Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V327000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/2000 to 06/23/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 670740 | 02/05/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/28/2003 | 09/04/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03043.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 03082004 | 03/08/2004 | 10013016 | Addendum adding 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles to safety recall 03043a, turn signals hazard warning flashers inoperative. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 04098 | 01/01/2006 | 04098A | 10012087 | Upcoming special policy adjustment program 04098. turn signals/hazard warning flashers. *tt | 02/11/2005 |
| 200602 | 06/20/2002 | 637248 | Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly or that the lamp assembly has water in it. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 082903 | 08/29/2003 | 10003555 | Upcoming product safety recall questionnaire - hazard warning switch revision. *tt | 10/23/2003 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| 3834 | 10019188 | Headlamp replacement due to moisture - service vme. *tt | 02/16/2006 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 000842007 | 06/01/2004 | 10012147 | Stop tail lamp inoperative or intermittent and or water in lamp. *eh | 02/15/2005 | |
| 000842007B | 08/01/2004 | 000842007C | 634995 | Some customers may comment that a stop and / or tail lamp may not work correctly, or that the tail lamp has water in it. to include chevrolet classic 2005. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| RQ04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/18/2004 | 11/30/2004 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | ||
| Gm conducted a recall (nhtsa recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch.gm will send letters to owners starting december 30, 2004.the actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE02064 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/22/2002 | 12/23/2002 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am. | ||||||
| RQ04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/18/2004 | 11/30/2004 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | ||
| Gm conducted a recall (nhtsa recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch.gm will send letters to owners starting december 30, 2004.the actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| EA02037 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2002 | 09/05/2003 | TURN SIGNAL FAILURES | 03V327000 | |
| By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 05/15/2011 | 102000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals and hazard warning lights did not illuminate intermittently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000. mah | |||
| 05/15/2011 | 102000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the turn signals and the hazard warning lights would not illuminate intermittently. there were two recalls under nhtsa campaign number: 09e012000 (exterior lighting) and under nhtsa campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000. da | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals became inoperable. the contact would have to abruptly strike the hazard and turn signal lights in order for them to operate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 68,000. kmj | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals did not work. the contact stated that he would have to hit the hazard lights and the turn signal in order for them to work. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 68,000. ap | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 50678 | ||
| Turn signal/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative when temperature transitions such as rain are encountered when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 and nhtsa action number ea02037 and gm recall no. 03043 refused at point of purchase: fox cheverolet, 60 east padonia road, timonium, md 21093 phone 410-667-6666 on october 13, 2011. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 30-35 mph she turned on the left signal and it began to make a noise but the signal did not working. she stated because of this failure the hazard light does not work. she took the vehicle to a local mechanic shop and they were unable to duplicate the failure. she reference recall 03v327000, exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch and was advised by the manufacture that her vehicle was not part of this recall. she stated she also had a problem with the fuel, after she fuel up the vehicle the vehicle hesitate when she engaging the accelerator. the vehicle was taken again to the same local mechanic and they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired for the failures. the vehicle was purchased used in 2009. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 84,649. vwb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| I have replaced my tail light bulbs numerous times as well now the entire bulb panel once on each side. the design and the seal allows for water to enter and hold water in the covering/reflectors which in turn cause rusting and blown bulbs. at this point i now need a whole new wiring harness due to the water damage on the passenger side as well as another new bulb panel. i have many friends whom also have the same cars who can not keep tail lights working either. i notice as i drive around many, many others on the road have no visable lights i would have to guess for the same reason. i am pulled over by the police frequently for this as well. i have not been issued a citiation yet as i have a spoiler , rear window, and both break lights that are working. this is definatly a design problem and have been told this by many mechanics over the years. this should be corrected to potentially reduce accidents due to lack of rear lights and owners not knowing they have gone out or being unable to repair. the seals are poor and hold bowls of water constantly in the covers. i often see the problem in the passanger side as well as mine. unsure if this in common or just my observation. | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the vehicle hazard lights failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the garage wasn't able to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer took a report 71-89235053, and advised the vin wasn't included in recall 03v327000 exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch; therefore they will not assist with the repair. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 available the current mileage was 175, 9000. li | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 113000 | ||
| My 2000 chevy malibu, vin 1g1ne52j6y6130683 recently began having intermittent turn signal failure. sometimes the turn signals work, and sometimes they don't. recall 03v327 did not apply to my vin, and a special program chevy implemented, described in nhtsa action # rq04005 applied to my car but expired in february 2010. under this program, gm replaced failed switches for free. they refuse to do this for me now, as the program has expired. the recall doesn't expire, but the program does. as this acknowleged defect is exactly the same as the issue of the recall, why is there an allowed expiration for the remedy??! this makes no sense, and is adverse to public safety! | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the turn signals only work half of the time. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000, exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 113,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 113000 | ||
| My 2000 chevy malibu, vin 1g1ne52j6y6130683 recently began having intermittent turn signal failure. sometimes the turn signals work, and sometimes they don't. recall 03v327 did not apply to my vin, and a special program chevy implemented, described in nhtsa action # rq04005 applied to my car but expired in february 2010. under this program, gm replaced failed switches for free. they refuse to do this for me now, as the program has expired. the recall doesn't expire, but the program does. as this acknowleged defect is exactly the same as the issue of the recall, why is there an allowed expiration for the remedy??! this makes no sense, and is adverse to public safety! | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the turn signals only work half of the time. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000, exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 113,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 113000 | ||
| My 2000 chevy malibu, vin 1g1ne52j6y6130683 recently began having intermittent turn signal failure. sometimes the turn signals work, and sometimes they don't. recall 03v327 did not apply to my vin, and a special program chevy implemented, described in nhtsa action # rq04005 applied to my car but expired in february 2010. under this program, gm replaced failed switches for free. they refuse to do this for me now, as the program has expired. the recall doesn't expire, but the program does. as this acknowleged defect is exactly the same as the issue of the recall, why is there an allowed expiration for the remedy??! this makes no sense, and is adverse to public safety! | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the turn signals only work half of the time. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000, exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 113,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 113000 | ||
| My 2000 chevy malibu, vin 1g1ne52j6y6130683 recently began having intermittent turn signal failure. sometimes the turn signals work, and sometimes they don't. recall 03v327 did not apply to my vin, and a special program chevy implemented, described in nhtsa action # rq04005 applied to my car but expired in february 2010. under this program, gm replaced failed switches for free. they refuse to do this for me now, as the program has expired. the recall doesn't expire, but the program does. as this acknowleged defect is exactly the same as the issue of the recall, why is there an allowed expiration for the remedy??! this makes no sense, and is adverse to public safety! | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the turn signals only work half of the time. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000, exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 113,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 113000 | ||
| My 2000 chevy malibu, vin 1g1ne52j6y6130683 recently began having intermittent turn signal failure. sometimes the turn signals work, and sometimes they don't. recall 03v327 did not apply to my vin, and a special program chevy implemented, described in nhtsa action # rq04005 applied to my car but expired in february 2010. under this program, gm replaced failed switches for free. they refuse to do this for me now, as the program has expired. the recall doesn't expire, but the program does. as this acknowleged defect is exactly the same as the issue of the recall, why is there an allowed expiration for the remedy??! this makes no sense, and is adverse to public safety! | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the turn signals only work half of the time. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000, exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 113,000. sm. | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 141600 | ||
| Driving from queens to brooklyn, ny and suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so i stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack. every day that i drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). i've taken the car to mechanics who are as stumped as i was (until today) when i saw the nhtsa.dot recall and investigation list which included my car 2000 chev impala | |||
