When applying brakes at 40 MPH vehicle shakes. Dealer replaced front rotors at 3000 miles. However, problems persisted, dealer did not replace rotors again. Last visit to dealer consumer was escorted off the lot. Dealer refused to look at vehicle. *ak consumer also states there is a fule systems problem, the fuel will splash back at consumer when filling up tank, and a lot of fuel spills on the ground, also the rear brakes in wet weather, howl when accelerating.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu fuel system complaints
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Brakes on vehicle have been replaced three times in past year. Contacted dealer, and there was not much dealer could do. *ak also, gas guage failed twice. The passenger seat recliner was damaged. The electric out let broke and A/C heating system failed.
While driving, my car suddenly lost complete power. It took 3 times to a dealer to replace a part in my fuel system, only to be told they weren't sure if that was the problem. It did'nt do it again for 6 months, then it did it again.
Problem with front rotors are well documented,in my case about every 8500 mile,I dont agree on chevrolets statement ,which is wear and tear.the manufacturer new car warranty on brakes is 12.000.I tried my best to cummunicate with out any positive results.this product which is my car developed a major safety issue,which to stall at high speed ,no power brakes or steering and will not start up again .could cause a pile up .was in shop 4 times and dealer said nothing is wrong ,told us to remove car from lot 18 miles down the road it tied ,and it took 20 days to finnally fix it,dealer received tbs fuel strainer has production flaws.I hope that persons dont have to die,just to look in to the rotor issue ,I did wrote before and was never contacted,perhaps it was ingnored.I hope this will not .it be a sad situation ,not to hear a cry for everybody who has to pay for brakes.thank you in advance.
Replaced rotors and pads10/26/2000 and02/09/2001.replaced fuel tank sending unit 03/02/2001 replacing pistons in engine 03/05/2001
Fuel pump failed to operate while driving at 45 MPH. Vehicle towed to dealer for repairs. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While traveling on highway vehicle started slowing down. Approaching the shoulder it started to smoke. They got out of vehicle. Car exploded and burned to a crisp. Fire department was notified. There were no injuries.
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.
While driving 65 MPH on the highway engine completely shiut down without warning due to a defective fuel pump. Please give any further details.
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