Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 030601010 | 03/01/2003 | 10001282 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt | 04/25/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5405 | 12/01/2010 | 10037814 | Gm: the engine will not start. the engine cranks and sounds like it's going to start but then stops cranking. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 01533 | 01/01/2004 | 10005449 | Engine start and stall after fueling with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). sit bulletin 1408781. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 03-06-01-010 | 04/01/2008 | 030601010C | 10004768 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt gm reminder. *tt install new lower intake manifold gasket. updated 7/18/08 *pe | 01/06/2004 |
| 052203 | 05/22/2003 | 10003658 | Complaints of intermittent vehicle shutting off while driving with no multiple codes set. the vehicle would immediately restart. the actual cause of this condition was that over bumps the mass and weight of the customer's key ring forces | 10/27/2003 | |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 201200 | 12/20/2000 | 618145 | Information concerning vehicles that have a input speed sensor code p0716, p0717 condition. *tt | 04/05/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601014 | 04/01/2002 | 634708 | Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 160102 | 01/16/2002 | 629703 | Customers may comment that the engine lags power, stalls, won't start or is hard to start. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
| 010601010A | 06/01/2001 | 0106010101 | 620810 | Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt | 08/30/2001 |
| 130301 | 03/13/2001 | 619231 | Experiencing a no crank no start, crank no start, no start or a start doesn't run that may be accompanied by a theft system light and / or a service engine soon light. *tt | 05/19/2001 | |
| 000604044 | 10/01/2000 | 616362 | Some customers may comment that the vehicle engine hesitates, stalls and / or will not start. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/04/2004 | |||
| Coolant in the oil. has always over heated in stop & go traffic, no one knows how to fix but is aware of the problem & says gm could care less & won't fix it. how many complaints do you need before this very common complaint is recognized & is recalled???????? | |||
| 07/09/2011 | 200010 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. the contact was driving 90 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact pulled over and called a tow truck. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised that they were unable to assist. the failure mileage was 200,010. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 07/09/2011 | 200010 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. the contact stated while driving 90 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and called a tow truck. the vehicle was told a dealer. the dealer did not perform a diagnostic test. the contact called the manufacturer and they stated to the contact there is nothing they can do. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive and could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 200,010. jo | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 63000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the engine warning light intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was possibly contributed to different types of fuel dispensed into the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician stated there was a leakage within the intake manifold gasket which could result to the engine overheating and potentially cause a fire. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 63,000. js | |||
| 06/03/2005 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 09/28/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the intake manifold failed and needed to be replaced. the mechanic stated that the engine failure was common for this year, make, and model vehicle. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 63,000. | |||
| 11/02/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Noticed coolant leaking for the 2nd time in 2 years. this is now the 2nd time to replace intake manifold gasket. the 1st replacement was done 2006 for ~$750. now the estimate to replace gasket and flush cooling system is ~ $800. new radiator may be required if the service shop can not flush oil out of the radiator. *tr | |||
| 06/12/2008 | 113536 | 1 | |
| I was driving to texas from missouri, doing the speed limit which is 70 and on a busy interstate and on a bridge with know shoulder,and my 2000 chevy malibu just shuts off ,no warning and was nearly hit by a semi 18 wheeler on the bridge, i finally got off the bridge ,and 15 minutes it starts back up again and i go another 20-30- miles again same problem,so a chevy dealer in ark by the name of petus .works on my car ,put a map sensor on car and charges me $158.00 and tells me it is fixed. and told me the problem was fixed,well 100 miles down the roads it happen again,well to make a long story short, and the last 60 miles i had to have car towed at $4.00 a mile . i read that there was a recall on my car. i need answer, i want to be able to go back to my home in missouri, if need to my mother is sick and i am stuck and afraid to travel for fear of breaking down. i think it is a wide spread problem with chevy with the malibu. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 5 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet malibu. consumer complaint on lemon law. consumer believes his vehicle falls under the lemon law specifications. *kb the consumer stated the defective caliper design caused premature wear of the calipers and rotors. after replacing the factory supplied calipers, the premature rotor and brake pad wear ceased. the intake manifold was replaced several times. once the new gasket material was implemented the intake gasket no longer leaked. the safety hazard light control assembly on the steering was replaced three times because the dealer replaced defective components with additional defective components it was finally determined the hazard light switch was covered under a special agreement with nhtsa, however, gm refused to honor the agreement. *jb | |||
| 08/26/2007 | 1 | 06/21/2007 | |
| From the time i got my car in 6/07, i have also had problems with the ac system having a mind of its own. 1 and 2 won't work and the ac power light flickers on and off while driving and resetting it to pull the air from outside instead of circulate. the previous owner also stated that she had problems with the car not starting in the morning and having to wait about 15 minutes. haven't had any problems with it stalling, but have only had it 2 months. occasionally while at a light or in park, i feel the car jolt slightly and the rpm gauge moving, and while in park pressed the gas to see what it would do, and while my foot was steady on gas, the rpm went up and down like crazy. mechanic friend of mine looked at motor briefly and said i had a bad sensor. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 800 | 07/20/2001 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning when she attempted to accelerate. she was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 40 minutes. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the warning indicator light illuminated when trying to restart the vehicle; however, details re: the warning indicator was not in the manual. the warning indicator was of someone sitting in the seat and the contact confirmed that it was not related to the seat belt. the left and right turn signals failed intermittently, unless the hazard button is used. there is a recall for the exterior lighting hazard flashing warning lights switch (nhtsa campaign #03v327000); however, the dealer stated that her vin was not included. the current mileage was 144,778. updated 02-01-08. *kb | |||
| 05/19/2007 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I have had ongoing problems 3 years., approximately with frequent low coolant levels and low oil levels, in addition to noticing a strong odor of coolant after turning car off. i was informed recently , during a routine oil change in may, 2007, of a common problem often observed in gm 3.1 l and 3.4l v-6 engines. the intake manifold gasket leaked and allowed cross contamination of the coolant and oil systems. the oil system leaked into the coolant system, clogging the flow of engine coolant and damaging other systems, gaskets and fluids. the coolant leake d into the oil system as well, causing engine wear.*ak now i am told it will cost about $1000.00 to replace the intake manifold gasket, in addition to all the other gaskets affected by this leak. the main expense is for the labor to reach the intake manifold gasket in mid-engine. i was also informed that this problem affects all gm 3.1l and 3.4l v-6 engines since 1996, and that these engines have not been recalled, in spite of the frequency of this complaint. my vehicle is no longer under warranty, but since this engine's problem has been known since before i purchased the car, i believe i am justified in requesting that gm cover the cost of any necessary repairs to replace this leaking gasket before the engine is destroyed. | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 79099 | 1 | 12/19/1999 |
