Hazard and turn signals do not work.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu lights complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the right and left turn signal lights were not working properly. He heard buzzing and tapping sounds coming from the instrument panel. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the hazard and turn signal lights worked intermittently. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 03v327000 (hazard light switch). The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevy malibu. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning when she attempted to accelerate. She was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 40 minutes. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The warning indicator light illuminated when trying to restart the vehicle; however, details re: the warning indicator was not in the manual. The warning indicator was of someone sitting in the seat and the contact confirmed that it was not related to the seat belt. The left and right turn signals failed intermittently, unless the hazard button is used. There is a recall for the exterior lighting hazard flashing warning lights switch (the federal safety agency campaign #03v327000); however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. The current mileage was 144,778. Updated 02-01-08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact found recall number 03v327000 (exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch), but the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The contact stated that he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. He stated that the turn signals have not worked for the past ten months. The hazard lights began activating by themselves when the vehicle was shut off and the key was not in the ignition. The failure was intermittent originally, but is now constant. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 119,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. While driving 70 MPH the vehicle decelerated to 50 MPH and then shuts off completely. The contact was forced to merge onto the median in order to avoid the busy intersection. The technician stated that the failure could have been caused by the signal light. The contact stated that no other failures occurred since the vehicle left the shop. The current and failure mileage were 50,000.
Turn signal does not work intermittently. When the turn signal does not work, I turn on the hazard flashers, then the turn signal works. My 1980 chevrolet malibu was manufactured october 1999, so I did not receive a recall pursuant to the federal safety agency #03v327000. When I contacted dealer, I was told they could not diagnose the problem unless I brought it in when the signal was not working. Since it is intermittent, that is impossible until it fails altogether. I assume the dealer was aware of the recall on models with a different manufacture date.
Turn signals stop working with out warning.
Turn signals won't work at times and some times when I use my four ways, they won't either and when I do use my turn signals the four ways come on.
Dt*: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermittently. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch . The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 9/15/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated the both turn signals worked intermittently. There were no warning indicators prior to each failure. In order for the turn signal to work, the hazard warning button must be depressed. The vehicle has not been seen by the service dealer, however the manufacturer was alerted. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated the signal lights work intermittently. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 03v327000, regarding the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
1999 malibu v6 with 70,000 miles. Turn signals have become erratic. I replaced the fuse, and it worked, but again at times, they don't work, and at times, they do. No real pattern. Sometimes, they work in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon, some times, when the engine is cold, and sometimes warmed up.
Hazard flasher began working intermittently, then the turn signals began working intermittently. No pattern, they would be on then go off. I was in heavy freeway traffic with no turn signal or hazard flasher. I was able to get off the freeway and drive home using arm signals and slowing to allow faster traffic to pass me. *nm the consumer wishes to withdrawal the complaint he filed with the federal safety agency. The manufacturer has agreed to remedy the vehicle's problem at no cost to the consumer. *nm the consumer was told the recall did no apply to his vehicle identification number. The washer pump was replaced due to a leak.
A faulty hazard switch causes the turn signals to intermittently stop working at the most in opportune time. On one occasion it almost resulted in a serious accident. The switch was replaced for the same reason by the dealership on april 15, 2002. It is now malfunctioning again only much more frequently than before. I see that there is a recall for this issue on 2000/2001 malibu owners(id number 03v327000) but the dealership states that my VIN number does not show up in the recall. He also claims that since the part was already replaced once it would not be covered again. I searched the web and noticed that owners of 2002 malibus are also complaining of the same problem. So, it is not just an isolated issue. Since I never use the hazard switch it can't possibly have gone bad because of wear and tear. Nor is it a part that would be used frequently enough to wear out. There is obviously a serious safety defect with the part.
Dt: the contact stated the turn signals worked intermittently. This has been happening for approximately six weeks. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealership, but he contact spoke with them. The dealership refused to fix the problem under recall 03v327000. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. There have been no repairs to the vehicle at this time. He has checked the fuses and they seem to be fine. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the consumer has the recall that was sent from the manufacturer but the dealer refused to perform the recall work.
Dt: 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated the hazard warning signals and turn signals stopped working. First it was intermittent, and then they just stopped. The contact found a recall online. But, this vehicle was not part of this recall due to VIN. This problem started two months ago. The dealership replaced the hazard switch, the wires, and the connector. This fixed the problem.
