MYRModel Year Report

2000 Chevrolet Malibu

● Typical for this model
2000 Chevrolet Malibu
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
922
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1997: 443 complaints 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2000 922 2001: 721 complaints 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2004: 1,147 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,116 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 987 complaints 2009: 1,509 complaints 2010: 1,360 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 836 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2016: 836 complaints 2016 2017: 703 complaints 2018: 697 complaints 2019: 190 complaints 2020: 196 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021 2022: 97 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 10 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2000 922 2001: 721 complaints 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,147 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2006: 1,116 complaints 2006 2007: 977 complaints 2008: 987 complaints 2009: 1,509 complaints 2009 2010: 1,360 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2012: 907 complaints 2012 2013: 836 complaints 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 836 complaints 2017: 703 complaints 2018: 697 complaints 2018 2019: 190 complaints 2020: 196 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021 2022: 97 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 10 complaints
1980: 5 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1989: 3 complaints 1997: 443 complaints 1997 1998: 976 complaints 1999: 789 complaints 2000: 922 complaints 2000 922 2001: 721 complaints 2002: 567 complaints 2003: 569 complaints 2003 2004: 1,147 complaints 2005: 975 complaints 2005 2006: 1,116 complaints 2007: 977 complaints 2007 2008: 987 complaints 2009: 1,509 complaints 2009 2010: 1,360 complaints 2011: 978 complaints 2011 2012: 907 complaints 2013: 836 complaints 2013 2014: 351 complaints 2015: 270 complaints 2015 2016: 836 complaints 2017: 703 complaints 2017 2018: 697 complaints 2019: 190 complaints 2019 2020: 196 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021 2022: 97 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 10 complaints 2025

2000: 922 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19805
19813
19822
19831
19861
19893
1997443
1998976
1999789
2000922
2001721
2002567
2003569
20041,147
2005975
20061,116
2007977
2008987
20091,509
20101,360
2011978
2012907
2013836
2014351
2015270
2016836
2017703
2018697
2019190
2020196
202188
202297
202366
202441
202510

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

32% · 295 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Exterior lighting

31% · 283 reports

Most commonly citing switch and turn signal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that turn signals and hazard lights would activate independently or failed to work at all.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-12

Also filed under Electrical system

Has issues that are recalled on other 2000 Malibu's. Blinkers stopped working on & off one day. Then stopped totally next day, changed fuse nothing helped. Doesn't even show on instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-11

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

23% · 210 reports

Most commonly citing control module and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 180 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The consumer experienced stalling at intermit times since she purchased the vehicle. The stalling would cause the consumer to be unable to control the steering of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-27

Also filed under Power train and steering

Fuel system, gasoline

6% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and delivery.

FIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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    1999-11-18Fuel system, gasoline99V302000 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…

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

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-02-02SQClosed 2001-01-19 Accelerator cable detaches from throttle
  3. I
    2001-01-26SQClosed 2002-09-30 Erratic fuel gauge
  4. I
    2002-08-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-12-23 Turn signal failure
  5. I
    2002-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Engine stall due to fuel starvation
  6. I
    2002-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 2003-12-30 Erratic fuel gauge
  7. I
    2002-12-23Engineering analysisClosed 2003-09-05 Turn signal failures
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    2004-02-05Exterior lighting03V327000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004-06-18Recall queryClosed 2004-11-30 Turn signal failures
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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  12. R
    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 295 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 283 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 210 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V302000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 03V327000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.