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Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,321 miles

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2000 Chevrolet Malibu lights problems

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2000 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #48

Oct 012017

Malibu

  • 84,900 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the turn signals would malfunction or fail intermittently. The contact stated that after fiddling with the hazard light switch, the indicator worked intermittently. Stevens creek Chevrolet (3640 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95117; (408) 490-0013) was contacted and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,900.

- Santa Carla, CA, USA

problem #47

Jan 122016

Malibu

  • 20 miles
Gas fuel turned black and was spilling out while I was driving then turned off on its own in the intersection of palm St N main street santa paula ca.

- Gardena, CA, USA

problem #46

Jul 202019

Malibu

  • 167,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving and attempting to switch lanes, the turn signals and hazard lights failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (exterior lighting); therefore, they did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #45

Jul 012018

Malibu

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

"takata recall" I currently own this vehicle and I'm not able to use the blinkers or emergency lights when you turn them on all you hear is a loud alarm sounding nosie. They do not come on when this happens. I know they work some times but it's very few and in between. I seen there has been recalls in the past for this on this car but the elderly lady wasn't aware of them. Is there anything I can do under the recall to get this fixed. I had a mechanic look at it and there not sure how to fix it.

- Cornelia, GA, USA

problem #44

Jun 082018

Malibu

  • 204,333 miles
Has issues that are recalled on other 2000 Malibu's. blinkers stopped working on & off one day. Then stopped totally next day, changed fuse nothing helped. Doesn't even show on instrument panel. Car refuses to start at times, takes any where from 3-5 tries to start. Also had recall done on ignition, didn't help, I replaced whole ignition switch after the dealer 'fixed' it. Battery kepted on draining before that.

- Fairfax, MN, USA

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problem #43

Dec 012008

Malibu

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the left and right turn signals failed to activate. The contact took the vehicle to the sour lake Chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the hazard warning switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/2983536744. The manufacturer also informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (exterior lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Paull, TX, USA

problem #42

Feb 032014

Malibu

  • 92,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at approximately 30 mph and making a turn, the turn signals lamps failed to respond when activated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #41

Sep 172014

Malibu

  • 185,000 miles
There are three safety problems that have occurred. The first is that the turn signals sometimes work and sometimes don't. the second is that the engine will at time accelerate on it's own while driving and while idle. The third is that the engine sometimes completely shuts off while driving when it rains. A car repair shop has identified problems with the throttle position sensor and the idle air control motor. Searching on the internet reveals that this particular car has problems with the emergency light control that causes turn signal problems. I performed a recall search and the only recall I found was for an ignition switch modification which doesn't seem to relate to my problems.

- Nicholasville, KY, USA

problem #40

Nov 012011

Malibu

  • miles
My turn signal rarely works. I have found if I can get the hazard to come on and go off my turn signal will work at times but sometimes you cant even get the hazards to work.

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

problem #39

Jan 012004

Malibu

  • miles
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 NHTSA 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.

- Christiansburg, VA, USA

problem #38

Nov 152005

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My turn signal, hazard lights work periodically had them looked at and worked on and still have problems.

- Anacortes, WA, USA

problem #37

Dec 182013

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 67,000 miles
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.

- Lititz, PA, USA

problem #36

May 132009

Malibu

  • 85,000 miles
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. Now we know why the vehicle did not stop and did not prevent the accident.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #35

Apr 052007

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 62,269 miles
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"

- Hermiston, OR, USA

problem #34

Mar 152012

Malibu

  • 141,000 miles
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.

- Rural Retreat, VA, USA

problem #33

May 152011

Malibu

  • 102,000 miles
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 NHTSA campaign number: 03V327000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #32

Sep 052012

Malibu

  • 68,000 miles
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.

- Galt, CA, USA

problem #31

Oct 082012

Malibu

  • 150,000 miles
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!!!

- Deatsville, AL, USA

problem #30

Sep 272011

Malibu

  • 78,663 miles
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.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #29

Aug 102011

Malibu

  • 50,678 miles
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 NHTSA campaign id number 03V327000 and NHTSA 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.

- Timonium, MD, USA

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