Gm's recall #03v327000 which states that the hazard light switch is defective and will keep the turn signals from flashing. My 2000 malibu is having this trouble, but since the VIN is not within the break points, I will have to pay to have it fixed.
On july 7, 2005 I purchased a 2000 chevy malibu ls. The right two brake lights continue to burn out. Never at the same time, it's either the one on the outside or the inner one.
Dt: about two months ago there was a problem with the turn signals. The turn signals would intermittently work. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but was corrected by the consumer's husband who determined that there was a problem with the hazard turn signal switch. He researched this through a repair manual and corrected the problem by replacing the switch. There had been no further problems since the replacement. The federal safety agency recall campaign#03v327000 was issued involving the turn signals, but the consumer's vehicle was not included due to the VIN. *ak (11/29/05)
Dt: the turn signals quit without warning, this has been going on for about two months . The consumer attempted to use the turn signals and was almost struck from behind when she realized the turn signals were not working. The vehicle was has not been to a dealer yet. The turn signals come and go off, sometimes they work and sometimes they do not work. The vehicle has been to an independent service shop, who could not find anything wrong. No explanation given as to what the problem was. This still remained a problem. No repairs or corrections have been made. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the four way flasher unit was replaced on 10/10/2005.
Dt: the consumer states that the 2000 chevrolet malibu's signal and hazard lights malfunctioned. The lights sometimes work and sometimes they do not. This has been happening for about six months. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer once to have it checked. The consumer said that he looked at it himself. The consumer has not contacted general motors. The consumer said that the battery pole had a short life. The consumer replaced the battery pole himself. The consumer indicated that there was a delay in the signals coming on.
While driving at night and when I used my turn signal on for a left turn. It did not operate. My mechanic told me about a safety recall for my vehicle. I contacted team chevrolet here in colorado springs,co and was told there was no recall for my 2000 chevrolet malibu.
Dt: the contact owns 2000 chevrolet malibu. The turn signals/four-way hazard lights intermittently go on/off, and sometimes they are completely inoperable. The contact noticed this about two months ago, and it has gotten progressively worse. He has not taken vehicle to a dealer. A mechanic told him there was a recall 03v327000. General motors told him that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
Dt: contact stated the hazard warning flashing switch failed. The first time he used it within 1 minute of turning the flashers on. He cited recall #03v327000. Gm told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although was having the exact same problems as mentioned in the recall. This occurred about six weeks ago. Had the switch replaced. There were no other problems. *ak
Dt: 2000 chevrolet malibu. The turn signals are not working. It started out with them working part time, there is a recall on this problem, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN although it deals with the same problem that is mentioned in the recall. Has not had car diagnosed for this problem.
Replaced hazard warning switch due to turn signals not operating. There was a recall for the 2000 chevy malibu. My VIN numbers did not match up.
Dt: directional signals are intermittently working. Consumer feels that this is safety issue.
Dt* turn signals work within a 20 minute period, and one can only get to work when hitting the flashers. No noise or smell. Learned after talking to mechanic that hitting the flashers makes them work sometimes.
This vehicle was purchased by an individual for my son as a first car. Low miles and low price. When we recieved the title we found out that it was a salvage vehicle. My son being the teenager he was just excited to have four wheels never mentioned to us that the turn signals worked intermittingly. When we purchased another vehicle for my son for graduation, I started to drive the 2000 chevy malibu and noticed the turn signals doing this. Then I noticed the hazards were doing the same intermittingly working. I made an appointment at the chevy house to get the problem fix and at the time from a friend found out about a factory recall for cars of this make and model with the same problem. When I went in they searched using the VIN # and said they could not help. Approximately 1 hour later I called the cheverolet company. At first they gave me a number and a code for a special policy complaint. Then after 25 minutes of my time he informed me that nothing could be done to fix the vehicle because it was a salvage vehicle. This is a factory defect. It had nothing to do with the vehicle being a salvage vehicle. If that is the case then why do state departments even allow these vehicles on the road . I just need the turn signals and hazards fixed so no innocent people will be hurt at any point. I can take this vehicle in for a diagnostic test also so it can be tested for this. I need this fix but it shouldn't be at my expense.
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