2000 Chevrolet Malibu: engine failure

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Steering · 108,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 22, 2014 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted but the steering wheel seized and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Electrical · 125,708 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch. Once the key was removed, the engine failed to shut off. The battery had to be disconnected in order to turn off the engine. The dealer stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,708.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Body · 202,000 miles · OH

While making final turn when arriving from a 30 mile commute a noise was heard when turning the steering wheel. I removed the tire on my lunch brake to realize the rack an pinion assembly was floating/hanging there. A closer look revealed the actual mounting bracket and part of the frame cross member were rusted and gone! With numerous issues to fix and 2 engine replacements later, this malibu is being scrapped. Other rust areas caused or causing problems are around the gas fill opening, suspension coil, and rotors fused to hub.

Filed Nov 24, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the intake manifold failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the engine failure was common for this year, make, and model vehicle. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 63,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Engine · 60,000 miles · GA

Intake gasket coolant leaking problems which results to overheating and engine failures.

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Engine · TX

The vehicle overheated and then stalled, it was determined that a new engine and thermostat was needed. Ts

Filed Sep 23, 2002 · Engine · TX

Consumer states while driving 55mph the engine died without warning.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · TX

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · WI

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.