2000 Chevrolet Malibu Cooling System Problems
- 36
- 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.
What owners report
- intake manifold · 18 records
- manifold gasket · 8 records
- coolant leaking · 5 records
- lower intake · 5 records
- water pump · 4 records
- replaced times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cooling System
After replenishing radiator fluid in my 2000 chevy malibu with the approved fluid, havoline dex-cool radiator fluid, my car started to constantly leak anti-freeze and now i have a leak and my radiator "idiot" light is constantly on. The car was perfectly fine prior to the application of the dex-cool but days afterward my troubles began. There was never a problem before and as usual 4-6 weeks i would have to…
ODI 10252963
Air Bags · Cooling System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The air bag light has been illuminated since the vehicle was purchased. The coolant is also leaking from the vehicle. He was advised that the thermostat was not working properly. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 93,600.
ODI 10252198
Cooling System
I own a 200 chevy malibu and have had to repair an intake manifold twice- once at 92,000 miles and again at 105,000 miles. Gm knows that their dex cool antifreeze eats through the gaskets but does nothing to fix it. I do not know why the gov.'t lets them get away with this. This is very expensive and not something that should have to be repaired within 100,000.00 miles. The speeds on the fan did not work shortly…
ODI 10225183
Cooling System
I own a 200 chevy malibu and have had to repair an intake manifold twice- once at 92,000 miles and again at 105,000 miles. Gm knows that their dex cool antifreeze eats through the gaskets but does nothing to fix it. I do not know why the gov.'t lets them get away with this. This is very expensive and not something that should have to be repaired within 100,000.00 miles. The speeds on the fan did not work shortly…
ODI 10225182
Cooling System
Small leak developed at rear of intake manifold. Caused overtemp and all coolant boiled out. @ $800.00 to repair. I am reporting this because 2 separate repair shops informed me this is a known defect for this model, to the extent the defect is posted on all repair data bases. It is very common to sustain a crack in the engine block because of this defect.
ODI 10202948
Air Conditioner · Cooling System
As stated by other complainants, i also have a problem with my cooling system. After losing my a/c now i'm faced with losing the whole engine. My car continuously runs hot the so called dexcool coolant keeps squirting over the engine and reading other complaints i'm facing either intake repairs or water pump and thermostat problems. This is ridiculous so many people having similar problems neither gmc or our so…
ODI 10233574
Cooling System
My car was running hot and it smell like something was burning under the hood, so i took the car in to the shop to have fix and the worker told me it was a defective intake manifold gaskets. It would cost me close to $850 to fix. The part itself only cost $89, but the labor is what i was paying for. I cannot afford to keep fixing this car on a college student budget. After talking to other malibu owners with the…
ODI 10159695
Cooling System · Fuel Pump · Pads · Suspension
Lower intake manifold gasket leak; ball joint & fuel pump; brake pads replaced 4 times in less than 3 yrs. *nm
ODI 10171790
Cooling System · Fuel Pump
Fuel pump needed to be replaced on 2/01/06 - cost of repair $800. When service was completed, gm mechanic informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking and causing coolant to mix with oil in the engine. The estimated cost to repair is an additional $1,000! We have not yet had the part repaired due to the cost and the car has had limited use since. Gm should issue a recall on this already and stop having the…
ODI 10160842
Cooling System
Intake manifold leak..loss of coolant..overheating engine..heater malfunction sporadically. This problem continues but abated somewhat after service at a radiator repair facility rodded the radiator twice ,flushed and refilled the system with new coolant and installed new thermostat. Mileage was 39,500. *nm
ODI 10145202
Cooling System
The initial problem was that the car had difficulty starting after the car was warm. Would usually have to give the car gas to get the engine to turn over. Took the car to the dealer and was informed that was the least of my problems since the intake manifold gasket was leaking coolant into the oil. The cost of repairs for the leaking gasket was over $650 and told was quite common in 2000 malibus and if the problem…
ODI 10142716
Cooling System · Rotor
2000 chevrolet malibu developed problems with the brake equipment.*mr the consumer had the brakes replaced 3 times. The first brake service they were replaced under warranty after that the consumer was told it was considered wear and tear. The water pump was leaking. *jb
ODI 10134547
Cooling System
Dt: the reservoir for the coolant had a design flaw which caused it to leak. It caused an o-ring to pull away and let coolant splash on top of the engine. Consumer was told it would cost 750 to 1000 dollars to fix this problem. This caused the engine to run hot. The consumer would like for the manufacturer to pay to have problem remedied. *jb
ODI 10129986
Cooling System
3.1 engine leaking collant at head gasket. Mechanic says this is a common problem with gm 3.1 v6 engines. About $600.00 estimate to repair.