| 04/10/2001 | 35000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signal indicators only work intermittently. there was a recall in 2004 nhtsa 03v327000, component electrical system. the owner has had the vehicle repaired for this issue in 2001 by the dealer. at this time the part has failed again. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. the failure mileage was 45,000. rd | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 177000 | 1 | |
| The turn signals started working intermittent, then quit. this was a recall a couple of years ago, and it was related to the hazard warning switch. my car was taken to the dealership and the switch was replaced. unfortunately, this is a repeat and was not covered under the recall. the switches are still going bad and not covered. my instrument panel was destroyed internally when my switch was replaced and this damage was discovered during the last replacement in which i replaced the switch on my own since it was not covered. *tr | |||
| 08/04/2007 | 104020 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 chevy malibu and i owned it since 2007 july...since then i have had problems with my hazard lights and signal lights...when i would be driving my car i would use my signal to turn left or right and it would make a crackle sound and stop working completley i would then try to use my hazard they would do the same thing make a crackle sound and not work..also with my headlights my problem with them is they work when they want to and when they do work they stay on even when my car is completely off am talking keys out of the engine and everything i would have to pop my hood and move around the fuses till the car lights finally turn off..i have taken my car into the dealership were i bought my car and all they did was give me a hardtime told me there was nothing wrong with my car and that my vin# is not on the recall list...but there is a recall on 2000 chevy malibu about there hazardlights signal lights and headlights not only that the nhtsa dose not say anything about specific vin# for the recalls it jus says that this is recalls on 2000 chevy malibu. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| My turn signals fail to work. i have to commute an hour to school everyday on a crowded highway and i have almost got into several accidents because i have to merge with no blinkers. called the dealership and said my car was not part of the recall, but i have the same problem and the same make and model of the recall. very annoying, i don't have $300 to fix my blinkers. *tr | |||
| 09/23/2009 | 12660 | 1 | |
| Turn signal works intermittently. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting switch turn signal switch, fails daily when turned on. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 147000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 25 mph, the driver's side turn signal failed to activate. the failure occurred without warning and intermittently. the authorized dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting, hazard flashing warning lights, switch), although the failures were identical. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 147,000. | |||
| 01/29/2008 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals and hazard lamps worked intermittently. in addition, the horn would not sound. he cannot use the turn signals to indicate his intent to turn the vehicle, which could result in a crash. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch); therefore, he would have to pay $300 to have the component replaced. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 85,000. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 12/24/2004 | 42668 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the hazard lights and turn signals would function intermittently. she could never pinpoint when they would malfunction. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the lights functioned properly each time and they could not duplicate the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer regarding nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) and they installed a new switch. the remedy corrected the issue; however, the failure recurred in the latter part of 2008. the dealer stated that the repair would be at the contact's expense again because the recall repair had previously been performed. in addition, the heater did not work. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was 62,902 and failure mileage was 42,668. | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| This is regarding my hazard lights and turn signals. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2008 | 88100 | 1 | |
| Car drove well for 4 years no problem, then signal lights stopped working, works sometimes, but most of the time doesn't, have had bulbs changed many times, brand new bulbs, signals works when they want to. i've been honked at & cars have blew their horns at my vehicle because i have to turn sometimes & it fails to work,then i saw recall on internet. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2006 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals automatically turn on and off intermittently. occasionally, the turn signals do not work at all. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 07/23/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu, , it has been experiencing intermittent turn signal, hazard lights for some months. the behavior matches that described in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. i contacted gm and was told that my car was not included in their recall 03043. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 131000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 55 mph, she heard a buzzing noise coming from the front of the vehicle near the hazard switch. approximately 15 minutes later she was unable to activate the turn signal. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch (nhtsa campaign id # 03v327000) however; the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included as part of the recall. the failure and current mileages were 131,000. | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Turn signals were working intermittently. bought from chevy dealership. repaired at private shop. cost to repair: $125 to replace hazard switch. bandaid solution: bang the dash until the signal worked. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2008 | 1 | ||
| The right and left signal turn lights fail to operate at intermittent times. i was nearly involved in several rear end crashes because of the problem. i have to push the emergency flasher button to operate the turn signals. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 17 | 09/01/2002 | |
| Hazard lights/turn signal lights work intermittently. *ak *nm | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 53000 | 1 | 08/11/2001 |
| Water was getting into the brake lights. this resulted in rust and the bulb blowing out. *ak the stop signal and the turn signals would also get rusted. the consumer would have to change the bulbs every two to three months. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| The hazard and turn signal lights were inoperative. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 10/11/2005 | 59190 | 7 | 07/07/2000 |
| On july 7, 2005 i purchased a 2000 chevy malibu ls. the right two brake lights continue to burn out. never at the same time, it's either the one on the outside or the inner one.*jb | |||
| 10/14/2002 | 22000 | 1 | 09/21/2002 |
| Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak. *jb | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with her brake lights she is complaining about water come inside of the plastic cover which later it becomes moisture and does not allowed the vehicle on the back to see if she is braking or not and this can cause someone hitting her. mr | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| I have also had a front end alignment, replaced emergency lights, suspension fixed, all in less than 2 years of owning the vehicle. the brakes are still not working correctly. *ak | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The right rear tail lamp is full of water, the left rear brake lamp circuit board shorted, dealer replaced the board and bulbs, dealer also found the third brake lamp was falling back into the package tray. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 10/11/2007 | 103000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed, the turn signal and hazard lights worked intermittently. the lights operated on their own without being manually activated. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (03043) (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) for this same failure; however, the dealer would not honor the recall. the current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 68000 | 10 | 02/03/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact took her vehicle to the dealer to have her hazard lights serviced due to a recall notice. after the hazard lights were serviced, they began to remain illuminated and would not shut off. the horn has also stopped working. the contact also stated that the turn signals would work intermittently. the current mileage was 77,894 and failure mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 64000 | 50 | 11/23/2003 |
| Turn signals stop working or don't work at all. *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 | |||
| 09/02/2006 | 30 | 12 | 10/03/2002 |
| Turn signals won't work at times and some times when i use my four ways, they won't either and when i do use my turn signals the four ways come on. *jb | |||
| 04/07/2006 | 88153 | 1 | 12/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the signal lights work intermittently. there is an nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 09/08/2005 | 20500 | 1 | 05/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermittently. this has been happening for approximately six weeks. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealership, but he contact spoke with them. the dealership refused to fix the problem under recall 03v327000. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. there have been no repairs to the vehicle at this time. he has checked the fuses and they seem to be fine. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the consumer has the recall that was sent from the manufacturer but the dealer refused to perform the recall work. *nm | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 3 | 11/15/2000 | |
| Dt: the consumer states that the 2000 chevrolet malibu's signal and hazard lights malfunctioned. the lights sometimes work and sometimes they do not. this has been happening for about six months. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer once to have it checked. the consumer said that he looked at it himself. the consumer has not contacted general motors. the consumer said that the battery pole had a short life. the consumer replaced the battery pole himself. the consumer indicated that there was a delay in the signals coming on.*ak | |||
| 12/03/2004 | 80000 | 5 | |
| The hazard warning switch failed intermittently. manufacturer's recall 03043 was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 10/25/2004 | 82000 | 1 | 07/31/2002 |
| Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same defect. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the consumer stated that the turn signals work sometimes and other times they do not. turn signals blink faster/slower than normal on the conusmers vehicle. *tc | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 1500 | 1 | |
