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2000 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical system Problems

Complaints
199about this part
Share
22%of 922 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 199 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, 22% of the 922 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter after the car continued to cut off while driving. Another issue was sometimes while driving the car would automatically speed up which made braking hard and rough. I was recently told by the mechanic to replace my ignition switch which is supposed to fix the car turning off while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10573476, filed 2014-03, 177,900 miles

“I can not remove the key from the ignition after putting the car in park. The above happened randomly at first, but got worse, and now happens every single time. I now have to leave the key in the car, in the accessory position, and carry a second key just to lock and unlock the car. If I don't restart the car within a few hour hours, the battery would be drained, and I would have to get a jump start - this had happened to me a few times. …”

NHTSA complaint #10676511, filed 2015-01, 176,000 miles

“When I put the key in the ignition and try to turn it on there's no power to the fuel pump and it rotates but doesn't start I've seen a lot of problems pertaining to this ignition defect also I need to wait 30 seconds to see the lights power on the odometer and still doesn't start.”

NHTSA complaint #10536007, filed 2013-08, 129,596 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.”

NHTSA complaint #10644621, filed 2014-10, 67,000 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!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10479342, filed 2012-10, 150,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025433%
20241841%
20231217%
20223333%
20213033%
20205729%
20196232%
201819227%
201716123%
201622226%
20156825%
20148625%
201337645%
201229132%
201123524%
201029522%
200936824%
200823324%
200711312%
200614213%
200518018%
200415113%
200328951%
200225946%
200128540%
200019922%
199914418%
199813013%
19978720%
1980120%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Brakes
250 complaintsExterior lighting
241 complaintsEngine cooling
174 complaintsFuel system
79 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsEquipment
33 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsTires
33 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology