Two problems related to fuel injector 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.
#5 fuel injector has had to be replaced at 27,963 miles and at 58,736 miles. Repair shop stated that #5 fuel injector is located close to the egr valve which puts off a lot of heat and may be contributing to the premature failure.
Nar 04/10/2003 it appears to the consumer that there is a design problem with the #5 fuel injector, it also insignificant that a fuel injector needs to be replaced every 28,000 miles. A fuel injector is not a maintenance problem. Please look into whether it is a design flaw and if Chevrolet will correct problem.