Four problems related to tank assembly 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.
On sept. 29, 2010, I bought a 2000 chevy Malibu in NY from a NJ dealer, the next day I noticed the check engine light on, so I took the car to a mechanic who told me that there was an issue with the gas emissions. I paid him to do a special emissions gas treatment, the check engine light remained on. The same car also has exterior lighting issues (the turn signals sporadically work and suddenly stop without warning and the emergency blinkers won't work either), I submitted this issue in a complaint on this website NHTSA. Dot. Gov on yesterday oct. 22, 2010. However I am submitting this because it is possibly related to the recall gas tank issues of this make, model and year car.
: the contact stated if the gas tank is not kept above half full, the vehicle shuts off completely, and will not start again until at least 5 more gallons of gas is put in the tank. The vehicle has been taken to an independent mechanic, who changed the air and fuel filters. They can not determine the cause of the problem unless the vehicle is brought to the repair shop at the time the incident occurs. This has occurred more than 10 times while driving, and usually at speeds of 60 mph.
Consumer stated the vehicle stalled without warning for 2 years. The wires powering the fuel pump motor in the fuel tank module were replaced. The fuel tank was replaced with a new tank and so far no stalling had occurred. There were 5 attempts to remedy the problem. The consumer requested reimbursement and expected gm to discuss the problem and the fuel tank module design improvement.
When applying brakes at 40 mph vehicle shakes. Dealer replaced front rotors at 3000 miles. However, problems persisted, dealer did not replace rotors again. Last visit to dealer consumer was escorted off the lot. Dealer refused to look at vehicle. Consumer also states there is a fule systems problem, the fuel will splash back at consumer when filling up tank, and a lot of fuel spills on the ground, also the rear brakes in wet weather, howl when accelerating.