8.8
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$600.00
Average Mileage:
106,800 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- replace wiring harness (1 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful Websites About 2000 Chevrolet Malibu multiple electrical problems
2006Jul 15
(reported on)Malibu
- 115,000 miles
My car started shaking when I turned on the air conditioning and would totally turn off when I stopped moving when the air was on. It got to the point that the car would die when I came to a stop (or even dropped below 5 mph) without the air on. Leading up to the problem, the anti-theft light and parking brake lights stayed on constantly and when my mechanic ran diagnostics, the codes would never reset. It turned out the wiring harness was corroded/burned out. It took a week for my mechanic to identify the problem. He consulted with the dealer, but the dealer was not of much use. Had I been charged for all of the time spent identifying and repairing this problem, the bill would have easily been $1,400. Along with the AC problem, turn signal problem, gasket/o-ring problems, water pump, gas gauge problems I've had, what's next? My family and I have been loyal GM customers for 40 years, but I'm leaving GM for good.
2007May 08
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1
- Automatic transmission
- 91,000 miles
Brakes light stays on, Engine light stays on and goes off in its own time. There are so many things wrong that I can not remember them all.
2007Oct 12
(reported on)Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 99,000 miles
Same old story. Numerous repairs made inside and outside of warranty. The extended warranty I purchased was worthless as the warranty company went out of business. I speculate that the reason why is because they insured GM & Chevy cars!
This is the last GM car I will ever buy and I will tell everyone about my experience.
If you had good luck on GM then I am happy for you. I had three Olds Cutlasses (1973, 1976, & 1981) and was very happy. Then I bought a new 2000 GM car. They don't make them like they used to. What happened to American cars? What happened to customer service and satisfaction? Even customer service was rude. I have always bought American cars. I lost big $ on GM - Never Again...
2006Oct 02
(reported on)Malibu
- 95,000 miles
Just about everything electrical in the dash seems to be going out. First was the hazards and turn signal going out, then blower wouldnt work on first 2 settings, then blower wont work except on high. All the lights on the radio have gone out except 1 button, radio stations do not come in, anti-lock brake lights stay on even after replacing brakes, and dome light and lights on review mirror will only work once in a while after car has warmed up. I don't think the electrical system in this car was done very well.
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2008Sep 10
Malibu V6
I WISH THE MANUFACTURER WOULD GIVE ME A HINT OR SOME ADVICE ON THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HOW TOO FIX IT!!!!!
juice08
Tuscumbia, AL, USA
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