| 2000 chevy malibu intake manifold gasket failure, 800.00 to fix. replaced gasket at dealer, told car was a fixed and then the head gasket fails, within hours of leaving repair shop. *jb | |||
| 07/30/2006 | 110654 | 5 | 10/01/1999 |
| While driving my car along the freeway and without any notice the car went from having a normal temp to red lining on the temperature. i immediately slowed the vehicle down and turned on the heat. at this point no heat came out and soon afterwards the vehicle overheated and died. i cruised it off the freeway and onto a side road. i was in the middle of nowhere and a passerby was nice enough to stop. i ended up refilling the coolant and was able to drive to where i need to go and return home. i had refill the fluid level multiple times. i took it to a radiator shop that stated that the seals on my engine were leaking exhaust into the fluids which caused the vehicle to overheat. they stated that chevy was having trouble with the dexacool coolant in the vehicles and that it was eating away the seal in the engine. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 46369 | 1 | |
| 2000 malibu engine gaskets had to be replaced. *ts the air condition control head was replaced. *jb | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 48000 | 1 | 03/10/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway, a leak was noticed under the vehicle. it was driven to the dealer who determined the intake gasket needed to be replaced. | |||
| 07/13/2006 | 1 | ||
| I first noticed that the coolant was leaking from below my car. it has 76,000 miles. the intake manifold gaskets are defective. this is a problem that i have researched and discovered that many, many others have experienced this. this is a $1000 problem that i feel chevy has refused to recall because at $1000 a pop, who would? *jb | |||
| 04/04/2006 | 98000 | 1 | 04/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was pushed off the road each time and it restarted after waiting a few minutes. the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop where a computer diagnostic showed no problem. the repair shop replaced the map sensor and a fuel relay, in an attempt to remedy the problem, however the problem still occurred. updated 05/10/06 | |||
| 04/21/2006 | 36000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the heat indicator light illuminated. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident, coolant and water was added to the radiator. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, upon inspection the intake manifold gasket had been leaking. the gasket allowed the coolant to leak onto the exhaust, causing the vehicle to over heat. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| 12/08/2005 | 1 | 10/28/2005 | |
| I went in to find out why i have no heat and the repair guy said there was anti freeze leaking on to engine block. he said that the head gaskets and the intake gasket needed replacing and it would cost $1500. *nm | |||
| 11/17/2005 | 87000 | 1 | 03/23/2003 |
| When i went to the store i noticed a smell coming from my car i pulled over and noticed that coolant was leaking from my car. i opened the hood to cool down the engine since i assumed it might have overheated or something of the sort and it was only the run off. i added more fluid (everything was fine) and noticed the next morning it leaked again. i took the vehicle to the mechanic (to get my hazards module replaced since they began to start a fritz) and he told me it was the lower intake gasket and would be $850, not to mention he refused to offer the recall claim because i didn't have any papers. *jb | |||
| 01/20/2006 | 55750 | 5 | 05/24/2000 |
| 1. lower intake manifold gaskets leaking coolant. 2. horn is inoperative (2nd time). 3.hvac kicks off and recirc. will not hold its setting. (on-going for the last 2 years). *jb | |||
| 09/16/2005 | 1 | 12/30/2002 | |
| I purchased a 2000 chevy malibu ls in december of 2002. after purchasing this vehicle someone working in the service department of a gm dealership told me i had made a big mistake. he said the engine had a serious problem. he told me the lower intake gasket would eventually fail. the only way of fixing the problem also involves removing the entire engine from the car. in september of 2005 my car has developed this problem. i then contacted a mechanic to find how common a problem this is for the engine. he was under the impression it happened to all gm v6 engines. this failure is a major mechanical expense which i do not have the funding to fix. with less than 65,000 miles i do not feel a car should develop major mechanical defects. *nm | |||
| 03/05/2005 | 38000 | 1 | 05/10/2000 |
| Dex-cool coolant leaked into engine of my 2000 chevy malibu. this is an ongoing problem for many gm owners, and it is well known by everyone expect gm. both the dealer and chevrolet said there is nothing they can do, that i must pay to have it fixed, about $1500.00. chevy must address and fix this problem .*jb | |||
| 07/07/2005 | 51691 | 0 | 05/19/2000 |
| Took my 2000 malibu in for an oil change. was told the intake valve cover gasket was leaking. could repair it for $825. took it to the dealer the next day. was quoted $765. had dealer fix it. but had to use the updated gaskets. which needed updated bolts.(approx. $40 extra) water pump was leaking from weep hole. replaced. total cost $966.56. my car had 51,xxx miles on it. i feel that gm has had enough complaints about the intake gaskets leaking and that they should pay for the repairs. they know that there is a problem as there is now an updated gasket to be used. was told by one shop that is the dex-cool eats away at the gaskets. if the coolant is good for 100,000 or 150,000 miles. gm should cover any damage that is caused by it within that milage. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 94000 | 2 | 11/17/2001 |
| Fuel pump went bad on 06/01/05 ($583). when service was done to replace fuel pump, mechanic informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking. to repair it will cost $1300. | |||
| 05/27/2005 | 87083 | 0 | 09/02/2004 |
| I have been advised that the intake is leaking coolant on my 2000 chevy malibu and that the cost of the repair will be approximately $825.00. there are numerous articles of other malibu owners on the internet that either currently have or have had this same problem. it would seem apparent that the intake is defective. the mechanic has advised that unless repaired, the engine will be destroyed. can you imagine that happening on a freeway during rush hour? the loss of life would be terrible. i bought this car for my 17-year-old son thinking that i was purchasing a car that would provide him some added protection and now i find out he is driving a time bomb. in light of the numerous reports, i would like chevrolet to repair my car at no charge to me. | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 999 | 01/27/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 1 | ||
| My wife's 3.1 general motors v6 needed a manifold gasket and related items replaced on her 2000 malibu which only has 48,000 miles and is well taken care of. my 1995 lumina had the same problem. after checking with many shops and gm dealers (and a co-worker who had the same problem today)...it is a very common defect @ every 40,000 miles. it could turn out to be a very bad deal for many consumers and it appears that the manufacturer knew of defect for years. just a heads up for you. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 53055 | 2 | 01/18/2000 |
| 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 owner has had the intake manifold gasket replaced for $950. the 1999 owner has had the coolant pump replaced and will probably need the intake manifold gasket replaced. i feel that chevrolet had initially installed defective cheap parts in this model and will not own up to it. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2005 | 38000 | 1 | 05/20/2001 |
| I have a 2000 chevy malibu with 38000 miles. the intake manifold gasket is leaking. i called the dealership to see if there is a recall. i was told there have been many gasket failures on the malibu but there is no recall. repair cost is estimated at $645.00 by the dealer. i am now unable to afford the repair or safely drive the car for fear of damage to the engine. the car is now in storage. *jb | |||
| 01/17/2005 | 65000 | 0 | 04/20/2003 |
| The intake gasket on my 2000 malibu is leaking and it's going to cost 550.00 to repair it. called jackson chevrolet and service mgr. stated he purchased malibu for wife and he also replaced the intake gasket. the service mgr also stated that all the malibus with that motor are bad about the intake gaskets leaking. called gm and they said can't pay for repairs. will not buy a gm automobile again. still not fixed. putting water and antifreeze in it everyday. *nm | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 03v327000. however, the vehicle became became inoperable. *ak | |||
| 09/04/2004 | 470000 | 12 | |
| While driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the dealer states that they were unable to duplicate the problem. please provide additional information. | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 60000 | 7 | 12/07/2001 |
