Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Malibu

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,379 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Malibu, 1997–2003 generation
Pictured: the 1997–2003 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

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 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V327000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
670,740
Reported to NHTSA
2003-08-28
Owners notified
2004-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V302000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
43,218
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-29
Owners notified
1999-11-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system12888,236 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8122,800 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch7464,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6848,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5836,750 mi
Engine and engine cooling5660,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal5650,000 mi
Exterior lighting4888,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3656,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights3464,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3143,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2749,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2556,229 mi
Steering24110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2365,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module2280,156 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2232,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2146,369 mi
Tires2028,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1952,000 mi
Engine19104,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1828,990 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1848,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1743,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1654,000 mi
Suspension1689,200 mi
Unknown or other16115,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1668,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1579,039 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1364,683 mi
Air bags12125,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1258,525 mi
Fuel/propulsion system12120,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt12—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1031,000 mi
Structure: body1089,200 mi
Suspension: front10—
Electrical system: horn860,000 mi
Service brakes8170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper89,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers780,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system734,985 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights6—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor623,000 mi
Structure6108,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.5—
Exterior lighting: brake lights522,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit575,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery557,500 mi
Steering: rack and pinion568,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring444,900 mi
Equipment432,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4—
Structure: frame and members4123,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan360,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control39,000 mi
Equipment: electrical357,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices365,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Fuel system, other3141,600 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch362,000 mi
Power train322,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock324,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Structure: body: door3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer376,004 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator244,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly266,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors227,963 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap228,536 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Service brakes, air217,361 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum248,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings248,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump245,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly240,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal245,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control246,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Air bags: side/window1110,000 mi
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables148,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module157,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys144,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger148,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch180,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly134,437 mi
Latches/locks/linkages182,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1190,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle hubs128,990 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint145,193 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other127,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light141,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module19,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: electric power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack146,500 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1127,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility/wiper1206,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor122,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor151,000 mi
Wheels1—

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Chevrolet Malibu recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.