Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
01084902012/01/2001631899Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc06/25/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
020811600101/01/2002631229Subject regarding intermittent communication or serial data diagnostic trouble codes stored in history. *slc05/21/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
0174001/01/200410006270Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and rpm, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, and a p0300 set. sit bulletin 1460291. *tt04/27/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/17/2012
 The problems that i have had with this vehicle are all too similar to the problems others on here are having especially with the theft security system not letting the car start if the security light starts to blinking after fail attempt to start the vehicle , does someone have to get hurt or killed before you all correct this problem. i have also had to replace the wheel hub assembly on this vehicle more times than normal in a short time frame.i feel that this shouldnt be our problem to pay for if it is gm f**k up.i am mad and pissed to say the least. all of these complaints and no reactions. sad not living up to standards . when obama was bailing your a** out he should of let you just stay a** out. i am disgraced by this outrage. ill never buy a heavy chevy again. toyota here i come. at least yall honor recalls. :( late for work ,late taking kids to school ,late for dr appt. ,tickets for obstructing traffic. by the way gm great theft security system fail it seems like the only feature thats getting you a lot of publicity. not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10/08/2012150000
 Theres a recall for this make and model year. my cars vin skirts the recall but has the same issues as gm recall no 03043. not sure why my car insint included in this recall its very dangerous not to have turn signals!!!
01/16/200780012
 The truth is all i want is my safety and my problem is very serious +the problem is listed under the nhtsa defect investigation# ea02037 and recall# 03v327000 with dates of recall from feb 1st 2000 - may 31 2001 my vehicle was manufactured in oklahoma in april 2000 however calling gm a representative of gm named jessica informed me that my gm is not on the recall list after 30 min of trying to figure out why i asked for a supervisor named teresa whom was not in the office and is supposed to call back and then i asked for that person supervisor presumably the manager and i was told i could not speak to that person and when i asked for that persons name i was told that the managers it was against company policy to give out the managers name and also against company policy to give out any last names furthermore i was given incorrect information about the manufacturing plant of my vehicle. i believe i should have my car on the recall list if i fit the description accurately and fall in between the correct dates it is a very serious safety hazard and could become fatal if not fixed very soon
09/27/201178663
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals failed while driving 25 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the dealer replaced the hazard warning switch and the manufacturer was notified who confirmed that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the failure mileage was 78,663. kmj
09/27/201178663
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the turn signals are in operable. while driving 25 mph and try to use both turn signals they would not work. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there are no recalls for this failure. the dealer replace the hazard warning switch at the owners expense of $86. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls for his vehicle. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 78,663. mw
08/10/201150678
 Turn signal/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative when temperature transitions such as rain are encountered when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 and nhtsa action number ea02037 and gm recall no. 03043 refused at point of purchase: fox cheverolet, 60 east padonia road, timonium, md 21093 phone 410-667-6666 on october 13, 2011.
05/12/201178622
 Pertaining to general motors product recall #03043a dated march 2004. this recall addresses a problem that exists in the 2000 chevrolet malibu vehicles, vin #y6226571 to #y6352520. these vehicles have a condition in which solder joints in the hazard warning flasher switch may crack. if cracking occurs, it may cause the audibled flasher indicator, visual flasher indicator in the instrument cluster, turn signals, and the hazard warning flashers to work intermittently of not at all. if the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are not working, others may react more slowly to a turning or stopped vehicle and a crash could occur. in my case the turn signals and warning flasher were working intermittently. but, the vin on my 2000 malibu does not fall into the stated vin range my compliant is: if this condition is important enough to warrant a recall, why does it only apply to 2000 chevrolet malibu
02/01/2008133000
 2000 chevrolet malibu , bought the car in 2005. the anti-theft light comes on and car won't crank, or a few minutes down the road if it does crank it stalls looses all power ,and then won't crank for about 30 minutes later if not i might have to beat with my hand on the dash just under the ignition switch for all power to regain its self. this problem started back in 2008, but my husband got it doing right again after about a month of tapping the computer part of the switch from the inside of the dash with a screw driver handle every time he went to crank it. it did fine up until recently , about somewhere in february of 2011, it started doing it again, dealership can seem to tell me nothing, they have no idea even after running it on a computer over night, all because the computer they said can't find anything, how dumb. i am poor, can't afford another car. i love my malibu apart from what it is doing to me, i have 2 kids, small kids, they are with me 24/7 and the car will just die on me leaving me to use all ,y strength and power to steer and stop the car on to the side of the road. to top it off my air isn't working anymore, and being stuck like that in the heat from this state of alabama, is not fun or healthy for my 2 kids or me. i just want it to work like it is supposed to . i can't afford to pay over 300 dollars for a switch and i don't even know if that is the problem, my car surges, and no one can seem to tell me a straight answer , but what i do know is i am not the only one with this problem. and someone needs to fix it now.before something bad happens, what if it dies on me like that and it will at high speeds ,and someone not paying attention runs me and my 2 kids over. please i am begging you, i don't want a new car, i just want my problem that seems to be very common fixed.
09/19/2007100000
 The anti-theft ignition lock device malfunctions every day, 3 or more times in most cases, you have to wait 10 minutes to attempt to start the car again and even then it may not start and you have to wait 10 more minutes, now its not a crash your car through a building and kill people type of problem but it is a sit in your car in a terrible neighborhood and pray you dont get raped, murdered, robbed, etc problem. i recently was working in inner city baltimore and was required to park my car on greenmount avenue, which is the worst of the worst and sometimes it would take me an hour to start my car!!!!!!!!! this is utterly ridiculous and this is the reason nobody wants to buy american made cars anymore!!!!!! take responsibility gm!!!!!!!!!! i shouldnt have to pay $300+ to get this issue fixed. gm should pay for it and also remove this device from all of thier vehicles. it was obviously not a well thought out theft deterrent. and further more there are several other issues on my vehicle that i have been told are notorious on these cars. the whole entire brand should fall under the lemon law. i want some satisfaction, they need to do a recall for this. it is the ignition lock cylinder and housing assembly and i currently dont have the money to get it fixed, and i may never have the money seeing as how it constantly makes me late for work and i may lose my job because of it! way to go chevy-thumbs up!
09/21/2005
 I have a 2000 chevy malibu ls in which the anti theft system does not allow me to operate my car properly. i will try to start my car and go somewhere and it wont start for ten to fifteen minutes. i live inwi where it can get very hot and extremely cold. i also have a child under the age of two who is with me in my vehicle on a regular basis. i have called gm and complained about this issue and i am told that they cant do anything because this is not a saftey issue. this is a saftey issue. if it is below freezing out side and i have my baby in the car with me and have to wait for ten of fifteen mins for it to hopefully start my child or i could get very sick. not to mention sitting in a hot car for that time waiting for the fake light to go off so that i can start it with they key that is supposed to go with the car but yet the car thinks im trying to steal it. and another one if im traveleing and stop to get gas at night and i have to pay at the pump and turn the car off, cuz thats what your supposed to do while fueling, then it doesnt want to start again im stranded at an unopened gas station who knows where with my young child and myself at night in the freezing cold or very hot temps. why again is this not a saftey issue? this problem needs to be fixed. and we should not have to pay for it to be done either. 400 to 800 to try to fix a problem that gm should recall. and it isnt even guarenteed to not happen again. why is it that gm wont recall this issue that i have seen tons and tons of complaints about? is it because gm doesnt know a solution to this problem? well gm u better figure one out or u will most likely be loosing a lot of customers. i certiantly wont buy another gm car if they wont take responsibility for the issues that they are having with these cars now. gm should stand by their product and fix the issues that consumers are having with their cars. this is definately a saftey issue who are you kidding? fix this problem!!!!
07/24/2010147257
 I have a 2000 chevy malibu. it has something called the passlock system or theft system and it prevents the car from starting. it prevents the car from starting all the time. this isn't the first time you have received this complaint i bet. i have put an extra $2000 into the car after i brought it hoping it would fix it but i still have the problem. i have read on-line and everyone who owns a 96 and up gm car has this problem. everyone says gm doesn't care about this problem and they won't fix it. they say this is the only way to get them to fix it. if we complain on here. please make them fix this problem with their cars because you would save over 1,000,000 people time and frustration. no joke, literally 1,000,000 people have this problem. this is why they went bankrupt. gm sucks. this is why america sucks as a nation. we have to complain on here to fix our problems. no offense to you. i don't have enough money to by another car, as most people with this problem. please do the right thing and make gm fix it. i know it is not the american way to give the people what they want but maybe this time we can make an exception. please help all of us who would love to buy a different car but don't have the money. thank you.
07/16/2010138618
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the ignition switch works intermittingly. the contact was told to turn the key and let it sit for 15 minutes and then try to start the vehicle. this has worked, but the contact feels this is a safety issue. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 136818
10/10/2010141501
 After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, i tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i contacted the chevy recall # 800-630-2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car was not included in those vin #'s and that i have to pay to have it fixed.
07/16/2010138618
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the ignition switch works intermittingly. the contact was told to turn the key and let it sit for 15 minutes and then try to start the vehicle. this has worked, but the contact feels this is a safety issue. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 136818
10/10/2010141501
 After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, i tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i contacted the chevy recall # 800-630-2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car was not included in those vin #'s and that i have to pay to have it fixed.
10/08/2010141600
 Driving from queens to brooklyn, ny and suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i've taken the car to mechanics who are as stumped as i was (until today) when i saw the nhtsa.dot recall and investigation list which included my car 2000 chev impala
07/16/2010138618
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the ignition switch works intermittingly. the contact was told to turn the key and let it sit for 15 minutes and then try to start the vehicle. this has worked, but the contact feels this is a safety issue. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 136818
10/10/2010141501
 After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, i tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i contacted the chevy recall # 800-630-2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car was not included in those vin #'s and that i have to pay to have it fixed.
10/08/2010141600
 Driving from queens to brooklyn, ny and suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i've taken the car to mechanics who are as stumped as i was (until today) when i saw the nhtsa.dot recall and investigation list which included my car 2000 chev impala
07/16/2010138618
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the ignition switch works intermittingly. the contact was told to turn the key and let it sit for 15 minutes and then try to start the vehicle. this has worked, but the contact feels this is a safety issue. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 136818
10/10/2010141501
 After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, i tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i contacted the chevy recall # 800-630-2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car was not included in those vin #'s and that i have to pay to have it fixed.
10/08/2010141600
 Driving from queens to brooklyn, ny and suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i've taken the car to mechanics who are as stumped as i was (until today) when i saw the nhtsa.dot recall and investigation list which included my car 2000 chev impala
10/10/2010141501
 After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, i tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i contacted the chevy recall # 800-630-2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car was not included in those vin #'s and that i have to pay to have it fixed.
10/08/2010141600
 Driving from queens to brooklyn, ny and suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i've taken the car to mechanics who are as stumped as i was (until today) when i saw the nhtsa.dot recall and investigation list which included my car 2000 chev impala
08/10/2010171504
 Turn signals inoperable. flasher inoperable. this makes it impossible to alert other drivers of intent to turn or change lanes causing a dangerous situation. i was told there has already been a recall by the cheverolet representative. the recall was for the turn signals and hazard switch and both have been replaced by a previous owner at 70000 mi. under the previous recall. i am now having the same problem at 172000 mi. and was told it is now not their resposibility.
09/08/201084500
 Turn signals have not been working upon demand. as of 9/82010 my turn signals have stopped working all together. gm said my vin did not fall in the recall category of the same vehicles with the same problem.
08/12/201080218
 I own a 2000 chevy malibu and the theft deterrent system is not working properly. a lot of the time the car will not start and while you are driving the call will stall and die. it will shut off and random times. you can be driving down the highway at 65 miles an hour and you loose power. this is a very dangerous situation and i know that gm knows about this problem and has failed to come up with a fix for it. it is up to you to force gm to put out a fix for this and protect the consumers of their products. please help keep me and my family safe. thank you.
