We have classified the 127 complaints from 2000 Chevrolet Malibu about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Has issues that are recalled on other 2000 malibu's. blinkers stopped working on & off one day. then stopped totally next day, changed fuse nothing helped. doesn't even show on instrument panel. car refuses to start at times, takes any where from 3-5 tries to start. also had recall done on ignition, didn't help, i replaced whole ignition switch after the dealer 'fixed' it. battery kepted on draining before that.
Email from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re: reimbursement for repairs on 2000 chevy malibu due to general motors recall 14350 unintended ignition key rotation. *ld the consumer stated the dealer relayed invalid information pertaining to the recall repair. the dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle's key needed to be replaced and that it was not the ignition that needed to be repaired. *js
Ignition will not go to off position, sticks in acc causing the battery to run down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart it after some time. multiple warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. in addition, the contact noticed coolant leaking and had to continuously refill the vehicle with coolant. after turning off the vehicle, the key failed to eject and remained in the accessory position. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 157,323. updated 05/16/17*lj updated 7/9/18*jb *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. after parking the vehicle, it failed to turn off. the contact forced the gear shifter into park to allow the ignition to turn off. the contact had to operate the ignition with a screwdriver. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. on occasion, the vehicle failed to start. the contact had to wait approximately ten minutes for the vehicle to start normally. the failure occurred intermittently for two years. the vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system activated causing the vehicle to be unable to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the failure recurred. when the contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition, it was stuck and could not be removed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 196,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
2000 chevrolet malibu. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated the dealer made an adjustment to ignition. however, it would not turn in the ignition. the service department grind the key again. however, it only worked one way. the new key must be forced and it only fit the doors and trunk one way. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact also stated that the vehicle would sometimes not start after being utilized and turned off. the contact stated that the vehicle would eventually turn on after approximately ten minutes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the theft system failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti-theft system illuminated. when the key was in the ignition, it would not register the vehicle as being in the on position, even if the engine was running. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under a recall by a piece of plastic being placed in the key to make the hole smaller; however, this did not repair the vehicle. the manufacture was not notified of the failure. the nhtsa campaign number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 170,000.
Hello.. my name is [xxx] .. i am writing you about my sisters car.. it is a 2000 chevy malibu .... the car keeps having problems starting.... it runs good then without warning she will be somewhere and cut the car off and it won't start back... it turns over but won't start.. after awhile it will start.... this has happen several times... we have sent it to the shop and spent several hundred dollars on it and it is still happening.. i looked online for answers and found that this is a very common recurring problem on these cars... my sister is disabled and it is very unsafe for this to be happening with her car.... everyone on the forums say it should be a recall and fixed by chev. you already have the vin number for the car listed above... my sisters name is [xxx] ..... hopefully someone here can help her get this issue fixed.... please let us know... thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Letter from congressman hanna on behalf of constituent re 2000 chevrolet classic safety recall notice (attn: tara gitter). *smd
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the anti theft system failed. the anti theft warning light illuminated when the ignition switch was turned to the on position causing the engine not to start. the contact had to wait several minutes for the anti theft light to disengage to be able to start the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the vehicle computer system needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000. ma 10/14