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.
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
My wife's 3.1 general motors v6 needed a manifold gasket and related items replaced on her 2000 malibu which only has 48,000 miles and is well taken care of. My 1995 lumina had the same problem. After checking with many shops and gm dealers (and a co-worker who had the same problem today)...it is a very common defect @ every 40,000 miles. It could turn out to be a very bad deal for many consumers and it appears that…
ODI 10115961
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dex-cool coolant leaked into engine of my 2000 chevy malibu. This is an ongoing problem for many gm owners, and it is well known by everyone expect gm. Both the dealer and chevrolet said there is nothing they can do, that i must pay to have it fixed, about $1500.00. Chevy must address and fix this problem .*jb
ODI 10139618
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Coolant was leaking from my 2000 chevrolet malibu engine intake manifold and my coolant pump. The car has only 52,000 miles. I took it to the dealer where they replaced the intake manifold gasket and coolant pump. The cost was $1250. I work at a company where i know all the other chevrolet malibu owners. There are two other: one owns a 1999 and the other owns a 2000 malibu, both with less than 50,000 miles. The 2000…
ODI 10112547
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2000 chevy malibu with 38000 miles. The intake manifold gasket is leaking. I called the dealership to see if there is a recall. I was told there have been many gasket failures on the malibu but there is no recall. Repair cost is estimated at $645.00 by the dealer. I am now unable to afford the repair or safely drive the car for fear of damage to the engine. The car is now in storage. *jb
ODI 10112352
Engine And Engine Cooling
The intake gasket on my 2000 malibu is leaking and it's going to cost 550.00 to repair it. Called jackson chevrolet and service mgr. Stated he purchased malibu for wife and he also replaced the intake gasket. The service mgr also stated that all the malibus with that motor are bad about the intake gaskets leaking. Called gm and they said can't pay for repairs. Will not buy a gm automobile again. Still not fixed.…
ODI 10106518
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer states that they were unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide additional information.
ODI 10091475
Engine And Engine Cooling
Coolant in the oil. Has always over heated in stop & go traffic, no one knows how to fix but is aware of the problem & says gm could care less & won't fix it. How many complaints do you need before this very common complaint is recognized & is recalled???????? *tr
ODI 10429241
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 03v327000. However, the vehicle became became inoperable. *ak
ODI 10092740
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Switch
As reading over the website i notice the 2000 malibu is pretty much a lemon. I have had to replace the radio, pretty much every gasket in the engine, the fuel pump, brakes front and rear, now my turn signals don't work, just found out about the recall i have to check to see if i qualify, my engine knocks on cold starts, and it practically losses all power when i go to accelerate . . And top it off my transmision…
ODI 10082310
Engine And Engine Cooling
Recently purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu with 61k miles. Discovered multiple problems as others have described and covered under recalls, but some which are not. Worst problem is intake gasket is leaking resulting in coolant leak and coolant mixing with oil. Gm dealer states there are no campains or recalls on this item, although i have seen numerous complaints of the same problem on dozens of websites.*ak
ODI 10081036
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed that the temperature needle was registering as hot on the dashboard. Vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. *ak *ts
ODI 10081761
Engine And Engine Cooling
After stopping for an errand and seeing a puddle of coolant on the ground, the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to have the leak checked on. The repair shop found a leak in the lower intake gasket. The shop advised that this repair was common and possibly caused by the type of coolant used and possibly defects with the gaskets or intake manifold. They provided and estimate for repairs between $600.00 and…
ODI 10079127
Engine And Engine Cooling
INTAKE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED
ODI 10066041
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 chevrolet malibu bought with 120,000 miles on it. Less than a week after getting this car for 5500.00, when retail on the car was 8300.00, i had to replace the intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gaskets because they were leaking coolant. Also, the brakes shudder and vibrate whenever applied, even at speeds less than 25 mph. Half a week later, the gas gauge fell to zero while normal driving and the low…
ODI 10060269
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
I had the car for 3 1/2 years and it has given me so many problems with misfire sensors, clicking noise in the engine, noise while driving over a bump or hole, this is besides other problems like water pump, fuel pump, transmission, check engine light on the dashboard and much more. *jb
ODI 10066418
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle over-heated, taken to dealer which had been servicing the vehicle since new. Dealer replaced intake manifold gaskets and water pump charging $1400.00 the vehicle only had 24000 miles on it and was less then six months out of warranty. Dealer would not work with me as a goodwill gesture. *cb
ODI 10053295
Engine And Engine Cooling
Leaking coolant from around engine block. Dealer diagnosis: lower intake manifold gasket leak. Mileage 30,000. Previous repair completed on water pump for bad bearings at 28,800 miles. Manufacturer should be held accountable for a defective component used in the building of these motors.*ak
ODI 10050714
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
I bought my car on 7/21/01, it has been in for repairs 10/3/01, 7/12/02,12/11/02, 6/23/03 and 6/24/03. The problem is electrical and the engine as well. Chevrolet has run diagnostics many times but is not able to fix the problem for good. Everytime i take my car in, i am told it's now something different that has broken. My car will break down and sometimes if i allow it to sit for 10 - 20 minutes it will start…
ODI 10069875
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A/c turns off or goes on and off (light flashes). Dealer states cause as failed control head. Brakes have been chronic pulsing that causes the car to shudder, esp. When applying brakes from speeds of 30+ mph. At various repair attempts rotors have been turned, replaced (at 22k miles), new hub assembly installed. Six attempts were made to repair under warranty. Just had new brakes and shim kit installed but don't…
ODI 10069328
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical · Turn Signal
Engine overheating, also the turn signals are erratic, when they do not work i have to turn my emergency flashers on, then off, and the turn signals work then. As far as the overheating goes, i took it in for repair (over $350.00) they said they found water in the oil and replaced head gasket. It still is not fixed. This car has 45,000 miles.
ODI 10032584
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
The paint on hood started chipping @ or about 30k dealer said not warranty problem. Beginning apr 2002 car intermitantly has had a "surging" immediately after starting & putting in gear. At first just 1 or 2 times in 3 or 4 mos. Now the last 8-9 weeks it has happened more & more frequently, then 2 weeks ago the cruise control became erratic in activation & now won't work at all.
ODI 10069828
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle would jerk and then the engine light would illuminate and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle was being operated. *nlm
ODI 10011991
Engine And Engine Cooling
The lower intake is leaking coolant, causing loss of coolant over a short period of time causing it to overheat. With the extended warranty it would not cover it unless the loss of coolant caused a head gasket to blow or another type of major damage. I work with 2 other people that have malibu's and they had the same problem.
ODI 10069360
Engine And Engine Cooling
The consumer experienced stalling at intermit times since she purchased the vehicle. The stalling would cause the consumer to be unable to control the steering of the vehicle. The consumer had taken the vehicle on 4 separate occasions to the dealer, and no problem was found. When the vehicle was taken to an alternate dealership, the key cylinder was replaced, but the problem still occurred. The vehicle stalled again…
Crash reported
ODI 568263