One problem related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch has 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.
Key was in the ignition in a acc position when consumer's nephew changed gears without depressing brake pedal, causing vehicle to roll down the hill. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, but stated that it was normal for those types of vehicles. Consumer checked owners manual and found that brake pedal had to be depressed in order to change gears.