05/03/2008600001
 2000 chevy malibu -- theft alert light is always on. car would not start. wait 10 min to reset -car would then start--gmc solution need a new ignition switch and key-- i get it done-- light is still on--the auto will not start sometimes --10 min reset it will start--- do i get another ignition set 1 yr. later??? i can not trust this auto to start ------------------i have spoken to 4 other 2000 2001 chevy malibu owners and they are going thru the same problems please look into this recurring problem ---- ____--during this problem we all have a build up of corrosion on the positive pole of the battery. please respond [xxx] *tr
01/10/20101260001
 The car was running fine, then about a week ago the turn signals stopped working. this is also effecting my hazard lights. it happens intermittently. this is occurring daily. *cn
08/25/2009707051
 The blinkers of my 2000 chevy malibu turn off randomly and i don't know it until i go to make a turn which can absolutely result in a crash. it also affects my passenger side window and rear passenger brakelights which will not come on though the bulbs are new. i looked into recalls and there was indeed a recall regarding this exact problem stating the hazard light switch overheats and melts and then disrupts the electrical system specifically affecting this part of my car. when i called the manufacturer they told me that i was five days late to have the part fixed. being that i only bought this car in march of this year, 2009, i should have received a recall notice so that this could have been fixed, but received no such information in the mail and am unable to afford to fix this very dangerous problem. also, when i go to start my car, it will randomly turn on the theft system light and not allow the car to start. on investigation apparently, the chevy malibu comes with the passkey system and despite that the company knows that it is faulty they will do nothing to fix it. though it is their fault they just told me to replace the key cylinder which is not definite to work, or to spray graphite powder in it to help with connection but that overall it is my problem. why is it that i have a car that was bought in running condition that will kill itself randomly and that is my problem when it is a manufacturers defect!? i can never know when or when not my car will start and have missed work and other important events. and in case of an emergency there is a possibility that it will not start! or that i could be trapped in a dangerous situation because my car simply decides that the key that is supposed to start it and is linked to it will not work. this is truly unacceptable and not right for chevy to think that we should just deal with a car that is broken though not the consumers fault and all of the options they give for fixing it are not definite. *tr
08/07/2009910001
 2000 chevy malibu anti theft would keep car from starting for no reason. i could follow the gm's fix for this by waiting 10 minutes and than the car would start. we have dealt with this problem for a couple of years and the dealer has told us they can find nothing wrong.it has progressed to where you now are able to start the car but it will shut the engine off within a minute. this has happened 4 times in the last 2 days. this happened once to my wife when she was driving on the road the engine just shut off creating the possibility of an accident. *tr
08/04/2009580001
 Theft system light comes on and car will not start for ten minutes. happens twice a week. *tr
03/13/20091060001
 2000 chevy malibu with passlock lock problems ..what a nightmare someone needs to do something about this.. *tr
02/04/20091200001
 Theft system/passlock. daily this is triggered preventing me from starting my vehicle for ten minutes. i have a highly special needs child and it's critical that my vehicle gets me to him or takes him where he needs to go. i've always been late for work several times, and most recently today i left work early from being sick and rendered unable to start the car, twice. i don't need the theft system, i can't afford a 'possible' fix and from everyone i've spoken to- nothing has worked to fix their issues. i think this should be recalled to have this fixed, taken out (if there's a way) or give us a trade in! my car is paid for, i can't afford to go get a new one! *tr
10/01/20031
 Recurring problem with a theft system error. in cold weather, the theft system disables the vehicle for 10 minutes, then maybe will allow car to start. there are numerous complaints on auto forums regarding this exact issue. each year for the last 4 we have issues with the car not starting. this is related to a pass lock system in this vehicle. this vehicle does not have an alarm, not remote starter. *tr
07/09/2008990001
 Every 50 or so attempts at starting my 2000 malibu the car won't start unless i leave the ignition set to on for 10 minutes. i have been unable to repair the problem so far. *tr
02/10/200865000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals on the vehicle became inoperable. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the contact would have to pay for a diagnostic test to be performed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 75,000.
08/28/20081
 The passlock system keeps messing up, my light flashes and the i have to what 10 min. to start it. sometimes the light stays on. this happens about a dozen times a week. i am left stranded in a dark parking lot at 10pm after school. i am a afraid of being out alone at night as it is but now i am stranded out for 10 mins. *tr
01/02/200360000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. when the contact started the vehicle, the anti-theft warning light illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the ignition cylinder. the technician further stated that the vehicle could shut off at any moment if the component was not replaced. the vehicle was repaired. on three separate occasions, the identical failures recurred and were repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 157,000.
07/21/20081
 Theft system light blinks can't start car. if i wait 10 15 minutes it will stop blinking and it will start. i have been late for work two time in the last 2 weeks. *tr
06/19/2006790002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the system theft light illuminated on the instrument panel. the light used to blink and the vehicle would have to be shut off for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. currently, the light constantly remained illuminated. the ignition, keys, and alternator were replaced; however, the failure has recurred. the current mileage was 86,000 and failure mileage was 79,000. updated 10-07-08 *bf the ignition lock cylinder was replaced. updated 10/09/08. *jb
06/01/20071
 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
05/15/2008820001
 Theft deterrent system in my 2000 chevrolet malibu sometimes (too often!) will erroneously prevent me from starting my car. i'm using the original gm keys - not copies!! extremely inconvenient - you have to wait 10 minutes before you can try again - and potentially unsafe. *tr
10/12/200790001501/20/2000
 Intake manifold gasket replaced three times under and outside of warranty. hazard switch malfunctioning - almost caused accident turning signal/wiper washer switch malfunctioning premature brake wear until calipers replaced check engine light various emissions and fuel vapor leaks. *jb
04/03/200750000101/01/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 70 mph the vehicle decelerated to 50 mph and then shuts off completely. the contact was forced to merge onto the median in order to avoid the busy intersection. the technician stated that the failure could have been caused by the signal light. the contact stated that no other failures occurred since the vehicle left the shop. the current and failure mileage were 50,000.*ak
04/01/20063400001/01/2006
 I have a 2000 chevy malibu. as many malibu owners my car has the same issues. blower fan doesn't work on setting 1 and 2, rear speakers don't work in cold weather, rear tail lights don't always work, weird braking issues in the cold, and air circulation button changes from closed to open automatically. these are just some electrical issues with the car and i think i found the root cause. the windshield rubber seal on my car was unattached from the window outside at the bottom on the passenger side. i found out because after a heavy rain a lot of water was showing on the floor of the passenger side. the water damages has been happening for years. i found water sitting in the plastic molding right under the blower fan. water corroding the electrical cables on the floor. water tracks over the computer board located under the glove box. i've informed chevrolet and ask for them to create a tsb but they denied my request.*jb
06/15/200620001/28/2001
 Hazard and turn signal works intermittently, i found that a recall on my make of car was issued in 2003, parts no available till 2004, due to losing my home in hurricane ivan my mail was messed up for quite some time, i am having this problem and would like to know if it would be covered. we replaced bulbs and fuses but problem still there, i can tap or hold the hazard button and turn signals will work for a moment. this is a 2000 malibu with appr. 74,000 miles. all warranty work and oil changes has always been kept up, i would like to know if my car falls in the recall. *nm
09/07/2006554005
 1. ebcm failure 2. hazard light failure. *nm
03/04/2006950003604/15/2004
 On the way to the hospital the car died 21 times. it was acting like it was running out of gas. had a full tank. we would sit for a time (5, 10, 15 or so minutes) and the car would start and run 10 feet or a few miles. on the way home from the hospital it died another 15 times and we called a tow truck. we have replaced the map sensor & fuel relay switch. with the tow and parts and labor we continue to get stranded. the garage tested the car and the computer gave no code. we are afraid to drive it any distance for fear of breaking down again. we just want it fixed. *jb
05/05/200599901/27/2000
 I have already filed complaint in regards to the hazard light recall, which for some reason does not cover my 2000 malibu. i noticed other complaints on the malibu and figured i would throw my two cents in. i to have had to drop over $1000 dollars into the most defective car i have purchased this includes the $200 piece of junks i bought when i was a teenager. my list of problems. 1. coolant system leak cost $700 note: mechanic laughed and said this happens all the time is this type of engine. in reviewing other complaints, the one really stands out. nice i am glad gm owns up to its problems. 2. brakes constantly need to be replaced well below mileage. glad gm saved a few bucks under sizing the rotors. 3. within a year the fans switch (levels 1,2) and lighter stopped working. boy gm is saving lots money now. 4. within the past year i had fuel pump failure, nothing like traveling in rush hour traffic doing 75mph and car totally dieing. boy gm has made one quality car. 5. the last insult, my first and likely last gm product is when i thought boy i finally get something from gm in regards to one small defect, the hazard switch, i find out that my vehicle is not covered by this recall. wow not only i am out at least $1000 bucks on piece of crap product, gm does not even want to give a bone to hungry man. with this type of product it is no wonder gm is losing market share faster than any other automotive company. keep up the good work gm. clearly the are some serious defects with this vehicle and the gm
05/08/200470000101/27/2000
 Dt: ninety percent of the time the vehicle hazard lights didn't work and made noise. it was later determined that a solder had cracked and shorted out. other vehicle's were recalled (recall# 03v327000) but the consumer's vehicle was not included . *nm
09/27/20041
 Consumer stated that the light signals on vehicle did not work. she had a mechanic check the vehicle and determined that the switch in the steering column was defective. consumer claimed that there was a recall on the light signals.*ak
07/06/200443000505/19/2000
 We unfortunately own a 2000 chevy malibu. we have already replaced the rotors several times for going out of round. we have also replaced the fuel pump at less then 50,000 miles at the cost of $728.00. the air conditioner pops on and off on its own not cooling for the most part. the turn signals are nonfunctional and our vin number is not included in the recall although it should be. then there is the transmission slipping and the coolant leaking and the car overheating we are told this is a manifold intake gasket and will cost around 800.00 to fix. the newest problem is the factory installed radio tuner is burned out and now we have to replace the radio costing yet another $100.00 dollars or so this car has nickel and dimed us too much. after looking over your site i found these to be numerous complaints on the same year and model. i feel this car was a lemon across the board not just ours but, all 2000 malibu's. please look into these cars on a whole they were very badly manufactured and we all deserve some compensation for it. *jb
11/02/2003700014
 Intermittently when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes grabbed so hard that the entire vehicle vibrated severely. when this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the brake rotors warped. on one occasion this failure caused lost of control, in which the consumer almost crashed into an 18 wheeler, but was able to pull over to the medium. the dealership has acknowledged that there was a problem with the braking system, but was unable to correct the problem, and was now refusing to work on the vehicle. *ak there was a rattle under the hood at the firewall area while the vehicle was in motion, the hose assembly was found rubbing under the vehicle, both front rotors had wore thin, the fuel pump sender did not hold the correct amount of fuel pressure, there was an open circuit in the 24x crank sensor, there was a rattle in the front suspension due to weak front lower control arms which were noisy (the right lower control arm was replaced), the coolant level sensor shorted, the water pump assembly leaked coolant, there was a vibration at highway speeds, hardware was bad and was loose in the caliper, rotor pulsation which was replaced per bulletin, the turn signal was inoperative, and the a/c had internal damage and would cut on and off. *sc
01/21/200454593107/28/2000
 I had the car for 3 1/2 years and it has given me so many problems with misfire sensors, clicking noise in the engine, noise while driving over a bump or hole, this is besides other problems like water pump, fuel pump, transmission, check engine light on the dashboard and much more. *jb
02/20/2004879501502/14/2003
 Electronic computer module malfunctioning. chevy malibu 2000 is only four years old. this problem should not be happening. when starting the car all of the warning lights come on, fuel gage does not work , speedometer does not work, no heat or air conditioning blows, windows will not roll down, eventually all lights pop off except the check engine light and everything begins to work... windows, temperature, speedometer, fuel gage, etc...
02/10/2004370001
 When the consumer attempted to started the vehicle the anti theft lights illuminated on the dashboard. when this light is illuminated the vehicle will not start. the heater and signal lights also failed to operate. the manufacturer and the dealer will be informed of the problem. *nm
01/07/200462000103/13/2000
 While driving and/or attempting to use the turn signal, a short in the flasher switch made the turn signal inoperative and made other electrical components inoperative (ex. gauges, radio and a/c fan). the electrical problem also caused the engine to stall. when the consumer pushed the flasher switch repeatedly the electrical components would work temporarily. the fuel pump was replaced to alleviate the stalling condition. the technician has identified a problem in the flasher switch but has not replaced it. a recall on the switch is scheduled to start later in 2004 however the consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm
03/15/200343000108/10/2000
 I bought this car brand new (had 4 miles on it) in august of 2000. within a month, the a/c motor had to be replaced. within 6 months the engine began to surge, and felt like it was going to stall whenever at a stop. during this same period of time, the brakes began pulsating, and i replaced them on my own. i have not had an issue with them since. then this year, 2003, it completely died on me while doing 70 in rush hour traffic on the freeway in san diego. my whole family was in the car, and we could have been killed. i couldn't even turn on the flashers to let other drivers know we were in trouble. obviously, the power steering went out, and we had to cross three lanes of traffic, solely propelled by our existing momentum, without the ability to steer. i am beginning the process of trying to assess what the issue is, though i am sure it is the alternator. the battery was tested, and diagnosed as perfect, other than needing a full recharging (it was drained by another component). once i determine what is wrong, i intend to go to chevy, and harass them until they fix it. then, i am going to try and enter into arbitration, and hopefully get rid of the car altogether. if anyone has the solution to the stalling problem, please email me ! mjaramillo @ excite . com *jb
08/01/200361800308/24/2000
 2000 chevrolet malibu , engine shut down at normal driving speed 4 times although plenty of fuel in tank. *la
09/09/2003
 The 4 way flasher failed to work properly after being turned on. the turn signals worked only intermittently when in use. please provide further information. *nlm
01/09/2003219991509/29/2002
