We have classified the 56 complaints from 2000 Chevrolet Malibu about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
Rotars continue to warp, and the engine knocks but no one knows why
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a rear end crash. need to wait before restarting vehicle. problem occurred 3 times. dealer cannot determine the cause. but installed a chip to vehicle so it can record the problems. please provide further information.*ak
Vechicle made a rattling noise. took it to the dealer & found the pistons had to be replaced. dealer said that the noise was common. *ak
Vehicle would stall out without any prior warning while driving. this problem has happened at least 3 times. took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem of stalling. had replaced the fuel modulator & the fuel pump 3 times. but, stalling problem still exists. *ak
Vehicle first towed to shop on 04/04/00 for vehicle overheating. top radiator hose split. informed dealer of vibration in front end at 30 mph and up, they said they could not duplicate. on 04/11/00 heard thumping noise from front and while pulling in driveway lost control of left front wheel. towed to dealer and left side outer tie rod end replaced. picked up from dealer on 04/12/00 and 2 miles away abs light came on. parked vehicle in driveway and next morning light was off. left for work and got 6 miles away when check engine light came on and transmisson started slipping. caled and notified chevy and they said drive vehicle then have it towed in the next day. on 04/14/00 was driving down road at 40 mph when i lost control of steering again and hit a tree. repairs to steering/abs light/check engine light/transmssion slipping not taken care of yet.
Engine makes a knocking noise. dealerr has checked and said it may be air conditioner compressor. *ak engine was replaced, brakes make noise. firestone affinity tires make noise in the front, 15 inch. *slc
This car has been one problem after another. the day after we leased the car it was in the shop for the brakes, the car has had 2 engines in it. the transmission has been rebuilt. the brakes are still not correct. transmission is slipping again and the 3 year warranty is up. we complained to chevrolet and the bbb. to no avail they seemed to be on chevrolet's side in the case. we were to the point that we were just going to let the car go back but that would only hurt my husband's credit more then it was already. we had to keep the car through the lease. this left a really bad tast in my mouth for purchasing new vehicles because you are stuck with it for the duration of the lease or purchase.
Vehicle shut down multiple times while driving, and occasionally did not start. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer twice, the o2 sensor has been replaced, and the ignition switch, which was causing the problem, was also replaced. *ak *ml
The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. nlm
Turning signals and flashers have been fixed. they want me to bring the car in on monday so they can replace the pistons. i think they should give me another car. *ak