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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V302000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1999 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 43218 | 11/18/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/29/1999 | 10/29/1999 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. the fuel fill fitting is not properly secured to the fuel tank. in that condition, fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in an fmvss test. fuel leaks may occur, particularly after refueling or when the tank is more than half full. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 99075. owner notification began november 18, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 031103 | 03/11/2003 | 10001904 | Complaints that are root caused to the fuel module and complaints of gauge accuracy that are root caused to the fuel level sensor. *tt *jb | 07/25/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 010604008C | 03/01/2002 | 010604008B | 631306 | Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *slc | 05/22/2002 |
| 010604008B | 03/01/2002 | 010604008A | 631237 | Customers may complain about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *slc | 05/21/2002 |
| 180202 | 02/18/2002 | 629807 | Subject regarding proper repair for fuel gauge inaccuracy complaints. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
| 010604008A | 01/01/2002 | 010604008 | 628822 | Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| 010604008 | 02/01/2001 | 619180 | Some vehicles including my2001 toyota cavalier may experience inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. it may appear from the gauge reading that there is fuel available, yet the tank is nearly empty. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 00101 | 12/21/2000 | 617748 | General motors has decided that certain j and n model vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks may exhibit a condition in which the fuel gauge displays incorrect readings. *tt | 03/26/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE02066 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/06/2002 | 11/03/2003 | ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION | ||
| Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external | ||||||
| EA02028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/30/2002 | 12/30/2003 | ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE | ||
| Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of the circuit card) will cause incorrect readings to register on the fuel gauge.gm reported in their response to odi dated january 13, 2003 that the primary cause of erratic fuel gauge operation is excess elemental sulfur in fuel.gm reported that abnormal levels of sulfur sporadically occurred in certain parts of canada and the u.s. resulting in reports of fuel gauge malfunction.gm modified the sending sensor for vehicles built after october 2000.it made a second sensor modification for vehicles built after january 2003.gm also issued a customer satisfaction campaign (gm number 00101) in december 2000 for u.s. customers in the state of maine and issued several service bulletins informing dealers of the availability of sensors with improved corrosion resistance.the complaint trend indicates that complaints peaked in late 2000 to early 2001.warranty claims declined since peaking in april 2002.based on the number of complaints and the indication of a declining trend, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.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 further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| PE02066 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/06/2002 | 11/03/2003 | ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION | ||
| Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||
| PE02066 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/06/2002 | 11/03/2003 | ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION | ||
| Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| PE02066 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/06/2002 | 11/03/2003 | ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION | ||
| Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA02028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/30/2002 | 12/30/2003 | ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE | ||
| Odi opened ea 02-028 to review complaints of consumers reporting that their fuel gauge was incorrectly displaying the amount of fuel in the gas tank.the fuel gauge receives an electrical signal from a fuel tank sending sensor circuit card.a float arm in the tank moves electrical contacts that rub against the card as the level of fuel rises and falls.disruption of the electrical signal (such as caused by corrosion of the circuit card) will cause incorrect readings to register on the fuel gauge.gm reported in their response to odi dated january 13, 2003 that the primary cause of erratic fuel gauge operation is excess elemental sulfur in fuel.gm reported that abnormal levels of sulfur sporadically occurred in certain parts of canada and the u.s. resulting in reports of fuel gauge malfunction.gm modified the sending sensor for vehicles built after october 2000.it made a second sensor modification for vehicles built after january 2003.gm also issued a customer satisfaction campaign (gm number 00101) in december 2000 for u.s. customers in the state of maine and issued several service bulletins informing dealers of the availability of sensors with improved corrosion resistance.the complaint trend indicates that complaints peaked in late 2000 to early 2001.warranty claims declined since peaking in april 2002.based on the number of complaints and the indication of a declining trend, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.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 further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 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 | |||
