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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2000 Chevrolet Malibu Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
1%of 922 total for the year
Median mileage
63,502miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 922 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,502 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“I've replaced battery, head gaskets, overflow tank, air system connectors, water pump, pcv valve, evap canister, spark plugs, spark plug wires, radiator, camshaft sensor, coolant temp sensor, but my car is still leaking coolant from underneath lower intake manifold and isn't trying to start. I've spent over $2000 and still haven't seen results or got it to fully function. Last time I drove it was on regular georgia roads going to and coming home from work when it over heated twice going both ways.”

NHTSA complaint #11327519, filed 2020-06, 206,000 miles

“Hazard flasher began working intermittently, then the turn signals began working intermittently. No pattern, they would be on then go off. I was in heavy freeway traffic with no turn signal or hazard flasher. I was able to get off the freeway and drive home using arm signals and slowing to allow faster traffic to pass me. The consumer wishes to withdrawal the complaint he filed with NHTSA. The manufacturer has agreed to remedy the vehicle's problem at no cost to the consumer. The consumer was told the recall did no apply to his vehicle identification number. …”

NHTSA complaint #10139241, filed 2005-11, 76,004 miles

“Numerous problems: brakes made noise when applied, vehicle jerked when at a complete stop,the vehicle shut down on the consumer three times, it started loud and hard, bounced while being driven and a bolt fell off from under the passenger seat, however the dealer stated the bolt did not belong to the vehicle. Also the rear passenger window was inoperative, and the battery was weak.”

NHTSA complaint #10029564, filed 2003-07, 22,000 miles

“Vehicle's blinkers do not work. The driver's side power window intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a new switch for the blinkers. The technician told the consumer that there was a recall on other GM vehicles for the same problem. The technician checked the vehicle's VIN and indicated that the vehicle was not included. The consumer wants t be reimbursed for the replaced switch.”

NHTSA complaint #10089146, filed 2004-08

“Brake pads uneven wear and warped rotors replaced at 13,696 I had same problems at 23,260 dealer inspected and stated ok returned vehicle again at 42816 and diagnosis was same as 1st time now not covered under 3 yr/36 due to mileage. Had to replace windshield washer pump at 42,000 miles and AC/heater control head at 50, 102. Vehicle is 2 years old and not covered due to mileage. Items replaced do not have anything to do with wear or mileage of vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #764324, filed 2002-07

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202357%
202111%
201921%
201861%
201771%
2016152%
2015145%
2014216%
2013405%
2012313%
2011141%
2010242%
2009232%
200881%
200720%
200640%
200581%
200491%
200341%
2002132%
2001122%
2000111%
1999294%
1998636%
19974310%
1980120%

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
Equipment
33 complaints
Suspension
33 complaints
Tires
33 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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