| The hazard lights and turn signal lights were defective. sometimes they worked, and sometimes they did not work. if the consumer hit the dashboard the signals would work. this vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v327000. *ak *tc | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving at any speed turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. dealership urged consumer to call nhtsa to report the defects. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving and upon using the turn signals or turning the hazard button the lights will not illuminate and became inoperable. consumer stated that was having the same exact problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000. contacted the dealership. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned nhtsa recall 03v27000. hazard warning switches may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. dealership indicated to the consumer that this vehicle wa snot included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/16/2004 | 44000 | 1 | 07/15/2000 |
| Consumer complained that the hazard lights and turn signal lights worked intermittently. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak *ts | |||
| 07/27/2004 | 1 | 02/06/2003 | |
| I have hazard warning failure indicated on your web site for malibu but gm states that my vechicle number dosen't fit with the recall on my malibu, but this continuse to be a concern for my wife and myself when we are driving not knowing our single lights will fail*ak | |||
| 07/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated the turn signal lights came on and went off on their own. the consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the turn signal light unit needed to be replaced. the consumer informed the mechanic about recall(03v327000) but the mechanic informed the consumer that the recall was not for this vehicle. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 80000 | 100 | 10/17/2003 |
| Exterior lighting,turn signals hazards light.quit working then start then qiut.the chevrolet garage told us it is a soldering problem,nd the car was made like this and others malibu was recalled but yours hasn't and its the same year ,make, and model.*ak | |||
| 05/17/2004 | 51000 | 3 | 12/17/2002 |
| The consumer received recall 03v327000 concerning the hazard flashing warning light. intermittently, the hazard flashing warning light and turn signals did not work. the consumer was infomed his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/24/2004 | 3 | ||
| Intermittently while driving the turn signal and hazard lights failed. the consumer will notify the dealer in the near future, and the cause has not been determined at this time. *la | |||
| 05/04/2004 | 48000 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| Turn signal and hazard warning lights failed intermittently. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 80000 | 2 | |
| Turn signal indicators/hazard flashing warning lights failed when it rained. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 9 | ||
| When using the turn signals they worked intermittently. also, hazard flashing warning lights operated intermittently. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| Turn signals are working intermittently. independent repair shop indicated that hazard switch needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 18000 | 10 | 08/25/2000 |
| Turn signals are inoperative, causing the vehicle not to have appropriate turning or changing lane functions. turn signals make other drivers aware of consumer's direction.*ak after having the repair done for a total of $137.88 two weeks later a recall was issued for the malibu, the dealer checked the consumers vin and found that it was not included in the recall. so they refused to reimburse the consumers repair bill. *cb *jb | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 65000 | 100 | 07/18/2002 |
| The turn signals and hazard flashers on my 2000 chevy malibu only work intermittently. often times they will not work at all, or they will stop working in the middle of a turn. they will flash once or twice and quit working; in addition, they will work for a moment then quit working then begin working again. also, rarest of all, they will work fine. there is a recall on the turn signals and hazard flashers for the same make, model, and year; however, gm has told me that it does not cover my vehicle. obviously, the problem that i am experiencing is the same or similar to the problems experienced in covered vehicles (if, in fact, mine is not a covered vehicle). this has been happening for several months without an obvious cause. there are no conditions which made my car immune from this problem, but it happens less when i run the air conditioner. *la | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| I have a 2000 chevy malibu. i am having problems with my blinkers working intermittently. i have scheduled an appointment to take it in. when the blinkers are not working i have realized my hazard light also do not work. we changed the fuse and they work for 3 weeks straight but now i am back to one turn thye work the next they dont.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 95000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated that the hazard signal lights works intermittently. *nlm | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 30 | 09/17/2000 | |
| Hazard and signal lights malfunctions engine noise (constant squeaking or ticking) air conditioning malfunctions. *jb | |||
| 09/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the turning signal and emergency lights on the vehicle will intermittenly work. contacted dealer please provide further information. mr | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 30 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Turn signals work intermittently.*ak consumer also states that the hazard lights do not work as well, the vehicle has also experienced a flat tire.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 11/12/2009 | 54000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals/hazard lamps are inoperative. he contacted gm in reference to recall #03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). he was advised that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. he was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the front exterior lights would operate intermittently. although recall campaign id numbers:03v327000 and 09e012000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) reference the failure, her vin was not included in either recall. also she could smell an electrical burning odor. no repairs had been made. the current and failure mileages were under 120,000. updated 02/17/10 *bf the consumer stated the turn signals worked intermittently. the signals failed twice within the last 2 months. if the consumer turned on the hazard lights, the turn signals would then work. updated 02/17/10. | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 10800 | 1 | 03/14/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. in 2001, the turn signals failed on the vehicle. when the hazard indicators were activated, the turn signals would work. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the hazard warning switch failed and would cost $200 to replace. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was old and not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch). the manufacturer would not assist with the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 10,800 and current mileage was 17,000. updated 5/26/09 *cn updated 05/28/09.*jb | |||
| 12/30/2008 | 109669 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals in the vehicle worked intermittenly. while making a turn at any speed, the flashing signals usually fail to work when the turn signal lever is activated. the failure occurred for an entire day. the vehicle has not yet been inspected by any mechanics or dealers. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the contact believes that a recall should be issued because the failures are identical. the current and failure mileages were 109,669. updated 03/05/09 *cn updated 03/10/09. *jb | |||
| 09/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. when the turn signals were activated, the contact would hear a sound and the signals would stop working. the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop approximately two weeks later and the mechanic stated that the signals were working properly and no failure could be found. immediately after leaving the repair shop, the turn signals failed to work again. she returned the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the vehicle had a defective switch, which was related to nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the dealer and manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were unavailable. updated 10/16/08 *bf the abs light had illuminated. a new left front hub assembly was installed. updated 10/21/08. *jb | |||
| 09/02/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I have a problem with my turn signals but while researching i found a recall notice for 2000-2001 chevy malibus. i contacted chevy (victor wood) and they refused to fix the problem and give me a written statement on why they would not fix it. they only gave me a file number 71-659486155 for reference. the problem i am having is identical to the recall notice. the 5 digit gm recall number is 03043 and the summary is: summary: certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. consequence: when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu, , it has been experiencing intermittent turn signal, hazard lights for some months. the behavior matches that described in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. i contacted gm and was told that my car was not included in their recall 03043. *tr | |||
| 05/28/2008 | 143550 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact was informed that her turn signal lights were not functioning properly. her father checked the fuse and everything appeared to be normal; however, he discovered that by wiggling the hazard light switch the lights would operate, but fail shortly after. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). as of june 2, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired and the lights still do not work. the failure mileage was 143,550 and current mileage was 143,579. updated 07/08/08. *bf the consumer stated the problem had been fixed free of charge. updated | |||
| 03/07/2006 | 77000 | 1 | 03/07/2006 |
| I purchased this car used in march of 2006. upon purchasing the vehicle, i found that the turn signal only worked intermittently. i also noticed that the hazard switch did not function at all. over time i have found that when the heat is on that the turn signals fail to work without shifting the hazard switch around, and when the cold air is on that it works decently. gm issued recall 03043 (nhtsa campaign 03v327000) for over 670,000 malibus, aleros, and grand ams in 2000-2001. however, upon visiting the dealership they stated that my 2000 malibu was not covered by the recall. in looking over the vehicle history we found that the hazard switch had been replaced while under warranty by the first own (which implies it was faulty), and the new one is at least dysfunctional as the first. even though the problem and its cause is evident, the dealership fails to remedy the issue. several mechanics have diagnosed the problem to be exactly what is described in the recall. the dealership has only offered me the chance to call their customer service center to see if they can help me. due to the faulty hazard switch, i am unable to signal when making lane changes or turning. i am unable to use my hazard switch in case of emergency, or when my car has to be stopped on the side of the road or interstate. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 64000 | 50 | 11/23/2003 |
| Turn signals stop working or don't work at all. *tr | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 133050 | 1 | 06/17/2004 |