| 07/24/2010 | 147257 | ||
| I have a 2000 chevy malibu. it has something called the passlock system or theft system and it prevents the car from starting. it prevents the car from starting all the time. this isn't the first time you have received this complaint i bet. i have put an extra $2000 into the car after i brought it hoping it would fix it but i still have the problem. i have read on-line and everyone who owns a 96 and up gm car has this problem. everyone says gm doesn't care about this problem and they won't fix it. they say this is the only way to get them to fix it. if we complain on here. please make them fix this problem with their cars because you would save over 1,000,000 people time and frustration. no joke, literally 1,000,000 people have this problem. this is why they went bankrupt. gm sucks. this is why america sucks as a nation. we have to complain on here to fix our problems. no offense to you. i don't have enough money to by another car, as most people with this problem. please do the right thing and make gm fix it. i know it is not the american way to give the people what they want but maybe this time we can make an exception. please help all of us who would love to buy a different car but don't have the money. thank you. | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 141600 | ||
| On sept. 29, 2010, i bought a 2000 chev malibu in ny from a nj dealer, the next day i noticed the check engine light on, so i took the car to a mechanic who told me that there was an issue with the gas emissions. i paid him to do a special emissions gas treatment, the check engine light remained on. the same car also has exterior lighting issues (the turn signals sporadically work and suddenly stop without waring and the emergency blinkers won't work either), i submitted this issue in a complaint on this website nhtsa.dot.gov on yesterday oct. 22, 2010. however i am submitting this because it is possibly related to the recall gas tank issues of this make, model and year car. | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 6000 | 1 | |
| This is a nice car ,only one complaint this car burns too much fuel . it's been tuned up and it stills burns a lot of fuel ! ! ! *tr | |||
| 11/25/2007 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| While we were driving our 2000 chevrolet malibu had a sudden failure of some component in the gasoline storage or delivery system. we smelled gas and saw it being spilled on the road behind us. we pulled over, cut off and exited the car. within 30 seconds of exiting the car, it burst into flames and was completely destroyed by fire. fortunately no one was burned or hurt, but the potential for catastrophic injury was apparent. the vehicle was a total loss. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2007 | 30000 | 3 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that she has had to replace the vehicle's fuel filter on several occasions. the first time was shortly after the vehicle was purchased. the most recent fuel filter change was on june 20, 2007 and it now has to be replaced again on july 17, 2007. there is a safety recall on the fuel filter, but she does not know if it applies to her vin. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current mileage is 120,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. | |||
| 02/05/2000 | 43000 | 2 | 01/15/2000 |
| I have been having problems with my hazard lights as well as turning signals. they have been replaced since the last recall, but have went out again. i also have been having problems with my fuel line, such as my vehicle not wanting to accelerate, it seems that it idles at a intersection light with the rpm's going up to the 2 or 3 then acting as if it wants to shut off. i had the fuel line replaced not even thirty days after purchasing the vehicle. i purchased the vehicle jan of 2000, and i did see some investigation concerning the fuel line months prior to the purchase. my vehicle stopped on the side of the highway, and my vehicle was towed to a chevorlet dealer outside of lansing near lake odessa. i at that time was not charged for this fuel pump which they did try to charge but because it happened within the thirty days they replaced the fuel pump at no charge. i do see on this site that this vehicle a 2000 chevy malibu has been investigated due to fuel problems so i hoping this was looked into properly and brought to the surface once again because my pump was changed in 2000 and has been giving me problem since 2002. i have had