 Vehicle shuts completely down at when going over a bump or pothole in the road. does not happen every time a bump is hit, but has happened over 10 times and you never know when it might happen. *ph
10/14/200222000109/21/2002
 Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak. *jb
08/01/200299904/20/2002
 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
07/13/200307/02/2000
 I bought this chevrolet malibu ls in 2000 and already i have the following problems: alternator is out, air compresser out, blower motor is out, battery is out they are still checking on the oil leakage. *nlm
06/12/2003409/29/2002
 When the vehicle hit a pot hole, the engine shut down, the dealer inspected the vehicle 4 times , however the problem could not be duplicated.*ak. also when the brakes were applied, the vehicle did not stop, the brakes had to be re-applied in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ts *jb
01/13/200345000207/01/2001
 I too, have many of the problems that other malibu owners have. my turn signals work intermittently, the brakes have been replaced 2x, in addition to rotors, etc. the battery blew up, but was replaced as was the ac turning off and on by itself. the one issue that is very concerning to me, is one familiar to you. my car cuts off at anytime while driving. it has done this to me on 2 separate occasions. nashville has 3 interstates running through it and i was on them both times this happened. it was very scary and dangerous. it is out of warranty and the shops that i have taken it to cannot replicate the problem. the mechanics at then shops told me that malibu's are by far some of the most troublesome cars on the road today. someone is going to be killed. you lose control and have no steering ability, what does it take to fix the problem. i can see from others that their problems are being ignored as well. when will gm acknowledge the problem. don't they watch the news and see what happened with the firestone recall, or the tobacco companies that kept secrets? it is time for someone to be responsible for their product. *nlm
04/17/2002450005005/16/2000
 Blinker just stops working occasionally, it happens when driving or stopped. i can get them to work again by pressing the hazard lights button several times and they will eventually come back on, it only happens randomly. it started about a year ago happening rarely, now it happens weekly. *nlm
1606/03/2000
 The problems experienced are as followed: defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. the dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. refer to odi#10013971 mr scc
308/01/2000
 The engine stalled while driving due to a faulty ignition switch. the steering wheel was loud due to an improperly installed cam/horn contact. scc *nlm
10/24/20011
 Consumer states that defroster and warning lights do not work. consumer feels the computer is defected. please provide any further information. nlm
05/01/2000312/01/1999
 Brakes on vehicle have been replaced three times in past year. contacted dealer, and there was not much dealer could do. *ak also, gas guage failed twice. the passenger seat recliner was damaged. the electric out let broke and a/c heating system failed. *yh
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
03/10/200544900407/05/2000
 Had trouble starting car. replaced battery, alternator and belt. same thing happened; car would turn over, but not fire. automobile repaired, replaced battery; next day, car would not start again. would start with a jump, but when i stop, it dies. *ak 3 occurences; same problem. i've used aaa 3 times for same item. i only have 1 more service call left!!! also, interior lights don't work all the time. brake noise on right side.
303/01/2000
 Ticking sound at startup that chevrolet won't fix. no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
05/28/2006107/16/2000
 (1) car would not start on the first try on several occasions (2) car would not start & battery could not be jump-started - battery acid & corrosion were all over the positive post engine wire (3) had car towed to mechanic who replaced battery & installed separate connectors to the positive post wire(old battery not available). *nm
02/01/2005311/15/2000
 Dt: the consumer states that the 2000 chevrolet malibu's signal and hazard lights malfunctioned. the lights sometimes work and sometimes they do not. this has been happening for about six months. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer once to have it checked. the consumer said that he looked at it himself. the consumer has not contacted general motors. the consumer said that the battery pole had a short life. the consumer replaced the battery pole himself. the consumer indicated that there was a delay in the signals coming on.*ak
03/10/200544900407/05/2000
 Had trouble starting car. replaced battery, alternator and belt. same thing happened; car would turn over, but not fire. automobile repaired, replaced battery; next day, car would not start again. would start with a jump, but when i stop, it dies. *ak 3 occurences; same problem. i've used aaa 3 times for same item. i only have 1 more service call left!!! also, interior lights don't work all the time. brake noise on right side.
04/05/200431000109/01/2000
 Positive post of ac delco battery in a 2000 chevy malibu failed, resulting in total power loss to vehicle. research has shown that this is a common problem. dealer parts person stated that they see this failure often due to battery having a defective seal on the pos. post. excessive acid leakage resulted from this failure. *nm
08/13/20031
 Consumer stated that brake line indicator light did not come on to inform her that she needed brakes or there was a problem with the brakes. she would hear a funny noise sometimes. then, she took vehicle to the dealer where she purchased vehicle, and after examining the vehicle, was told she needed brakes, and that the calipers on driver's side were going out. they wanted to charge her $140.00 to turn rotors, and put brakes on the vehicle. she has had the vehicle only one month. also, consume rgot stranded, and had vehicle to the dealer. deale rfound that the battery post was corroded, she was told that vehicle needed a new battery. *ak
10/14/200222000109/21/2002
 Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak. *jb
04/04/2003106/03/2000
 Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. i have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. no cruise control - gm would not repair. brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. my local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do nothing. it was expensive. premature tire wear - two sets of tires. cars runs hot - would never go on a trip - because it would get too near overheating. i was afraid of getting stranded in the middle of the desert. engine ticking noise - local dealer said this was normal. now, i find none of these things were normal and many, many more car owners have experienced the same type of problems. also, i had a battery that exploded while car was under warranty. it was my problem. dealership would not replace battery. i finally had enough and turned this automobile back to gmac. is it going to take people getting killed to make gm responsible for these issues with the 2000 malibu. all of these problems were reported to the dealer, but since nothing could be duplicated, even though gm was aware of these issues, they would do nothing. after the car was out of warranty, the dealership was more than willing to correct these issues. the problem i have is the deception.....gm is aware of these issues and have been for some time. someone needs to hold then accountable. *jb
10/16/2001105/29/2000
 Consumer stated the vehicle would not start and the power windows were inopeartive, it was discovered that the battery was dead.*jb
01/04/2002607/01/2000
 Brakes failed for the 2nd time accident occurred have not had car for 3 weeks, have been waiting for gm to send inspector. car is out of service for more than 15 days and gm has exhausted the time limit for action. i do not want this death trap (car) back. i also want to be credited for lease payments. i should not have to pay for manufacturer defects. *ak
06/15/2001201/01/2000
 While driving, vehicle was hesitant after stopping, transmission would begin to shift every 4 seconds, dealer stated that a piece of metal from the front pump of the transmission had come off and sent pieces of metal circulating through the entire transmission, consumer was told that since the transmission was sealed that it was not anticipated that the metal pieces would affect the other systems of the vehicle, dealer made repairs and one mile down the road transmission began acting poorly again, consumer took back to dealer who stated that transmission was stuck in second gear, dealer replaced transmission. oxygen sensor failed. rotors warped and were causing vibration, dealer replaced pads and rotors. battery leaked acid into engine compartment. coolant cap was defective and replaced. *slc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
