switch). The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10201828