2000 Chevrolet Malibu: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 104,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Electrical · 158,500 miles · WI

The ignition turned off. Going over a railroad crossing. Lost engine power, and power steering, brakes. Pulled over to shoulder, stopped and restarted car. Received a recall notice today 9/19/14, with the vehicle VIN matching. The name of the vehicle is incorrect. It says "chevrolet classic". Note: it is a chevrolet malibu. No ware on the vehicle is the name "classic", nor is it indicated on or in the owner's manual. This has caused confusion and others may be misleading as well.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 74,000 miles · MI

While driving, ignition switch failed causing the engine to stop with loss of power steering, brakes, etc. Failure was intermittent and required repeated service calls to identify the source of problem as the ignition switch.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · 57,500 miles · OR

Vehicle lost power and quit while driving on the interstate highway.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Engine · 48,500 miles · MD

The car first developed a miss in the engine, then as I was driving down the highway at 55-65 miles per hour the car would suddenly lose power. This was very dangerous and nearly cause severly accidents. I would pull off the side of the road and wait for about five minutes and then the car would start again. I took it to one mechanic and he replaced the plugs, wires, and ignition coil. The next day the car broke down again. I took it to another mechanic theydid a decarbon treatment on engine. I got the car back and it broke down the next day. I took it to another mechanic he repaced a fuel filter. When I drove it home it broke down again. The next day I took it back to the same mechanic, at that point he drove the car for a few days until it broke down on him with the computer hook to it. He then replaced part no. 22683260 module 3.107 137 and part no. 22626099 ring 3.112 g31 check for recall of fuel tank fitting and did not replace. I left the parking lot of the service department and noticed that the check engine light was on. I turned around and took it back to the same mechanic he hook up the computer said he did not know why the light was on and put gas treatment in the tank and told me to drive it home and once I had run out this tank of gas unhook the battery and hook it back up again and the light should go off. Ii did this and the light came right back on. At this point I have a car with 50,000 miles on it which I owe a lot of money on and can not take it out of the driveway for fear it will break down leave me stranded or get in an accident, or catch on fire. I have written a letter to gm three weeks ago with no response. In the past two months I have spent over 1,500 dollars in repairs and the mechanics are telling me now the next step is to tear down the engine and replace the pistons. What can a person do in this case where do I turn for help?????????

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Engine · PA

While driving 55mph vehicle cut completely off, causing loss of power steering.*ak the vehicle had been to the dealer several times for stalling problem. The dealer was not sure what the problem was but they replaced the crank sensor.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Engine · OK

While driving at 70-75 MPH and without any warning it shut off, causing consumer to lose power. Contacted dealer.

Filed Oct 20, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

3 months after I bought malibu in july, 2000 I was driving at 65 MPH when my care lost all power. Dealer told me that there was something wrong with the fuel indicator wiring and was falsely reading the amount of gas I had which resulted in my running out of gas at 65mph. Problem has not repeated itself. At 21,000 miles my signal indicator lights failed and my hazard switch had to be replaced. At 23,000 miles my evaporator vent valve had to be replace (engine light remained on constantly). At 20,000 miles my car was vibrating whenever my brakes were applied. Dealor said front brakes worn out and rotors out of round and they replaced the front brakes and refaced the rotors. At 33,000 miles, care again vitrated whenver brakes applied and dealer told me again that it was not under warranty and was happening because of "hot spots" and that my rotors needed to be cut even though they had just been fixed at 20,000 miles. Was never told that manufacturer was having a problem with malibu brakes and was told it would cost approxiamtely $700.00 to fix rotors and it was my responsibility. My sevice for the brakes was done at future chevrolet in old bridge, nj.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Engine · NY

While driving at any speed without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has attempted to correct problem. However, problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further details.

Filed Feb 23, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · CA

In both failures the service support was not in excisting,or very insulting,both problems have injury or death possibilitys,rotor warranty only 12.000 miles,but the problem is a defect which is in all models starting in 1998 till now.it is not acceptable,every 7000 miles new rotors or die?? Engine losing power at high speed and grouded freeway,no power steering or brakes,no warning. Dealer tells me there are no codes and it runs well,after dealer told wife to remove vehicle,18 miles later ,car is stuck again,chevrolet assistant service said perhaps wife can push the car to the right.must we tolerate this,and a sales person knows about the bullitins,and will say that there is no rotor problem,brand new vehicle,never miss work ,losing job ,home and wife because of no error codes.so much for empty promises.service manager dont care if you die or live ,dealer has his 22.000.00 and tells you to remove your junk.chevys image is clouded and not honest.

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Engine · NY

Vehicle stalls/completely dies without warning, causing loss of power. Dealer cannot determine cause.