10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,881 miles

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problem #16

Jun 012002

Malibu

  • 50,000 miles
Automatic transmission surges and seems to want to upshift, especially when car is driven on an incline at highway speeds. I started noticing this 2002 and have been putting up with this defect for years. I believe this is caused by a faulty transmission tcc solenoid, as many other Chevy Malibu owners complain of the same problem. This is a safety issue due to not allowing driver to maintain a constant speed on the highway.

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

problem #15

Aug 272004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
I repeated had problems with the transmission slipping and/or not going into gear completely and this problem almost caused an accident on a few occasions. I first suspected something was faulty shortly after purchasing the vehicle - which was a GM certified vehicle. Less than a year after purchase I had to pay almost $2000 to have the transmission rebuilt. Items replaced include the torque converter and solenoids. I also have noticed that I have coolant leaking and assume it is a problem with the intake manifold gasket - but have not had it diagnosed yet.

- Parkville, MD, USA

problem #14

Jul 202004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
As reading over the website I notice the 2000 Malibu is pretty much a lemon. I have had to replace the radio, pretty much every gasket in the engine, the fuel pump, brakes front and rear, now my turn signals don't work, just found out about the recall I have to check to see if I qualify, my engine knocks on cold starts, and it practically losses all power when I go to accelerate.. and top it off my transmision slips.. this vehicle needs to be looked into.. and something needs to be done about it.

- Struthers, OH, USA

problem #13

Jul 062004

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 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. 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 to fix. The newest problem is the factory installed radio tuner is burned out and now we have to replace the radio costing yet another $100 dollars or so this car has nickel and dimed us too much. After looking over your site I found these to be numerous complaints on the same year and model. I feel this car was a lemon across the board not just ours but, all 2000 Malibu's. please look into these cars on a whole they were very badly manufactured and we all deserve some compensation for it.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #12

Jan 212004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,593 miles
I had the car for 3 1/2 years and it has given me so many problems with misfire sensors, clicking noise in the engine, noise while driving over a bump or hole, this is besides other problems like water pump, fuel pump, transmission, check engine light on the dashboard and much more.

- Issaquah, WA, USA

problem #11

Apr 132004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,500 miles
Transmission failure, power steering failure, fuel pump failure.

- Issaquah, WA, USA

problem #10

Jul 312003

Malibu 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission problems for 8 times in 2yrs I have had it.

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #9

Aug 182002

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 60mph on flat surface and with no warning transmission will stall, making it hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.

- Jay, FL, USA

problem #8

May 012001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, tire blewout, steering column locked and consumer was unable to steer vehicle, consumer states a week prior to this, the front tires began spinning before the vehicle started to move and the pavement was not wet, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15, claim 20-5363-226.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #7

Jul 312001

Malibu

  • miles
Ac automatically turns itself off switch replaces. Whining sound occurs during ac/heat fan operation fan motor replaced. Ac/heat directional controls work intermittently problem continues. Transmission slipping upon slow acceleration reported 3 times 1st & 2nd times couldn't duplicate problem 3rd time in shop 30 days replaced multiple components. Engine misfiring diagnostics indicated 3,6,2,5 cylinders misfiring replaced all ignition coil packs problem continues. Turn signal buzzes and clicks hazard switch replaced. Air leak around passenger side door reported 2 times 1st time couldn't duplicate 2nd time door realigned. Brakes cause excessive vibrations upon stopping rotors and pads replaced at 24000 miles reoccuring at 38000 miles.

- Jefferson, GA, USA

problem #6

May 012001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, tire blewout, steering column locked and consumer was unable to steer vehicle, consumer states a week prior to this, the front tires began spinning before the vehicle started to move and the pavement was not wet, Firestone affinity, P215/60R15, claim 20-5363-226.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #5

Jun 152001

Malibu

  • miles
While driving, vehicle was hesitant after stopping, transmission would begin to shift every 4 seconds, dealer stated that a piece of metal from the front pump of the transmission had come off and sent pieces of metal circulating through the entire transmission, consumer was told that since the transmission was sealed that it was not anticipated that the metal pieces would affect the other systems of the vehicle, dealer made repairs and one mile down the road transmission began acting poorly again, consumer took back to dealer who stated that transmission was stuck in second gear, dealer replaced transmission. Oxygen sensor failed. Rotors warped and were causing vibration, dealer replaced pads and rotors. Battery leaked acid into engine compartment. Coolant cap was defective and replaced.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #4

Oct 012000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
It has had a transmission failure, brake and rotor failure 4 different times, rack and pinion failure, control arm failure 2 times, ignition control failure at 1400 miles.

- Piedmont, SC, USA

problem #3

Sep 192000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it, they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, I have had lights not working, door latches broken.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #2

Oct 272000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle keeps shifting out of drive and shifts into neutral by itsel., this defect has occurred twice while driving at highway speed, and twice while taking off from a stop sign.

- Phelan, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 142000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle first towed to shop on 04/04/00 for vehicle overheating. Top radiator hose split. Informed dealer of vibration in front end at 30 mph and up, they said they could not duplicate. On 04/11/00 heard thumping noise from front and while pulling in driveway lost control of left front wheel. Towed to dealer and left side outer tie rod end replaced. Picked up from dealer on 04/12/00 and 2 miles away ABS light came on. Parked vehicle in driveway and next morning light was off. Left for work and got 6 miles away when check engine light came on and transmisson started slipping. Caled and notified Chevy and they said drive vehicle then have it towed in the next day. On 04/14/00 was driving down road at 40 mph when I lost control of steering again and hit a tree. Repairs to steering/ABS light/check engine light/transmssion slipping not taken care of yet.

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA