2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Malibu Classic years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. That ranks 8th out of 11 Malibu Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 82%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 82% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | 68 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key was placed in the ignition; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The theft system warning light illuminated. The contact had to wait approximately fifteen minutes for the vehicle to start normally. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. While driving at any rate of speed, the vehicle randomly stalled several times without warning. In addition, the anti-theft warning indicator flashed numerous times. The contact had to restart the vehicle each time the failure occurred and, at…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet malibu classic. The contact stated that the key was unable to turn over in the ignition switch to start the vehicle several times. The contact was able to start the vehicle at times but in other instances the vehicle had needed to be towed due it not starting…
My antitheft device has been engaging every two or so weeks since i purchased the vehicle a year ago. I have to sit in the car for ten minutes while the light flashes and wait for the light to go off because the car won't start. I have checked several complaint sites with owners of the same car…
Other Chevrolet Malibu Classic years
← 1999 Malibu Classic · 2001 Malibu Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Malibu Classic | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 Malibu Classic | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 Malibu Classic | 92 | 1 |
| 2004 Malibu Classic | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Malibu Classic | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 Malibu Classic | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Malibu Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Malibu Classic | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Malibu Classic | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Malibu Classic model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.