04/25/200348000204/24/2000
 My car is only 3 1/2 yrs. old, but, i'm having problems with it that i shouldn't be having. last summer, i had to have my battery and surrounding wires & hoses replaced due to a corroded cable which had leaked acid everywhere--luckily under warranty. now, my intake valve gasket is ruined, so antifreeze leaks out constantly and the car is perpetually on the verge of running hot. i have to constantly add antifreeze and water to keep it from overheating, although, it still smells overheated all the time. it will cost me between $900-$1100 to repair the problem, even though the part only costs $150 due to the labor involved in removing the top of the engine to get to the gasket. since the warranty has already run out, i'll have to foot the bill myself. i don't appreciate this because i shouldn't be having this problem with this car at this time, nor do i feel that it is my responsibility to fix it. the dealer or manufacturer should foot the bill since the car is so young and there is no way that i caused this problem. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07/06/200480000111/11/2002
 Car cut off while driving and sometime would not start. problem: under the hood fuse box no good.*ak
06/07/200480500308/15/2000
 1st issue: vehicle horn not working at steering column. replaced fuses under hood and still does not work. horn does work when vehicle's panic alarm is sounded and when remote locks are activated. will attempting to get vehicle fixed but concerned about previous recalls for electrical problems with this vehicle. 2nd issue: this vehicle is equipped with an automatic headlights on/ off sensor. this sensor appears to have failed from the first few months i have owned this vehicle. daytime running lamps never activate. the nighttime headlamps are always on when ignition is on.*ak
12/15/2001212/01/2000
 Both tail light assemblies fill with water, causing lights to short out. seal around assembly is inadequate.*ak
08/14/2001108/27/1999
 Cigarette lighter fuse blown. *yh
10/01/2000107/01/2000
 3 months after i bought malibu in july, 2000 i was driving at 65 mph when my care lost all power. dealer told me that there was something wrong with the fuel indicator wiring and was falsely reading the amount of gas i had which resulted in my running out of gas at 65mph. problem has not repeated itself. at 21,000 miles my signal indicator lights failed and my hazard switch had to be replaced. at 23,000 miles my evaporator vent valve had to be replace (engine light remained on constantly). at 20,000 miles my car was vibrating whenever my brakes were applied. dealor said front brakes worn out and rotors out of round and they replaced the front brakes and refaced the rotors. at 33,000 miles, care again vitrated whenver brakes applied and dealer told me again that it was not under warranty and was happening because of hot spots and that my rotors needed to be cut even though they had just been fixed at 20,000 miles. was never told that manufacturer was having a problem with malibu brakes and was told it would cost approxiamtely $700.00 to fix rotors and it was my responsibility. my sevice for the brakes was done at future chevrolet in old bridge, nj. *ak
05/04/2001409/01/1999
 I bought my 2000 malibu brand new in september 1999.... my engine was pinging and making all kinds of noise, even when warm.... brakes are very hazardous to public safety... i have been to the dealer numerious times for rotor and pad replacements and even gm's so called new thicker and improved rotors they installed on my car was just as bad as all the other ones ... i almost lost control of my car when i was traveling 65 miles per hour on our local highway when i was almost had a wreck due to complete failure of my brakes... my car vibrated so badly and did not slow down...at all!!....i thought i had 2 front tire blowouts... i pulled over on the expressway and my tires were fine it was my brakes...... i went straight to a local autozone and purchased new rotors and pads....gm needs to issue a recall asap before someone gets seriously injured or killed!......i have called gm and made a complaint and was told no recalls were made..... another issue im having is it takes 3 or 4 times to get my car started ... not sure why my car is having all of these problems but it is at a local gm dealership as i type this .......i hope they will be able to fix the noise from the engine and my cd player that goes in and out of power and sometimes wont release my cd's .... i have given up on gm brakes. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08/16/200510
 Luckily i have not had any accidents with my 2000 chevy malibu. one of the most common problems with this make and model of vehicle is that the ignition lock cylinder and ignition lock switch malfunctions. this causes the car to not want to start, and while driving, the car will stop in the middle of the road. i personally have been stranded in the middle of intersections because of this problem. this is very unsafe, and very expensive to fix. i took my car into the chevy dealer to have it looked at, and it cost me $553.55 to fix this one problem, and now my lights do not want to work. *nm
04/21/20055852508/18/1999
 Intermittent failure for car to start. have to play with key to start. diagnosis was ignition switch. new orleans dealership advised that this is a frequent problem in malibus. *nm
02/01/2005200
 The key to my 2000 malibu will not turn. it started acting uponly when the car had been running for a while. it know has gotten to the point of everytime the car is turned on. the key is also able to be removed while the car is on. i am in the process to try to replace it, however i can not buy just the cylander i was told i need to replace the whole switch. i have two small children and need to have a car start, and can not play with the key for 5 to 10 minutes until it will turn. while i was talking to the dealership, he commented that there have been several people complaining about the key not turning.*ak
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 While driving, the vehicle stalled due to a defective ignition.*yh
 Vehicle is equipped with a 3.1 litre engine. vehicle has a tendency to hesitate and stall out during highway speeds. vehicle will have difficulty restarting after that or may stall again. this is the third time dealership has had to tow vehicle to shop, and still unable to duplicate cause. please describe details. *ak
06/24/2001805/01/2001
 Engine cut off while driving on freeway 6-8 times. dealer replaced wiring and stated they have been having that problem. 2 weeks later happened again. *ak
01/31/2000111/01/1999
 The ignition has to be jiggled to start the vehicle. nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
12/21/20091470001
 Passlock system 2000 chevrolet malibu will not let car start, and sometimes causes engine to go dead while driving, which leaves driver unable to steer car (power steering). passlock sensor was changed a year ago at chevrolet dealership ($750) now its doing same thing again.*tr
08/01/20091010001
 My 2000 chevy malibu at least once a week or more will not start and the anti-theft system light comes on. after waiting 10 minutes for the light to go off, it will usually start the second time around. this has been going on for a year, but recently the car wouldn't start after numerous 10-minute delays. after paying out $94 for labor i was told it couldn't be fixed and to look for a recall. i have found no recall but many, many people with the same problem. i am a single woman and i have been sitting in far too many parking lots, all times of day and night waiting for my car to realize that it is not being stolen by me, the one with the key. i have no expertise in this matter and cannot afford to pay out labor charges only to be told that there's no way to fix it. i continue to drive it this way never knowing when i'll be stuck for 10 minutes or much longer as happened recently. since i feel i need a car that will start much more than i need an anti-theft system why can't this thing just be completely disabled so i don't live in constant fear? *tr
07/24/2009860001
 2000 chevrolet malibu ls was driven to work. shut the car off and went insided the building. came out and car would not restart due to the theft system light flashing. had to wait at least ten minutes for the car to start. the consequences is that the car if leaving people stranded. *tr
03/26/20091
 The pass lock or theft system on my 2000 chevy malibu. it is been an ongoing problem. every three starts i have to wait 10 minutes to start my car. this is a stupid feature, and gm should discontinue it. i have not yet fixed the problem, but was estimated $500 plus parts to fix. *tr
07/10/20081
