2000 Chevrolet Malibu Structure Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Structure
2000 chevy malibu-rack & pinion mount on driver side broke from frame. Before failure font end shook like brakes were bad. Car began to steer hard and make load noise (felt under driver side floor board). Upon looking into problem i noticed that the mounts are only made of cheap sheet metal. Passenger side is showing signs of extreme rusting also. To repair will require front sub frame to be replaced. I believe that…
ODI 10384661
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the front passenger side door exhibited excessive rust. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for inspection or repairs. The contact stated the failure was a safety issue because the rust was building around the filler pipe for the fuel system. The failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 6/8/11 *cn the consumer stated…
ODI 10399101
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
2000 chevrolet malibu sedan with rusted left and right brackets that are welded to the k frame and hold the steering arm**cc the consumer had persistent problems with the brakes. *jb
ODI 10189002
Structure · Switch
While parked in the garage to have a water pump installed mechanic tried to start the vehicle and the key would not start it. Vehicle was towed to home since the weather was bad. A lock smith came and the entire dashboard and other components had to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10113200
Cooling System · Electrical System · Structure · Suspension
I have encountered the following problems in the year since i purchased said vehicle: -signal &/or hazard lights work periodically -radio & lighter short out/blow fuses -a/c not working -a/c cuts on automatically w/ recirculation button -vent only works on level 3 or higher -water present in trunk -uneven tire wear -erratic gas gauge readings -coolant ran completely out w/out reason. *jb
ODI 10023617
Fuel Pump · Lock · Structure · Turn Signal
Consumer experienced problem after problem with 2000 malibu. Interior workmanship falling apart, outside mirror paint fading, replaced fuel pump and other problems. *bf the vehicle turn signal malfunctioned and the truck lid would open intermittently on it's own. *nm
ODI 10111414