2000 Chevrolet Malibu: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 67,000 miles · PA

I own a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic and am experiencing intermittent turn signal failure . While attempting a left turn , the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. In addition, there is a rapid ticking and the hazard lights become inoperable. I was told about a recall for this problem so contacted I manufacturer and was told my VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage 72,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 168,000 miles · AR

Bought this car as a project car with low mileage. Got bought at a used car dealership. Piston slap!!! Especially cold. Front sub frame rotted out and rack and pinion destroyed needed immediate replacement. Later was told rocker panels are destroyed with huge holes I was clearly upset another malibu with another problem. Common problem with malibu's from '98-'02. Was unable to safety because of panels missing a layer in spots (holes). Rear quarter panels severe rotting around wheel wells and gas cap area requiring bondo to fill in holes a horrible problem with malibu's. Air conditioning clutch grinding constantly and half the time A/C bottom works. Sadly gm will not recall these issues now have to invest $7000 to make into a show car. Gm should be ashamed of body problems and constant piston slaps and lifter knocking. I have to do an overhaul of $600-800 on engine. Pathetic gm link to the piston slap on my car on youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnttrctq5mm&feature=youtube_gdata_player.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · OH

As reading over the website I notice the 2000 malibu is pretty much a lemon. I have had to replace the radio, pretty much every gasket in the engine, the fuel pump, brakes front and rear, now my turn signals don't work, just found out about the recall I have to check to see if I qualify, my engine knocks on cold starts, and it practically losses all power when I go to accelerate . . And top it off my transmision slips. . This vehicle needs to be looked into . . And something needs to be done about it.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

Vehicle experienced a "ticking noise in the engine." *ph the consumer left front caliper bolt is stripped causing a vibrating/ grinding noise that radiates from the left front wheel under the driver side when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. When the dealer was contacted they stated that they could not duplicate the problem. And the consumer is trying to obtain an over all inspection of the mechanical defects of the vehicle so gm can be held responsible for the faulty automobile.

Filed Aug 16, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Air conditioner switch turns on and off. Vibration in front end when braking. Turn signals work intermitently. Ticking noise in engine until warm. Windows fog excessively. Shame on chevrolet.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

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

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Engine, Lights · AL

Hazard and signal lights malfunctions engine noise (constant squeaking or ticking) air conditioning malfunctions.

Filed Apr 4, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

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.

Filed Jan 16, 2003 · Transmission · 29,876 miles · KY

1. Cold engine knock cylinder/piston defect:manufaturer has several bulletins on the problem yet has no permanant fix available. Could lead to premature scoring and or failure of engine components. 2.engine stall upon de-acceleration due to computer or component defect. Could lead to engine stall when leaving road intersections or rail crossing resulting in an accident as those found on the internet. 3. Heater fan speed switch electrically fails. Many complaints found of owners who experience the same 3 problems with this vehcle. Should be recalled for repairs at dealers.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · MA

Front end is making a loud ticking noise. When vehicle makes a right turn only there is a grinding sound. Dealer has diagnosed vehicle for several problems that have not been fixed. All together vehicle has been in 4 times, once for wheel bearings, and three times for rotors. Dealer was contacted. Please add more information.

Filed Sep 19, 2001 · Brakes · VA

Within the first 18000 miles I had to replace amy front rotors. When I asked the dealership if it was covered under warranty, they said no. I had to purchase new rotors and then within 8,000 miles they started grinding again. When the rotors go bad, it makes the car shimmy when driving at slow speeds and when I stop. I currently have my car in a shop other than the dealership to put on the third set of rotors and I only have 32800 miles on the car. The dealership tells me that I have to pay them $35 for them to look at my car and see if they can find a manufacturer's defect anywhere. I can not afford to pay them that amount because I am constantly paying to have new rotors put on. Not to mention I have to miss work a lot for various trips to the dealership due to faulty blinkers, knocking noises, lights surging, etc. When people don't work, they don't get paid!

Filed Jul 19, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

Ticking sound at startup that chevrolet won't fix. No summary listed for above vehicle.