Fuel pump went bad on 06/01/05 ($583). When service was done to replace fuel pump, mechanic informed me that the intake manifold gasket is leaking. To repair it will cost $1300.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints
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I have been advised that the "intake is leaking coolant" on my 2000 chevy malibu and that the cost of the repair will be approximately $825.00. There are numerous articles of other malibu owners on the internet that either currently have or have had this same problem. It would seem apparent that the intake is defective. The mechanic has advised that unless repaired, the engine will be destroyed. Can you imagine that happening on a freeway during rush hour? The loss of life would be terrible. I bought this car for my 17-year-old son thinking that I was purchasing a car that would provide him some added protection and now I find out he is driving a time bomb. In light of the numerous reports, I would like chevrolet to repair my car at no charge to me.
The intake manifold gasket is defective on all 3.1 l gm engines like the one in my 2000 malibu. Gm dealers know that it always leaks around 70 k miles, and just keep trying to replace it. Every mechanic in the country seems to know this fact, and make about a thousand for it from each owner.
3.1 engine leaking collant at head gasket. Mechanic says this is a common problem with gm 3.1 v6 engines. About $600.00 estimate to repair.
I have already filed complaint in regards to the hazard light recall, which for some reason does not cover my 2000 malibu. I noticed other complaints on the malibu and figured I would throw my two cents in. I to have had to drop over $1000 dollars into the most defective car I have purchased this includes the $200 piece of junks I bought when I was a teenager. My list of problems. 1. Coolant system leak cost $700 note: mechanic laughed and said this happens all the time is this type of engine. In reviewing other complaints, the one really stands out. Nice I am glad gm owns up to its problems. 2. Brakes constantly need to be replaced well below mileage. Glad gm saved a few bucks under sizing the rotors. 3. Within a year the fans switch (levels 1,2) and lighter stopped working. Boy gm is saving lots money now. 4. Within the past year I had fuel pump failure, nothing like traveling in rush hour traffic doing 75mph and car totally dieing. Boy gm has made one quality car. 5. The last insult, my first and likely last gm product is when I thought boy I finally get something from gm in regards to one small defect, the hazard switch, I find out that my vehicle is not covered by this recall. Wow not only I am out at least $1000 bucks on piece of crap product, gm does not even want to give a bone to hungry man. With this type of product it is no wonder gm is losing market share faster than any other automotive company. Keep up the good work gm. Clearly the are some serious defects with this vehicle and the gms ownership with defects.
Had trouble starting car. Replaced battery, alternator and belt. Same thing happened; car would turn over, but not fire. Automobile repaired, replaced battery; next day, car would not start again. Would start with a jump, but when I stop, it dies. *ak 3 occurences; same problem. I've used aaa 3 times for same item. I only have 1 more service call left!!! Also, interior lights don't work all the time. Brake noise on right side.
My wife's 3.1 general motors v6 needed a manifold gasket and related items replaced on her 2000 malibu which only has 48,000 miles and is well taken care of. My 1995 lumina had the same problem. After checking with many shops and gm dealers (and a co-worker who had the same problem today)...it is a very common defect @ every 40,000 miles. It could turn out to be a very bad deal for many consumers and it appears that the manufacturer knew of defect for years. Just a heads up for you.
Abs light comes on intermittently, fan does not operate on speeds 1 & 2, brake rotors and pads need replaced every year, hazard/turn signal lights operate intermittently, and intake manifold gasket began leaking around 70,000 miles. The coolant is listed in the owner's manual as not needing service for 150,000 miles but it turned very acidic in less than half that time and ate the gasket causing the need for costly repairs or else risk permanent damage to the engine. Turn signal issue recalled but the recall did not apply to my vehicle's VIN. Vehicle was unable to signal intention to turn or switch lanes and was unsafe on highways. Have yet to experience common fuel pump failure that could cause stalling in highway traffic. Not recalled is the most common problem of the leaking intake manifold gasket because it is not deemed a safety issue. This can become safety issue if engines catch fire or fail on highway due to coolant leak into motor oil. Cost to repair leaking intake manifold gasket quoted at $743. Currently discussing with gm customer service because the problem is addressed in tsb 03-06-01-010b (10/24/2003) and there are several class-action lawsuits. Tsb describes replacing faulty gasket with a new gasket that has improved sealing qualities. Gm customer service stated they have never heard of any tsb for 2000 malibu other than turn signal recall. Gm is being intentionally dishonest when owners inquire about problems with an obviously defective vehicle. I hope that the federal safety agency takes notice of the multitude of safety issues concerning this vehicle and can obtain a satisfiable resolution from gm to make this vehicle safe for owners or justly compensate them for the repairs necessary to make the vehicle safe.
