2000 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 14V400000Jul 3, 20145,877,718 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005, Oldsmobile Alero 1999–2004 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 03V327000Aug 28, 2003670,740 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 2000–2001, Pontiac Grand AM 2000–2001, Oldsmobile Alero 2000–2001

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 99V302000Oct 29, 199943,218 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  Covers: Chevrolet Malibu 2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ04005Turn signal failuresClosed · Jun 18, 2004
• EA02037Turn signal failuresClosed · Dec 23, 2002
• PE02064Turn signal failureClosed · Aug 22, 2002

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