tune-ups, transmission changed, routine oil changes, fuel line cleaned, diagnosis ran, and the results are nothing i'm hoping to get to the bottom of this before taking any documentation to a lawyer concerning a matter that has been brought to the surface but nothing done about it. also i've took this vehicle back to the dealer where it was purchased and they can't find anything wrong with it. the question they ask is whether the check engine light has come on or not. i have all sensors checked out and that not the problem, but my gas leaves fast and i have a hard time accelerating on the residential streets as well as the high way. i also have been having to change the fuses in order for my horn and cigarette lighter to work. so someone please look into this because it's getting worse. thanks for your time and consideration. *nm | |||
| 01/30/2006 | 39000 | 1 | 11/20/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated if the gas tank is not kept above half full, the vehicle shuts off completely, and will not start again until at least 5 more gallons of gas is put in the tank. the vehicle has been taken to an independent mechanic, who changed the air and fuel filters. they can not determine the cause of the problem unless the vehicle is brought to the repair shop at the time the incident occurs. this has occurred more than 10 times while driving, and usually at speeds of 60 mph. | |||
| 07/23/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 11/09/2001 |
| I am the owner of a chevrolet malibu. this car is very dangerous and should be recalled. the car will shut off when driving speeds of 55 or more. i have had nothing but problems since i purchased this car. first, it was the intake manifold gasket. second, it was something wrong with the fuel system. third, the car quit on me and my daughter when we were driving on the express way going 60 miles per hour. we could have killed ourselves and someone else. *jb | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 46000 | 1 | 07/15/2000 |
| While driving at 30 mph vehicle completely stopped without warning. a dealer examined the vehicle and found that the fuel sensor malfunctioned. *ak *m | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 7000 | 14 | |
| Intermittently when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes grabbed so hard that the entire vehicle vibrated severely. when this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the brake rotors warped. on one occasion this failure caused lost of control, in which the consumer almost crashed into an 18 wheeler, but was able to pull over to the medium. the dealership has acknowledged that there was a problem with the braking system, but was unable to correct the problem, and was now refusing to work on the vehicle. *ak there was a rattle under the hood at the firewall area while the vehicle was in motion, the hose assembly was found rubbing under the vehicle, both front rotors had wore thin, the fuel pump sender did not hold the correct amount of fuel pressure, there was an open circuit in the 24x crank sensor, there was a rattle in the front suspension due to weak front lower control arms which were noisy (the right lower control arm was replaced), the coolant level sensor shorted, the water pump assembly leaked coolant, there was a vibration at highway speeds, hardware was bad and was loose in the caliper, rotor pulsation which was replaced per bulletin, the turn signal was inoperative, and the a/c had internal damage and would cut on and off. *sc | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 45725 | 3 | 08/09/2003 |
| My 2000 malibu/4dr sedan would stop running while driving down the road. there would be no warning it would just stop. this cause all the power to stop working(steering,brakes). taking the car to a gm dealer shop for repair, they connected the test equipment up and said they found no codes. i instructed them to take the car on a road test, when they did this the car stopped on them also. after researching this problem they found a tech bulletin(ref:replacement of fuel pickup screen and filter). after this repair the car now runs fine. it has 45725 miles at the time of trouble. *nm | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 1 | 06/03/2000 | |
| Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. i have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. no cruise control - gm would not repair. brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. my local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do nothing. it was expensive. premature tire wear - two sets of tires. cars runs hot - would never go on a trip - because it would get too near overheating. i was afraid of getting stranded in the middle of the desert. engine ticking noise - local dealer said this was normal. now, i find none of these things were normal and many, many more car owners have experienced the same type of problems. also, i had a battery that exploded while car was under warranty. it was my problem. dealership would not replace battery. i finally had enough and turned this automobile back to gmac. is it going to take people getting killed to make gm responsible for these issues with the 2000 malibu. all of these problems were reported to the dealer, but since nothing could be duplicated, even though gm was aware of these issues, they would do nothing. after the car was out of warranty, the dealership was more than willing to correct these issues. the problem i have is the deception.....gm is aware of these issues and have been for some time. someone needs to hold then accountable. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2001 | 2 | 06/30/2000 | |
