2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS from North America - Comments

There is so much that went wrong with the car: (short version)

Brake pulsation, the rotors were warped, had them replaced on 2 different occasions.

Brakes squeaked, checked 3 times at different locations and was told the brakes are fine and it is normal. The sound disappeared after the last one, but 4 months later it happened again and this time I had to get new brake pads at 30,000km (not covered by warranty).

The engine light kept going on - had then try to find out what it was 3 times.

Both front and passenger windows were replaced. The power windows did not operate.

Back left taillight not sealed properly.

The back seat creaked when someone sits down on it, still working on it.

The fan belt went.

And so on... worst is that GM told me that they expect adjustments.

The car makes too much noise and fuel efficiency is not what they claim.

The service department is a nightmare to deal with.

My 2000 Chevy Malibu constantly has the engine light on, even after many complaints to the dealer I was told that nothing was wrong as long as it was not blinking, well it started blinking and shut off. I have only 1900 miles on a brand new vehicle, my state inspection was passed in just April of this year. I'd like to know whom is responsible for my broken down car?

I am currently financing my 2000 Malibu LS, and bought it with approximately 32k miles and have had non stop problems, and I only have the car for 11 months. In the beginning I went for my rotors and brakes, I am told it is normal to squeak relentlessly. Then the car was constantly running hot, then overheated and had to be towed. I had to have the thermostat and water pump replaced. Now the driver window no longer is functioning and I am told that the motor needs to be done. Another $160.00 (for now I cannot afford to fix this). Last week my car was cranking, but not starting. I tried to get a "jump" which did not work. I had to get the car towed again and I was informed that I had to replace the fuel pump. Which I did. I also told them about a loud ticking sound and was told quite possibly I will need to do the "pistons", which is common in the car. On the wall in the shop they had a notice to the other mechanics that this is common in this car (not that I am covered for this on my power train warranty). Furthermore, the problem is not only the above, but I am losing or should I say leaking a lot of antifreeze. Which by the way you are only allowed to use Dex cool (orange coolant, that costs more) so now the car requires an intake gasket job estimated at $500-$600 which again I am not covered.