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.
2000 Chevrolet Malibu transmission complaints
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1. Cold engine knock cylinder/piston defect:manufaturer has several bulletins on the problem yet has no permanant fix available. Could lead to premature scoring and or failure of engine components. 2.engine stall upon de-acceleration due to computer or component defect. Could lead to engine stall when leaving road intersections or rail crossing resulting in an accident as those found on the internet. 3. Heater fan speed switch electrically fails. Many complaints found of owners who experience the same 3 problems with this vehcle. Should be recalled for repairs at dealers.
Nar 02/10/2003. The consumer made several attempts to resolve the issues with his brakes. Ever since the consumer purchased the vehicle, the brakes have squealed. The consumer was told the rotor needed to be replaced and the cv joint was leaking.
Signal lights stopped working, brakes started vibrating and transmission is slipping. Mr
While driving at 60mph on flat surface and with no warning transmission will stall, making it hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.
Ac automatically turns itself off switch replaces. Whining sound occurs during AC/heat fan operation fan motor replaced. Ac/heat directional controls work intermittently problem continues. Transmission slipping upon slow acceleration reported 3 times 1st & 2nd times couldn't duplicate problem 3rd time in shop 30 days replaced multiple components. Engine misfiring diagnostics indicated 3,6,2,5 cylinders misfiring replaced all ignition coil packs problem continues. Turn signal buzzes and clicks hazard switch replaced. Air leak around passenger side door reported 2 times 1st time couldn't duplicate 2nd time door realigned. Brakes cause excessive vibrations upon stopping rotors and pads replaced at 24000 miles reoccuring at 38000 miles.
While driving, tire blewout, steering column locked and consumer was unable to steer vehicle, consumer states a week prior to this, the front tires began spinning before the vehicle started to move and the pavement was not wet, firestone affinity, p215/60r15, claim 20-5363-226.
While driving, vehicle was hesitant after stopping, transmission would begin to shift every 4 seconds, dealer stated that a piece of metal from the front pump of the transmission had come off and sent pieces of metal circulating through the entire transmission, consumer was told that since the transmission was sealed that it was not anticipated that the metal pieces would affect the other systems of the vehicle, dealer made repairs and one mile down the road transmission began acting poorly again, consumer took back to dealer who stated that transmission was stuck in second gear, dealer replaced transmission. Oxygen sensor failed. Rotors warped and were causing vibration, dealer replaced pads and rotors. Battery leaked acid into engine compartment. Coolant cap was defective and replaced.
Key was in the ignition in a acc position when consumer's nephew changed gears without depressing brake pedal, causing vehicle to roll down the hill. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, but stated that it was normal for those types of vehicles. Consumer checked owners manual and found that brake pedal had to be depressed in order to change gears.
It has had a transmission failure,brake and rotor failure 4 different times,rack and pinion failure,control arm failure 2 times,ignition control failure at 1400 miles.
Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it , they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, I have had lights not working, door latches broken.
Transmission fluid spraying out on the underside of car. Mechanic seems to think this vehicle was in an accident. If so, this was not disclosed to me. Transmission line is bent. Will return vehicle to dealer for repairs.
Vehicle keeps shifting out of drive and shifts into neutral by itsel., this defect has occurred twice while driving at highway speed, and twice while taking off from a stop sign.
While driving the rear axle snapped on the inside causing the tire to come off and loss of control, consumer crashed into a barrier wall. (ohio traffic crash report)
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.
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