| Ses light illuminated due to secondary air injection pump seizure, dealer replaced, ses light also illuminated due to a spark plug being improperly installed. *slc | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 2 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Bought my car new off show room floor and have had numerous problems since had it in for starting problems battery problems fuel problems window problems door lock problems engine noise engine oil leaks vibration problems brake problems dying problems popping noises in front end struts bottoming out rough ride and steering problems and so on too many to list all have had front end realigned stuts checked and repalced brakes checked and replaced wheel studs replaced fuel pump and float replaced pistons replaced battery replaced remote start system replaced alarm system replaced window regulator replaced front crank seal replaced alt checked and tested started checked still having fuel problems brake problems vibration ect had in this last week fo 6 days and when returned still having engine noise steering problems radio problems fuel problems and found impact mark on l/front of bumper one of dealers tech's hit something and now wanders to left left head light out of line and pushed back under fender hood out of line fenders bumpers driving lights and numerous other problems and damage possible that i am unable to detect at this time have contacted chevy and complained have talked with dealer and still no responsibility taken and statements of we might have bruised it it has been wrecked now i amd paying good money for junk and want refund of all costs to me and the car taken back engines should not need to be overhauled at 14000 miles the car is 2 yaers old and acts like its 20 need responese and info to help resolve problems trying to have returned under lemon law uniform conformity act and magnuson-moss act car has become instrument that is substantially impaired and whose opperation is frought with apprehension sincerly unhappy and hurt consumer is the highway safty devision interested and going to do anything for all of us who are having problems or are we out of luck ????????? response requested | |||
| 09/22/2000 | 4 | 11/01/2000 | |
| When applying brakes at 40 mph vehicle shakes. dealer replaced front rotors at 3000 miles. however, problems persisted, dealer did not replace rotors again. last visit to dealer consumer was escorted off the lot. dealer refused to look at vehicle. *ak consumer also states there is a fule systems problem, the fuel will splash back at consumer when filling up tank, and a lot of fuel spills on the ground, also the rear brakes in wet weather, howl when accelerating.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 02/13/2002 | |||
| While driving and without warning vehicle stalls. took vehicle to dealer,and dealer replaced intake gasket and fuel pump, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/06/2007 | 133000 | 2 | 06/05/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 35 mph for approximately ten minutes, the temperature gauge displayed hot. the coolant light illuminated, which indicated that the coolant level was low. the contact stopped the vehicle and checked the level. he then took the vehicle to carmax and they confirmed that the lower intake manifold gasket caused the failure. chevrolet stated that they were not aware of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 133,000. updated 12/12/07 *bf updated. | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 57500 | 2 | 10/30/1999 |
| Vehicle lost power and quit while driving on the interstate highway. *jb | |||
| 3 | |||
| Engine stalled 3 times. dealer found a leak in the gas tank and replaced it. the vehicle experienced a condition in which it would either not start or once started it would hesitate or stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel tank and fuel pump. the vehicle continued to experience problems and was returned to the dealer. the dealer could not find the problem and indicated that the problem was probably from vandalism or something in the tank. these conditions were not covered by the vehicle's warranty therefore the consumer had to pay for the entire service assessment. a gm bulletin was located which recommended that the technician replace the existing fuel sender strainer as a potential cause of the engine symptoms. *nlm | |||
| 3 | |||
| Problems with vehicle stalling and starting up. *mr the vehicle experienced a condition in which it would either not start or once started it would hesitate or stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel tank and fuel pump. the vehicle continued to experience problems and was returned to the dealer. the dealer could not find the problem and indicated that the problem was probably from vandalism or something in the tank. these conditions were not covered by the vehicle's warranty therefore the consumer had to pay for the entire service assessment. a gm bulletin was located which recommended that the technician replace the existing fuel sender strainer as a potential cause of the engine symptoms. *nlm *jb | |||