Coolant was leaking from my 2000 chevrolet malibu engine intake manifold and my coolant pump. The car has only 52,000 miles. I took it to the dealer where they replaced the intake manifold gasket and coolant pump. The cost was $1250. I work at a company where I know all the other chevrolet malibu owners. There are two other: one owns a 1999 and the other owns a 2000 malibu, both with less than 50,000 miles. The 2000 owner has had the intake manifold gasket replaced for $950. The 1999 owner has had the coolant pump replaced and will probably need the intake manifold gasket replaced. I feel that chevrolet had initially installed defective cheap parts in this model and will not own up to it.
I have a 2000 chevy malibu with 38000 miles. The intake manifold gasket is leaking. I called the dealership to see if there is a recall. I was told there have been many gasket failures on the malibu but there is no recall. Repair cost is estimated at $645.00 by the dealer. I am now unable to afford the repair or safely drive the car for fear of damage to the engine. The car is now in storage.
The malibu engine smelled hot and fluid was leaking onto the garage floor. A mechanic discovered that coolant is leaking onto the top of the transmission from the intake manifold gasket. We have added fluid a couple of times. The gasket will have to be replaced. I believe that gm should replace this since it is a commonly known problem on this car.
2000 chevrolet malibu: turn signals stop without warning. Air condition stops and starts on its on. Brakes squeal. Engine surges. Uses oi, l but no leak. Uses alot of coolant no leak found by me. Ignition switch locks and wont let go sometimes.
The intake gasket on my 2000 malibu is leaking and it's going to cost 550.00 to repair it. Called jackson chevrolet and service mgr. Stated he purchased malibu for wife and he also replaced the intake gasket. The service mgr also stated that all the malibus with that motor are bad about the intake gaskets leaking. Called gm and they said can't pay for repairs. Will not buy a gm automobile again. Still not fixed. Putting water and antifreeze in it everyday.
Car was getting hot then cooling back down,while getting hot heater would not work. Took to mechanic, had thermostat and water pump replaced. Car ran fine for a couple of days,then same problem. Took back to mechanic. He said its possible the thermostat purchased was defective. Installed new thermostat from the dealership. Got in car did not get hot and cool back down it got to normal operating temperature and heater worked. Three days later, car started getting hot, cooling back down and bubbling the water out of the overflow reservoir. There are no leaks anywhere,no blown gasket, or cracks. This problem is becoming a big pain. I think it is a defect caused by manufacturer and if the problem cant be fixed, I know ill never own another gm {great mistake} vehicle again.
Vehicle is leaking antifreeze out the intake gasket manifold causing the vehicle to overheat. Consumer will notify the dealer of the problem for repair. *ak the vehicle was repaired at the consumer's expense. The consumer believes the component should be recalled to the amount of problems it exhibits.
(1) the failure occurred under normal driving conditions. (2) the intake manifold leaks radiator fluid due to faulty gaskets. Fortunately, the problem was observed before the engine overheated or caught fire, but there is evidence of coolant contaminating the engine oil: further consequences will likely occur in the future. (3) the failure has not yet been corrected. A firestone service center diagnosed the problem but repairs have not yet been contracted. A chevrolet dealership/service center (bill heard) gave an estimate of $1000 for the repair. Please note that this is a common fault in chevy malibus and other gm cars with this engine type. The service rep at firestone stated that this was the most common problem seen in this car, and the service rep at the chevrolet dealership stated that in malibus, the intake manifold gaskets fail "more often than not."
Manufacturer used plastic intake manifold gasket which caused engine to leak coolant and overheat. Why use plastic? What happens to plastic when it continuously heats and cools, it fails. A relative has the same engine in a different model car from this manufacturer and has the same issue. Not model specific, but engine specific. Chevrolet 2000 malibu.
I purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu in dec 1999. The car had 6 miles on it when purchased. Within the last year I have noticed the car has been overheating a little, and I am having to fill the coolant up once every couple of weeks(with no noticable leaks). *ak at this point I have taken it to a couple of different shops telling me that the lower intake manifold needs replaced (cost 5-700 dollars!!)--I still owe 11000 on the car. I have read and seen many others with this issue and am very dissapointed in the fact that gm will not do anything to help out. Of course now the car is at 66000 miles and out of warranty--so I must pay for the repair--single mother/going to school/working full time this is not what I expect out of a new chevy....
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 03v327000. However, the vehicle became became inoperable.
