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2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is electrical system, typically around 80,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Malibu Classic model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
54
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    9
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    9
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 54

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key was placed in the ignition; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The theft system warning light illuminated. The contact had to wait approximately fifteen minutes for the vehicle to start normally. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Electrical · 179,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. While driving at any rate of speed, the vehicle randomly stalled several times without warning. In addition, the anti-theft warning indicator flashed numerous times. The contact had to restart the vehicle each time the failure occurred and, at times, the key was extremely difficult to turn over to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a mechanic nor a dealer. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Electrical · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the key was unable to turn over in the ignition switch to start the vehicle several times. The contact was able to start the vehicle at times but in other instances the vehicle had needed to be towed due it not starting. In addition, the failure progressed where the vehicle stalled several times and the security warning indicator flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Electrical · FL

My antitheft device has been engaging every two or so weeks since I purchased the vehicle a year ago. I have to sit in the car for ten minutes while the light flashes and wait for the light to go off because the car won't start. I have checked several complaint sites with owners of the same car having the same problem. Dealerships continue to say there is no recall and estimate the repair costs anywhere from 350.00 to 1500.00., not including the 100.00 initial diagnostic cost. I would like to know if a recall will be issued asap. Thank you.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical · AZ

2000 chevrolet malibu classic. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning key ring. *tgw the consumer stated gm proposed to fix a serious problems, even deadly problem, by supplying two key rings and a key plug as their way of correcting an ongoing problem. The consumer stated fifty cents worth of gadgets does not substitute for replacing an entire defective ignition switch.

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · NJ

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) remedy did not suffice to fix the defect. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer were also made aware. The contact took his vehicle to a locksmith and they notified him the entire ignition cylinder would need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired by contact. The contact had experienced intermittently stall without warning. The failure mileage was 75,000. Az

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Electrical · NC

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the part do to the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Airbags · 168,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained. Medical attention was not received. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The VIN and speed were unavailable. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Lights · 68 miles · PA

When driving the vehicle I attempted to put my turn signal on to make a turn. The turn signal didn't work.since then it would randomly work at times and sometimes it didnt. Sometimes I would have to push on the hazard lights to try to trigger the turn signals to work. There was times where I was afraid of getting rear ended due to this problem.I took my vehicle to a chevy dealer this year (2014). It was the same problem related to the recall but I was informed my vehicle was not part of that recall. I had to pay to get my car fixed.

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Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Is the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic reliable?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, fewer than a typical Malibu Classic model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?

Electrical system, with 9 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu Classic have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Malibu Classic model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (59 complaints), 2005 (41 complaints) and 2001 (12 complaints).

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