| 11/22/2002 | 2 | 08/01/2099 | |
| I have had problems with this car every since i got it. it started with the brakes i had to have new brakes and a month later i had to have new rowters because that had a defect. and still having problems with the new rowters. the engine light would come on and they final replace the fuel tank. but when i took it in before the warranty went out they said they could not find nothing wrong with it now the warranty went out my gas gage would go to empty when we are sitting still and would go back up when we take off. it shut down on me going down the freeway. dt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 70000 | 6 | 10/31/2003 |
| Lower intake manifold gasket leak; ball joint & fuel pump; brake pads replaced 4 times in less than 3 yrs. *nm | |||
| 06/09/2006 | 1 | 07/05/2005 | |
| I bought my 2000 chevy malibu from rod and ty's all star auto in puyallup, wa on 7/5/05. i bought the extended warranty/repair insurance. i have put over $600 of repairs into my car, only to find out that i need a new fuel pump, which is another $756.26 and the warranty people will only pay $425 for a substandard part. i also have some wires i need to have replaced, the a/c has never worked, even though they told me it did, the cd player destroys my cds and sometimes just won't play them at all, and i have a squeaky sound coming from the steering or suspension on the front end of my car. i paid over $13,000 for this car when it was 5 years old and had 74k miles on it (i got screwed) and now all these problems are coming up on it. the even cr*ppier part is, i still owe $9000 on it and it's only worth $2500 on trade in. what the heck am i supposed to do with this lemon piece of cr*p car? i'm super angry and will never buy another american car ever! by the way, i checked carfax and 11 records came up for this car! should i pay the $19.99 to find out about my car, or is 11 records pretty normal? should i worry?! *nm | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 85000 | 1 | 05/01/2003 |
| Fuel pump needed to be replaced on 2/01/06 - cost of repair $800. when service was completed, gm mechanic informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking and causing coolant to mix with oil in the engine. the estimated cost to repair is an additional $1,000! we have not yet had the part repaired due to the cost and the car has had limited use since. gm should issue a recall on this already and stop having the consumers pay for their lack of use of reliable parts!! this is obviously a major problem given the number of complaints listed. *nm | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 56229 | 1 | 11/10/1999 |
| Vehicle stalled while driving on highway i-295 south at 65 mph. apparently, gasoline was not getting to the fuel pump. almost caused an accident; i had to coast from the fast lane to the shoulder (three lanes)...it was scary! vehicle was towed to dealership (brandow chevrolet, florence, nj). the fuel pump relay and sender was bad. had to be repaired/replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 46500 | 12 | |
| While driving on the freeway at 70 mph the driver would put the vehicle on cruise control and the vehicle would stall without incident. *jb there was a noise when turning the vehicle and the engine would crank but would not start. *sc the power steering rack and fuel pump was replaced. *tc *jb | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 40000 | 2 | 01/08/2004 |
| While driving vehicle started suddenly to decelerate, and dashboard warning lights come on, followed by vehicle stalling. also, tie rods were rubbing. dealership indicated that this was due to fuel pump failure. *ak *nm | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 60000 | 7 | 12/07/2001 |
| As reading over the website i notice the 2000 malibu is pretty much a lemon. i have had to replace the radio, pretty much every gasket in the engine, the fuel pump, brakes front and rear, now my turn signals don't work, just found out about the recall i have to check to see if i qualify, my engine knocks on cold starts, and it practically losses all power when i go to accelerate . . and top it off my transmision slips. . this vehicle needs to be looked into . . and something needs to be done about it. *jb | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 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 | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 16000 | 1 | 06/01/2003 |
| I have a 2000 malibu with 16.000 miles on it. the fuel pump just went. the mechanics i spoke with felt this to be highly unusual. he felt that there most likely was a manufacturer's defect. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 15000 | 1 | 09/06/2003 |
| Going to work car just dies. waited for a tow truck. took to my mechanic. he replaced the fuel pump. my car is a 2000 mailbu which only has 15,000 miles on it . cannot belive that this part would fail that soon. this repair cost me 500.00 the part alone was of course a dealer only part. was 350.00 plus a filter. outrageous. are these things made out of gold. *ak | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 3 | 07/29/2000 | |