| I have a 2000 chevy malibu with a faulty hazard switch. as per gm my car does not have any recalls based on my vin#. the cost for the part is under $30 but the cost for labor at the chevy dealer is more than $200 for a total of almost $300. i have since replaced this part myself and my turn signals and hazard's are in working order. i paid the $30 for the part and it took me less that 6 minutes to replace. now since i'm someone who knows his way around a car, it upsets me that a dealership would charge that much. since the part for the recall fixed my problem and gm says it had no recalls i would like them to pay me for the repair of the problem. they have stated in the past that if they found that this would become a recall issue they would reimburse me for the repair. it's only fair since they would charge me in the first place to make the repair since in their system my car does not need any recalls. i could see them charging for an hour of labor, parts and tax. but that would be about $100. please let me know what you find out. thanks. *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 | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 2 | 07/01/2004 | |
| 2000 chevy malibu manufacturer refuses to pay for repairs on the turn signal switch. customer received a letter for this repair. vehicle is still under warranty. gm still refuses to pay for the repairs. *kb the consumer stated 7 months after receiving the notice, she soon began to experience problems with the turn signal/hazard warning flashers. the consumer had the problem fixed at her local dealer, however less than 2 years later, she began experiencing the same problem. the dealer informed the consumer the service would not be covered. the consumer stated her vehicle was still under 150,000 miles and was less than 10 years old. *jb | |||
| 09/02/2007 | 70000 | 10 | 08/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the turn signals worked intermittently. the bulbs were replaced, however, the failure still occurred. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). the current and failure mileages were 70,000. updated 12/12/07 | |||
| 09/23/2007 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Hazard and turn signals do not work. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 50000 | 1000 | 04/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the hazard and turn signal lights worked intermittently. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 03v327000 (hazard light switch). the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 11/15/2006 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact found recall number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch), but the dealer stated that his vin was not included. the contact stated that he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. he stated that the turn signals have not worked for the past ten months. the hazard lights began activating by themselves when the vehicle was shut off and the key was not in the ignition. the failure was intermittent originally, but is now constant. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 119,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 84000 | 1 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermittently. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch . the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 9/15/2006 - *nm | |||
| 05/25/2006 | 150000 | 1 | 12/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the both turn signals worked intermittently. there were no warning indicators prior to each failure. in order for the turn signal to work, the hazard warning button must be depressed. the vehicle has not been seen by the service dealer, however the manufacturer was alerted. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 10/14/2005 | 63000 | 1 | 06/16/2000 |
| A faulty hazard switch causes the turn signals to intermittently stop working at the most in opportune time. on one occasion it almost resulted in a serious accident. the switch was replaced for the same reason by the dealership on april 15, 2002. it is now malfunctioning again only much more frequently than before. i see that there is a recall for this issue on 2000/2001 malibu owners(id number 03v327000) but the dealership states that my vin number does not show up in the recall. he also claims that since the part was already replaced once it would not be covered again. i searched the web and noticed that owners of 2002 malibus are also complaining of the same problem. so, it is not just an isolated issue. since i never use the hazard switch it can't possibly have gone bad because of wear and tear. nor is it a part that would be used frequently enough to wear out. there is obviously a serious safety defect with the part. *jb | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 69940 | 50 | 05/27/2000 |
| Gm's recall #03v327000 which states that the hazard light switch is defective and will keep the turn signals from flashing. my 2000 malibu is having this trouble, but since the vin is not within the break points, i will have to pay to have it fixed. *jb | |||
| 09/23/2005 | 76004 | 15 | 03/04/2000 |
| Hazard flasher began working intermittently, then the turn signals began working intermittently. no pattern, they would be on then go off. i was in heavy freeway traffic with no turn signal or hazard flasher. i was able to get off the freeway and drive home using arm signals and slowing to allow faster traffic to pass me. *nm the consumer wishes to withdrawal the complaint he filed with nhtsa. the manufacturer has agreed to remedy the vehicle's problem at no cost to the consumer. *nm the consumer was told the recall did no apply to his vehicle identification number. the washer pump was replaced due to a leak.*jb | |||
| 09/26/2005 | 65430 | 4 | 05/09/2004 |
| While driving at night and when i used my turn signal on for a left turn. it did not operate. my mechanic told me about a safety recall for my vehicle. i contacted team chevrolet here in colorado springs,co and was told there was no recall for my 2000 chevrolet malibu.*jb | |||
| 07/09/2005 | 65000 | 2 | 11/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact owns 2000 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals/four-way hazard lights intermittently go on/off, and sometimes they are completely inoperable. the contact noticed this about two months ago, and it has gotten progressively worse. he has not taken vehicle to a dealer. a mechanic told him there was a recall 03v327000. general motors told him that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 79000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 |
| Dt: contact stated the hazard warning flashing switch failed. the first time he used it within 1 minute of turning the flashers on. he cited recall #03v327000. gm told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although was having the exact same problems as mentioned in the recall. this occurred about six weeks ago. had the switch replaced. there were no other problems. *ak *jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 8 | ||
| Consumer stated the signal lights worked intermittently or sometimes they did not work at all. recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. consumer indicated that the recall was the problem with the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2005 | 1 | 08/21/2003 | |
| Chev. 2000 malibu recall 03043 (03v327000). unable to get recall completed due to no parts available. at sloane chevrolet service department (cottman ave., phila, pa.) on 1/17/05: arrangements were made over 1 week in advance to come in for the recall. recall description & recall number & vin number were given to the chevrolet dealer service department so they could br sure to have what's necessary to complete the service. despite this, the dealer did not have the parts necessary to do the recall! this is after i made arrangements to get the work done while i was off from work, and traveled there on a treacherous snowy day. suggestion was made by the dealer (sloane chev.) to contact another dealership, make arrangements to bring the car in for the recall, and then hope that they have the part. obviously chevrolet/gm does not want to get this recall completed! *jb | |||
| 12/13/2004 | 76000 | 6 | 10/01/2002 |
| Consumer complained about hazard warning lights. the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. consumer contacted the dealer who offered a diagnostic test to determine the cause. consumer later contacted manufacturer, who notified consumer that this vehicle was not included in a recall due to vin although she experienced the same defect that was mentioned in the recall. *ak *jb | |||
| 07/26/2004 | 8 | 01/04/2000 | |
| Turn signal failure on 2000 chevrolet malibu on numerous occasions. had to put on hazard lights which sometimes also would not work . hazard switch replaced at authorized chevy dealership on 7/26/04 at a cost or $135.07.*ak just recently noticed on your website that recall 03v327000 had been issued on 2/5/04 by general motors. called chevy recall customer service on 11/29/04 to inquire why i never received a recall notice and was told my car vin # not on list for recall due to date car was manufactured. in the process of trying to reach an agreement for reimbursement since experienced same problem contained in the recall. believe you should reopen investigation for general motors to amend recall for cars experiencing same problem but not on their original recall list. | |||
| 11/18/2004 | 40500 | 1 | |
| Recall 03v327000/hazard warning switch. signal lights worked intermittently. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not included in this recall due to vin although it experienced the same defects that were described in the recall. *ak | |||
| 11/04/2004 | 35000 | 2 | 05/31/2004 |
| The consumer stated that the turn signal intermittently failed. a recall was issued. however, the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak the problem would also occur while in motion making a left or right hand turn. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 75000 | 1 | 02/10/2000 |
| Blinkers work when they want to. *ak | |||
| 03/20/2004 | 67000 | 1 | 08/19/1999 |
| Recall 03v327000/hazard warning switch: the turn signals / hazard lights worked intermittently. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak *tc | |||
| 10/08/2004 | 43800 | 1 | 08/12/2004 |
| Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. the turn signals / hazard lights worked intermittently. dealer/ manufacturer werenotified, and they informed the consumer that vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 39000 | 1 | |
| The consumer was having the same problem as stated in recall#03v327000 (hazard switch). the dealership did not repair the vehicle free of charge, because the vin was not included. *jb the turn signal was inoperative. *sc | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated the turn signal failed to come on. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. the mechanic informed the consumer that the turn signal unit needed to be replaced. please fill i additional information. *jb | |||
| 10/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| 200 chevy malibu hazard switch clicks and blinker doesn't work 90 percent of the time, call chevy about recall and they say mine is not under recall because of when it was manufactured. i think this is crazy. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 65300 | 1 | 04/15/2002 |
| Turn signals worked intermittently. the hazard switch had to be turned on to get the turn signals to operate. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 100000 | 4 | |
| The consumer stated the turn signals failed intermittenly. a recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. *jb *sc | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 98000 | 8 | 10/15/1999 |
