Worst 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 128 | 3 | 1 | 97,415 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 81 | 2 | — | 31,889 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 74 | 2 | — | 67,513 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 68 | 2 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 58 | 7 | — | 40,350 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 56 | 1 | 1 | 75,414 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 56 | — | — | 61,038 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 48 | 2 | — | 98,932 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 36 | — | — | 63,666 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 34 | — | 1 | 55,399 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 31 | — | — | 69,801 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 31 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 27 | — | — | 54,533 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 25 | — | — | 50,888 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 3 | — | 110,489 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 23 | — | — | 68,409 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 22 | — | — | 89,450 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 22 | 1 | — | 47,038 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 21 | — | — | 51,755 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 20 | 2 | — | 23,467 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 19 | 15 | — | 68,462 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | 1 | 101,326 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 18 | 2 | — | 28,990 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 18 | — | — | 60,250 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 17 | — | 1 | 54,162 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | 1 | — | 53,016 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | — | — | 96,254 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 2 | — | 90,290 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 15 | — | — | 92,566 mi |
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Recalls for 2000 Chevrolet Malibu
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
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.
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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