Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral, turn the switch to the off position then back to the on position and the vehicle started. The contact also stated that while driving 45 or 55 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would loss power before she could shift out of park into reverse. The contact stated that she had received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and had the vehicle taken to west chevrolet, inc., (3450 airport hwy, alcoa, tn 37701) where the vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact stated that the ignition switch was not repaired under the recall campaign. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The contact called the same dealer and informed them of the failure and was advised to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems
199 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 199
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module22
- Ignition: switch13
- Ignition12
- 12v/24v/48v battery10
- Horn8
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers6
- Wiring4
- Wiring: interior/under dash3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
What 2000 Chevrolet Malibu owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without several attempts to turn the ignition key. The vehicle would also stall at various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the ganley chevrolet dealer where the ignition switch was replaced in september of 2016; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the ignition switch was replaced an additional four times in the past six years. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/3107401633. The manufacturer advised the contact to return the vehicle to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
2000 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to theft system light malfunction causes vehicle not to start, has had ignition cylinder/passlock sensor replaced several times and problem still exists. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle takes 10 to 25 minutes before the theft system light to go off. Updated 03/31/2017
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
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. While driving over a bump in the road, the key would release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving at an unknown speed, the ignition key would disengage from the vehicle intermittently without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu electrical
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 199 complaints about the electrical of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (376 complaints), 2009 (368 complaints) and 2010 (295 complaints).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Malibu problems
Brakes 250Lights 241Engine 193Fuel system 79Steering 45Suspension 33Airbags 31Tires 30Body 25Transmission 25Acceleration 21Visibility 11Locks 6Seat belts 2Seats 2Driver assistance 1Wheels 1
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