| My car has had the signal lights replaced, the fuel pump replaced, & the intake manifold gasket replaced all problems w/ my car before i had replaced were very dangerous for me & my 2 children. i will never buy or refer anyone to buy a chevorlet malibu . *ak | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 56500 | 1 | 07/15/2000 |
| Transmission failure, power steering failure, fuel pump failure. *jb | |||
| 61200 | 4 | 10/03/2000 | |
| While driving 50-55 mph on the highway, the engine stalled without warning. the consumer coasted to the side of the road and sat for several minutes. she then attempted to restart the vehicle and the engine stalled three more times. once the vehicle was serviced, the technician informed the consumer that the fuel pump sender assembly, fuel harness and fuel filter needed replacement. *jb *la | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 03/13/2000 |
| While driving and/or attempting to use the turn signal, a short in the flasher switch made the turn signal inoperative and made other electrical components inoperative (ex. gauges, radio and a/c fan). the electrical problem also caused the engine to stall. when the consumer pushed the flasher switch repeatedly the electrical components would work temporarily. the fuel pump was replaced to alleviate the stalling condition. the technician has identified a problem in the flasher switch but has not replaced it. a recall on the switch is scheduled to start later in 2004 however the consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 37000 | 1 | 01/16/2002 |
| While driving at any speed the vehicle will suddenly stall without any warning. it had taken the vehicle a while to restart and when it did restart it needed constant refueling. upon inspection of the vehicle by a local mechanic he indicated that the problem could be caused by the fuel pump. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 08/09/2003 | 64000 | 1 | 05/16/2000 |
| Fuel pump defect causing vehicle to stop unexpectedly/suddnely. repair shop also indicated that fuel gauge/sensor defect causing gauge to inaccurately show amount of fuel - gauge failed to register when fuel is low.*ak | |||
| 12/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| My car kept dying while driving down the road. my mechanic told me to consider 1/4 tank empty, because when the car got down to empty, all the gas was in the lines and it ruined the fuel pump. it has not happened since i got a new fuel pump. 8jb | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Front disc brake rotors are warping again after being replaced at 12000 miles. when brakes are applied steering wheel vibrates excessively. dealership is denying any responsibility of repair. *ak the fuel pump failed and was fixed at the consumer?s expense. the tires became worn out and were replaced. the front rotors were turned. *yh | |||
| 02/13/2002 | |||
| While driving and without warning vehicle stalls. took vehicle to dealer,and dealer replaced intake gasket and fuel pump, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 11/08/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| While driving, my car suddenly lost complete power. it took 3 times to a dealer to replace a part in my fuel system, only to be told they weren't sure if that was the problem. it did'nt do it again for 6 months, then it did it again.*ak | |||
| 02/06/2001 | |||
| Fuel pump failed to operate while driving at 45 mph. vehicle towed to dealer for repairs. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle would stall out without any prior warning while driving. this problem has happened at least 3 times. took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem of stalling. had replaced the fuel modulator & the fuel pump 3 times. but, stalling problem still exists. *ak | |||
| While driving 65 mph on the highway engine completely shiut down without warning due to a defective fuel pump. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 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 | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on highway vehicle started slowing down. approaching the shoulder it started to smoke. they got out of vehicle. car exploded and burned to a crisp. fire department was notified. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/13/2002 | |||
