In late 2003, early 2004, the hazard lights stopped working and you had to hold button down to keep them on. At the time, I had not received a recall notice. I had my mechanic work on it and fix the wiring. In aug. 2014, it became a problem again, which I haven't fixed yet. Due to recent recalls, of which I received a notice for having my ignition and keys fixed for my car, I went onto the federal safety agency website to check past recall notices and saw one issued in feb. 2004 for cars of my make/model/year for the hazard warning switch. (campaign #03v327000) by VIN number, it shows my car wasn't one with the defective switch, however, I believe there to be a problem there and it should be looked into.
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My turn signal, hazard lights work periodically had them looked at and worked on and still have problems.
I own a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic and am experiencing intermittent turn signal failure . While attempting a left turn , the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. In addition, there is a rapid ticking and the hazard lights become inoperable. I was told about a recall for this problem so contacted I manufacturer and was told my VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage 72,000.
The day may 13, 2009 my wife was driving the vehicle for about hillsborough avenue at 12: 15 a day. Another vehicle driving in the opposite direction crossed the street to enter the parking lot of ross. My wife quickly use the brakes but the vehicle was when collided with the other vehicle stopped. My wife suffered trauma to the spine and neck. Breaking the 5th lumbar vertebra and herniated cervical. Never again could work or it could operate. Requires a spinal fusion which costs $ 80,000.00. Now we know why the vehicle did not stop and did not prevent the accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that turn signals and hazard lights would activate independently or failed to work at all. Also, the contact mentioned that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and she could hear the wires sparking. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
4-2007 gas was pooling around engine, replaced intake gasket, next time I drove car , same problem,they had to do over ( their dime) because failed to replace o-ring. 9-06-07 would not start at gas station, 9-13-07 pass lock sys. Installed ignition switch lock cylinder. 11-13-09 turn signals, tail lights not working, between 11-13-09 @ 4-07-2010 , I have been back several times, because signals failed off and on while driving. Told me, they could not do anything until they could see it fail, which it did on 4-07-2010 while I was close to shop. Flasher switch/relay bad, replaced. 6-10-10 harmonic balancer worn and serpentine belt & seal replaced. 2-23-12 water pump leaking, replaced. 6-14-12 replaced sparks plugs, wires, complete injection flush. 9-14-2012 strong fuel smell (fumes) inside car and under hood, performed fuel leak test, no visual signs of fuel leak. Checked vent canister, gas cap, no fuel codes. Have been fumes several times since but by the time I drove to shop could not smell fumes. 4-22-13 fumes very strong inside car and under hood, drove to shop and they could smell fumes , put it up on rack and checked all underneath, no sign of leak under car or under hood. No one can tell me what the problem is but say process of elimination is only way. Why on 6-10-2010 need to replace serpentine belt and seal and again on 2-08-2013 remove and replace serpentine belt and belt tensioner?? When this car reached 62,000 I have had nothing but trouble with it and now I am afraid of a fire, gas is leaking somewhere!!!! I only have 97,461 miles. Is not there some way or someone who can find origin of the fuel leak?
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the left turn signal failed. The contact would try to activate the signal but it would not engage. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who stated that the bulb and the circuit board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals and hazard warning lights did not illuminate intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals became inoperable. The contact would have to abruptly strike the hazard and turn signal lights in order for them to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 68,000.
There's a recall for this make and model year. My cars VIN skirts the recall but has the same issues as gm recall no 03043. Not sure why my car isn't included in this recall its very dangerous not to have turn signals!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the turn signals failed to illuminate when activated. In addition, the hazard lights were also inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. . Updated 07/27/12 *bf the consumer stated the turn signals and flashers worked sometimes, but no often. Updated 08/02/12
The truth is all I want is my safety and my problem is very serious +the problem is listed under the federal safety agency defect investigation# ea02037 and recall# 03v327000 with dates of recall from feb 1st 2000 - may 31 2001 my vehicle was manufactured in oklahoma in april 2000 however calling gm a representative of gm named [xxx] informed me that my gm is not on the recall list after 30 min of trying to figure out why I asked for a supervisor named [xxx] whom was not in the office and is supposed to call back and then I asked for that person supervisor presumably the manager and I was told I could not speak to that person and when I asked for that persons name I was told that the managers it was against company policy to give out the managers name and also against company policy to give out any last names furthermore I was given incorrect information about the manufacturing plant of my vehicle. I believe I should have my car on the recall list if I fit the description accurately and fall in between the correct dates it is a very serious safety hazard and could become fatal if not fixed very soon. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals failed while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The dealer replaced the hazard warning switch and the manufacturer was notified who confirmed that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 78,663.