 I own a 2000 chevy malibu that has a passlock (theft system) that will set off at odd times and not start my car for 10min or longer depending on the day!!! i called a dealership today to find out how much repair would be for this problem and was told it would be between $400-$800. i have owned my car for almost 3 years and have been having this problem with it since i drove it off the lot, but in the last week it has gotten worse. *tr
10/27/20070206/01/2001
 Auto theft system light starts blinking and car will not start. car will not start until 10 minutes later. if car does not start after this, it will take another 10 minutes before you can try to start it again. this has been happening since i bought in 2001. will leave me stranded everywhere. *tr
09/07/2007450005007/10/2000
 Passlock anti theft light comes on mainly on humid days and the car will not start for at least a ten minute wait. sometimes we have to wait 2 or 3 times. i believe gm should put out a recall since thousands of other people out there are having the same problem with this car. *jb
08/15/2007750003
 I own a 2000 malibu with a passlock problem, just like thousands of other suckers. the theft system light comes on and you have to wait 20 minutes to start the car. great feature! *tr
06/01/2007600005008/21/2001
 I would like to report the problem im having is with my wife's 2000 chevy malibu, and from what i have been reading this will cause a number of deaths and crashes if not already but no one has figured it out yet. the car will not start at the most important time maybe when she may one day may be trying get away from a rapist or a murder. and no i am not the only one there are over thousands of people like someone child or wife that is right at this moment stuck on the side of the road, or maybe the car turn off on i-95 while they were doing 70 on the interstate with a 18 wheeler moving at the same speed that could not stop because of the problems with the anti-theft system and ignition switch. to the point the car will cut off when you are driving it down the road without no warning, and if you make it safe to where you are going the car will not start if you try to. you have to wait 10 min. to try to start it. there many people out there having this problem chevy is not help out any. it will not give a trouble code, so they skip around with uneeded repairs. something needs to be done this is a big problem. and who is to say how many people that many have been hurt or killed because of this that may not known about this. it is a death trap and needs to have a look into. thanks *tr
07/19/20071700008
 Anti-theft system keeping car from starting. *tr
07/06/200740
 In hot and humid or wet weather, my 2000 chevy malibu's passlock system goes into fail safe/standby mode when i attempt to start the vehicle which renders my vehicle unable to start for a minimum of 10 minutes. this has left me innumerable times stranded for 10 minutes in rather dangerous locations such as ill-lighted parking lots after dark. the frequency of these failures recently began to increase, so i researched information about the possibility of disabling the anti-theft system that fails to do little more than cause a headache for my mechanics. to my dismay, i found that chevy's passlock system cannot be overridden by any method short of a do-it-yourself re-wiring project. to have the problem fixed temporarily, i could have the entire ignition system replaced by chevrolet for somewhere in the neighborhood of $450. note that i said temporary because from the stories of those who have had the repair done, it will need to be done again a few years later as the ignition wears down once more. i am also concerned by stories i hear about further problems that drivers have had with the passlock system where the car engine turns itself off while being driven and requires that the driver pull over to restart the vehicle. i hope this never happens to me. given that this has been happening to every model of car that has had this passlock system in place since passlock's inception, i am surprised that there have been no recalls made by chevrolet in almost 10 years. it would seem that chevrolet is more interested in profiting from continually repairing a system that we could just get rid of and not in the safety of its consumers. therefore, i ask that you please mandate a recall on all chevrolet's with the passlock anti-theft system. *tr
04/25/2007801566
 I have a 2000 chevy malibu that has had a number of problems with turn signals and general other safety related concerns. now on multiple occurances the car will not start with the oem key and wireless controller. the theft system light turns on sporadically leaving me unable to start the car... the car cranks but the theft system disables the car from turning over or fully starting. i have sent the car into the shop several times where they were unable to replicate the problem. now they finally pinned down the issue and are requesting over $800 to replace the ingition module. i have read enough about this issue on forums and the auto repair (non-dealership) has admitted to fixing this problem on many mailbu's prior to mine. i have been stranded several times, incurred over $375 in towing and auto shop expenses...
05/23/20078000010011/29/2001
 The car began locking up with the theft system light blinking. the car will not crank until you waited 10 minutes for it to stop blinking. this can happen two or three times in a row, at least once a day. i have been told there is no way to fix it.*ak
07/13/2006103/16/2001
 Car act as if its going to start but cuts off. i have had to sit for 15 to 20 minutes for the car to start. the theft lock system light flashes on and off during this time once it stop the car seems to start after the flashing stops. this causes me to be late to places also to block gas pumps and things . *jb
08/13/20063601/27/2001
 2000 chevy malibu passlock anti theft system- continues to activate with original keys will not allow the car to be started for 10 minutes sometimes longer. happens 5-6 times a month. *jb
01/15/20069999
 Gm passlock (anti-theft) feature malfunctions while starting a warm engine. engine almost never fails to start when either the engine is hot or the engine is cold. recently, i have had to abandon a 2000 malibu on two occasions for failure to start after multiple 10 minute waits and come back the next day to start the car. failure of the engine to start could result in injuries or death depending on the situation and location. consider an elderly person that has to abandon their vehicle on the side of a rural road at night and have to walk a long distance in extremely cold weather. *jb
09/10/20053012/16/2003
 My car will not start when the theft security light comes on. this is dangerous since i am a single parent and become stranded with my children inside the car with me or have to pick my children up and they have to wait alone outside because i am so late. today, my car has not started for over one hour. it is still sitting in the parking lot unable to start because of the security theft system. i wish this would be recalled, and hope that people don't have to start dying for it to be recalled. looking online about this problem, i have noticed that there are thousands of complaints filed on forums. i believe that if everyone knew the proper channel to complain to, that this problem would no longer exist. my abs light comes on everyday. i have had the sensor leads changed twice and it still comes on. my air conditioning was fine until this summer when i needed it. are these cars now designed to break down and be unreliable just so that the dealers can charge money for diagnostics and mechanical repair? i am so frustrated and hope that you can see how dangerous this can be. i bought this car because i wanted a reliable, dependable vehicle for myself and children, what will it take to recall this problem? will i receive acknowledgement of receipt of this complaint. i thank you in advance for your time and consideration to this very urgent matter. there was a recall on the hazard switch because it didn't always work, it didn't always allow for the turn signals to work either. i doubt that there were any deaths from this problem, and it was recalled. does someone have to die in an accident as a result of a problem with a vehicle before it will be recalled. please send me any additional information you may have about who to file additional complaints with so that i can direct my concerns to other state or federal agencies as well. *jb
07/13/200550000602/01/2004
 My anti theft device goes on every time i try to start the car. i have to wait 10 minutes before i can start the car. was doing it once and a while and now it does it every time. *jb
04/23/20058060007/11/2000
 Why for a second time have i had to have my car into get fixed for the anti theft device turning on when nothing was done to set it. now i have to drive 4 hours round trip to have the dealer look at this problem. the first time it happen we where able to fix it with the manual. second time did not work????????
