2000 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Lighting Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signals · 32 records
- turn signal · 16 records
- hazard lights · 12 records
- exterior lighting · 12 records
- warning lights · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting switch turn signal switch, fails daily when turned on. *tr
ODI 10268938
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 25 mph, the driver's side turn signal failed to activate. The failure occurred without warning and intermittently. The authorized dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting, hazard flashing warning lights, switch), although the failures were identical. The vehicle is in the process of…
ODI 10261659
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals failed to activate. The contact took the vehicle to the sour lake chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the hazard warning switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/2983536744. The manufacturer also informed…
ODI 10991519
Exterior Lighting · Switch
I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu, , it has been experiencing intermittent turn signal, hazard lights for some months. The behavior matches that described in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. I contacted gm and was told that my car was not included in their recall 03043. *tr
ODI 10235513
Exterior Lighting
The right and left signal turn lights fail to operate at intermittent times. I was nearly involved in several rear end crashes because of the problem. I have to push the emergency flasher button to operate the turn signals. *tr
ODI 10229341
Exterior Lighting · Horn
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lamps worked intermittently. In addition, the horn would not sound. He cannot use the turn signals to indicate his intent to turn the vehicle, which could result in a crash. The dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch);…
ODI 10256699
Exterior Lighting
Car drove well for 4 years no problem, then signal lights stopped working, works sometimes, but most of the time doesn't, have had bulbs changed many times, brand new bulbs, signals works when they want to. I've been honked at & cars have blew their horns at my vehicle because i have to turn sometimes & it fails to work,then i saw recall on internet. *tr
ODI 10240709
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 55 mph, she heard a buzzing noise coming from the front of the vehicle near the hazard switch. Approximately 15 minutes later she was unable to activate the turn signal. There is a recall for the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch (nhtsa campaign id # 03v327000) however; the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included as part of…
ODI 10232223
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2000 chevy malibu and i owned it since 2007 july...since then i have had problems with my hazard lights and signal lights...when i would be driving my car i would use my signal to turn left or right and it would make a crackle sound and stop working completley i would then try to use my hazard they would do the same thing make a crackle sound and not work..also with my headlights my problem with them is they…
ODI 10297277
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Turn signals were working intermittently. Bought from chevy dealership. Repaired at private shop. Cost to repair: $125 to replace hazard switch. Bandaid solution: bang the dash until the signal worked. *tr
ODI 10231092
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline
4-2007 gas was pooling around engine, replaced intake gasket, next time i drove car , same problem,they had to do over ( their dime) because failed to replace o-ring. 9-06-07 would not start at gas station, 9-13-07 pass lock sys. Installed ignition switch lock cylinder. 11-13-09 turn signals, tail lights not working, between 11-13-09 @ 4-07-2010 , i have been back several times, because signals failed off and on…
ODI 10512133
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals automatically turn on and off intermittently. Occasionally, the turn signals do not work at all. The dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10237469
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My turn signal, hazard lights work periodically had them looked at and worked on and still have problems. *tr
ODI 10650098
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
Had hazard lights replaced 5 years ago, problem continues. Water pump blew, intake manifold needs replaced. Dex cool problem car also refuses to start from time to time, takes about 10 minutes to decide to start. *tr
ODI 10253620
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the hazard lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch). The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10367108
Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the hazard lights and turn signals would function intermittently. She could never pinpoint when they would malfunction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the lights functioned properly each time and they could not duplicate the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer regarding nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10251294
Exterior Lighting
Water was getting into the brake lights. This resulted in rust and the bulb blowing out. *ak the stop signal and the turn signals would also get rusted. The consumer would have to change the bulbs every two to three months. *sc *jb
ODI 10053760
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
In late 2003, early 2004, the hazard lights stopped working and you had to hold button down to keep them on. At the time, i had not received a recall notice. I had my mechanic work on it and fix the wiring. In aug. 2014, it became a problem again, which i haven't fixed yet. Due to recent recalls, of which i received a notice for having my ignition and keys fixed for my car, i went onto the nhtsa website to check…
ODI 10650863
Exterior Lighting
Hazard lights/turn signal lights work intermittently. *ak *nm
ODI 10059739
Exterior Lighting
The hazard and turn signal lights were inoperative. *jb
ODI 10020442
Exterior Lighting
I have replaced my tail light bulbs numerous times as well now the entire bulb panel once on each side. The design and the seal allows for water to enter and hold water in the covering/reflectors which in turn cause rusting and blown bulbs. At this point i now need a whole new wiring harness due to the water damage on the passenger side as well as another new bulb panel. I have many friends whom also have the same…
ODI 10371239
Exterior Lighting
This is regarding my hazard lights and turn signals. *tr
ODI 10241112
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