2000 Chevrolet Malibu lights problems

241 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 241
of this car's complaints: 26%
typical mileage: 65,000
crashes: 5
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Hazard flashing warning lights: switch
74
Turn signal
56
Hazard flashing warning lights
34
Turn signal: flasher unit
27
Turn signal: switch
23
Tail lights
6
Hazard flashing warning lights: unit
5
Brake lights
5

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Malibu lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 6

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switchReported August 28, 2003 · 670,740 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
Risk: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.

Recall number 03V327000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Turn signal failuresOpened June 18, 2004, closed November 30, 2004

Gm conducted a recall (the federal safety agency recall number 03v327) on model year (my) 2000-2001 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles to replace defective hazard switches that cause the turn signals and hazard lights to fail.the recall covered vehicles built from february 2000 through may 2001 (depending on model).odi opened this investigation based on 64 reports alleging turn signal failure on my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under the recall and built prior to february 2000.in december 2004, gm will issue a special policy for my 1999-2000 alero, grand am and malibu vehicles not covered under recall 03v327.the policy covers turn signal/hazard flasher failure for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) to provide a no cost replacement of the hazard switch.gm will send letters to owners starting december 30, 2004.the actions taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.

RQ04005

Turn signal failuresOpened December 23, 2002, closed September 5, 2003

By letter dated august 27, 2003, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 03v327) involving certain model year (my) 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu, oldsmobile alero, and pontiac grand am.gm's recall covers 670,740 vehicles manufactured beginning february 1, 2000 through may 1, 2001 (alero and grand am) and february 1, 2000 through may 31, 2001 (malibu).gm reports that turn signal failure is due to solder joint cracking in the hazard switch, and has identified rapid temperature transitions of the hazard switch and the soldering process as the cause of cracking.electrical current to the turn signals flows through the hazard switch and an open circuit in the hazard switch will cause the exterior turn/hazard lamps to become intermittent or inoperative.gm will replace the hazard switch on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.

EA02037

Turn signal failureOpened August 22, 2002, closed December 23, 2002

Odi opened the investigation based on 9 complaints of turn signals operating sporadically on the 2000-2001 chevrolet malibu.the turn signals quit working without warning and may occur while the vehicle is in motion or standing still.gm identified the hazard switch as the root cause of this problem.electrical current to the turn signal passes through the hazard switch.failure of the hazard switchresults in loss of turn signals and hazard lights.gm reports 318, 184 and 201 consumer complaints for the malibu, alero and grand am respectively.gm also reports the following models have the same design turn signal/hazard switch as the chevrolet malibu: chevrolet corvette, monte carlo, and impala; oldsmobile intrigue and alero; and the pontiac grand am.the complaint and warranty data show the highest occurance of the problem in the my 2000-2001 malibu, alero, and grand am.

PE02064

What 2000 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Lights · 84,900 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals would malfunction or fail intermittently. The contact stated that after fiddling with the hazard light switch, the indicator worked intermittently. Stevens creek chevrolet (3640 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95117; (408) 490-0013) was contacted and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,900.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Body, Lights · 20 miles · CA

Gas fuel turned black and was spilling out while I was driving then turned off on its own in the intersection of palm st n main street santa paula ca.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Lights · 167,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving and attempting to switch lanes, the turn signals and hazard lights failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting); therefore, they did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Lights · 100,000 miles · GA

"takata recall" I currently own this vehicle and I'm not able to use the blinkers or emergency lights when you turn them on all you hear is a loud alarm sounding nosie. They do not come on when this happens. I know they work some times but it's very few and in between . I seen there has been recalls in the past for this on this car but the elderly lady wasn't aware of them . Is there anything I can do under the recall to get this fixed. I had a mechanic look at it and there not sure how to fix it.

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 204,333 miles · MN

Has issues that are recalled on other 2000 malibu's. Blinkers stopped working on & off one day. Then stopped totally next day, changed fuse nothing helped. Doesn't even show on instrument panel. Car refuses to start at times, takes any where from 3-5 tries to start. Also had recall done on ignition, didn't help, I replaced whole ignition switch after the dealer 'fixed' it. Battery kepted on draining before that.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Lights · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals failed to activate. The contact took the vehicle to the sour lake chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the hazard warning switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/2983536744. The manufacturer also informed the contact that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Lights · 92,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving at approximately 30 MPH and making a turn, the turn signals lamps failed to respond when activated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 188,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the hazard one switch failed and caused the turn signals to stop working. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 188,000.

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 Nov 19, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · TN

My turn signal rarely works. I have found if I can get the hazard to come on and go off my turn signal will work at times but sometimes you cant even get the hazards to work.

Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu lights

Does the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu have lights problems?

Owners have filed 241 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, 26% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Malibu lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V327000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most lights problems?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (241 complaints), 2012 (202 complaints) and 2010 (195 complaints).