| As reading over the website i notice the 2000 malibu is pretty much a lemon. i have had to replace the radio, pretty much every gasket in the engine, the fuel pump, brakes front and rear, now my turn signals don't work, just found out about the recall i have to check to see if i qualify, my engine knocks on cold starts, and it practically losses all power when i go to accelerate . . and top it off my transmision slips. . this vehicle needs to be looked into . . and something needs to be done about it. *jb | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 61720 | 1 | 06/30/2004 |
| Recently purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu with 61k miles. discovered multiple problems as others have described and covered under recalls, but some which are not. worst problem is intake gasket is leaking resulting in coolant leak and coolant mixing with oil. gm dealer states there are no campains or recalls on this item, although i have seen numerous complaints of the same problem on dozens of websites.*ak | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 91000 | 1 | |
| While driving engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer noticed that the temperature needle was registering as hot on the dashboard. vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. *ak *ts | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| After stopping for an errand and seeing a puddle of coolant on the ground, the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to have the leak checked on. the repair shop found a leak in the lower intake gasket. the shop advised that this repair was common and possibly caused by the type of coolant used and possibly defects with the gaskets or intake manifold. they provided and estimate for repairs between $600.00 and $800.00 depending if any further problems were found. the dealer where the car was purchased (polar chev in white bear lake, mn) was contacted about the repair and refused to offer any assistance in repairing the vehicle. the dealer stated they do a lot of these repairs on the malibu and impala but the repair is not a warranty issue. their customer service was contacted also. they said no special consideration or bulletins issued about coolant leaks on the 200 chev malibu. from research on the issue it appears to be a large problem with the vehicles and chev refuses to provide any assistance. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| This car has been one problem after another. the day after we leased the car it was in the shop for the brakes, the car has had 2 engines in it. the transmission has been rebuilt. the brakes are still not correct. transmission is slipping again and the 3 year warranty is up. we complained to chevrolet and the bbb. to no avail they seemed to be on chevrolet's side in the case. we were to the point that we were just going to let the car go back but that would only hurt my husband's credit more then it was already. we had to keep the car through the lease. this left a really bad tast in my mouth for purchasing new vehicles because you are stuck with it for the duration of the lease or purchase. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 57000 | ||
| I bought my car on 7/21/01, it has been in for repairs 10/3/01, 7/12/02,12/11/02, 6/23/03 and 6/24/03. the problem is electrical and the engine as well. chevrolet has run diagnostics many times but is not able to fix the problem for good. everytime i take my car in, i am told it's now something different that has broken. my car will break down and sometimes if i allow it to sit for 10 - 20 minutes it will start right back up. for as many times as my car has been repaired, it has broken down at least three times before i take it in. my dispute with chevy is my car is a lemon. they cannot determine what is wrong with it because diagnostics is unable to duplicate the problem. chevy informed me that does not mean there isn't a problem it just means the computer cannot detect it. i have filed with the bbb auto line but because my car has more than 24,000 miles they say i am out of luck. chevy is unwilling to do anything about the problems i am having with my car. my dispute is should a car break down at least 5-10 times a year? | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 30000 | ||
| The paint on hood started chipping @ or about 30k dealer said not warranty problem. beginning apr 2002 car intermitantly has had a "surging" immediately after starting & putting in gear. at first just 1 or 2 times in 3 or 4 mos. now the last 8-9 weeks it has happened more & more frequently, then 2 weeks ago the cruise control became erratic in activation & now won't work at all. | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| The lower intake is leaking coolant, causing loss of coolant over a short period of time causing it to overheat. with the extended warranty it would not cover it unless the loss of coolant caused a head gasket to blow or another type of major damage. i work with 2 other people that have malibu's and they had the same problem. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 28990 | ||
| A/c turns off or goes on and off (light flashes). dealer states cause as failed control head. brakes have been chronic pulsing that causes the car to shudder, esp. when applying brakes from speeds of 30+ mph. at various repair attempts rotors have been turned, replaced (at 22k miles), new hub assembly installed. six attempts were made to repair under warranty. just had new brakes and shim kit installed but don't trust that this will fix problem based on past experience. | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 54593 | 1 | 07/28/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 04/06/2004 | |||
| Intake gasket had to be replaced | |||
| 1 | 02/01/0189 | ||
| Vehicle died unexpectedly at highway speeds. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 120350 | 5 | 02/19/2004 |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu bought with 120,000 miles on it. less than a week after getting this car for 5500.00, when retail on the car was 8300.00, i had to replace the intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gaskets because they were leaking coolant. also, the brakes shudder and vibrate whenever applied, even at speeds less than 25 mph. half a week later, the gas gauge fell to zero while normal driving and the low gas light came on, even though i had just filled the car up two days prior. there was plenty of gas in the car, about 3/4 of a tank. also, the tranmission is slipping now when i speed up. when i speed up the car does not shift into 1st gear right away until 4000 rpm. when it does shift, it shift with a large jolt that shakes the entire car. there was no warning before the gas light came on, and i find the car to only now have all of these problems. also, the car smells of gasoline and leaks, even though i had it fixed. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 24730 | 1 | 07/20/2000 |
| Vehicle over-heated, taken to dealer which had been servicing the vehicle since new. dealer replaced intake manifold gaskets and water pump charging $1400.00 the vehicle only had 24000 miles on it and was less then six months out of warranty. dealer would not work with me as a goodwill gesture. *cb | |||
| 11/17/2003 | 30000 | 1 | 07/15/2002 |
| Leaking coolant from around engine block. dealer diagnosis: lower intake manifold gasket leak. mileage 30,000. previous repair completed on water pump for bad bearings at 28,800 miles. manufacturer should be held accountable for a defective component used in the building of these motors.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 44000 | ||
| Engine overheating, also the turn signals are erratic, when they do not work i have to turn my emergency flashers on, then off, and the turn signals work then. as far as the overheating goes, i took it in for repair (over $350.00) they said they found water in the oil and replaced head gasket. it still is not fixed. this car has 45,000 miles. | |||
| 16 | 06/03/2000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 03/15/2003 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle would jerk and then the engine light would illuminate and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle was being operated. *nlm | |||
| 10/08/2002 | 5 | ||
| The consumer experienced stalling at intermit times since she purchased the vehicle. the stalling would cause the consumer to be unable to control the steering of the vehicle. the consumer had taken the vehicle on 4 separate occasions to the dealer, and no problem was found. when the vehicle was taken to an alternate dealership, the key cylinder was replaced, but the problem still occurred. the vehicle stalled again and caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and on this occasion, the consumer had struck a utility pole and totaled the vehicle. *scc | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle overheated and then stalled, it was determined that a new engine and thermostat was needed. ts *jb | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 5 | 02/28/2001 | |
| The car has a ping in the motor and cooling system overheats. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/23/2008 | 82000 | 1 | |
