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2000 Chevrolet Malibu
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 922
- Received Nov 1999 to Dec 2020
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Turn signals work intermittently or fail134 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Ignition key sticks or will not turn124 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Front brake rotors warp and wear early110 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V400000This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Recall #03V327000Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 45 crashes, 6 fires, 36 people injured, 3 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
- Turn signals work intermittently or fail
- Ignition key sticks or will not turn
- Engine won't start or cranks intermittently
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 112 |
| 2002 | 99 |
| 2003 | 113 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 76 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 922 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turn signals work intermittently or fail | 134 | 15% | – | NHTSA recall #03V327000 |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 124 | 13% | – | NHTSA recall #14V400000 |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 110 | 12% | – | |
| Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant | 49 | 5.3% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 36 | 3.9% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 28 | 3.0% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 25 | 2.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 24 | 2.6% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 24 | 2.6% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 19 | 2.1% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 15 | 1.6% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 15 | 1.6% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 12 | 1.3% | – | NHTSA recall #99V302000 |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 12 | 1.3% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 12 | 1.3% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 11 | 1.2% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 10 | 1.1% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 10 | 1.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 8 | 0.9% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 7 | 0.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V400000July 3, 20145,877,718 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
NHTSA recall #03V327000August 28, 2003670,740 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
NHTSA recall #99V302000October 29, 199943,218 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel fill fitting is not properly secured to the fuel tank. In that condition, fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in an FMVSS test. Fuel leaks may occur, particularly after refueling or when the tank is more than half full.
If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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