Five problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2000 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the system theft light illuminated on the instrument panel. The light used to blink and the vehicle would have to be shut off for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. Currently, the light constantly remained illuminated. The ignition, keys, and alternator were replaced; however, the failure has recurred. The current mileage was 86,000 and failure mileage was 79,000. Updated 10-07-08 the ignition lock cylinder was replaced. Updated 10/09/08.
Had trouble starting car. Replaced battery, alternator and belt. Same thing happened; car would turn over, but not fire. Automobile repaired, replaced battery; next day, car would not start again. Would start with a jump, but when I stop, it dies. 3 occurences; same problem. I've used aaa 3 times for same item. I only have 1 more service call left!!! also, interior lights don't work all the time. Brake noise on right side.
I bought this Chevrolet Malibu LS in 2000 and already I have the following problems: alternator is out, air compresser out, blower motor is out, battery is out they are still checking on the oil leakage.
I bought this car brand new (had 4 miles on it) in August of 2000. Within a month, the a/c motor had to be replaced. Within 6 months the engine began to surge, and felt like it was going to stall whenever at a stop. During this same period of time, the brakes began pulsating, and I replaced them on my own. I have not had an issue with them since. Then this year, 2003, it completely died on me while doing 70 in rush hour traffic on the freeway in san diego. My whole family was in the car, and we could have been killed. I couldn't even turn on the flashers to let other drivers know we were in trouble. Obviously, the power steering went out, and we had to cross three lanes of traffic, solely propelled by our existing momentum, without the ability to steer. I am beginning the process of trying to assess what the issue is, though I am sure it is the alternator. The battery was tested, and diagnosed as perfect, other than needing a full recharging (it was drained by another component). Once I determine what is wrong, I intend to go to chevy, and harass them until they fix it. Then, I am going to try and enter into arbitration, and hopefully get rid of the car altogether. If anyone has the "solution" to the stalling problem, please email me ! mjaramillo @ excite . Com.
Ticking sound at startup that Chevrolet won't fix. No summary listed for above vehicle.