2000 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart it after some time. Multiple warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact noticed coolant leaking and had to continuously refill the vehicle with coolant. After turning off the vehicle, the key failed to eject and remained in the accessory position. The failure…
ODI 10917259
Engine
As driving along the highway the car completely shut off and would not start up again and has not started up since. The car was in motion, i was on the highway, traveling on i-10 highway.
ODI 10870200
Electrical System · Engine
I can not remove the key from the ignition after putting the car in park. The above happened randomly at first, but got worse, and now happens every single time. I now have to leave the key in the car, in the accessory position, and carry a second key just to lock and unlock the car. If i don't restart the car within a few hour hours, the battery would be drained, and i would have to get a jump start - this had…
ODI 10676511
Air Bags · Engine
I am appalled that i have received a recall notice in the mail, and when i go to make the appointment in order to repair the damage, no parts are available until mid october. The recall notice states we should schedule an appointment on or after october 1, 2014. However, what's the point? There are no parts available? *tr
ODI 10637078
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and stalled. The entire instrument panel illuminated. The contact mentioned that the instrument panel had been malfunctioning since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10606912
Electrical System · Engine
My boyfriend and i bought a 2000 chevy malibu from a used car lot. In april of this year i went to take the car for a car wash for the first time and when the car got wet it turned off - all the lights on the dash board came on and the car that i just filled up 5 minutes prior- the gas needle went to zero. I took the key out and waited for the car wash to be over and it fired up right away. But when i got home and i…
ODI 10598891
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
Body · Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Bought this car as a project car with low mileage. Got bought at a used car dealership. Piston slap!!! Especially cold. Front sub frame rotted out and rack and pinion destroyed needed immediate replacement. Later was told rocker panels are destroyed with huge holes i was clearly upset another malibu with another problem. Common problem with malibu's from '98-'02. Was unable to safety because of panels missing a…
ODI 10552584
Engine · Ignition
2000 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to theft system light malfunction causes vehicle not to start, has had ignition cylinder/passlock sensor replaced several times and problem still exists. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle takes 10 to 25 minutes before the theft system light to go off. Updated 03/31/2017*js
ODI 10902894
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving, ignition switch failed causing the engine to stop with loss of power steering, brakes, etc. Failure was intermittent and required repeated service calls to identify the source of problem as the ignition switch. *tr
ODI 10575734
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I was traveling to brighton, co from ft. Morgan, co to seller my 2000 chevy malibu. Our intended purpose was to take the funds from the sell and pick up 1996 chevy s10. Prior to this trip my car had difficulties starting but never failed to start after several attempts. The car engine stalled coming off of the off ramp at around 30 mph. When the car stalled i had to manually steer the vehicle to get it to the…
ODI 10503233
Engine · Steering
Early in 2011 i started having difficulties with my 2000 malibu. The problem was that the check engine light would appear randomly on the dashboard. After a few moments it would disappear. It began staying on longer and longer so i took it to a local chevrolet dealer. They checked it out, couldn??t find anything specific, and told me i should have them put in a new computer. This cost approximately $550.00 after the…
ODI 10569088
Air Conditioner · Engine · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine stalled intermittently. The failure occurred on twelve occasions. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01/28/15*lj air conditioner and heater wouldnot come on. Updated 08/28/2017*ct
ODI 10638390
Body · Engine
After parking the car i was notified by a neighbor that my vehicle was on fire. The fire dept. Was call and extinguished the fire.the arson squad was called and determined the vehicles fire was due to a mechanical problem. After i researched the vehicle safety recalls and found out there had been a recall for this vehicle and i was unaware of it. I purchased it used. I did not receive any notice on the recall. I…
Fire reported
ODI 10617817
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car has expereinced trouble starting due to this ignition swirch, recall. I have been stranded multiple times. I have been to service stations and the mechanincs could not figure out what was going on, causing me to put out money for a new starter, a new electrical system, new fuel pump etc. The problems that i have faced were due to the ignition switch not being in the "run" position. How can i ever be…
ODI 10637076
Electrical System · Engine
Previously submitted this report/complaint on this site, to gm and to the ftc around 2004 with no response. The chevrolet malibu from 2000 has similar ignition and engine issues now reported on the news in the cobalt and other cars. Owner had to replace the intake manifold several times, the ignition,starter, key system, idle control valve, and other parts numerous times due to the car engine smoking, "turning off"…
ODI 10576526
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