I repeated had problems with the transmission slipping and/or not going into gear completely and this problem almost caused an accident on a few occasions. I first suspected something was faulty shortly after purchasing the vehicle - which was a gm certified vehicle. Less than a year after purchase I had to pay almost $2000 to have the transmission rebuilt. Items replaced include the torque converter and solenoids. I also have noticed that I have coolant leaking and assume it is a problem with the intake manifold gasket - but have not had it diagnosed yet.
While driving engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed that the temperature needle was registering as hot on the dashboard. Vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. *ak
While driving 70 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer states that they were unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide additional information.
I am the owner of a chevrolet malibu. This car is very dangerous and should be recalled. The car will shut off when driving speeds of 55 or more. I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this car. First, it was the intake manifold gasket. Second, it was something wrong with the fuel system. Third, the car quit on me and my daughter when we were driving on the express way going 60 miles per hour. We could have killed ourselves and someone else.
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.
Oil leaked into coolant system of our 2000 chevrolet malibu requiring replacement of the intake manifold gasket and flushing out of the engine. This engine only had 40,900 miles on it. Research has shown numerous complaints for this problem on this particular gm engine (3.1 liter).
Recently purchased a 2000 chevrolet malibu with 61k miles. Discovered multiple problems as others have described and covered under recalls, but some which are not. Worst problem is intake gasket is leaking resulting in coolant leak and coolant mixing with oil. Gm dealer states there are no campains or recalls on this item, although I have seen numerous complaints of the same problem on dozens of websites.
We unfortunately own a 2000 chevy malibu. We have already replaced the rotors several times for going out of round. We have also replaced the fuel pump at less then 50,000 miles at the cost of $728.00. The air conditioner pops on and off on its own not cooling for the most part. The turn signals are nonfunctional and our VIN number is not included in the recall although it should be. Then there is the transmission slipping and the coolant leaking and the car overheating we are told this is a manifold intake gasket and will cost around 800.00 to fix. The newest problem is the factory installed radio tuner is burned out and now we have to replace the radio costing yet another $100.00 dollars or so this car has nickel and dimed us too much. After looking over your site I found these to be numerous complaints on the same year and model. I feel this car was a lemon across the board not just ours but, all 2000 malibu's. Please look into these cars on a whole they were very badly manufactured and we all deserve some compensation for it.
Intermittently when the brake pedal was applied, the brakes grabbed so hard that the entire vehicle vibrated severely. When this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. This resulted in extended stopping distance. The brake rotors warped. On one occasion this failure caused lost of control, in which the consumer almost crashed into an 18 wheeler, but was able to pull over to the medium. The dealership has acknowledged that there was a problem with the braking system, but was unable to correct the problem, and was now refusing to work on the vehicle. *ak there was a rattle under the hood at the firewall area while the vehicle was in motion, the hose assembly was found rubbing under the vehicle, both front rotors had wore thin, the fuel pump sender did not hold the correct amount of fuel pressure, there was an open circuit in the 24x crank sensor, there was a rattle in the front suspension due to weak front lower control arms which were noisy (the right lower control arm was replaced), the coolant level sensor shorted, the water pump assembly leaked coolant, there was a vibration at highway speeds, hardware was bad and was loose in the caliper, rotor pulsation which was replaced per bulletin, the turn signal was inoperative, and the A/C had internal damage and would cut on and off.
After stopping for an errand and seeing a puddle of coolant on the ground, the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to have the leak checked on. The repair shop found a leak in the lower intake gasket. The shop advised that this repair was common and possibly caused by the type of coolant used and possibly defects with the gaskets or intake manifold. They provided and estimate for repairs between $600.00 and $800.00 depending if any further problems were found. The dealer where the car was purchased (polar chev in white bear lake, mn) was contacted about the repair and refused to offer any assistance in repairing the vehicle. The dealer stated they do a lot of these repairs on the malibu and impala but the repair is not a warranty issue. Their customer service was contacted also. They said no special consideration or bulletins issued about coolant leaks on the 200 chev malibu. From research on the issue it appears to be a large problem with the vehicles and chev refuses to provide any assistance.
Light for low water would come on. About 3-4 times every 6 months starting 2002. Then all of a sudden every time the car was driven, even just a few blocks. At that point, the car had to be towed to the dealer for repair. Fortunately, I was not far from home when the major trouble started. The repair report reads "low coolant light is on and the oil appears to have water mixed... Advise... Lower intake manifold gaskets leaking -replaced lower intake manifold gaskets. All related gasket/seals. 6 hours of labor in cary, nc. Total bill $768. + $50 for towing. The car only has 36,000 miles. This seems a lot for a relatively "young" car. Thank goodness the low water light worked -- but no excuse for the problem.
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