03/07/2003390002503/05/2003
 Vehicle passlock theft device is defective. at least a couple times per week the passlock system engages making the vehicle inoperative. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
01/09/200457500210/30/1999
 Vehicle lost power and quit while driving on the interstate highway. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
04/03/20077000505/01/2001
 Upon starting the 2000 chevy malibu, the power windows wouldn't work, the fuel gauge read as empty, the gear indicator didn't light up. this problem continued for up to 2 minutes, then everything would come on. the service vehicle soon light would come on intermittently and eventually the check engine light came on. we took it to a certified mechanic who determined that a faulty ignition switch was the cause of the problem. *tr
01/29/20051
 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
02/05/2005920002509/10/2000
 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
04/01/200210000307/16/2000
 At approx. 10,000 miles, the engine would stop without warning or trouble lights. at night, the headlights would still be on when the tachometer dropped to zero. it would be triggered by bumps in the road. dad, 88, was worried. known problem with this car which has dash mounted ignition switch but never recalled. detent in switch is poor. with minor wear, a large amount of keys causes the switch to move approx. 1/8 inch counterclockwise, shutting the car without any dash light indication. new switches are not improved. you can only have one key on chain so as not to disturb the switch rotation due to the poor detent exact date of first service not available. car is on the third switch. *jb
02/01/2003600009999
 The turn signal becomes inoperative. when the hazard warning switch is pushed, the turn signal recovers for a few minutes. there is a previous recall for this years model for the same problem. chevrolet will not repair my car, because the car is not within the stated vin released for recall.
01/01/2003629435005/27/2001
 Ignigtion lock cylinder having difficulty turn the ignition due to tumblers not working properly. had several months where it took 10-20 minutes to start the car because the key would not turn the ignigtion over various number of dates. *ak
02/03/2000009/03/1999
 Vehicle shut down multiple times while driving, and occasionally did not start. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice, the o2 sensor has been replaced, and the ignition switch, which was causing the problem, was also replaced. *ak *ml
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
02/05/200043000201/15/2000
 I have been having problems with my hazard lights as well as turning signals. they have been replaced since the last recall, but have went out again. i also have been having problems with my fuel line, such as my vehicle not wanting to accelerate, it seems that it idles at a intersection light with the rpm's going up to the 2 or 3 then acting as if it wants to shut off. i had the fuel line replaced not even thirty days after purchasing the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle jan of 2000, and i did see some investigation concerning the fuel line months prior to the purchase. my vehicle stopped on the side of the highway, and my vehicle was towed to a chevorlet dealer outside of lansing near lake odessa. i at that time was not charged for this fuel pump which they did try to charge but because it happened within the thirty days they replaced the fuel pump at no charge. i do see on this site that this vehicle a 2000 chevy malibu has been investigated due to fuel problems so i hoping this was looked into properly and brought to the surface once again because my pump was changed in 2000 and has been giving me problem since 2002. i have had tune-ups, transmission changed, routine oil changes, fuel line cleaned, diagnosis ran, and the results are nothing i'm hoping to get to the bottom of this before taking any documentation to a lawyer concerning a matter that has been brought to the surface but nothing done about it. also i've took this vehicle back to the dealer where it was purchased and they can't find anything wrong with it. the question they ask is whether the check engine light has come on or not. i have all sensors checked out and that not the problem, but my gas leaves fast and i have a hard time accelerating on the residential streets as well as the high way. i also have been having to change the fuses in order for my horn and cigarette lighter to work. so someone please look into this because it's getting worse. thanks for your time and consideration. *nm
10/11/200559190707/07/2000
 On july 7, 2005 i purchased a 2000 chevy malibu ls. the right two brake lights continue to burn out. never at the same time, it's either the one on the outside or the inner one.*jb
03/10/200544900407/05/2000
 Had trouble starting car. replaced battery, alternator and belt. same thing happened; car would turn over, but not fire. automobile repaired, replaced battery; next day, car would not start again. would start with a jump, but when i stop, it dies. *ak 3 occurences; same problem. i've used aaa 3 times for same item. i only have 1 more service call left!!! also, interior lights don't work all the time. brake noise on right side.
03/06/20031505/05/2000
 A major electrical problem in 2000 chev. malibu. which occurs in an occasional basis. the turn indicators work inconsistently, doesn
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
09/18/200750000103/23/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. as the contact approached the vehicle, he noticed that the windows appeared to be black due to smoke inside the passenger compartment. he opened the door and noticed that the dashboard and instrument panel were melted and burned. the failure extended to the drive shaft area. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin and engine size were unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 50,000.
07/13/2006103/16/2001
 Car act as if its going to start but cuts off. i have had to sit for 15 to 20 minutes for the car to start. the theft lock system light flashes on and off during this time once it stop the car seems to start after the flashing stops. this causes me to be late to places also to block gas pumps and things . *jb
06/15/2001201/01/2000
 While driving, vehicle was hesitant after stopping, transmission would begin to shift every 4 seconds, dealer stated that a piece of metal from the front pump of the transmission had come off and sent pieces of metal circulating through the entire transmission, consumer was told that since the transmission was sealed that it was not anticipated that the metal pieces would affect the other systems of the vehicle, dealer made repairs and one mile down the road transmission began acting poorly again, consumer took back to dealer who stated that transmission was stuck in second gear, dealer replaced transmission. oxygen sensor failed. rotors warped and were causing vibration, dealer replaced pads and rotors. battery leaked acid into engine compartment. coolant cap was defective and replaced. *slc

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