Positive post of AC delco battery in a 2000 chevy malibu failed, resulting in total power loss to vehicle. Research has shown that this is a common problem. Dealer parts person stated that they see this failure often due to battery having a defective seal on the pos. Post. Excessive acid leakage resulted from this failure.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu electrical complaints
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Electronic computer module malfunctioning. Chevy malibu 2000 is only four years old. This problem should not be happening. When starting the car all of the warning lights come on, fuel gage does not work , speedometer does not work, no heat or air conditioning blows, windows will not roll down, eventually all lights pop off except the check engine light and everything begins to work... Windows, temperature, speedometer, fuel gage, etc...
When the consumer attempted to started the vehicle the anti theft lights illuminated on the dashboard. When this light is illuminated the vehicle will not start. The heater and signal lights also failed to operate. The manufacturer and the dealer will be informed of the problem.
Ignigtion lock cylinder having difficulty turn the ignition due to tumblers not working properly. Had several months where it took 10-20 minutes to start the car because the key would not turn the ignigtion over various number of dates.
Vehicle lost power and quit while driving on the interstate highway.
While driving and/or attempting to use the turn signal, a short in the flasher switch made the turn signal inoperative and made other electrical components inoperative (ex. Gauges, radio and A/C fan). The electrical problem also caused the engine to stall. When the consumer pushed the flasher switch repeatedly the electrical components would work temporarily. The fuel pump was replaced to alleviate the stalling condition. The technician has identified a problem in the flasher switch but has not replaced it. A recall on the switch is scheduled to start later in 2004 however the consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak
Vehicle passlock theft device is defective. At least a couple times per week the passlock system engages making the vehicle inoperative.
I bought this car brand new (had 4 miles on it) in august of 2000. Within a month, the A/C motor had to be replaced. Within 6 months the engine began to surge, and felt like it was going to stall whenever at a stop. During this same period of time, the brakes began pulsating, and I replaced them on my own. I have not had an issue with them since. Then this year, 2003, it completely died on me while doing 70 in rush hour traffic on the freeway in san diego. My whole family was in the car, and we could have been killed. I couldn't even turn on the flashers to let other drivers know we were in trouble. Obviously, the power steering went out, and we had to cross three lanes of traffic, solely propelled by our existing momentum, without the ability to steer. I am beginning the process of trying to assess what the issue is, though I am sure it is the alternator. The battery was tested, and diagnosed as perfect, other than needing a full recharging (it was drained by another component). Once I determine what is wrong, I intend to go to chevy, and harass them until they fix it. Then, I am going to try and enter into arbitration, and hopefully get rid of the car altogether. If anyone has the "solution" to the stalling problem, please email me ! Mjaramillo @ excite . Com
2000 chevrolet malibu , engine shut down at normal driving speed 4 times although plenty of fuel in tank.
A major electrical problem in 2000 chev. Malibu. Which occurs in an occasional basis. The turn indicators work inconsistently, doesn't work when it is damped or raining. The electric/power window of the driver side and rear right side wouldn't go down, and the flicker switch from the dash lights doesn't work from time to time. Consumer has disconnected and reconnected the battery once for which restored electricity to the two windows (the other windows worked fine); however, I still experience problems with its turn indicators, which work inconsistently. I'm asking if this problem has any connection(s) to the recall of the emergency flasher switch?
The 4 way flasher failed to work properly after being turned on. The turn signals worked only intermittently when in use. Please provide further information.
Vehicle shuts completely down at when going over a bump or pothole in the road. Does not happen every time a bump is hit, but has happened over 10 times and you never know when it might happen.
Consumer stated that brake line indicator light did not come on to inform her that she needed brakes or there was a problem with the brakes. She would hear a funny noise sometimes. Then, she took vehicle to the dealer where she purchased vehicle, and after examining the vehicle, was told she needed brakes, and that the calipers on driver's side were going out. They wanted to charge her $140.00 to turn rotors, and put brakes on the vehicle. She has had the vehicle only one month. Also, consume rgot stranded, and had vehicle to the dealer. Deale rfound that the battery post was corroded, she was told that vehicle needed a new battery.
Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak.
When the vehicle hit a pot hole, the engine shut down, the dealer inspected the vehicle 4 times , however the problem could not be duplicated.*ak. Also when the brakes were applied, the vehicle did not stop, the brakes had to be re-applied in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ts
My car is only 3 1/2 yrs. Old, but, I'm having problems with it that I shouldn't be having. Last summer, I had to have my battery and surrounding wires & hoses replaced due to a corroded cable which had leaked acid everywhere--luckily under warranty. Now, my intake valve gasket is ruined, so antifreeze leaks out constantly and the car is perpetually on the verge of running hot. I have to constantly add antifreeze and water to keep it from overheating, although, it still smells overheated all the time. It will cost me between $900-$1100 to repair the problem, even though the part only costs $150 due to the labor involved in removing the top of the engine to get to the gasket. Since the warranty has already run out, I'll have to foot the bill myself. I don't appreciate this because I shouldn't be having this problem with this car at this time, nor do I feel that it is my responsibility to fix it. The dealer or manufacturer should foot the bill since the car is so young and there is no way that I caused this problem.
I have encountered the following problems in the year since I purchased said vehicle: -signal &/or hazard lights work periodically -radio & lighter short out/blow fuses -A/C not working -A/C cuts on automatically w/ recirculation button -vent only works on level 3 or higher -water present in trunk -uneven tire wear -erratic gas gauge readings -coolant ran completely out w/out reason.
I bought this chevrolet malibu ls in 2000 and already I have the following problems: alternator is out, air compresser out, blower motor is out, battery is out they are still checking on the oil leakage.
I too, have many of the problems that other malibu owners have. My turn signals work intermittently, the brakes have been replaced 2x, in addition to rotors, etc. The battery blew up, but was replaced as was the AC turning off and on by itself. The one issue that is very concerning to me, is one familiar to you. My car cuts off at anytime while driving. It has done this to me on 2 separate occasions. Nashville has 3 interstates running through it and I was on them both times this happened. It was very scary and dangerous. It is out of warranty and the shops that I have taken it to cannot replicate the problem. The mechanics at then shops told me that malibu's are by far some of the most troublesome cars on the road today. Someone is going to be killed. You lose control and have no steering ability, what does it take to fix the problem. I can see from others that their problems are being ignored as well. When will gm acknowledge the problem. Don't they watch the news and see what happened with the firestone recall, or the tobacco companies that kept secrets? It is time for someone to be responsible for their product.
Blinker just stops working occasionally, it happens when driving or stopped. I can get them to work again by pressing the hazard lights button several times and they will eventually come back on, it only happens randomly. It started about a year ago happening rarely, now it happens weekly.
The problems experienced are as followed: defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. The dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. Refer to odi#10013971 mr scc
Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. Fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. I have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. No cruise control - gm would not repair. Brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. My local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do nothing. It was expensive. Premature tire wear - two sets of tires. Cars runs hot - would never go on a trip - because it would get too near overheating. I was afraid of getting stranded in the middle of the desert. Engine ticking noise - local dealer said this was normal. Now, I find none of these things were normal and many, many more car owners have experienced the same type of problems. Also, I had a battery that exploded while car was under warranty. It was my problem. Dealership would not replace battery. I finally had enough and turned this automobile back to gmac. Is it going to take people getting killed to make gm responsible for these issues with the 2000 malibu. All of these problems were reported to the dealer, but since nothing could be duplicated, even though gm was aware of these issues, they would do nothing. After the car was out of warranty, the dealership was more than willing to correct these issues. The problem I have is the deception.....gm is aware of these issues and have been for some time. Someone needs to hold then accountable.
The engine stalled while driving due to a faulty ignition switch. The steering wheel was loud due to an improperly installed cam/horn contact. Scc
Per consumer vehicles' horn intermittently will not work. This is unsafe, cause horn may not work in an emergency situation, hich can result in an accident. Please provide more details. Ts
While driving, the vehicle stalled due to a defective ignition.
Consumer states that defroster and warning lights do not work. Consumer feels the computer is defected. Please provide any further information. Nlm
Vehicle is equipped with a 3.1 litre engine. Vehicle has a tendency to hesitate and stall out during highway speeds. Vehicle will have difficulty restarting after that or may stall again. This is the third time dealership has had to tow vehicle to shop, and still unable to duplicate cause. Please describe details.
Both tail light assemblies fill with water, causing lights to short out. Seal around assembly is inadequate.
Consumer states the brakes would pulsate when stopping, the brakes and rotors have been replaced 5 times due to warpage, consumer believes this is a safety hazard and is requesting reimbursement.*jb *
Brakes failed for the 2nd time accident occurred have not had car for 3 weeks, have been waiting for gm to send inspector. Car is out of service for more than 15 days and gm has exhausted the time limit for action. I do not want this "death trap" (car) back. I also want to be credited for lease payments. I should not have to pay for manufacturer defects.
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