2000 Chevrolet Malibu electrical system problems

199 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu — 22% of all complaints for this model year.

199

Electrical System complaints

22%

share of all complaints

80,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

4 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral, turn the switch to the off position then back to the on position and the vehicle started. The contact also stated that while driving 45 or 55 mph, the…”
filed Dec 14, 2020
“Email from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re: reimbursement for repairs on 2000 chevy malibu due to general motors recall 14350 unintended ignition key rotation. *ld the consumer stated the dealer relayed invalid information pertaining to the recall repair. The dealer informed the consumer…”
filed Jul 5, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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