| The turn signal worked intermittently. sometimes the hazard switch needed to be turned on to get the turn signal to operate or sometimes it won't work at all. *jb turn signals do not work bulbs keep burning out. water gets in the casing. brakes and caliber worn out and had to be replaced a month after purchase. *tc | |||
| 08/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| My wife's 2000 chevrolet malibu started having an issue where her blinkers were intermittent. i found out that there was a recall for this problem for her model year and model, but when i called gm, i was told that her vin was not part of the recall. this was despite the fact that it did have the same exact problem of intermittent blinker activity. (recall 03v327000) so i went to my local dealership, paid the $30 for a new hazard switch (part num: 22594146), came home, took the bezel off her dash, replaced the switch, and the problem was fixed. there has been no problem since. i believe that gm should open the recall to include a greater amount of vehicles with this problem. i would at least like to get refunded for buying the new part, and i have the old part of that is needed.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 51000 | 51 | 10/15/1999 |
| Hazard switch inoperable, causing hazard lights and turn signal to fail or become intermittent causing possible accidents.*ak | |||
| 09/23/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 09/10/2000 |
| Turn signal and hazard flasher turn signals are intermittent at first then they fail to operate 99 percent of the time. this failure occurred after the car was three years old, and became progressively worse. *jb | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 46875 | 1 | |
| The hazard lights and blinkers worked intermittantly. this vehicle iwasnot included in the recall due to vin although vehicle experienced same defect as mentione din the recall. *ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 04/14/2003 | 56000 | 1 | 03/29/2003 |
| The turn signals on my 2000 chevrolet malibu have operated intermittently since shortly after i purchased the car used in march of 2003. the turn signals and the hazard lights become completely inoperative at random times while driving. sometimes they will be inoperative for a few seconds, and sometimes it can be hours. overall i would estimate that the turn signals only function about 50% of the time. when the turn signals are not functioning it is extremely difficult and stressful to maneuver through heavy traffic. i have often times upset other drivers after switching lanes without having a functioning turn signal. when the problem first started to occur (more than a year ago) i returned the car to the dealership and told them of the problem. the mechanics checked the turn signal bulbs, and after finding no problems told me that it was probably a loose bulb so it should be fixed. the next day the problem continued, and so i returned to the dealer. this time they took the car into the shop to check it over more carefully. after a day in the shop i was told that they did not find any problems and that during a test drive the blinkers operating correctly. i took the car home, and as usual the turn signals continued to work intermittently. after having to deal with this problem for over a year now, i believe the problem is in the hazard switch (mounted in the dash). often times when the turn signals (and hazards) quit working i can press the hazard switch several times and eventually they will beginning functioning again. i have also found that on warm and humid days, the turn signals will not work at all until the air conditioning has thoroughly cooled and lowered the humidity of the interior of the car. in the near future i plan on trading the car in (and passing on the problem to someone else) for a different vehicle (not a chevrolet) that will most likely have turn signals that operate 100% of the time. *jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 81240 | 1 | |
| While driving, the turn signal light failed to work. *ak recall# 03v327000. the consumer's vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. the hazard lights were inoperative. *sc *jb | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 44932 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the dealer replaced the hazard switch. *nm | |||
| 05/13/2004 | 111000 | 2 | 12/23/2000 |
| Recall 03v327000, while driving turn signal/hazard warning switch failed to work. dealership would not repair the problem because the vehicle's vin was not included in the recall. *ak the vehicle's problems started at 89,000 miles in may 2003. *nm | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 94000 | 50 | 10/11/1999 |
| Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. intermittently at any speed the hazard lights and the turn signal lights will not work. this problem occurred more than fifty times since ownership of the vehicle. consumer's vehicle was not a part of the recall. *ak | |||
| 10/04/2003 | 51000 | 50 | |
| The turn signal and hazard flashing warning light worked intermittently. a hazard warning switch recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/18/2004 | 63000 | 08/29/2002 | |
| As a result of the recall on aug 27, 2003; nhtsa campaign number 03v327000 regarding the hazard warning flasher on a 2000 chevy malibu, i contacted a chevy dealer for repairs. the dealer was karl chevrolet in ankeny iowa. i was told that the vin related that my car was made before the cars affected by the recall. i am having the same problems as stated in the recall announcement. my turn signals will not work at times. there is no pattern as to when this will occur. the vin is 1g1ne52j4y6139561. | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Dealership replaced the hazard warning switch at the owner's expense. the consumer also had problems with the fuel fitting which was leaking gas. please provide further information. *jb | |||
| 04/22/2004 | 2 | ||
| The turn signal and hazard warning lights were not working. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the consumer would have to turn on the hazard warning lights to get the signal lights to work. the lights would work for a couple of days and then would start back doing the same thing. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 44000 | 12/18/1999 | |
| Make : chevrolet model : malibu year : 2000 nhtsa campaign id number : 03v327000 recall date : aug 27, 2003 component: exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch potential number of units affected : 670740 my 2000 chev malibu ls has had the problem associated with the above recall for two months and the chev dealership and gm have refused to cover the repair. today i paid for the service myself but want a refund. i have spoken with gm but they said no. | |||
| 80000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about problem with signal light switch and hazard flashing warning light switch problems. they worked intermittently. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2003 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Recall 03v327000, hazard warning switch: intermittently the hazard and signal lights will not work. consumer had a mechanic examine the vehicle and determined that the hazard warning switch needed replacement. there was a recall on this make, model, and year. but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 52000 | 2 | |
| While driving, intermittently turn signals failed. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak problem is similar to nhtsa recall (03v327000); however, consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *la | |||
| 08/20/2002 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Recall no. #03v327000, hazard warning switch failure. intermittently the signal lights do not work properly. also,when the signal lights were engaged only a irritating noise was heard. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/22/2004 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Intermittently turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the turn signals had been malfunctioning for some time. the consumer reported the problem to the dealer before the recall was initiated. | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| Turn signals work intermittently as well as flashers. gm states my vehicle is not covered by recall. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 59000 | 1 | 11/25/1999 |
| I have a 2000 chevrolet malibu that has the symptoms listed in the recall that is covered under the nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000. however, my vehicle has a build date prior to the build date covered by this recall. it would seem to me that the faulty componet was being used earlier than originally thought. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 07/18/2003 |
| Turn signals are working intermittently. consumer feels this may cause an accident when making a turn and driver behind doesn't see the blinkers. *ak the consumer stated there was a recall on the 200 malibu's, but the recall did not cover the consumers vehicle. *jb | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 25000 | 1 | 12/07/1999 |
| The vehicle experienced problems with the turn signals and the hazard lights. they both worked intermittently. provide further details. *jb the failure of turn signals caused an accident. turn signals were also repaired at no charge to the consumer. *la | |||
| 12/08/2003 | 73000 | 1 | |
| The turn signal and the hazard warning lights were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. dealer stated that this vehicle was not included in the recall even though this vehicle was manufactured in march 2000. *ak when the switch was turned on a buzzing noise started and he lights would not work. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 26000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Hazard lights and turning lights work intermittently, and as a result have nearly caused several accidents on the highway changing lanes; levels 1 and 2 for the blower for heat/air stopped working; had to replace the brake pads and rotors in the front at 26,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 50000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has the same hazard warning switch defect as stated in recall 03 v 327 000. the manufacturer's notification is due to begin in 2004.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 07/31/2005 | 2 | 09/28/1999 | |
| Dt: 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the hazard warning signals and turn signals stopped working. first it was intermittent, and then they just stopped. the contact found a recall online. but, this vehicle was not part of this recall due to vin. this problem started two months ago. the dealership replaced the hazard switch, the wires, and the connector. this fixed the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2005 | 76307 | 1 | 03/15/2003 |
| Replaced hazard warning switch due to turn signals not operating. there was a recall for the 2000 chevy malibu. my vin numbers did not match up. *jb | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 09/04/2003 | ||
