This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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We unfortunately own a 2000 Chevy Malibu. We have already replaced the rotors several times for going out of round. We have also replaced the fuel pump at less then 50,000 miles at the cost of $728. The air conditioner pops on and off on its own not cooling for the most part. The turn signals are nonfunctional and our VIN number is not included in the recall although it should be. Then there is the transmission slipping and the coolant leaking and the car overheating we are told this is a manifold intake gasket and will cost around $800 to fix. The newest problem is the factory installed radio tuner is burned out and now we have to replace the radio costing yet another $100 dollars or so this car has nickel and dimed us too much. After looking over your site I found these to be numerous complaints on the same year and model. I feel this car was a lemon across the board not just ours but, all 2000 Malibu's. please look into these cars on a whole they were very badly manufactured and we all deserve some compensation for it.
Vehicle : 2000 Malibu VIN : [xxx] I've read that there are technician notes, sent by GM Corp., about a design problem with the 2000/2001 Malibu V6 3.1 engine for intake manifold gasket leaking and for pistons, valve guides and lifters with valves 1,2,3,4 and GM's remedy with updated parts list to remedy the design problems. My vehicle is one of these with the appropriate VIN #. I have contacted GM assistance but have only received a person that transmits but does not receive in the conversation. I have all the maintenance records for oil changes, air & fuel filters etc. Since I have owned the car. I also have copies of GM corporate bulletins to the technicians acknowledging the design flaws and the corrections and parts list to remedy the design flaws. I purchased this vehicle used, one year old with 26,879 miles. I have also talked to 3 different technicians who have stated this is a design problem that GM has known about and is an ongoing problem. I presently have the vehicle at don's brooklyn Chevrolet where they are repairing the intake manifold gasket and diagnosing further problem with the pistons and lifters. Robby states the pistons need replacing to elimnate the problem. I am a loyal Chevrolet customer for over 30yrs and currently own a 1993 Chevy lumina eurosport, purchased new, 2000 Chevy Malibu, purchased used 1 yr old, and a 2002 Chevy Impala ls, purchased new, being a loyal customer and never had a need before, I need assistance as this has been a design flaw that GM knew about, I don't feel I should have to pay for GM's problem. GM should repair the problems now before and engine blows on the freeway or anywhere else and someone is either injured or killed. Please give me a call at [xxx]. updated 07/30/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On going problem of car stalling after ran for an hour or more at highway speeds. This car was purchased new and has been in for the same problem many times. I see here that I am not alone both with my problem and GM's lack of addressing it. Please all feel free to contact me at rfoley1@tampabay.rr.com if you have had better luck at solving this problem.
While driving 55mph vehicle cut completely off, causing loss of power steering. The vehicle had been to the dealer several times for stalling problem. The dealer was not sure what the problem was but they replaced the crank sensor.
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
Ac automatically turns itself off switch replaces. Whining sound occurs during ac/heat fan operation fan motor replaced. Ac/heat directional controls work intermittently problem continues. Transmission slipping upon slow acceleration reported 3 times 1st & 2nd times couldn't duplicate problem 3rd time in shop 30 days replaced multiple components. Engine misfiring diagnostics indicated 3,6,2,5 cylinders misfiring replaced all ignition coil packs problem continues. Turn signal buzzes and clicks hazard switch replaced. Air leak around passenger side door reported 2 times 1st time couldn't duplicate 2nd time door realigned. Brakes cause excessive vibrations upon stopping rotors and pads replaced at 24000 miles reoccuring at 38000 miles.
I realize this is a common problem my car shuts down without indication at highway speeds. I have had it in for service many times without results. If there are others who would care to address this problem as a group please contact me.
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. Rotors were warped. Consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since Jan 2001. Contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty. The consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. The A/C does not flow out of the correct vents due to A/C control failure, the A/C control head also shorted out. The door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. Engine makes a clunk noise. While driving the vehicle surges. Left rear speaker shorted out. There is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
Bought my car new off show room floor and have had numerous problems since had it in for starting problems battery problems fuel problems window problems door lock problems engine noise engine oil leaks vibration problems brake problems dying problems popping noises in front end struts bottoming out rough ride and steering problems and so on too many to list all have had front end realigned stuts checked and repalced brakes checked and replaced wheel studs replaced fuel pump and float replaced pistons replaced battery replaced remote start system replaced alarm system replaced window regulator replaced front crank seal replaced alt checked and tested started checked still having fuel problems brake problems vibration ect had in this last week fo 6 days and when returned still having engine noise steering problems radio problems fuel problems and found impact mark on L/front of bumper one of dealers tech's hit something and now wanders to left left head light out of line and pushed back under fender hood out of line fenders bumpers driving lights and numerous other problems and damage possible that I am unable to detect at this time have contacted Chevy and complained have talked with dealer and still no responsibility taken and statements of we might have bruised it it has been wrecked now I amd paying good money for junk and want refund of all costs to me and the car taken back engines should not need to be overhauled at 14000 miles the car is 2 yaers old and acts like its 20 need responese and info to help resolve problems trying to have returned under lemon law uniform conformity act and magnuson-moss act car has become instrument that is substantially impaired and whose opperation is frought with apprehension sincerly unhappy and hurt consumer is the highway safty devision interested and going to do anything for all of us who are having problems or are we out of luck "???????" response requested
I bought my 2000 Malibu brand new in September 1999.... my engine was pinging and making all kinds of noise, even when warm.... brakes are very hazardous to public safety... I have been to the dealer numerious times for rotor and pad replacements and even GM's so called new thicker and improved rotors they installed on my car was just as bad as all the other ones... I almost lost control of my car when I was traveling 65 miles per hour on our local highway when I was almost had a wreck due to complete failure of my brakes... my car vibrated so badly and did not slow down...at all!!....I thought I had 2 front tire blowouts... I pulled over on the expressway and my tires were fine it was my brakes...... I went straight to a local autozone and purchased new rotors and pads....GM needs to issue a recall asap before someone gets seriously injured or killed!......I have called GM and made a complaint and was told no recalls were made..... another issue im having is it takes 3 or 4 times to get my car started... not sure why my car is having all of these problems but it is at a local GM dealership as I type this.......I hope they will be able to fix the noise from the engine and my cd player that goes in and out of power and sometimes wont release my cd's.... I have given up on GM brakes.
The vehicle makes an excessive tapping noise in the engine upon initial startup due to piston design, some engine noise is expected until the engine warms up, there is no repair available to reduce this noise, the vehicle also feels like it wants to cut off when in park or at a stop, intermittently the vehicle loses power when accelerating from a stop. Nlm
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.
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