general problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

Ignition will not go to off position, sticks in acc causing the battery to run down.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart it after some time. Multiple warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact noticed coolant leaking and had to continuously refill the vehicle with coolant. After turning off the vehicle, the key failed to eject and remained in the accessory position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 157,323.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. After parking the vehicle, it failed to turn off. The contact forced the gear shifter into park to allow the ignition to turn off. The contact had to operate the ignition with a screwdriver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred and also when the contact tried to take the key out of the ignition, it was stuck and could not be removed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,600. Ed.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. Ah.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle would sometimes not start, after being utilized and turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle would eventually turn on after about 10 minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the theft system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Wh.

Hello. . My name is mark hood . . I am writing you about my sisters car. . It is a 2000 chevy Malibu . . . . The car keeps having problems starting. . . . It runs good then without warning she will be somewhere and cut the car off and it won't start back. . . It turns over but won't start. . After awhile it will start. . . . This has happen several times. . . We have sent it to the shop and spent several hundred dollars on it and it is still happening. . I looked online for answers and found that this is a very common reoccurring problem on these cars. . . My sister is disabled and it is very unsafe for this to be happening with her car. . . . Everyone on the forums say it should be a recall and fixed by chev. You already have the VIN number for the car listed above. . . My sisters name is darla story. . . . . Hopefully someone here can help her get this issue fixed. . . . Please let us know. . . Thank you.

Letter from congressman hanna on behalf of constituent re 2000 Chevrolet classic safety recall notice (attn: tara gitter).

2000 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer is dissatisfied with the services received. After waiting for 45 minutes at the dealer, the consumer was informed the part was not available to perform the recall.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key released from the ignition independently. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The failure mileage was 156,000. Djr.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part do to the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off completely. As a result, the contact had to disconnect the battery in order to turn off the vehicle. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,254. Updated 1/23/cn.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in order to shut off the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the key was stuck in the accessories position and approximately twenty minutes later, the was able to turn in order to shut off the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,514. Djr.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after the recall remedy was completed for NHTSA recall 14v400 (electrical) the vehicle was very difficult to start after inserting the ignition key. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no remedy was offered. Failure mileage was 144,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the ignition key would disengage from the vehicle intermittently without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure started occurring after the vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact had the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated unexpectantly. As a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle ahead. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the water pump and body control module was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Mf.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the hazard one switch failed causing the turn signals to stop working. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 188,000. Ad.

The ignition turned off. Going over a railroad crossing. Lost engine power, and power steering, brakes. Pulled over to shoulder, stopped and restarted car. Received a recall notice today 9/19/14, with the vehicle VIN matching. The name of the vehicle is incorrect. It says "Chevrolet classic". Note: it is a Chevrolet Malibu. No ware on the vehicle is the name "classic", nor is it indicated on or in the owner's manual. This has caused confusion and others may be misleading as well.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that it took numerous attempts for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key was getting stuck in the acc position and also getting stuck in the on position. The contact indicated that the key could also be removed and the vehicle remained on. The contact also applied the brake pedal and it went to the floorboard causing the contact to have to apply force numerous times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic , vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the pass lock system malfunctioned. While driving various speeds, the theft system warning light sporadically illuminated. As a result, all electricity to the vehicle would fail. The contact would have to wait ten minutes in order to drive the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that she was rear ended while waiting to make a right turn. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger sustained injuries, however the contact was unaware of the injury details. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received NHTSA recall id number 14v400000(electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000. Rg.

2000 Chevrolet Malibu remove and repair ignition lock cylinder switch the consumer is seeking reimbursement.

Engine shut down while travelling. Coasted to shoulder. After waiting 10-15 minutes car started up again. Over next two days sometimes car would start and sometimes it would not. When it failed to start immediately after multiple attempts over 10-15 minutes car would finally start. After three days of this situation took car in for diagnosis and repair,and ignition lock cylinder was found to be defective and replaced. Mechanic advised this was a common problem on all Chevrolet models for many years.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that turn signals and hazard lights would activate independently or failed to work at all. Also, the contact mentioned that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and she could hear the wires sparking. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

I own a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu classic and am experiencing intermittent turn signal failure . While attempting a left turn , the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. In addition, there is a rapid ticking and the hazard lights become inoperable. I was told about a recall for this problem so contacted I manufacturer and was told my VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage 72,000.

When I put the key in the ignition and try to turn it on there's no power to the fuel pump and it rotates but doesn't start I've seen a lot of problems pertaining to this ignition defect also I need to wait 30 seconds to see the lights power on the odometer and still doesn't start.

The problems that I have had with this vehicle are all too similar to the problems others on here are having especially with the theft security system not letting the car start if the security light starts to blinking after fail attempt to start the vehicle , does someone have to get hurt or killed before you all correct this problem. I have also had to replace the wheel hub assembly on this vehicle more times than normal in a short time frame. I feel that this shouldnt be our problem to pay for if it is gm f**k up. I am mad and pissed to say the least. All of these complaints and no reactions. Sad not living up to standards . When obama was bailing your a** out he should of let you just stay a** out. I am disgraced by this outrage. Ill never buy a heavy chevy again. Toyota here I come. At least yall honor recalls. :( late for work ,late taking kids to school ,late for dr appt. ,tickets for obstructing traffic. By the way gm great theft security system fail it seems like the only feature thats getting you a lot of publicity. Not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Theres a recall for this make and model year. My cars VIN skirts the recall but has the same issues as gm recall no 03043. Not sure why my car insint included in this recall its very dangerous not to have turn signals!!!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the key would inadvertently release from the ignition while in motion or after going over a bump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Pam.

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.

Pertaining to general motors product recall #03043a dated March 2004. This recall addresses a problem that exists in the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, VIN #y6226571 to #y6352520. These vehicles have a condition in which solder joints in the hazard warning flasher switch may crack. If cracking occurs, it may cause the audibled flasher indicator, visual flasher indicator in the instrument cluster, turn signals, and the hazard warning flashers to work intermittently of not at all. If the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are not working, others may react more slowly to a turning or stopped vehicle and a crash could occur. In my case the turn signals and warning flasher were working intermittently. But, the VIN on my 2000 Malibu does not fall into the stated VIN range my compliant if this condition is important enough to warrant a recall, why does it only apply to 2000 Chevrolet Malibu’s within a certain VIN range? why does it not apply to all 2000 Chevrolet Malibu’s that have the identical problem? I have had this condition repaired 3 times within the last 4 months. I am on a limited income and I cannot afford a recurring repair that costs hundreds of dollars. To date I have spent over $1,000. 00 on this same repair.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) remedy did not suffice to fix the defect. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer were also made aware. The contact took his vehicle to a locksmith and they notified him the entire ignition cylinder would need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired by contact. The contact had experienced intermittently stall without warning. The failure mileage was 75,000. Az.

After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so I stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, I tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. Every day that I drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). I contacted the chevy recall # 800-630-2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are VIN specific and that my car was not included in those VIN #'s and that I have to pay to have it fixed.