I realize this is a common problem my car shuts down without indication at highway speeds. I have had it in for service many times without results. If there are others who would care to address this problem as a group please contact me.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints
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Vehicle stalled while driving 60-70 MPH, then again 3 days later. Vehicle taken to dealer both times, could not find cause.
Vehicle would jump when trying to stop. Rotors were warped. Consumer had to put on 5 sets of rotors since jan 2001. Contacted dealer who wanted consumer to extend warranty.*ak the consumer stated that the front rotors are warped causing brake pulsation. The A/C does not flow out of the correct vents due to A/C control failure, the A/C control head also shorted out. The door was hard to open and close due to the lock being misaligned. Engine makes a clunk noise. While driving the vehicle surges. Left rear speaker shorted out. There is a clicking noise coming from the front when turning, consumer later stated that there was a chirping noise coming from the steering column.
Bought my car new off show room floor and have had numerous problems since had it in for starting problems battery problems fuel problems window problems door lock problems engine noise engine oil leaks vibration problems brake problems dying problems popping noises in front end struts bottoming out rough ride and steering problems and so on too many to list all have had front end realigned stuts checked and repalced brakes checked and replaced wheel studs replaced fuel pump and float replaced pistons replaced battery replaced remote start system replaced alarm system replaced window regulator replaced front crank seal replaced alt checked and tested started checked still having fuel problems brake problems vibration ect had in this last week fo 6 days and when returned still having engine noise steering problems radio problems fuel problems and found impact mark on l/front of bumper one of dealers tech's hit something and now wanders to left left head light out of line and pushed back under fender hood out of line fenders bumpers driving lights and numerous other problems and damage possible that I am unable to detect at this time have contacted chevy and complained have talked with dealer and still no responsibility taken and statements of we might have bruised it it has been wrecked now I amd paying good money for junk and want refund of all costs to me and the car taken back engines should not need to be overhauled at 14000 miles the car is 2 yaers old and acts like its 20 need responese and info to help resolve problems trying to have returned under lemon law uniform conformity act and magnuson-moss act car has become instrument that is substantially impaired and whose opperation is frought with apprehension sincerly unhappy and hurt consumer is the highway safty devision interested and going to do anything for all of us who are having problems or are we out of luck ????????? Response requested
Vehicle stalls at any speed/any time on a daily basis. Dealer cannot find problem.
The car has a ping in the motor and cooling system overheats.
While driving, vehicle was hesitant after stopping, transmission would begin to shift every 4 seconds, dealer stated that a piece of metal from the front pump of the transmission had come off and sent pieces of metal circulating through the entire transmission, consumer was told that since the transmission was sealed that it was not anticipated that the metal pieces would affect the other systems of the vehicle, dealer made repairs and one mile down the road transmission began acting poorly again, consumer took back to dealer who stated that transmission was stuck in second gear, dealer replaced transmission. Oxygen sensor failed. Rotors warped and were causing vibration, dealer replaced pads and rotors. Battery leaked acid into engine compartment. Coolant cap was defective and replaced.
Ticking sound at startup that chevrolet won't fix. No summary listed for above vehicle.
There is a rattling noise in engine due the pistons being too small. Also, it is causing gas to run out quicker. Dealer has fixed problem. *ak consumer beleives this problem is a manufacturer's defect, consumer states this motor was used in the cehvrolet lumina also, same factory pitons were put back in engine when overhauled.
I bought my 2000 malibu brand new in september 1999.... My engine was pinging and making all kinds of noise, even when warm.... Brakes are very hazardous to public safety... I have been to the dealer numerious times for rotor and pad replacements and even gm's so called new thicker and improved rotors they installed on my car was just as bad as all the other ones ... I almost lost control of my car when I was traveling 65 miles per hour on our local highway when I was almost had a wreck due to complete failure of my brakes... My car vibrated so badly and did not slow down...at all!!....I thought I had 2 front tire blowouts... I pulled over on the expressway and my tires were fine it was my brakes...... I went straight to a local autozone and purchased new rotors and pads....gm needs to issue a recall asap before someone gets seriously injured or killed!......I have called gm and made a complaint and was told no recalls were made..... Another issue im having is it takes 3 or 4 times to get my car started ... Not sure why my car is having all of these problems but it is at a local gm dealership as I type this .......I hope they will be able to fix the noise from the engine and my cd player that goes in and out of power and sometimes wont release my cd's .... I have given up on gm brakes.
Vehicle will stall at speeds of 50-65 MPH, to dealer 5-6 times, cannot remedy problem.
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.
After the vehicle was taken for an oil change engine began to make a loud knocking and ticking noise until vehicle warmed up. Manufacturer has recognized the problem ,and said that it was currently under investigation, but it was normal. Defect was in the pistons.
The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. Nlm
Replaced rotors and pads10/26/2000 and02/09/2001.replaced fuel tank sending unit 03/02/2001 replacing pistons in engine 03/05/2001
When in on position there is a knocking noise coming from engine compartment. Please provide more information.
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.
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.
While driving there is a noise when braking which may indicate a problem with braking system. Also a noise coming from engine. Please provide further information.
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.
No summary
Rotars continue to warp, and the engine knocks but no one knows why
Vehicle experiencing excessive carbon build up on the piston rings, causing engine knocking and erratic operation. Dealer notified, and repairs were made, but problem reoccurred.
While driving on highway engine will completely shut down without warning causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice ,computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: )
Gm placed smaller pistons in the motor causing the vehicle to make a tapping noise on cold starts. Nlm
Vehicle would stall out without any prior warning while driving. This problem has happened at least 3 times. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate problem of stalling. Had replaced the fuel modulator & the fuel pump 3 times. But, stalling problem still exists.
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a rear end crash. Need to wait before restarting vehicle. Problem occurred 3 times. Dealer cannot determine the cause. But installed a chip to vehicle so it can record the problems. Please provide further information.
Vechicle made a rattling noise. Took it to the dealer & found the pistons had to be replaced. Dealer said that the noise was common.
Vehicle stalls/completely dies without warning, causing loss of power. Dealer cannot determine cause.
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