| This vehicle was purchased by an individual for my son as a first car. low miles and low price. when we recieved the title we found out that it was a salvage vehicle. my son being the teenager he was just excited to have four wheels never mentioned to us that the turn signals worked intermittingly. when we purchased another vehicle for my son for graduation, i started to drive the 2000 chevy malibu and noticed the turn signals doing this. then i noticed the hazards were doing the same intermittingly working. i made an appointment at the chevy house to get the problem fix and at the time from a friend found out about a factory recall for cars of this make and model with the same problem. when i went in they searched using the vin # and said they could not help. approximately 1 hour later i called the cheverolet company. at first they gave me a number and a code for a special policy complaint. then after 25 minutes of my time he informed me that nothing could be done to fix the vehicle because it was a salvage vehicle. this is a factory defect. it had nothing to do with the vehicle being a salvage vehicle. if that is the case then why do state departments even allow these vehicles on the road . i just need the turn signals and hazards fixed so no innocent people will be hurt at any point. i can take this vehicle in for a diagnostic test also so it can be tested for this. i need this fix but it shouldn't be at my expense. | |||
| 05/05/2004 | 75000 | 0 | 08/18/2003 |
| I called gm about recall #03043 and was told there was no recall on my 2000 malibu that is have the same problem that the 2001 malibu is have that have been recalled. *nm | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 53700 | 100 | 05/10/2000 |
| Gm has a recall on chevrolet malibu's year 2000 (hazard light switch replacement) i have a chevrolet malibu year 2000 with a faulty hazard light switch, but ms. gay miller of chevrolet customer service said, your vin wasn't included in the recall. help me to understand why you would repair some faulty hazard light switches on chevrolet malibu's year 2000 but not all chevrolet malibu's year 2000 with faulty hazard light switches. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/05/2001 | 2 | 06/30/2000 | |
| The right headlamp had moisture in it, dealer replaced the right headlamp assembly. the security system came on 3 time, dealer could not duplicate the problem, dealer replaced the passlock sensor, due to the theft system light illuminating. *slc | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 6 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Brakes failed for the 2nd time accident occurred have not had car for 3 weeks, have been waiting for gm to send inspector. car is out of service for more than 15 days and gm has exhausted the time limit for action. i do not want this death trap (car) back. i also want to be credited for lease payments. i should not have to pay for manufacturer defects. *ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| If the headlights go off at night during the driving, accident could happen. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 80500 | 3 | 08/15/2000 |
| 1st issue: vehicle horn not working at steering column. replaced fuses under hood and still does not work. horn does work when vehicle's panic alarm is sounded and when remote locks are activated. will attempting to get vehicle fixed but concerned about previous recalls for electrical problems with this vehicle. 2nd issue: this vehicle is equipped with an automatic headlights on/ off sensor. this sensor appears to have failed from the first few months i have owned this vehicle. daytime running lamps never activate. the nighttime headlamps are always on when ignition is on.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 1 | 05/01/2003 | |
| Dt: contact states the tail lights fill up with water. *ak | |||
| 04/12/2004 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| I just had to have my driver's side rear tail light assembly replaced. i had to pay for it myself. the chevrolet malibu 2000 tail light leaked allowing water to enter the light. i do not believe i am the only one who has encountered this problem. there has been no help from manugacturer to pay for this replacement. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The tail light assembly developed excessive condensation due to water entering the sealed assembly, and caused them to fail. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| The right rear tail lights holds water after driving through car washes and rain. then the brake light burns out. *jb | |||
| 11/06/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Vin is 1g1ne52j0y6327722 manufactured 05/00. rain water collects and is retained in right tail light assembly. one lamp of four shorted and blew. assembly is inadequately sealed and insulated against water. cost of new reaplacement tail light assembly is $249.*ak | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The right rear tail lamp is full of water, the left rear brake lamp circuit board shorted, dealer replaced the board and bulbs, dealer also found the third brake lamp was falling back into the package tray. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 02/09/2010 | 72538 | 1 | |
| My turning signals hasn't worked in about a year so my alternator pulley was completely off my car and i took my car to the dealership they took a look at everything that was wrong with my car and they said the hazard switch needed to be replaced so i paid 122.00 then i was browsing the internet and i seen that the 2000 chevy malibu had a recall on the hazard switch, to get that replaced plus the alternator pulley that had completely broke off and belt in all i paid 540.00. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 111000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu in 06/2007 from a independent salesman. a few months later when i use my turn signals they will come on sometime then sometime they don't show after i turn them on. i check fuses and things everything is good. i am scared when i turn because i don't know if they are going to come on. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2007 | 103000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at any speed, the turn signal and hazard lights worked intermittently. the lights operated on their own without being manually activated. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000 (03043) (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) for this same failure; however, the dealer would not honor the recall. the current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 68000 | 10 | 02/03/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact took her vehicle to the dealer to have her hazard lights serviced due to a recall notice. after the hazard lights were serviced, they began to remain illuminated and would not shut off. the horn has also stopped working. the contact also stated that the turn signals would work intermittently. the current mileage was 77,894 and failure mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 64000 | 50 | 11/23/2003 |
| Turn signals stop working or don't work at all. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 50000 | 1000 | 04/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the hazard and turn signal lights worked intermittently. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 03v327000 (hazard light switch). the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 11/15/2006 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact found recall number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch), but the dealer stated that his vin was not included. the contact stated that he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. he stated that the turn signals have not worked for the past ten months. the hazard lights began activating by themselves when the vehicle was shut off and the key was not in the ignition. the failure was intermittent originally, but is now constant. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 119,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 50000 | 1 | 01/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 70 mph the vehicle decelerated to 50 mph and then shuts off completely. the contact was forced to merge onto the median in order to avoid the busy intersection. the technician stated that the failure could have been caused by the signal light. the contact stated that no other failures occurred since the vehicle left the shop. the current and failure mileage were 50,000.*ak | |||
| 09/10/2006 | 12 | 05/12/2000 | |
| Turn signal does not work intermittently. when the turn signal does not work, i turn on the hazard flashers, then the turn signal works. my 1980 chevrolet malibu was manufactured october 1999, so i did not receive a recall pursuant to nhtsa #03v327000. when i contacted dealer, i was told they could not diagnose the problem unless i brought it in when the signal was not working. since it is intermittent, that is impossible until it fails altogether. i assume the dealer was aware of the recall on models with a different manufacture date. *nm | |||
| 12/12/2006 | 30 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Turn signals stop working with out warning. *jb | |||
| 07/09/2005 | 65000 | 2 | 11/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact owns 2000 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals/four-way hazard lights intermittently go on/off, and sometimes they are completely inoperable. the contact noticed this about two months ago, and it has gotten progressively worse. he has not taken vehicle to a dealer. a mechanic told him there was a recall 03v327000. general motors told him that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/25/2005 | 75600 | 1 | 01/22/2000 |
| Dt: 2000 chevrolet malibu. the turn signals are not working. it started out with them working part time, there is a recall on this problem, but this vehicle is not included due to vin although it deals with the same problem that is mentioned in the recall. has not had car diagnosed for this problem. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 43000 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| Dt: directional signals are intermittently working. consumer feels that this is safety issue. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 1 | 10/31/2001 | |
| Dt* turn signals work within a 20 minute period, and one can only get to work when hitting the flashers. no noise or smell. learned after talking to mechanic that hitting the flashers makes them work sometimes. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer experienced problem after problem with 2000 malibu. interior workmanship falling apart, outside mirror paint fading, replaced fuel pump and other problems. *bf the vehicle turn signal malfunctioned and the truck lid would open intermittently on it's own. *nm | |||
| 07/26/2004 | 8 | 01/04/2000 | |
| Turn signal failure on 2000 chevrolet malibu on numerous occasions. had to put on hazard lights which sometimes also would not work . hazard switch replaced at authorized chevy dealership on 7/26/04 at a cost or $135.07.*ak just recently noticed on your website that recall 03v327000 had been issued on 2/5/04 by general motors. called chevy recall customer service on 11/29/04 to inquire why i never received a recall notice and was told my car vin # not on list for recall due to date car was manufactured. in the process of trying to reach an agreement for reimbursement since experienced same problem contained in the recall. believe you should reopen investigation for general motors to amend recall for cars experiencing same problem but not on their original recall list. | |||
| 10/07/2004 | 113000 | 1 | |
| Turn signal failed to work intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 48000 | 10 | 03/24/2002 |
| Intermittently, the signals failed to function. his failure could result in an accident. the dealership was contacted. the cause of the failure was undetermined. *ak *sc | |||
| 10/25/2004 | 82000 | 1 | 07/31/2002 |
| Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same defect. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the consumer stated that the turn signals work sometimes and other times they do not. turn signals blink faster/slower than normal on the conusmers vehicle. *tc | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 1500 | 1 | |