| While driving and without warning vehicle stalls. took vehicle to dealer,and dealer replaced intake gasket and fuel pump, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| 3 months after i bought malibu in july, 2000 i was driving at 65 mph when my care lost all power. dealer told me that there was something wrong with the fuel indicator wiring and was falsely reading the amount of gas i had which resulted in my running out of gas at 65mph. problem has not repeated itself. at 21,000 miles my signal indicator lights failed and my hazard switch had to be replaced. at 23,000 miles my evaporator vent valve had to be replace (engine light remained on constantly). at 20,000 miles my car was vibrating whenever my brakes were applied. dealor said front brakes worn out and rotors out of round and they replaced the front brakes and refaced the rotors. at 33,000 miles, care again vitrated whenver brakes applied and dealer told me again that it was not under warranty and was happening because of hot spots and that my rotors needed to be cut even though they had just been fixed at 20,000 miles. was never told that manufacturer was having a problem with malibu brakes and was told it would cost approxiamtely $700.00 to fix rotors and it was my responsibility. my sevice for the brakes was done at future chevrolet in old bridge, nj. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 3 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Problem with front rotors are well documented,in my case about every 8500 mile,i dont agree on chevrolets statement ,which is wear and tear.the manufacturer new car warranty on brakes is 12.000.i tried my best to cummunicate with out any positive results.this product which is my car developed a major safety issue,which to stall at high speed ,no power brakes or steering and will not start up again .could cause a pile up .was in shop 4 times and dealer said nothing is wrong ,told us to remove car from lot 18 miles down the road it tied ,and it took 20 days to finnally fix it,dealer received tbs fuel strainer has production flaws.i hope that persons dont have to die,just to look in to the rotor issue ,i did wrote before and was never contacted,perhaps it was ingnored.i hope this will not .it be a sad situation ,not to hear a cry for everybody who has to pay for brakes.thank you in advance. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 27963 | 3 | |
| Nar 04/10/2003 it appears to the consumer that there is a design problem with the #5 fuel injector, it also insignificant that a fuel injector needs to be replaced every 28,000 miles. a fuel injector is not a maintenance problem. please look into whether it is a design flaw and if chevrolet will correct problem. *cb | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 58736 | 2 | 09/12/2000 |
| #5 fuel injector has had to be replaced at 27,963 miles and at 58,736 miles. repair shop stated that #5 fuel injector is located close to the egr valve which puts off a lot of heat and may be contributing to the premature failure. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/29/2001 | 34437 | 6 | 11/12/1999 |
| Consumer stated the vehicle stalled without warning for 2 years. the wires powering the fuel pump motor in the fuel tank module were replaced. the fuel tank was replaced with a new tank and so far no stalling had occurred. *ak *cb there were 5 attempts to remedy the problem. the consumer requested reimbursement and expected gm to discuss the problem and the fuel tank module design improvement. *scc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 03/20/2006 | 118500 | 1 | 12/06/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated after starting the engine a strong odor of gasoline was present. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined the gasoline solenoid was leaking gasoline into the engine compartment and the vehicle should not be driven until repairs were made. the mechanic replaced the gasoline solenoid. the gasoline odor persisted and the vehicle was seen by an authorized dealership. the dealer suggested replacing the fuel pump, fuel injection, and possibly the engine. there is a nhtsa recall, # 99v302000, regarding the fuel system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 28536 | 1 | |
| Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving. believes problem is due to fuel filler recall 99v302000, but consumer's vehicle not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 141600 | ||
| On sept. 29, 2010, i bought a 2000 chev malibu in ny from a nj dealer, the next day i noticed the check engine light on, so i took the car to a mechanic who told me that there was an issue with the gas emissions. i paid him to do a special emissions gas treatment, the check engine light remained on. the same car also has exterior lighting issues (the turn signals sporadically work and suddenly stop without waring and the emergency blinkers won't work either), i am submitting this because it is possibly related to the recall gas tank issues of this make, model and year car. today when i contacted chevrolet recall 800-630-2438 they informed me that the recalls are vin specific and that my car's vin # is not on that list and that they can not fix my car. ??? | |||
| 08/01/2008 | |||
