2000 Chevrolet Malibu Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- intake manifold · 19 records
- manifold gasket · 12 records
- intake gasket · 11 records
- same problem · 8 records
- gasket leaking · 6 records
- lower intake · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire and engine oil may deposit on the exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle caught of fire. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10876143
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. The contact was driving 90 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and called a tow truck. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was 200,010. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10411883
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated there was a leakage within the intake manifold gasket which could result to the engine overheating and potentially causing a fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10365791
Engine And Engine Cooling
Noticed coolant leaking for the 2nd time in 2 years. This is now the 2nd time to replace intake manifold gasket. The 1st replacement was done 2006 for ~$750. Now the estimate to replace gasket and flush cooling system is ~ $800. New radiator may be required if the service shop can not flush oil out of the radiator. *tr
ODI 10247910
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the intake manifold failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the engine failure was common for this year, make, and model vehicle. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage…
ODI 10249653
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving to texas from missouri, doing the speed limit which is 70 and on a busy interstate and on a bridge with know shoulder,and my 2000 chevy malibu just shuts off ,no warning and was nearly hit by a semi 18 wheeler on the bridge, i finally got off the bridge ,and 15 minutes it starts back up again and i go another 20-30- miles again same problem,so a chevy dealer in ark by the name of petus .works on my car…
ODI 10232652
Engine And Engine Cooling
From the time i got my car in 6/07, i have also had problems with the ac system having a mind of its own. 1 and 2 won't work and the ac power light flickers on and off while driving and resetting it to pull the air from outside instead of circulate. The previous owner also stated that she had problems with the car not starting in the morning and having to wait about 15 minutes. Haven't had any problems with it…
ODI 10200814
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have had ongoing problems 3 years., approximately with frequent low coolant levels and low oil levels, in addition to noticing a strong odor of coolant after turning car off. I was informed recently , during a routine oil change in may, 2007, of a common problem often observed in gm 3.1 l and 3.4l v-6 engines. The intake manifold gasket leaked and allowed cross contamination of the coolant and oil systems. The oil…
ODI 10194097
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 chevy malibu intake manifold gasket failure, 800.00 to fix. Replaced gasket at dealer, told car was a fixed and then the head gasket fails, within hours of leaving repair shop. *jb
ODI 10185245
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway, a leak was noticed under the vehicle. It was driven to the dealer who determined the intake gasket needed to be replaced.
ODI 10171410
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 malibu engine gaskets had to be replaced. *ts the air condition control head was replaced. *jb
ODI 10176469
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving my car along the freeway and without any notice the car went from having a normal temp to red lining on the temperature. I immediately slowed the vehicle down and turned on the heat. At this point no heat came out and soon afterwards the vehicle overheated and died. I cruised it off the freeway and onto a side road. I was in the middle of nowhere and a passerby was nice enough to stop. I ended up…
ODI 10176624
Engine And Engine Cooling
I first noticed that the coolant was leaking from below my car. It has 76,000 miles. The intake manifold gaskets are defective. This is a problem that i have researched and discovered that many, many others have experienced this. This is a $1000 problem that i feel chevy has refused to recall because at $1000 a pop, who would? *jb
ODI 10162597
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the heat indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled off the road without incident, coolant and water was added to the radiator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, upon inspection the intake manifold gasket had been leaking. The gasket allowed the coolant to leak onto the exhaust, causing the vehicle to over heat. The manufacturer was alerted.
ODI 10155844
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed off the road each time and it restarted after waiting a few minutes. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop where a computer diagnostic showed no problem. The repair shop replaced the map sensor and a fuel relay, in an attempt to remedy the problem, however the problem still occurred. Updated…
ODI 10155974
Engine And Engine Cooling · Horn
1. Lower intake manifold gaskets leaking coolant. 2. Horn is inoperative (2nd time). 3.hvac kicks off and recirc. Will not hold its setting. (on-going for the last 2 years). *jb
ODI 10149148
Engine And Engine Cooling
I went in to find out why i have no heat and the repair guy said there was anti freeze leaking on to engine block. He said that the head gaskets and the intake gasket needed replacing and it would cost $1500. *nm
ODI 10154415
Engine And Engine Cooling
When i went to the store i noticed a smell coming from my car i pulled over and noticed that coolant was leaking from my car. I opened the hood to cool down the engine since i assumed it might have overheated or something of the sort and it was only the run off. I added more fluid (everything was fine) and noticed the next morning it leaked again. I took the vehicle to the mechanic (to get my hazards module replaced…
ODI 10153425
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased a 2000 chevy malibu ls in december of 2002. After purchasing this vehicle someone working in the service department of a gm dealership told me i had made a big mistake. He said the engine had a serious problem. He told me the lower intake gasket would eventually fail. The only way of fixing the problem also involves removing the entire engine from the car. In september of 2005 my car has developed this…
ODI 10140353
Engine And Engine Cooling
Took my 2000 malibu in for an oil change. Was told the intake valve cover gasket was leaking. Could repair it for $825. Took it to the dealer the next day. Was quoted $765. Had dealer fix it. But had to use the "updated" gaskets. Which needed "updated" bolts.(approx. $40 extra) water pump was leaking from weep hole. Replaced. Total cost $966.56. My car had 51,xxx miles on it. I feel that gm has had enough complaints…
ODI 10128734
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
Had hazard lights replaced 5 years ago, problem continues. Water pump blew, intake manifold needs replaced. Dex cool problem car also refuses to start from time to time, takes about 10 minutes to decide to start. *tr
ODI 10253620
Engine And Engine Cooling
Fuel pump went bad on 06/01/05 ($583). When service was done to replace fuel pump, mechanic informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking. To repair it will cost $1300.
ODI 10124473
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have been advised that the "intake is leaking coolant" on my 2000 chevy malibu and that the cost of the repair will be approximately $825.00. There are numerous articles of other malibu owners on the internet that either currently have or have had this same problem. It would seem apparent that the intake is defective. The mechanic has advised that unless repaired, the engine will be destroyed. Can you imagine that…
ODI 10122367