| The hazard lights and turn signal lights were defective. sometimes they worked, and sometimes they did not work. if the consumer hit the dashboard the signals would work. this vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v327000. *ak *tc | |||
| 10/08/2004 | 43800 | 1 | 08/12/2004 |
| Recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch. the turn signals / hazard lights worked intermittently. dealer/ manufacturer werenotified, and they informed the consumer that vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 39000 | 1 | |
| The consumer was having the same problem as stated in recall#03v327000 (hazard switch). the dealership did not repair the vehicle free of charge, because the vin was not included. *jb the turn signal was inoperative. *sc | |||
| 10/19/2004 | 75000 | 100 | |
| Trun signals do not work half the time, in order to make signals function you have to hit the hazard switch while driving. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving at any speed turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. dealership urged consumer to call nhtsa to report the defects. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving and upon using the turn signals or turning the hazard button the lights will not illuminate and became inoperable. consumer stated that was having the same exact problem as mentioned in recall 03v327000. contacted the dealership. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned nhtsa recall 03v27000. hazard warning switches may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. dealership indicated to the consumer that this vehicle wa snot included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/16/2004 | 44000 | 1 | 07/15/2000 |
| Consumer complained that the hazard lights and turn signal lights worked intermittently. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak *ts | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| Turn signal and hazard warning light were not working. nhtsa recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 10 | 09/27/2000 | |
| The turn signals stop working for no reason.sometimes turning off the engine and restarting it can make them work again or pulling the bottle/can holder out can help. lately the fuel indicater and the a/c will not work when the car is started but may come on 2 or 3 blocks down the road. also the check engine and or the service auto light may come on. the fuses have been checked and do not appear to be damaged but sometimes rotating them will cause the part not working to start working again. i think there may be an electrial problem in the panel behind the fuses to the left of the steering wheel. this problem has been occuring with no apparent pattern except for the use of the bottle/can holder.*ak | |||
| 10/04/2003 | 51000 | 50 | |
| The turn signal and hazard flashing warning light worked intermittently. a hazard warning switch recall 03v327000 was issued on this problem. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/24/2004 | 3 | ||
| Intermittently while driving the turn signal and hazard lights failed. the consumer will notify the dealer in the near future, and the cause has not been determined at this time. *la | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving the turn signals malfunctioned, causing other drivers not to be aware when the vehicle was turning. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2004 | 48000 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| Turn signal and hazard warning lights failed intermittently. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 80000 | 2 | |
| Turn signal indicators/hazard flashing warning lights failed when it rained. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 9 | ||
| When using the turn signals they worked intermittently. also, hazard flashing warning lights operated intermittently. *ak | |||
| 04/18/2004 | 41000 | 10 | |
| Turn signal failed intermittently. recall 03v327000 was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 6000 | 1 | ||
| The turn signal lights operated poorly and sometimes not at all. *ak (for rosezella stevens) *sc *jb | |||
| 50000 | 1 | ||
| The turn signal lights operate intermittently. *ak the dealer was contacted but they said they would do nothing as there was no formal recall at this time, so the consumer was giving a file number and was told that they would have to get repairs on their own. the consumer went and got the car repaired for $67.38 from a service dealer. *cb *jb | |||
| 10/24/2003 | 32000 | 1 | 09/05/2003 |
| Failure of blinkers. suddenly when driving down the road, i turned on my turn signal and it would not work. it is still not working. all it does is produce a high pitched buzz inside of my automobile. luckily i live in a low traffic area and was not struck. *la | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the turn signals operating poorely. there is a recall on turn signal; however, this vehicle is not included under the recall because it fails to meet the manufacturing date by 5 months although it is experiencing the same problems. *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 | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 107876 | 1 | 06/03/2003 |
| Turning signals work intermittently.how long is going to take to get a recall ? does chevrolet want people to die first ??*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. | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 47000 | 2 | 07/20/2001 |
| My turn signals work intermittently had them repaired by the dealer in dec 01 and they failed again may 03 . *jb | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 36000 | 2 | 07/01/2001 |
| The turn signals don't work sometimes. *ak the turn signals also failed in (december 01) when the vehicle had less than 36k miles. the dealer repaired the problem, however, the problem remained. the second time the problem occurred the dealer would not agree to repair the problem. *scc *jb | |||
| 06/07/2003 | 47000 | 1 | 11/02/2000 |
| Turn signals quit working and required servicing by the dealer. *jb | |||
| 05/03/2003 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Intermittently while driving vehicle's hazard/turning signals lights fail to operate.*ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 04/25/2003 | 2 | ||
| The turn signals did not work properly. the dealer fixed the problem twice, however the problem recurred. *jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 30 | 09/17/2000 | |
| Hazard and signal lights malfunctions engine noise (constant squeaking or ticking) air conditioning malfunctions. *jb | |||
| 09/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the turning signal and emergency lights on the vehicle will intermittenly work. contacted dealer please provide further information. mr | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 30 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Turn signals work intermittently.*ak consumer also states that the hazard lights do not work as well, the vehicle has also experienced a flat tire.*jb | |||
| 2 | 10/08/2001 | ||
| Consumer states the turn signals are not working properly in the vehicle, after about a week, every one or two days they will work one time and then the next day they will not work, the dealer has been unable to duplicate the consumers concern.*jb | |||
| Turn signal performs erraticly going on/off while in use at various times. dealership instructed owner to use hazard lights until part is replaced. currently, hazard lights are inoperative. please describe details.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 06/06/2007 | 1 | ||
| Turn indicators and flashers not working. *tr | |||
| 03/29/2006 | 40000 | 100 | 01/07/2000 |
| 1999 malibu v6 with 70,000 miles. turn signals have become erratic. i replaced the fuse, and it worked, but again at times, they don't work, and at times, they do. no real pattern. sometimes, they work in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon, some times, when the engine is cold, and sometimes warmed up. *jb | |||
| 08/10/2005 | 57261 | 70 | 11/01/2001 |
| Dt: the turn signals quit without warning, this has been going on for about two months . the consumer attempted to use the turn signals and was almost struck from behind when she realized the turn signals were not working. the vehicle was has not been to a dealer yet. the turn signals come and go off, sometimes they work and sometimes they do not work. the vehicle has been to an independent service shop, who could not find anything wrong. no explanation given as to what the problem was. this still remained a problem. no repairs or corrections have been made. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the four way flasher unit was replaced on 10/10/2005. *nm | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 3 | 11/15/2000 | |
| Dt: the consumer states that the 2000 chevrolet malibu's signal and hazard lights malfunctioned. the lights sometimes work and sometimes they do not. this has been happening for about six months. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer once to have it checked. the consumer said that he looked at it himself. the consumer has not contacted general motors. the consumer said that the battery pole had a short life. the consumer replaced the battery pole himself. the consumer indicated that there was a delay in the signals coming on.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 8 | ||
| Consumer stated the signal lights worked intermittently or sometimes they did not work at all. recall 03v327000 concerning hazard warning switch was issued. consumer indicated that the recall was the problem with the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| Turn signal and flasher would intermittently turn on, making it difficult for vehicles in the rear to see when driver needed to turn. consumer will take vehicle to dealer for check up.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Turn signals failed to come on when applied. consumer heard a sound while turning on the turn signals. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the signal light flasher unit needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the turn signals would work sometimes and not other times. gm issued a recall for exact same problem but only covered feb 2000 through may 2001. the consumers vehicle is a 1999 not covered in the recall. (recall # 03v327000). tc | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 49000 | 1 | 01/21/2003 |
| Recall 03v327000, concerning hazard warning switch. intermittently turn signal will not work.a recall was issued for this problem, but consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak *ts | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 80000 | 100 | 10/17/2003 |
| Exterior lighting,turn signals hazards light.quit working then start then qiut.the chevrolet garage told us it is a soldering problem,nd the car was made like this and others malibu was recalled but yours hasn't and its the same year ,make, and model.*ak | |||
| 04/08/2004 | 63000 | 2 | |
| While turning turn signal flasher light failed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 04/08/2004 | 46072 | 1 | 02/07/2004 |
| I own a 2000 chevrolet malibu and i am having the same problems with my turn signals as many others are as well. gm had a recall on the 2000 malibu but told me that my vehicle was not required to recieve a recall based on the vin number but they would fix it for a fee. i think gm should fix mine since they already addressed the problem and it sounds sounds the same as the recall. i think this is a very serious problem that is very dangerous. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| The turn signals / hazard flashers on my 2000 chevrolet malibu do not work properly. this is an important problem that could result in an accident. *ak i reached my dealer who was helpful however they said they could not rectify this problem as the vehicle has not been recalled. i also saw an article in the 12/03 edition of consumer reports citing this issue. please advise what is being done to correct this matter. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 26000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Hazard lights and turning lights work intermittently, and as a result have nearly caused several accidents on the highway changing lanes; levels 1 and 2 for the blower for heat/air stopped working; had to replace the brake pads and rotors in the front at 26,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 65000 | 100 | 07/18/2002 |