| 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 replenish 1/2 gallon of fluid. this is noted on every discussion board regarding this model between 1997-2003. it's too circumstatial that immediately after the application of the dex-cool that my troubles began then finding the settlement of gm regarding this matter and improper gaskets for their manifolds and water pumps (nylon/solicone based) that the courts found that the coolant does indeed corrode these gaskets. now that my car is 8 yrs old, my ability to recoup any money on using the proper/recommended product as stated by gm is more than likely improbable. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 93600 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 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 called would step in and put and end to this mess. i guest lobbyist are more important than the safety of america. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2008 | 105000 | 2 | 12/02/2000 |
| 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 after purchase and around 50,000. miles the turn signal did not work . i did have the extended warranty and both were covered but these are not things that should break down. it was very dangerous to be sitting at a light and turning left and not being able to signal. i did eventually get a recall on this but it was way after it was fixed. gm makes junk and the gov.'t should hold them responsible. i will never purchase another gm product. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2007 | 137527 | 1 | |
| 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. | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 70000 | 6 | 10/31/2003 |
| Lower intake manifold gasket leak; ball joint & fuel pump; brake pads replaced 4 times in less than 3 yrs. *nm | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 85000 | 1 | 05/01/2003 |
| 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 consumers pay for their lack of use of reliable parts!! this is obviously a major problem given the number of complaints listed. *nm | |||
| 05/29/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 08/10/2000 |
| 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 same problems i check to see if it is a recall problem, but it is not. this is not fair that the company know they sold defective cars and not plan on doing anything about it. *nm | |||
| 12/06/2005 | 39500 | 1 | 06/06/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 59985 | 1 | |
| 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 was not fixed could cause the vehicle to catch on fire or destroy the engine. the car has less than 60,000 miles. also had to replace wires, plugs, ignition coil and fuel filter which was an additional $475. i can understand the wires, plugs, coil and fuel filter as usual maintenance costs, however, the leaking intake manifold gasket which is quite common from both your website and chevy website should be addressed a potential recall. or investigate the possibility of some funding by chevy to offset the high repair costs to many owners of the malibu who have had to have the intake manifold gasket repaired. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 24666 | 3 | 11/01/1999 |
| 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 | |||
| 02/26/2002 | 60000 | 2 | 02/13/2002 |
| Intake gasket coolant leaking problems which results to overheating and engine failures. | |||
| 06/13/2005 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 69000 | 1 | 02/26/2000 |
| 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. | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 53055 | 2 | 01/18/2000 |
| 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 owner has had the intake manifold gasket replaced for $950. the 1999 owner has had the coolant pump replaced and will probably need the intake manifold gasket replaced. i feel that chevrolet had initially installed defective cheap parts in this model and will not own up to it. *ak | |||
| 01/18/2005 | 57428 | 1 | 07/24/2004 |
| 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 | |||
| 02/05/2005 | 92000 | 25 | 09/10/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 12/26/2004 | 49000 | 1 | 05/27/2004 |
| (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 but repairs have not yet been contracted. a chevrolet dealership/service center (bill heard) gave an estimate of $1000 for the repair. please note that this is a common fault in chevy malibus and other gm cars with this engine type. the service rep at firestone stated that this was the most common problem seen in this car, and the service rep at the chevrolet dealership stated that in malibus, the intake manifold gaskets fail more often than not. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 12/04/1999 |
| 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 11000 on the car. i have read and seen many others with this issue and am very dissapointed in the fact that gm will not do anything to help out. of course now the car is at 66000 miles and out of warranty--so i must pay for the repair--single mother/going to school/working full time this is not what i expect out of a new chevy.... | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 54000 | 6 | 09/17/2003 |
| 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. i also have noticed that i have coolant leaking and assume it is a problem with the intake manifold gasket - but have not had it diagnosed yet. | |||
| 06/04/2004 | 38000 | 1 | 11/30/1999 |
| 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 gaskets leaking -replaced lower intake manifold gaskets. all related gasket/seals. 6 hours of labor in cary, nc. total bill $768. + $50 for towing. the car only has 36,000 miles. this seems a lot for a relatively young car. thank goodness the low water light worked -- but no excuse for the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 7000 | 14 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 44000 | 4 | 03/10/2000 |
| 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 does not heat up, they come back if i turn my emergency flasers on and then off. *ak | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 50702 | 1 | 07/28/2000 |
| Water pump failure, turning lights failure. *jb | |||
| 03/20/2004 | 87372 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 02/16/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 06/25/2000 |
| At 55000 miles had to replace lower intake manifold gasket. looks like is a common problem with the malibu.gm must do something.*ak | |||
| 12/24/2003 | 48000 | 6 | |
| 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 | |||
| 12/15/2003 | 8 | 10/11/2001 | |
| The engine coolant constanly runs low or empty. i have to refill it all the time. now i find out i might have a leak from the coolant that is running in my oil. car also hard to start sometimes. i have a friend who has the same problem with having to fill up the engine coolant constanly. she has a 2002 model. having to fill it up that often is not normal. *ak | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 64481 | 1 | 09/28/2002 |
| Coolant loss causing vehicle to overheat. car towed to garage. had to remove and replace intatke manifold gasket, replace thermostat, and reverse flush cooling system. total cost $664.31 was advised to file complaint as garage has had an average of one repair like this a month on mailbus and impalas. *la | |||
| 07/27/2003 | 32000 | 7 | 10/28/2000 |
| May 02 my vehicle was taken in for brakes and front end noise, the brakes were replaced and was told that the dealership did not have time to correct the front end problem (which they noted was covered by my warranty) and to reschedule for that problem. i did so in july 02 and at that time, they charged me for the work and tried to blame me for the problem so i paid $281.75 for this work which was previously noted that would be covered by my warranty. my battery has been replaced 3 times. the vehicle was overheating several times: in october 3, 2002, october 29, 2002, and in december 2002. i was forced to pay for at a cost of $280.52 for the dec. 2002 problem. in march 2003 the vehicle was taken in to the dealership again for front suspension noise, and it was determined that a right upper strut mount had callapsed. in may 2003 the vehicle has again overheated and they could not explain why the problem continues. the young man that i spoke with when i arrived indicated that they (the dealership) was unsure as to why the vehicle was overheating and to just drive it because his truck does it all the time on the highway and they had no explanation as to why the batteries that they were replacing kept cracking and leaking. when i expressed my concern regarding the problem and my safety concerns, he just blew me off as if i was just complaining. once again, it is now july 2003 and for the 4th time, my vehicle is overheating and overheating. in addition on serveral occasions i also indicated to the dealership, that there was a vibrating and shimbling when my brakes are applied and it makes it hard to controll the vehicle, not once would they address the issue with me nor have i been notified or any defects or recalls with the brake system for the 2000 chevy malibu. i am very concerned with my safety. in addition, my tires continuously loose air and the tread is separation from my left rear tire.*ak | |||
| 07/04/2003 | 56000 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| My chevrolet 2000 malibu leaked a whole lot of dexcool coolent onto the ground...so far, it's cost $900 to fix that and a water pump. i'm not sure this is a safety issue, but it seems like it could be construed as one. the car has 5600 miles on it.*ak | |||
