Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission solenoid (one problem).
Transmission problems for 8 times in 2yrs I have had it. Read details...
Automatic transmission surges and seems to want to upshift, especially when car is driven on an incline at highway speeds. I started noticing this 2002 and have been putting up with this defect for years. Read details...
1. Cold engine knock cylinder/piston defect:manufaturer has several bulletins on the problem yet has no permanant fix available. Could lead to premature scoring and or failure of engine components. 2. Engine stall upon DE-acceleration due to computer or component defect. Read details...