| The turn signals and hazard flashers on my 2000 chevy malibu only work intermittently. often times they will not work at all, or they will stop working in the middle of a turn. they will flash once or twice and quit working; in addition, they will work for a moment then quit working then begin working again. also, rarest of all, they will work fine. there is a recall on the turn signals and hazard flashers for the same make, model, and year; however, gm has told me that it does not cover my vehicle. obviously, the problem that i am experiencing is the same or similar to the problems experienced in covered vehicles (if, in fact, mine is not a covered vehicle). this has been happening for several months without an obvious cause. there are no conditions which made my car immune from this problem, but it happens less when i run the air conditioner. *la | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed turn signal flasher froze, causing a buzzing sound. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2003 | 80000 | 1 | 08/31/2001 |
| Hazzard lights and turn signals work intermintently based on climate. *ak | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 39000 | 1000 | 10/17/2000 |
| When you go to turn on the turn signals they do not work. they will work one minute and not the next. at times you have to turn on the four way flashers to get the signal to work and at times this does not alway help. i have had several near rear end misses because of this. it's a safety hazard!*ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 35 | 05/01/2099 | |
| Turn signals continue to fail and so does the emergency flashers on a daily basis. they just don't come on at all or some times they come on and then flash once and then they stop very dangerous. dt | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Signal lights stopped working, brakes started vibrating and transmission is slipping. mr | |||
| 09/16/2002 | 1000 | 10/01/2000 | |
| This will be the 4th time to take vehicle in for turn signal problems. i have to use my hazards to get my turn signal to work. now neither one of them work. the first time i took it in they told me there was no way my hazards would make my turn signal work. this car is a piece of expensive junk. not to mention the brakes have been replaced also.*ak | |||
| 06/28/2002 | |||
| Turn signals go out intermittently. vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak | |||
| Turn signal performs erraticly going on/off while in use at various times. dealership instructed owner to use hazard lights until part is replaced. currently, hazard lights are inoperative. please describe details.*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 | |||
| 04/19/2002 | 04/01/2001 | ||
| Turn signals are occasionally not working. when they do work, all bulbs are functional. my wife first reported this to me the other day that they didn't function when she tried to use the turn signal from a stop sign. when i drove the vehicle, the turn signals appeared to function fine at first, then they failed to work when making a lane change. i then tried the emergency flashers momentarily, then the turn signals were functioning again after that time. there must be some sort of switch problem somewhere. i did not get an owners manual with the vehicle, so my investigation is limited to looking at the fuses in the fuse box. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 3 | 10/01/2099 | |
| The brakes don't stop properly. the brakes have been changed 3 times. the rotors have been turned once and changed once. the blinkers don't work 95% of the time and the emergency flashers never work properly. the ac settings change on their own as you are driving the car. this causes the compressor to turn on and off, eventually causing premature compressor failure. the vehicle has died 4 times as we were driving down the road, once almost getting us killed as we were turning in front of a truck. also, the brakes have almost caused us to be in a wreck. we have almost been rear ended because of the turn signal failure. the manufacturer and the dealership has had many times to fix this vehicle with no success. to this point, we have not been involved in a motor vehicle accident. however, is it going to take me or my family being killed to get something done with this vehicle? | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 09/02/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I have a problem with my turn signals but while researching i found a recall notice for 2000-2001 chevy malibus. i contacted chevy (victor wood) and they refused to fix the problem and give me a written statement on why they would not fix it. they only gave me a file number 71-659486155 for reference. the problem i am having is identical to the recall notice. the 5 digit gm recall number is 03043 and the summary is: summary: certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. if solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. consequence: when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 106000 | 1 | 02/13/2007 |
| Turn signal failure, signals seem to stop working quite often when i am attempting to turn. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 64000 | 50 | 11/23/2003 |
| Turn signals stop working or don't work at all. *tr | |||
| 09/07/2007 | 127000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the right and left turn signal lights were not working properly. he heard buzzing and tapping sounds coming from the instrument panel. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the speed and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 127,000. | |||
| 03/29/2006 | 40000 | 100 | 01/07/2000 |
| 1999 malibu v6 with 70,000 miles. turn signals have become erratic. i replaced the fuse, and it worked, but again at times, they don't work, and at times, they do. no real pattern. sometimes, they work in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon, some times, when the engine is cold, and sometimes warmed up. *jb | |||
| 07/31/2005 | 2 | 09/28/1999 | |
| Dt: 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated the hazard warning signals and turn signals stopped working. first it was intermittent, and then they just stopped. the contact found a recall online. but, this vehicle was not part of this recall due to vin. this problem started two months ago. the dealership replaced the hazard switch, the wires, and the connector. this fixed the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2005 | 78500 | 35 | 03/12/2005 |
| Dt: about two months ago there was a problem with the turn signals. the turn signals would intermittently work. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer but was corrected by the consumer's husband who determined that there was a problem with the hazard turn signal switch. he researched this through a repair manual and corrected the problem by replacing the switch. there had been no further problems since the replacement. nhtsa recall campaign#03v327000 was issued involving the turn signals, but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to the vin. *ak (11/29/05) *sc | |||
| 04/16/2005 | 58000 | 1 | |
| The turn signals work intermittently. no service has been performed on the vehicle for the existing problem.*ak | |||
| 10/26/2004 | 80743 | 5 | |
| Consumer complained about turn signals problem. when driving turn signals worked off and on. the cause of this was still unknown.*ak the consumer stated that capitol chevrolet replaced the hazzard switch and the problem has been corrected. *tc | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 51000 | 51 | 10/15/1999 |
| Hazard switch inoperable, causing hazard lights and turn signal to fail or become intermittent causing possible accidents.*ak | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 1 | 12/30/2003 | |
| Consumer complained about turn signal lights. took vehicle to dealer, and was told that the problem was with the switch in the steering. also, consumer's friend went into the web and found that there was a recall on this problem. *ak *nm | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 75000 | 1 | |
| When using the turn signal sometimes it will work and sometimes it won't. when it does not work there is no warning or anything to indicate that there is a problem with the turn signal. the consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was aware of the defect. yet there was no recall to correct the problem. *ak recall #03v327000. *sc | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle's blinkers do not work.*mr the driver's side power window intermittently failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a new switch for the blinkers. the technician told the consumer that there was a recall on other gm vehicles for the same problem. the technician checked the vehicle's vin and indicated that the vehicle was not included. the consumer wants t be reimbursed for the replaced switch. *nm | |||
| 07/22/2004 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Turn signal switch failed intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 80000 | 100 | 10/17/2003 |
| Exterior lighting,turn signals hazards light.quit working then start then qiut.the chevrolet garage told us it is a soldering problem,nd the car was made like this and others malibu was recalled but yours hasn't and its the same year ,make, and model.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 30 | 10/10/1999 | |
| Turn indicators would function intermittently. fortunately, i was able to avoid having a serious accident; but, many close calls. in the fall of 2002, i had the vehicle repaired. in 2003 it was brought to my attention that gm was going to have a recall campaign in the 1st quarter of 2004; however, my vin is not in the range of vehicles to be repaired.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 60000 | 3 | 03/08/2002 |
| Intermittently the turn signals did not operate, causing other drivers not to be aware when the vehicle was turning. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that turning switch needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer was told that a recall was issued but that her vehicle was not included due to vin. *nm | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 50702 | 1 | 07/28/2000 |
| Water pump failure, turning lights failure. *jb | |||
| 80000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about problem with signal light switch and hazard flashing warning light switch problems. they worked intermittently. *ak | |||
| 01/25/2004 | 51000 | 2 | |
| The front windshield wiper/turn signal was hard to activate. the cause has not been determined. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 26000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Hazard lights and turning lights work intermittently, and as a result have nearly caused several accidents on the highway changing lanes; levels 1 and 2 for the blower for heat/air stopped working; had to replace the brake pads and rotors in the front at 26,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 01/22/2003 | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicle turn signal and safety light (emergency signal) dealer has replaced the switch turn signal part at 24.000 miles, and consumer states the problem is recurring. ts | |||