| 04/25/2003 | 48000 | 2 | 04/24/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 999 | 04/20/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 45000 | 2 | 07/01/2001 |
| 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 | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 1 | 06/03/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 60300 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Vehicle is leaking antifreeze out the intake gasket manifold causing the vehicle to overheat. consumer will notify the dealer of the problem for repair. *ak the vehicle was repaired at the consumer's expense. the consumer believes the component should be recalled to the amount of problems it exhibits. *nm | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 4 | ||
| I puchased this car with 20000 miles on it. i had it for a little over 5 months and i am replacing a fuel pump that will cost $650. the power steering has corrosion, so the power steering has to be flushed. replacement of the fuel filter, a cracked fan belt, and throttle body service. i have the gm extended warranty, but it only covers the cost to replace the fuel pump. everything else is out of pocket expenses because it is considered regular maintenance. the brakes also grind and seem to take too long for the car to stop. so i think brakes aren't far behind to be replaced. i am hoping i will not need rotors too. i have read so many complaints about the brakes on the 2000 chevy malibu. i try to buy american because i am a proud one. but the quality seem to be substandard compared to japanese cars. my next car will be foreign. us car makers need to step it up, as far as quality with these cars.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 05/05/2000 | |
| We own a 2000 chevy malibu. the heat/air regulator does not work until it is moved to three, four or five. it does not work on one or two. my brother owns 97 malibu with the same problem and my sister has a 98 malibu with the same problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 06/09/2006 | 100000 | 10 | 03/11/2006 |
| Coolent leaks and overheating,what the hell gm waiting for,we need to get this information out to the buying public to stop buying gm product that they will not stand-by. fix your problem. your coolant calls for replacing 100,000 to 150,000 miles, not every couple of days. the japanese auto makers would have solved this problem a long time ago at no charge to the owners. class action lawsuit is in order.stop-f----- your malibu owner | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/10/2004 | 66000 | 5 | 11/06/2002 |
| Car was getting hot then cooling back down,while getting hot heater would not work. took to mechanic, had thermostat and water pump replaced. car ran fine for a couple of days,then same problem. took back to mechanic. he said its possible the thermostat purchased was defective. installed new thermostat from the dealership. got in car did not get hot and cool back down it got to normal operating temperature and heater worked. three days later, car started getting hot, cooling back down and bubbling the water out of the overflow reservoir. there are no leaks anywhere,no blown gasket, or cracks. this problem is becoming a big pain. i think it is a defect caused by manufacturer and if the problem cant be fixed, i know ill never own another gm {great mistake} vehicle again. *nm | |||
| 04/14/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle first towed to shop on 04/04/00 for vehicle overheating. top radiator hose split. informed dealer of vibration in front end at 30 mph and up, they said they could not duplicate. on 04/11/00 heard thumping noise from front and while pulling in driveway lost control of left front wheel. towed to dealer and left side outer tie rod end replaced. picked up from dealer on 04/12/00 and 2 miles away abs light came on. parked vehicle in driveway and next morning light was off. left for work and got 6 miles away when check engine light came on and transmisson started slipping. caled and notified chevy and they said drive vehicle then have it towed in the next day. on 04/14/00 was driving down road at 40 mph when i lost control of steering again and hit a tree. repairs to steering/abs light/check engine light/transmssion slipping not taken care of yet. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 135000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly shuts off. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 135,000. | |||
| 01/02/2008 | 163189 | 2 | |
| I bought the car at the end of 2000 and had to replace the intake manifold gaskets at around the same time (thanksgiving) in 2001. my fuel pump went out in 2002 and my mechanic just told me the intake manifold gaskets are leaking again. he suggest to replace them soon. it cost $900 to get it fixed the first time which was not under my extended warranty plan. i just paid the car off and have to fork out another $700-900 to get it fixed again. it is common knowledge to gm that there is a history of gaskets problems in several chevy models especially the malibu, but no recall has been issued and no compensation has been awarded to all those hard working people who trust the chevy name. if nothing is done i will never buy chevy again. pontiac had the same problem with some of its cars a few years back and recalled all models with less than 100,000 miles on them. why wont chevy. there needs to be a recall or a lemon law on the chevrolet malibu!!! i am surprised that a class action lawsuit has not been filed against gm for selling such a defective product!!! i hope that no one has had an accident, injury, or even death result from this dangerously defective car!!! *tr | |||
| 10/12/2007 | 9000 | 15 | 01/20/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 02/13/2006 | 114000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated an odor was detected and there was fluid leaking on the ground from the engine compartment. when the contact inspected the vehicle by raising the hood, there was fluid on the engine block. the dealership determined the manifold gasket needs to be replaced. updated 03/28/06. *jb | |||
| 01/17/2006 | 92000 | 2 | 01/22/2005 |
| The incident is the failure of the water pump, a slapping noise coming from the engine, at one point the leakage of coolant, and also the oxygen sensor. all of which were taken back to the dealer to be fixed by their mechanic except the oxygen sensor. however, the car still had a problem with idling as the car was being driven away from the mechanic. my husband had to jump out of the car because of the issues, on his way to work and the car was stopped by a pole. this is the second time that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be fixed however, i believe that the first time that it was taken to the dealer the problem were just masked only for us to be brought back to them for them to get more money out of us. *nm | |||
| 08/03/2005 | 79000 | 1 | 08/20/2001 |
| Car has had a leak for a month and when i finally got it to a car mechanic i was told that i had an intake gasket leak and that it was very common among chevrolets. the problem i was told was that the manufacture had designed a poor gasket and that once the problem was identified that they came out with a more durable gasket. this repair was quoted at $700. why is it that if this is a common problem and that the makers recognize this was a problem why it is that the consumer needs to be responsible to fix a faulty or defected item? *nm | |||
| 05/25/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 06/23/2000 |
| The intake manifold gasket is defective on all 3.1 l gm engines like the one in my 2000 malibu. gm dealers know that it always leaks around 70 k miles, and just keep trying to replace it. every mechanic in the country seems to know this fact, and make about a thousand for it from each owner. | |||
| 02/28/2005 | 72000 | 5 | 12/20/1999 |
| Abs light comes on intermittently, fan does not operate on speeds 1 & 2, brake rotors and pads need replaced every year, hazard/turn signal lights operate intermittently, and intake manifold gasket began leaking around 70,000 miles. the coolant is listed in the owner's manual as not needing service for 150,000 miles but it turned very acidic in less than half that time and ate the gasket causing the need for costly repairs or else risk permanent damage to the engine. turn signal issue recalled but the recall did not apply to my vehicle's vin. vehicle was unable to signal intention to turn or switch lanes and was unsafe on highways. have yet to experience common fuel pump failure that could cause stalling in highway traffic. not recalled is the most common problem of the leaking intake manifold gasket because it is not deemed a safety issue. this can become safety issue if engines catch fire or fail on highway due to coolant leak into motor oil. cost to repair leaking intake manifold gasket quoted at $743. currently discussing with gm customer service because the problem is addressed in tsb 03-06-01-010b (10/24/2003) and there are several class-action lawsuits. tsb describes replacing faulty gasket with a new gasket that has improved sealing qualities. gm customer service stated they have never heard of any tsb for 2000 malibu other than turn signal recall. gm is being intentionally dishonest when owners inquire about problems with an obviously defective vehicle. i hope that the nhtsa takes notice of the multitude of safety issues concerning this vehicle and can obtain a satisfiable resolution from gm to make this vehicle safe for owners or justly compensate them for the repairs necessary to make the vehicle safe.*ak | |||
