2000 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
There are three safety problems that have occurred. The first is that the turn signals sometimes work and sometimes don't. The second is that the engine will at time accelerate on it's own while driving and while idle. The third is that the engine sometimes completely shuts off while driving when it rains. A car repair shop has identified problems with the throttle position sensor and the idle air control motor.…
ODI 10762160
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought vehicle on sept 3 2014 within a couple weeks while driving car literally just shuts off. Steering locks up, electrical shuts down. Let car sit for a few minutes and will restart. First attempt to fix was new fuel pump. Ran great for 2 weeks then suddenly started again. There is no consistency to the problem-- full tank, empty tank, different speeds, rain, dry. Side roads, main roads. The problem is not…
ODI 10650760
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the water pump and the body control module, but the failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10763596
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
We replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter after the car continued to cut off while driving. Another issue was sometimes while driving the car would automatically speed up which made braking hard and rough. I was recently told by the mechanic to replace my ignition switch which is supposed to fix the car turning off while driving. *tr
ODI 10573476
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My boyfriend and i bought a 2000 chevy malibu from a used car dealer in june of 2013. In august i was driving to a doctor's appointment and there was a lot of traffic so i got off the freeway and took back roads - and i am glad i did. While i was on a road where the speed limit was 45 miles per hour the car just started speeding on its own. The rpm's went up along with the speed and you could hear the engine just…
ODI 10598894
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact restarted the vehicle while it was still in motion and it resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was106,000. Updated 01/15/13*lj the consumer stated the current…
ODI 10487437
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the ignition was started and the throttle stuck in an open position without warning. The contact informed that the vehicle was not being driven when the failure occurred. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10343245
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my girlfriend home in her car when i put the car in reverse it sped down my driveway. As i was driving and i had to stop it took all my strength to stop the car. When i let off the brake pedal the car took off, giving the feeling of whiplash and squealed the tires. I am a young driver so i did not know what was happening and why. I just know it took all the strength i had to stop the car and i did…
ODI 10327341
Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 30 when mph she engaged the left signal and the vehicle began to exhibit an abnormal noise. The turn signal would not activate. In addition, the contact stated that the hazard lights had also failed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, yet the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa…
ODI 10372728
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the accelerator button became stuck. The vehicle accelerated to 80 mph and would not stop. The contact drove onto the shoulder to slow down and stop the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. She had to place the vehicle into park in order to stop because the brakes would not stop the vehicle either. The vehicle has not been…
ODI 10243243
Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
While braking at any speed vehicle surged forward, and the steering wheel jerked. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
ODI 10106752
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph and preparing to stop, and suddenly a vehicle crashed into the rear end. A police report was filed of the incident. The driver sustained a concussion, fractured hand and wrist; and additional injuries to the eye, ankle, and right leg. The severe injuries resulted in four surgeries on the hand and wrist, and two surgeries onthe…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10320259
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle started to accelerate by itself. Dealer contacted. Please add vin. *ak
ODI 8004465
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
On two occasions at an intersection and upon applying brakes, vehicle commenced to jerk itself into an intersection. At another time, it occurred while waiting at a stop light. It started to jerk itself again while applying the brakes. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and the problem is still unresolved. *ak *ml
ODI 862072
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2000 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced twice. It was replaced on november 30, 1999 and march 19, 2014. The consumer stated while driving, the vehicle the steering and brakes failed. Also, the oil pressure switch and throttle body were replaced. *jb
ODI 10666954
Foundation Components · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving and without warning vehicle accelerated at a faster speed. Applied brakes and vehicle slowed down; however, did not stop. Driver proceeded to shift gear into park.*ak
ODI 8011469