| I have 2000 chevy malibu with 108,000 miles . puchased it with about 78,000 miles on it. when purchased i started having problems with ignition getting stuck and not turning so i replaced it. ran fine for a little while and then wouldn't start one day. was told that it wasn't getting fuel so i replaced the fuel pump. ran fine for a little while then won't start again. so this time i take to mechanic. he said that my that i may need to replace my starter..so ok i did hoping it would fix this problem. again it happens..i notice the theft system light is on and won't go off. i take back to mechanic and they hookup to computer and get a code that says my passlock system has error and i need to take to dealership so they can take off. i took to dealership and they said i was missing some turntables in my ignition so they added a few more and sent me on my way saying that should fix problem. next day won't start again!!! i have to turn key to acc and leave on for 10 minutes..turn key off when light finally go away and then it will start. having been left stranded over 100 times with a 2 year old i may add in 20 degree weather and also in 90 degree weather..its really scary! unreliable and quite frankly very unsafe!!! | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Brakes on vehicle have been replaced three times in past year. contacted dealer, and there was not much dealer could do. *ak also, gas guage failed twice. the passenger seat recliner was damaged. the electric out let broke and a/c heating system failed. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 05/11/2004 | 20 | 03/18/2002 | |
| Started to act like it had plugged fuel filter had them changed still got worse then had fuel system cleaned did not help i was told that there is prblems with the fuel system on this car i do not have the fund to repair a manufactuers error and would like to know if there is a problem that you have heard of i listed the date of the first time it started it is still happening. *ak | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 4 | ||
| I puchased this car with 20000 miles on it. i had it for a little over 5 months and i am replacing a fuel pump that will cost $650. the power steering has corrosion, so the power steering has to be flushed. replacement of the fuel filter, a cracked fan belt, and throttle body service. i have the gm extended warranty, but it only covers the cost to replace the fuel pump. everything else is out of pocket expenses because it is considered regular maintenance. the brakes also grind and seem to take too long for the car to stop. so i think brakes aren't far behind to be replaced. i am hoping i will not need rotors too. i have read so many complaints about the brakes on the 2000 chevy malibu. i try to buy american because i am a proud one. but the quality seem to be substandard compared to japanese cars. my next car will be foreign. us car makers need to step it up, as far as quality with these cars.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 5 | 02/12/2003 | |
| I purchased my 2000 chevy malibu on february 13th of 2003. on february 27, 2003, the fuel sending unit was replaced . on july 18, 2003, the fuel pressure regulator was replaced . on february 18, 2004, oxygen sensor was replaced.on april 5, 2004, the gas tank was pulled down to check sending unit and adjust floater. i went to my mechanic today for an oil change and made another appointment on may 16th, to again have the same adjustments made that were made 1 year ago. in total, my out of pocket expences are $280.00 . some of the work done was under warranty. i did speak to someone at chevrolet last year and she told me that the car was 5 years old with no recalls on it for this complaint specifically and that nothing could be done on her end. | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 34985 | 3 | 12/29/1999 |
| Fuel gauge read 1/2 to 1/4 full and tank ran dry while driving 65 mph on freeway to work. had to coast over 3 lanes to side of the freeway. sender unit was replaced and was told this was a common problem with malibus, aleros, and grand ams. have had friends with these cars and a sunfire that have all had the same problem. the defect investigation was dropped because of decrease in complaints, but my mechanic tells me he works on at least 5 of these models a month fixing this same problem on all of them. i think that if i personally know four people besides myself that have had this problem with the sender unit, gm should have recalled this component. just because someone hasn't been injured yet, should not be a determining factor.*ak | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 4 | ||
| I puchased this car with 20000 miles on it. i had it for a little over 5 months and i am replacing a fuel pump that will cost $650. the power steering has corrosion, so the power steering has to be flushed. replacement of the fuel filter, a cracked fan belt, and throttle body service. i have the gm extended warranty, but it only covers the cost to replace the fuel pump. everything else is out of pocket expenses because it is considered regular maintenance. the brakes also grind and seem to take too long for the car to stop. so i think brakes aren't far behind to be replaced. i am hoping i will not need rotors too. i have read so many complaints about the brakes on the 2000 chevy malibu. i try to buy american because i am a proud one. but the quality seem to be substandard compared to japanese cars. my next car will be foreign. us car makers need to step it up, as far as quality with these cars.*ak | |||
| 09/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge will not register a half tank or less. vehicle has to have a full fuel tank. also, without warning or cause vehicle will shut down, and will not restart. dealership mechanic was baffled because he could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Replaced rotors and pads10/26/2000 and02/09/2001.replaced fuel tank sending unit 03/02/2001 replacing pistons in engine 03/05/2001 | |||