Turn signal/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative when temperature transitions such as rain are encountered when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v327000 and the federal safety agency action number ea02037 and gm recall no. 03043 refused at point of purchase: fox chevrolet, 60 east padonia road, timonium, md 21093 phone 410‑667‑6666 on october 13, 2011.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact was driving approximately 30 when MPH she engaged the left signal and the vehicle began to exhibit an abnormal noise. The turn signal would not activate. In addition, the contact stated that the hazard lights had also failed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, yet the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) . She contacted the manufacturer who advised her that her vehicle was not included in the recall. Also, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle would become slow to respond to the contact's attempts to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the same local mechanic where they were unable to duplicate the acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 84,649.
I have replaced my tail light bulbs numerous times as well now the entire bulb panel once on each side. The design and the seal allows for water to enter and hold water in the covering/reflectors which in turn cause rusting and blown bulbs. At this point I now need a whole new wiring harness due to the water damage on the passenger side as well as another new bulb panel. I have many friends whom also have the same cars who can not keep tail lights working either. I notice as I drive around many, many others on the road have no visible lights I would have to guess for the same reason. I am pulled over by the police frequently for this as well. I have not been issued a citation yet as I have a spoiler , rear window, and both break lights that are working. This is definitely a design problem and have been told this by many mechanics over the years. This should be corrected to potentially reduce accidents due to lack of rear lights and owners not knowing they have gone out or being unable to repair. The seals are poor and hold bowls of water constantly in the covers. I often see the problem in the passenger side as well as mine. Unsure if this in common or just my observation.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the hazard lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 03v327000 (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000 and the current mileage was 175,900.
My 2000 chevy malibu, VIN [xxx] recently began having intermittent turn signal failure. Sometimes the turn signals work, and sometimes they don't. Recall 03v327 did not apply to my VIN, and a special program chevy implemented, described in the federal safety agency action # rq04005 applied to my car but expired in february 2010. Under this program, gm replaced failed switches for free. They refuse to do this for me now, as the program has expired. The recall doesn't expire, but the program does. As this acknowledged defect is exactly the same as the issue of the recall, why is there an allowed expiration for the remedy??! This makes no sense, and is adverse to public safety! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals would only work sporadically. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.
After driving for a few minutes, suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so I stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack, I tried to use emergency flashers and they did not work either. Every day that I drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). I contacted the chevy recall # 800‑630‑2438 and spoke to daniel who told me that the recalls are VIN specific and that my car was not included in those VIN #'s and that I have to pay to have it fixed.
Driving from queens to brooklyn, ny and suddenly without warning, the turn signals stopped working, so I stuck my arm out the window to try to compensate for the lack. Every day that I drive, the turn signals work for about 15 minutes then stop (even the emergency flashers stop working). I've taken the car to mechanics who are as stumped as I was (until today) when I saw the federal safety agency.dot recall and investigation list which included my car 2000 chevy impala.
Turn signals inoperable. Flasher inoperable. This makes it impossible to alert other drivers of intent to turn or change lanes causing a dangerous situation. I was told there has already been a recall by the chevrolet representative. The recall was for the turn signals and hazard switch and both have been replaced by a previous owner at 70000 mi. Under the previous recall. I am now having the same problem at 172000 mi. And was told it is now not their responsibility.
Turn signals have not been working upon demand. As of 9/82010 my turn signals have stopped working all together. Gm said my VIN did not fall in the recall category of the same vehicles with the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the turn signal indicators would only work intermittently. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). The failure recurred and the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
My turning signals hasn't worked in about a year so my alternator pulley was completely off my car and I took my car to the dealership they took a look at everything that was wrong with my car and they said the hazard switch needed to be replaced so I paid 122.00 then I was browsing the internet and I seen that the 2000 chevy malibu had a recall on the hazard switch, to get that replaced plus the alternator pulley that had completely broke off and belt in all I paid 540.00.
The turn signals started working intermittent, then quit. This was a recall a couple of years ago, and it was related to the hazard warning switch. My car was taken to the dealership and the switch was replaced. Unfortunately, this is a repeat and was not covered under the recall. The switches are still going bad and not covered. My instrument panel was destroyed internally when my switch was replaced and this damage was discovered during the last replacement in which I replaced the switch on my own since it was not covered.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The turn signals/hazard lamps are inoperative. He contacted gm in reference to recall #03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch). He was advised that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The front exterior lights would operate intermittently. Although recall campaign id numbers:03v327000 and 09e012000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch) reference the failure, her VIN was not included in either recall. Also she could smell an electrical burning odor. No repairs had been made. The current and failure mileages were under 120,000. Updated 02/17/10 *bf the consumer stated the turn signals worked intermittently. The signals failed twice within the last 2 months. If the consumer turned on the hazard lights, the turn signals would then work. Updated 02/17/10.
My turn signals fail to work. I have to commute an hour to school everyday on a crowded highway and I have almost got into several accidents because I have to merge with no blinkers. Called the dealership and said my car was not part of the recall, but I have the same problem and the same make and model of the recall. Very annoying, I don't have $300 to fix my blinkers.
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