Seven problems related to engine 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. While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly shuts off. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.
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.
2000 Malibu has died 7 times while driving dealer has replaced fuel filter and pump,radar cap ,ignition modular, ignition switch,main computer and it still dying. I have just look at all the complaint that people have and Chevrolet tells me they know nothing about them. I will never buy other one.
Both engine mounts broke while driving 5 mph. Dealer notified, and made the repairs. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Replaced rotors and pads10/26/2000 and02/09/2001. Replaced fuel tank sending unit 03/02/2001 replacing pistons in engine 03/05/2001.
Vehicle experiencing excessive carbon build up on the piston rings, causing engine knocking and erratic operation. Dealer notified, and repairs were made, but problem reoccurred.
Turning signals and flashers have been fixed. They want me to bring the car in on Monday so they can replace the pistons. I think they should give me another car.