I had the car for 3 1/2 years and it has given me so many problems with misfire sensors, clicking noise in the engine, noise while driving over a bump or hole, this is besides other problems like water pump, fuel pump, transmission, check engine light on the dashboard and much more.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints
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Consumer heard while traveling a clicking sound from front end of vehicle and steering wheel.
Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. *ph also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak.
I have encountered the following problems in the year since I purchased said vehicle: -signal &/or hazard lights work periodically -radio & lighter short out/blow fuses -A/C not working -A/C cuts on automatically w/ recirculation button -vent only works on level 3 or higher -water present in trunk -uneven tire wear -erratic gas gauge readings -coolant ran completely out w/out reason.
The problems experienced are as followed: defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. The dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. Refer to odi#10013971 mr scc
Front/rear suspension-squawking noise -gm well aware of this issue hazard lights - have gone out twice. Fuel integrity - erratic fuel reading - shows 1/4 tank - when in reality there is no gas. I have ran out of gas approximately 7 times - several times late at night. No cruise control - gm would not repair. Brakes pads/rotors - have replaced 3 times. My local dealer rotolo chevrolet and gm customer service would do nothing. It was expensive. Premature tire wear - two sets of tires. Cars runs hot - would never go on a trip - because it would get too near overheating. I was afraid of getting stranded in the middle of the desert. Engine ticking noise - local dealer said this was normal. Now, I find none of these things were normal and many, many more car owners have experienced the same type of problems. Also, I had a battery that exploded while car was under warranty. It was my problem. Dealership would not replace battery. I finally had enough and turned this automobile back to gmac. Is it going to take people getting killed to make gm responsible for these issues with the 2000 malibu. All of these problems were reported to the dealer, but since nothing could be duplicated, even though gm was aware of these issues, they would do nothing. After the car was out of warranty, the dealership was more than willing to correct these issues. The problem I have is the deception.....gm is aware of these issues and have been for some time. Someone needs to hold then accountable.
Dealer has replaced some parts, paid some labor, and blamed owner or/and normal wear for some defects. Vehicle has been in and out of garage numerous times since purchase. All scheduled maintenance has been performed at dealership.no safety defect listed.
During routine service dealer's technician informed consumer that right spindle and strut were bent and needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer states that tires experience abnormal tire wear and are noisy, firestone affinity. Dealer replaced left front bearing and hub assembly. They also tightened front control arm. The tires have been rotated, however noise continues and tires continue to wear, possible suspension problem. *slc
While driving, consumer heard a popping noise. Took vehicle in for service and mechanic stated that the right and left lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak jg
I have also had a front end alignment, replaced emergency lights, suspension fixed, all in less than 2 years of owning the vehicle. The brakes are still not working correctly.
While driving 45-50mph and going around bend wheel bearing on right side broke in half. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.
Front brake rotors get warped after approximately 4000 miles, consumer has had them replaced once and fixed twice, the calipers have also been replaced.
Front end is making a loud ticking noise. When vehicle makes a right turn only there is a grinding sound. Dealer has diagnosed vehicle for several problems that have not been fixed. All together vehicle has been in 4 times, once for wheel bearings, and three times for rotors. Dealer was contacted. Please add more information.
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
Vehicle was going 25mph on a straight road. There was no warning and left front end dropped. Left tire blewout, and vehicle skidded/ hit the curve. Lower ball joint broke, causing rear end to spin around. Manufacturer had a tsb mentioning problem ,but will not cover the problem within warranty agreement.
The brake system was noisy and was serviced six differnt times, but the problem still remains. Rotors and drums were badly warped causing pulsation when brakes were applied.
The vehicle experienced excessive brake shimmy due to warped rotors, also the front brake pads have uneven wear. Nlm
While traveling and when turning steering wheel consumer noticed crunching noise. Dealer has replaced parts, but problem returned. Please provide further information.
Vehicle first towed to shop on 04/04/00 for vehicle overheating. Top radiator hose split. Informed dealer of vibration in front end at 30 MPH and up, they said they could not duplicate. On 04/11/00 heard thumping noise from front and while pulling in driveway lost control of left front wheel. Towed to dealer and left side outer tie rod end replaced. Picked up from dealer on 04/12/00 and 2 miles away ABS light came on. Parked vehicle in driveway and next morning light was off. Left for work and got 6 miles away when check engine light came on and transmisson started slipping. Caled and notified chevy and they said drive vehicle then have it towed in the next day. On 04/14/00 was driving down road at 40 MPH when I lost control of steering again and hit a tree. Repairs to steering/ABS light/check engine light/transmssion slipping not taken care of yet.
Vehicle shakes and vibrates uncontrolably. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle on several occasions. However , problem still exists.
When driving over 55mph steering wheel and front end shakes excessively. Dealer says its a harmonic vibration and that it cannot be corrected.
Starting at 60mph, front-end begins to shimmy. Dealer says it's a harmonic viberation that their tech center has indicated. No repairs have been done. I feel I have just purchaced a "lemon" *ak( dot number: )
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