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2000 Chevrolet Malibu Equipment Problems

Complaints
33about this part
Share
4%of 922 total for the year
Median mileage
56,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of the 922 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles.

Example complaints

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

“The air conditioner stopped working on fan speeds 1 and 2. After pulling out the blower motor resistor, I found out half the circuit was burned out. After replacing the resistor, the fan works on all speeds. I threw out the old part.”

NHTSA complaint #10139363, filed 2005-10, 69,000 miles

“As stated by other complainants, I also have a problem with my cooling system. After losing my A/C now I'm faced with losing the whole engine. My car continuously runs hot the so called dexcool coolant keeps squirting over the engine and reading other complaints I'm facing either intake repairs or water pump and thermostat problems. This is ridiculous so many people having similar problems neither gmc or our so called would step in and put and end to this mess. I guest lobbyist are more important than the safety of america.”

NHTSA complaint #10233574, filed 2008-07, 90,000 miles

“We unfortunately own a 2000 chevy Malibu. We have already replaced the rotors several times for going out of round. We have also replaced the fuel pump at less then 50,000 miles at the cost of $728.00. The air conditioner pops on and off on its own not cooling for the most part. The turn signals are nonfunctional and our VIN number is not included in the recall although it should be. Then there is the transmission slipping and the coolant leaking and the car overheating we are told this is a manifold intake gasket and will cost around 800.00 to fix. …”

NHTSA complaint #10080442, filed 2004-07, 43,000 miles

“May 02 my vehicle was taken in for brakes and front end noise, the brakes were replaced and was told that the dealership did not have time to correct the front end problem (which they noted was covered by my warranty) and to reschedule for that problem. I did so in july 02 and at that time, they charged me for the work and tried to blame me for the problem so I paid $281.75 for this work which was previously noted that would be covered by my warranty. My battery has been replaced 3 times. The vehicle was overheating several times: in october 3, 2002, october 29, 2002, and in december 2002. …”

NHTSA complaint #10029308, filed 2003-07, 32,000 miles

“While driving anti theft light illuminated on the dashboard. Consumer had to completely shut off the vehicle off before the light wnt off. Contacted the dealer. However, the problem recurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10109586, filed 2005-02, 65,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
201911%
201710%
201521%
201320%
201210%
201110%
201030%
200960%
2008101%
200710%
200671%
200591%
2004131%
200371%
2002132%
2001213%
2000334%
1999294%
1998384%
1997102%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

Brakes
250 complaints
Exterior lighting
241 complaints
Electrical system
199 complaints
Engine cooling
174 complaints
Fuel system
79 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Suspension
33 complaints
Tires
33 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints
Vehicle 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 31, 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