| 07/23/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 11/09/2001 |
| I am the owner of a chevrolet malibu. this car is very dangerous and should be recalled. the car will shut off when driving speeds of 55 or more. i have had nothing but problems since i purchased this car. first, it was the intake manifold gasket. second, it was something wrong with the fuel system. third, the car quit on me and my daughter when we were driving on the express way going 60 miles per hour. we could have killed ourselves and someone else. *jb | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 40919 | 02/13/2000 | |
| Oil leaked into coolant system of our 2000 chevrolet malibu requiring replacement of the intake manifold gasket and flushing out of the engine. this engine only had 40,900 miles on it. research has shown numerous complaints for this problem on this particular gm engine (3.1 liter). | |||
| 05/09/2002 | 9 | 04/07/2001 | |
| Vehicle experienced a ticking noise in the engine. *ph the consumer left front caliper bolt is stripped causing a vibrating/ grinding noise that radiates from the left front wheel under the driver side when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. when the dealer was contacted they stated that they could not duplicate the problem. and the consumer is trying to obtain an over all inspection of the mechanical defects of the vehicle so gm can be held responsible for the faulty automobile. *cb | |||
| 11/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 80 mph vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and was able to pull over to the shoulder. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, but dealer could not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2003 | 35800 | 1 | 06/14/2002 |
| My 2000 chevrolet malibu (36,000 miles) recently stalled 4 times while i was driving at high speeds on the highway. on friday 10/7 i was going approximately 80 mph when the car suddenly turned off. i coasted to a stop on the shoulder. in about 5 minutes i was able to cut the car back on. at which time it resumed driving normally for about 10 miles. then it stalled again. i towed the car into town and drove it to a repair shop. (yes, the car drove normally around town). the repair shop tested it and was unable to find anything wrong. when i picked the car up i drove about 40 miles (again at greater than 75 mph) and the car stalled again. it started back up in 2-3 minutes. then 30 miles later stalled again. this time on a part of the highway where there was no shoulder! i coasted the car until the shoulder reappeared, pulled on to it and re-started the car. the car does not show any symptoms of the problem in my day-to-day driving around town. however, it is not suitable to drive for long distances or at high speeds due to this condition. *la | |||
| 70000 | 1 | ||
| While driving at highway speed vehicle will suddenly stall without warning. as a result vehicle looses power. when this occurs consumer has to coast vehicle to a stop.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 5100 | 7 | 11/03/2000 |
| 2000 malibu has died 7 times while driving dealer has replaced fuel filter and pump,radar cap ,ignition modular, ignition switch,main computer and it still dying. i have just look at all the complaint that people have and chevrolet tells me they know nothing about them.i will never buy other one. *la | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 43000 | 1 | 08/10/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 09/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge will not register a half tank or less. vehicle has to have a full fuel tank. also, without warning or cause vehicle will shut down, and will not restart. dealership mechanic was baffled because he could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 4 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Air conditioner switch turns on and off. vibration in front end when braking. turn signals work intermitently. ticking noise in engine until warm. windows fog excessively. shame on chevrolet. *ak | |||
| 04/25/2003 | 48000 | 2 | 04/24/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 07/02/2000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 06/04/2003 | |||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the vehicle stalled. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 30 | 09/17/2000 | |
| Hazard and signal lights malfunctions engine noise (constant squeaking or ticking) air conditioning malfunctions. *jb | |||
| 06/18/2002 | |||
| Both engine mounts broke while driving 5 mph. dealer notified, and made the repairs. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| There is a rattling noise in engine due the pistons being too small. also, it is causing gas to run out quicker. dealer has fixed problem. *ak consumer beleives this problem is a manufacturer's defect, consumer states this motor was used in the cehvrolet lumina also, same factory pitons were put back in engine when overhauled. *jb | |||
| 02/13/2001 | |||
| After the vehicle was taken for an oil change engine began to make a loud knocking and ticking noise until vehicle warmed up. manufacturer has recognized the problem ,and said that it was currently under investigation, but it was normal. defect was in the pistons.*ak | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Replaced rotors and pads10/26/2000 and02/09/2001.replaced fuel tank sending unit 03/02/2001 replacing pistons in engine 03/05/2001 | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing excessive carbon build up on the piston rings, causing engine knocking and erratic operation. dealer notified, and repairs were made, but problem reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gm placed smaller pistons in the motor causing the vehicle to make a tapping noise on cold starts. nlm | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle would stall out without any prior warning while driving. this problem has happened at least 3 times. took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem of stalling. had replaced the fuel modulator & the fuel pump 3 times. but, stalling problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 05/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vechicle made a rattling noise. took it to the dealer & found the pistons had to be replaced. dealer said that the noise was common. *ak | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Turning signals and flashers have been fixed. they want me to bring the car in on monday so they can replace the pistons. i think they should give me another car. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 43000 | 5 | 05/19/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 02/16/2004 | 1 | 08/15/2001 | |
| Vehicle : 2000 malibu vin : 1g1nd52j9y6203970 i've read that there are technician notes, sent by gm corp., about a design problem with the 2000/2001 malibu v6 3.1 engine for intake manifold gasket leaking and for pistons,valve guides and lifters with valves 1,2,3,4 and gm's remedy with updated parts list to remedy the design problems. my vehicle is one of these with the appropriate vin #. i have contacted gm assistance but have only received a person that transmits but does not receive in the conversation. i have all the maintenance records for oil changes, air & fuel filters etc. since i have owned the car. i also have copies of gm corporate bulletins to the technicians acknowledging the design flaws and the corrections and parts list to remedy the design flaws. i purchased this vehicle used, one year old with 26,879 miles. i have also talked to 3 different technicians who have stated this is a design problem that gm has known about and is an ongoing problem. i presently have the vehicle at don's brooklyn chevrolet where they are repairing the intake manifold gasket and diagnosing further problem with the pistons and lifters. robby states the pistons need replacing to elimnate the problem. i am a loyal chevrolet customer for over 30yrs and currently own a 1993 chevy lumina eurosport, purchased new, 2000 chevy malibu, purchased used 1 yr old, and a 2002 chevy impala ls, purchased new, being a loyal customer and never had a need before, i need assistance as this has been a design flaw that gm knew about, i don't feel i should have to pay for gm's problem. gm should repair the problems now before and engine blows on the freeway or anywhere else and someone is either injured or killed. please give me a call at 216-475-2062. *jb | |||
| 10/06/2002 | 12 | 09/01/2000 | |
| On going problem of car stalling after ran for an hour or more at highway speeds. this car was purchased new and has been in for the same problem many times. i see here that i am not alone both with my problem and gm's lack of addressing it. please all feel free to contact me at rfoley1@tampabay.rr.com if you have had better luck at solving this problem. mr | |||
| 09/18/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving 55mph the engine died without warning.*jb | |||
| 02/09/2001 | 1 | 06/30/2000 | |
| Consumer stated that the vehicle experienced a cold start noise, dealer stated that the noise was coming from number 5 and 6 pistons. *slc | |||
| 08/13/2002 | 13 | 06/05/2000 | |
| While driving 55mph vehicle cut completely off, causing loss of power steering.*ak the vehicle had been to the dealer several times for stalling problem. the dealer was not sure what the problem was but they replaced the crank sensor. *yh | |||
| 06/02/2002 | |||
| While driving vehicle will start to die out while driving. lights will start to dim, and vehicle will start to slow down. but, then it doesn't shut off, and consumer is able to keep driving. contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 05/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the vehicle will shut off while the consumer has been on the highway several times. and as soon as pulling over the vehicle will start back up again. contacted dealer | |||
| 03/10/2002 | |||
| While driving at 70-75 mph and without any warning it shut off, causing consumer to lose power. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 07/31/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Ac automatically turns itself off switch replaces. whining sound occurs during ac/heat fan operation fan motor replaced. ac/heat directional controls work intermittently problem continues. transmission slipping upon slow acceleration reported 3 times 1st & 2nd times couldn't duplicate problem 3rd time in shop 30 days replaced multiple components. engine misfiring diagnostics indicated 3,6,2,5 cylinders misfiring replaced all ignition coil packs problem continues. turn signal buzzes and clicks hazard switch replaced. air leak around passenger side door reported 2 times 1st time couldn't duplicate 2nd time door realigned. brakes cause excessive vibrations upon stopping rotors and pads replaced at 24000 miles reoccuring at 38000 miles.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | |||
| I realize this is a common problem my car shuts down without indication at highway speeds. i have had it in for service many times without results. if there are others who would care to address this problem as a group please contact me. *ak | |||
| 12/22/2001 | |||
| Vehicle stalled while driving 60-70 mph, then again 3 days later. vehicle taken to dealer both times, could not find cause. | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 5 | 01/14/2000 | |
| Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. rotors were warped. consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty.*ak the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. the a/c does not flow out of the correct vents due to a/c control failure, the a/c control head also shorted out. the door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. engine makes a clunk noise. while driving the vehicle surges. left rear speaker shorted out. there is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column. *yh | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 2 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Bought my car new off show room floor and have had numerous problems since had it in for starting problems battery problems fuel problems window problems door lock problems engine noise engine oil leaks vibration problems brake problems dying problems popping noises in front end struts bottoming out rough ride and steering problems and so on too many to list all have had front end realigned stuts checked and repalced brakes checked and replaced wheel studs replaced fuel pump and float replaced pistons replaced battery replaced remote start system replaced alarm system replaced window regulator replaced front crank seal replaced alt checked and tested started checked still having fuel problems brake problems vibration ect had in this last week fo 6 days and when returned still having engine noise steering problems radio problems fuel problems and found impact mark on l/front of bumper one of dealers tech's hit something and now wanders to left left head light out of line and pushed back under fender hood out of line fenders bumpers driving lights and numerous other problems and damage possible that i am unable to detect at this time have contacted chevy and complained have talked with dealer and still no responsibility taken and statements of we might have bruised it it has been wrecked now i amd paying good money for junk and want refund of all costs to me and the car taken back engines should not need to be overhauled at 14000 miles the car is 2 yaers old and acts like its 20 need responese and info to help resolve problems trying to have returned under lemon law uniform conformity act and magnuson-moss act car has become instrument that is substantially impaired and whose opperation is frought with apprehension sincerly unhappy and hurt consumer is the highway safty devision interested and going to do anything for all of us who are having problems or are we out of luck ????????? response requested | |||
| 08/15/2001 | |||
| Vehicle stalls at any speed/any time on a daily basis. dealer cannot find problem.*ak | |||
| 3 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Ticking sound at startup that chevrolet won't fix. no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The vehicle makes an excessive tapping noise in the engine upon initial startup due to piston design, some engine noise is expected until the engine warms up, there is no repair available to reduce this noise, the vehicle also feels like it wants to cut off when in park or at a stop, intermittently the vehicle loses power when accelerating from a stop. nlm | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle will stall at speeds of 50-65 mph, to dealer 5-6 times, cannot remedy problem. *ak | |||
| While driving at any speed without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of all power. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has attempted to correct problem. however, problem has reoccurred. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| In both failures the service support was not in excisting,or very insulting,both problems have injury or death possibilitys,rotor warranty only 12.000 miles,but the problem is a defect which is in all models starting in 1998 till now.it is not acceptable,every 7000 miles new rotors or die?? engine losing power at high speed and grouded freeway,no power steering or brakes,no warning. dealer tells me there are no codes and it runs well,after dealer told wife to remove vehicle,18 miles later ,car is stuck again,chevrolet assistant service said perhaps wife can push the car to the right.must we tolerate this,and a sales person knows about the bullitins,and will say that there is no rotor problem,brand new vehicle,never miss work ,losing job ,home and wife because of no error codes.so much for empty promises.service manager dont care if you die or live ,dealer has his 22.000.00 and tells you to remove your junk.chevys image is clouded and not honest. *ak | |||
| When in on position there is a knocking noise coming from engine compartment. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Engine makes a knocking noise. dealerr has checked and said it may be air conditioner compressor. *ak engine was replaced, brakes make noise. firestone affinity tires make noise in the front, 15 inch. *slc | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 4 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it , they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, i have had lights not working, door latches broken. *ak | |||
| While driving there is a noise when braking which may indicate a problem with braking system. also a noise coming from engine. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 6 | 05/01/2000 | |
| No summary | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Rotars continue to warp, and the engine knocks but no one knows why | |||
| While driving on highway engine will completely shut down without warning causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice ,computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: ) | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a rear end crash. need to wait before restarting vehicle. problem occurred 3 times. dealer cannot determine the cause. but installed a chip to vehicle so it can record the problems. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| Vehicle stalls/completely dies without warning, causing loss of power. dealer cannot determine cause. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 03/10/2005 | 44900 | 4 | 07/05/2000 |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 48500 | 20 | 04/14/2000 |
