2000 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

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 32 stored complaint records:

What owners report

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

May 22, 2000
Engine
Vechicle made a rattling noise. Took it to the dealer & found the pistons had to be replaced. Dealer said that the noise was common. *ak
ODI 863807
May 5, 2000
Engine · Fuel Pump
Vehicle would stall out without any prior warning while driving. This problem has happened at least 3 times. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem of stalling. Had replaced the fuel modulator & the fuel pump 3 times. But, stalling problem still exists. *ak
ODI 866256
October 30, 1999
Engine · Flasher Unit
Turning signals and flashers have been fixed. They want me to bring the car in on monday so they can replace the pistons. I think they should give me another car. *ak
ODI 714897
70,000 miles
Engine
While driving at highway speed vehicle will suddenly stall without warning. As a result vehicle looses power. When this occurs consumer has to coast vehicle to a stop.*ak
ODI 10044364
Engine · Tires
Bracket bolt in engine compartment was missing. Yh
ODI 6900294
Engine
There is a rattling noise in engine due the pistons being too small. Also, it is causing gas to run out quicker. Dealer has fixed problem. *ak consumer beleives this problem is a manufacturer's defect, consumer states this motor was used in the cehvrolet lumina also, same factory pitons were put back in engine when overhauled. *jb
ODI 889153
Engine
Gm placed smaller pistons in the motor causing the vehicle to make a tapping noise on cold starts. Nlm
ODI 553452