ODI 10120311
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
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Cooling System · Switch
2000 chevrolet malibu: turn signals stop without warning. Air condition stops and starts on its on. Brakes squeal. Engine surges. Uses oi, l but no leak. Uses alot of coolant no leak found by me. Ignition switch locks and wont let go sometimes.*ak
ODI 10110146
Cooling System
The malibu engine smelled hot and fluid was leaking onto the garage floor. A mechanic discovered that coolant is leaking onto the top of the transmission from the intake manifold gasket. We have added fluid a couple of times. The gasket will have to be replaced. I believe that gm should replace this since it is a commonly known problem on this car. *nm
ODI 10110734
Cooling System
(1) the failure occurred under normal driving conditions. (2) the intake manifold leaks radiator fluid due to faulty gaskets. Fortunately, the problem was observed before the engine overheated or caught fire, but there is evidence of coolant contaminating the engine oil: further consequences will likely occur in the future. (3) the failure has not yet been corrected. A firestone service center diagnosed the problem…
ODI 10104607
Cooling System
I purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu in dec 1999. The car had 6 miles on it when purchased. Within the last year i have noticed the car has been overheating a little, and i am having to fill the coolant up once every couple of weeks(with no noticable leaks). *ak at this point i have taken it to a couple of different shops telling me that the lower intake manifold needs replaced (cost 5-700 dollars!!)--i still owe…
ODI 10093591
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
I repeated had problems with the transmission slipping and/or not going into gear completely and this problem almost caused an accident on a few occasions. I first suspected something was faulty shortly after purchasing the vehicle - which was a gm certified vehicle. Less than a year after purchase i had to pay almost $2000 to have the transmission rebuilt. Items replaced include the torque converter and solenoids.…
ODI 10090944
Cooling System
Light for low water would come on. About 3-4 times every 6 months starting 2002. Then all of a sudden every time the car was driven, even just a few blocks. At that point, the car had to be towed to the dealer for repair. Fortunately, i was not far from home when the major trouble started. The repair report reads "low coolant light is on and the oil appears to have water mixed... Advise... Lower intake manifold…
ODI 10075437
Cooling System
While driving temperature gauge failed. This made it impossible for the consumer to know if the vehicle overheated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10065145
Cooling System
At 55000 miles had to replace lower intake manifold gasket. Looks like is a common problem with the malibu.gm must do something.*ak
ODI 10057050
Cooling System · Mechanical
My 2000 malibu which currently has 50,000 miles on it started losing coolant at about 48,000 miles. I have spent close to $1,000 dollars trying to get it to stop losing fluids. The last repair was a new gasket set per service bullitin #03-06-01-010 dated march of 2003. Is there any other course of action that i can take. I cannot afford any more expenses on it. Also the turn signals seem to fail when my car heater…
ODI 10075019
Caliper · Cooling System · Disc · Drum · Pads · Shoes/Linings
2000 chevrolet malibu with persistent brake problems. Have to replace major brake components every approximately 20,000 miles. Also, dexcool coolent leak from the intake manifold after only (approx) 50,000 miles. Dexcool coolant breakdown and subsequent failure of cooling system. *ak
ODI 10051548