| The car first developed a miss in the engine, then as i was driving down the highway at 55-65 miles per hour the car would suddenly lose power. this was very dangerous and nearly cause severly accidents. i would pull off the side of the road and wait for about five minutes and then the car would start again. i took it to one mechanic and he replaced the plugs, wires, and ignition coil. the next day the car broke down again. i took it to another mechanic theydid a decarbon treatment on engine. i got the car back and it broke down the next day. i took it to another mechanic he repaced a fuel filter. when i drove it home it broke down again. the next day i took it back to the same mechanic, at that point he drove the car for a few days until it broke down on him with the computer hook to it. he then replaced part no. 22683260 module 3.107 137 and part no. 22626099 ring 3.112 g31 check for recall of fuel tank fitting and did not replace. i left the parking lot of the service department and noticed that the check engine light was on. i turned around and took it back to the same mechanic he hook up the computer said he did not know why the light was on and put gas treatment in the tank and told me to drive it home and once i had run out this tank of gas unhook the battery and hook it back up again and the light should go off. ii did this and the light came right back on. at this point i have a car with 50,000 miles on it which i owe a lot of money on and can not take it out of the driveway for fear it will break down leave me stranded or get in an accident, or catch on fire. i have written a letter to gm three weeks ago with no response. in the past two months i have spent over 1,500 dollars in repairs and the mechanics are telling me now the next step is to tear down the engine and replace the pistons. what can a person do in this case where do i turn for help????????? | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 10/12/2007 | 9000 | 15 | 01/20/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 0 | 09/03/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 144000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the intake manifold gasket caused the failure. the mechanic also stated that this was a common issue for this year, make, and model vehicle. the contact feels that this is a major defect and chevrolet should be responsible for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 144,000. | |||
| 11/25/2007 | 125000 | 2 | 04/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the low coolant warning indicator light illuminated; however, the vehicle was filled with coolant. thirty minutes later, the vehicle overheated while driving 70 mph. the low coolant warning indicator light illuminated again. the dealer stated that there was a leak in the intake manifold. no repairs were made. the contact verified his vin; however, it was invalid. the engine size and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 125,000. | |||
| 10/06/2007 | 133000 | 2 | 06/05/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph for approximately ten minutes, the temperature gauge displayed hot. the coolant light illuminated, which indicated that the coolant level was low. the contact stopped the vehicle and checked the level. he then took the vehicle to carmax and they confirmed that the lower intake manifold gasket caused the failure. chevrolet stated that they were not aware of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 133,000. updated 12/12/07 *bf updated. | |||
| 06/28/2006 | 79039 | 1 | 08/18/2000 |
| We lost all of our anti-freeze thinking we lost a hose. upon taking it in to a certified mechanic he had to replace the manifold intake gaskets for the 2nd time. upon showing the manifold to a mechanic for gm he found a bubble in the manifold when it was molded. *jb | |||
| 02/13/2006 | 114000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated an odor was detected and there was fluid leaking on the ground from the engine compartment. when the contact inspected the vehicle by raising the hood, there was fluid on the engine block. the dealership determined the manifold gasket needs to be replaced. updated 03/28/06. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2002 | 60000 | 2 | 02/13/2002 |
| Intake gasket coolant leaking problems which results to overheating and engine failures. | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 3 | 04/15/2001 | |
| Manufacturer used plastic intake manifold gasket which caused engine to leak coolant and overheat. why use plastic? what happens to plastic when it continuously heats and cools, it fails. a relative has the same engine in a different model car from this manufacturer and has the same issue. not model specific, but engine specific. chevrolet 2000 malibu.*ak | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 3 | 07/29/2000 | |
| My car has had the signal lights replaced, the fuel pump replaced, & the intake manifold gasket replaced all problems w/ my car before i had replaced were very dangerous for me & my 2 children. i will never buy or refer anyone to buy a chevorlet malibu . *ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 63400 | 1 | 03/07/2000 |
| Had to replace the intake manifold and gasket on my 2000 chevy malibu. *ak | |||
| 02/24/2004 | 49000 | 1 | |
| Intake manifold gasket failed at 49000 miles. gm is aware of the problem but will not take action on it. the most discouraging thing about the problem is the contempt that gm seems to have for their consumers. they released a technical service bulletin to their dealers regarding the problem, yet they do nothing for those affected by an obvious product defect. my request for cost assistance from general motors was met with a flippant attitude toward the loss of my loyalty as a customer.*ak | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 45000 | 6 | |
| Intake manifold began leaking at 45000 miles (500 dollars to replace), have replaced the brakes and rotors 4 times in 65,000 miles. the turn signals quit working. while driving down the road the engine just dies. if i let it sit for a while it will crank back up. ase mechanic told me it was the ignition module, so i paid to have it replaced and that did not fix it. i have been reviewing forums on-line and have discovered that this is a wide spread and severe problem, i understand normal wear and tear on a vehicle but this is ridiculous. and last but not least, the fan switch has quit working on positons (speeds) 1 and 2...that happened when the car had about 37,000 miles on (not under factory warranty) ....i once was a die hard chevy man..thanks to this car i will not buy another gm product. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 120350 | 5 | 02/19/2004 |
| 2000 chevrolet malibu bought with 120,000 miles on it. less than a week after getting this car for 5500.00, when retail on the car was 8300.00, i had to replace the intake manifold gasket and the valve cover gaskets because they were leaking coolant. also, the brakes shudder and vibrate whenever applied, even at speeds less than 25 mph. half a week later, the gas gauge fell to zero while normal driving and the low gas light came on, even though i had just filled the car up two days prior. there was plenty of gas in the car, about 3/4 of a tank. also, the tranmission is slipping now when i speed up. when i speed up the car does not shift into 1st gear right away until 4000 rpm. when it does shift, it shift with a large jolt that shakes the entire car. there was no warning before the gas light came on, and i find the car to only now have all of these problems. also, the car smells of gasoline and leaks, even though i had it fixed. *ak | |||
| 02/12/2004 | 122000 | 1 | 09/15/1999 |
| Antifreeze used in our 2000 malibu has been found to frequently cause deterioration and failure of the intake manifold gasket. there hve been many cases sited on the internet with names and specifics and chevy/gmc refuses to admit it is the antifreeze. they told me last night it has to do with the plant where the car was made.*ak | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 1 | 10/25/2001 | |
| On your site i have found many complaints regarding coolant leak due to poor sealing of the maniflod gasket that according the sevice bulletin on this site, requires new gasket type to replace the old, and the intake manifold bolts cleaned and coated with thredlocker and torqued to a revised spec. this has already been done once to my car at about 30k miles and fortunately cover under warranty, if not it would have cost me $1050, problem is now the car is doing the same thing again at 79k miles and is no longer under warranty....how many times should this happen? was the service bulletin put out as a permamant solution for this problem? if not how long should this work be guaranteed? why was there not a recall on this problem? does there have to be a fatality to recall a vechicle? in addition i also have had the problem with the hazard warning switch that also effected the wipers, neither would work, again this repair was submitted as warranty work. i have complained several times to bob bell chevy about how hot the dash instruments get to touch and have already had to have related electrical problems repaired, to note..when i first complained about the heat when touched to change intrument settings i was told that's normal. granted my extended warranty covered some of the work but i still had to pay a $250 deductable w/each problem. all these problems have been reported on this nhtsa site by many people and addition others i know personally and who i have had many discussions with also have the same year malibu with all the same problems....why hasn't the manufact. recalled the car for theses problems, surely all can cause fire safety problems. how are recalls determined and what can we all do????????????? i never dreamed chevrolet would be so cheesy. my last car was 12 years old and olds custom cruiser wagon - never gave me a problem that was so major as these noted here, i should have never got rid of it for this malibu!*ak | |||
| 12/04/2003 | 56000 | 2 | |
| Independent shop replaced the intake manifold at owner expense of $800. dollars and has had problems with the air conditioner. dealer notified. please provide further information. *ph | |||