2000 Chevrolet Malibu: engine stalls while driving

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 Jul 24, 2017 · Electrical · 81,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without several attempts to turn the ignition key. The vehicle would also stall at various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the ganley chevrolet dealer where the ignition switch was replaced in september of 2016; however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the ignition switch was replaced an additional four times in the past six years. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/3107401633. The manufacturer advised the contact to return the vehicle to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 157,323 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart it after some time. Multiple warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact noticed coolant leaking and had to continuously refill the vehicle with coolant. After turning off the vehicle, the key failed to eject and remained in the accessory position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 157,323. Updated 05/16/17*lj updated 7/9/18*jb

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Electrical · 196,600 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred. When the contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition, it was stuck and could not be removed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,600.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle would sometimes not start after being utilized and turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle would eventually turn on after approximately ten minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the theft system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 185,000 miles · KY

There are three safety problems that have occurred. The first is that the turn signals sometimes work and sometimes don't. The second is that the engine will at time accelerate on it's own while driving and while idle. The third is that the engine sometimes completely shuts off while driving when it rains. A car repair shop has identified problems with the throttle position sensor and the idle air control motor. Searching on the internet reveals that this particular car has problems with the emergency light control that causes turn signal problems. I performed a recall search and the only recall I found was for an ignition switch modification which doesn't seem to relate to my problems.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the anti theft device light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 02/18/15*lj updated 9/11/2017

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 Oct 9, 2014 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure started occurring after the vehicle was repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system).the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical · 133,327 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 30 MPH, the contact drove over a pothole and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch assembly needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact believed that the remedy specified in the recall was not effective to properly repair the failure. The failure mileage was 133,327. Updated 11/13/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer would not provide reimbursement for the repairs. The consumer was advised to return to the dealer for additional repairs under recall. Updated 7/28/2015