Ten problems related to gasoline 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.
Consumer states while driving 55mph the engine died without warning.
While driving vehicle will start to die out while driving. Lights will start to dim, and vehicle will start to slow down. But, then it doesn't shut off, and consumer is able to keep driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.
Consumer states that the vehicle will shut off while the consumer has been on the highway several times. And as soon as pulling over the vehicle will start back up again. Contacted dealer.
Consumer stated that the vehicle experienced a cold start noise, dealer stated that the noise was coming from number 5 and 6 pistons.
No summary.
Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it , they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, I have had lights not working, door latches broken.
In both failures the service support was not in excisting,or very insulting,both problems have injury or death possibilitys,rotor warranty only 12. 000 miles,but the problem is a defect which is in all models starting in 1998 till now. It is not acceptable,every 7000 miles new rotors or die?? engine losing power at high speed and grouded freeway,no power steering or brakes,no warning. Dealer tells me there are no codes and it runs well,after dealer told wife to remove vehicle,18 miles later ,car is stuck again,Chevrolet assistant service said perhaps wife can push the car to the right. Must we tolerate this,and a sales person knows about the bullitins,and will say that there is no rotor problem,brand new vehicle,never miss work ,losing job ,home and wife because of no error codes. So much for empty promises. Service manager dont care if you die or live ,dealer has his 22. 000. 00 and tells you to remove your junk. Chevys image is clouded and not honest.
Rotars continue to warp, and the engine knocks but no one knows why.
While driving at any speed without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has attempted to correct problem. However, problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further details.
While driving there is a noise when braking which may indicate a problem with braking system. Also a noise coming from engine. Please provide further information.