Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet malibu. while driving approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the power steering failed and caused the vehicle to steer to the left. additionally, the hood of the vehicle flew up and struck the top of the roof resulting in a crash. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed and not diagnosed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Theft deterrent system in my 2000 chevrolet malibu sometimes (too often!) will erroneously prevent me from starting my car. i'm using the original gm keys - not copies!! extremely inconvenient - you have to wait 10 minutes before you can try again - and potentially unsafe. *tr
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.*ak 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. *yh
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. *ak