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.
Switch
The turn signal and hazard warning lights were not working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the consumer would have to turn on the hazard warning lights to get the signal lights to work. The lights would work for a couple of days and then would start back doing the same thing. *sc *jb
ODI 10068685
Switch
While driving, the turn signal light failed to work. *ak recall# 03v327000. The consumer's vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The hazard lights were inoperative. *sc *jb
ODI 10079647
Switch
Make : chevrolet model : malibu year : 2000 nhtsa campaign id number : 03v327000 recall date : aug 27, 2003 component: exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch potential number of units affected : 670740 my 2000 chev malibu ls has had the problem associated with the above recall for two months and the chev dealership and gm have refused to cover the repair. Today i paid for the service myself but want…
ODI 10066550
Switch
While driving, intermittently turn signals failed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak problem is similar to nhtsa recall (03v327000); however, consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *la
ODI 10065423
Switch
Intermittently turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. Dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the turn signals had been malfunctioning for some time. The consumer reported the problem to the dealer before the recall was initiated.
ODI 10064625
Switch
Recall 03v327000/hazard warning switch: the turn signals / hazard lights worked intermittently. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak *tc
ODI 10097519
Switch
Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. Intermittently at any speed the hazard lights and the turn signal lights will not work. This problem occurred more than fifty times since ownership of the vehicle. Consumer's vehicle was not a part of the recall. *ak
ODI 10075548
Switch
I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu that has the symptoms listed in the recall that is covered under the nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. However, my vehicle has a build date prior to the build date covered by this recall. It would seem to me that the faulty componet was being used earlier than originally thought. *ak
ODI 10062269
Switch
Turn signals are working intermittently. Consumer feels this may cause an accident when making a turn and driver behind doesn't see the blinkers. *ak the consumer stated there was a recall on the 200 malibu's, but the recall did not cover the consumers vehicle. *jb
ODI 10059863
Switch
Turn signals work intermittently as well as flashers. Gm states my vehicle is not covered by recall. *jb
ODI 10062696
Rotor · Switch
The turn signal worked intermittently. Sometimes the hazard switch needed to be turned on to get the turn signal to operate or sometimes it won't work at all. *jb turn signals do not work bulbs keep burning out. Water gets in the casing. Brakes and caliber worn out and had to be replaced a month after purchase. *tc
ODI 10096759
Switch
Hazard switch inoperable, causing hazard lights and turn signal to fail or become intermittent causing possible accidents.*ak
ODI 10093348
Switch
The turn signal and the hazard warning lights were not working. Nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. Dealer stated that this vehicle was not included in the recall even though this vehicle was manufactured in march 2000. *ak when the switch was turned on a buzzing noise started and he lights would not work. *sc *jb
ODI 10050220
Switch · Turn Signal
The turn signal and hazard flashing warning light worked intermittently. A hazard warning switch recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10075517
Switch
The vehicle experienced problems with the turn signals and the hazard lights. They both worked intermittently. Provide further details. *jb the failure of turn signals caused an accident. Turn signals were also repaired at no charge to the consumer. *la
Crash reported
ODI 10055922
Switch
The turn signals on my 2000 chevrolet malibu have operated intermittently since shortly after i purchased the car used in march of 2003. The turn signals and the hazard lights become completely inoperative at random times while driving. Sometimes they will be inoperative for a few seconds, and sometimes it can be hours. Overall i would estimate that the turn signals only function about 50% of the time. When the turn…
ODI 10082215
Switch
Recall 03v327000, hazard warning switch: intermittently the hazard and signal lights will not work. Consumer had a mechanic examine the vehicle and determined that the hazard warning switch needed replacement. There was a recall on this make, model, and year. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10066751
Switch
Recall no. #03v327000, hazard warning switch failure. Intermittently the signal lights do not work properly. Also,when the signal lights were engaged only a irritating noise was heard. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10064999
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. In 2001, the turn signals failed on the vehicle. When the hazard indicators were activated, the turn signals would work. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the hazard warning switch failed and would cost $200 to replace. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was old and not included in nhtsa campaign id…
ODI 10263595
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signal indicators would only work intermittently. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The failure recurred and the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10352038
Flasher Unit · Pads · Rotor · Switch
Hazard lights and turning lights work intermittently, and as a result have nearly caused several accidents on the highway changing lanes; levels 1 and 2 for the blower for heat/air stopped working; had to replace the brake pads and rotors in the front at 26,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10048834
Caliper · Engine And Engine Cooling · Switch
2006 chevrolet malibu. Consumer complaint on lemon law. Consumer believes his vehicle falls under the lemon law specifications. *kb the consumer stated the defective caliper design caused premature wear of the calipers and rotors. After replacing the factory supplied calipers, the premature rotor and brake pad wear ceased. The intake manifold was replaced several times. Once the new gasket material was implemented…
ODI 10208265
Switch
Consumer complained about problem with signal light switch and hazard flashing warning light switch problems. They worked intermittently. *ak
ODI 10067147
Switch
Vehicle has the same hazard warning switch defect as stated in recall 03 v 327 000. The manufacturer's notification is due to begin in 2004.*ak
ODI 10038373