2000 Chevrolet Malibu: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · IL

Father was in late 80's or early 90's (died at 97 in 2013). Chevy malibu with on dash ignition switch was still stopping while on its third ignition switch, the repair covered free by gm. I drove the car to try to figure it out the ignition and hence power steering ( headlights still on) shut off when going over the grand trunk railroad crossing. The problem diagnosed was that the ignition switch would turn slightly to the left (1/8 inch) or even turn fully off depending on the momentum of dad's large key chain hanging from the ignition key. It was a dangerous situation since the power steering quit and the power brakes don't work when the engine shuts off. According to a locksmith, the detents on these switches were very poorly manufactured. Solution was to limit the number of keys on the key chain.

Filed Dec 29, 2009 · Lights · 104,020 miles · CA

I own a 2000 chevy malibu and I owned it since 2007 july...since then I have had problems with my hazard lights and signal lights...when I would be driving my car I would use my signal to turn left or right and it would make a crackle sound and stop working completley I would then try to use my hazard they would do the same thing make a crackle sound and not work..also with my headlights my problem with them is they work when they want to and when they do work they stay on even when my car is completely off am talking keys out of the engine and everything I would have to pop my hood and move around the fuses till the car lights finally turn off..I have taken my car into the dealership were I bought my car and all they did was give me a hardtime told me there was nothing wrong with my car and that my VIN# is not on the recall list...but there is a recall on 2000 chevy malibu about there hazardlights signal lights and headlights not only that the federal safety agency dose not say anything about specific VIN# for the recalls it jus says that this is recalls on 2000 chevy malibu.

Filed Aug 22, 2004 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · IL

At approx. 10,000 miles, the engine would stop without warning or trouble lights. At night, the headlights would still be on when the tachometer dropped to zero. It would be triggered by bumps in the road. Dad, 88, was worried. Known problem with this car which has dash mounted ignition switch but never recalled. Detent in switch is poor. With minor wear, a large amount of keys causes the switch to move approx. 1/8 inch counterclockwise, shutting the car without any dash light indication. New switches are not improved. You can only have one key on chain so as not to disturb the switch rotation due to the poor detent exact date of first service not available. Car is on the third switch.

Filed Jun 11, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 80,500 miles · GA

1st issue: vehicle horn not working at steering column. Replaced fuses under hood and still does not work. Horn does work when vehicle's panic alarm is sounded and when remote locks are activated. Will attempting to get vehicle fixed but concerned about previous recalls for electrical problems with this vehicle. 2nd issue: this vehicle is equipped with an automatic headlights on/ off sensor. This sensor appears to have failed from the first few months I have owned this vehicle. Daytime running lamps never activate. The nighttime headlamps are always on when ignition is on.

Filed Oct 28, 2001 · Body, Brakes · UT

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

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Lights · OH

If the headlights go off at night during the driving, accident could happen.