2000 Chevrolet Malibu recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. Between them they involve electrical system, lighting and fuel system. The most recent was received on July 3, 2014.
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Electrical system
Ignition Switch may Turn Off
The defect: 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…
The 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.
The 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.
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Lighting
GM/hazard warning switch
The defect: 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.
The risk: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
The 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.
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Fuel system
GM/fuel filler
The defect: 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.
The risk: If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Malibu built in 2000. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2000 Chevrolet Malibu owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (14V-400, 03V-327, 99V-302).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Chevrolet Malibu model years
- 2025 1
- 2022 1
- 2021 2
- 2020 1
- 2019 1
- 2018 6
- 2017 4
- 2016 9
- 2015 3
- 2014 6
- 2013 10
- 2012 2
- 2011 3
- 2010 3
- 2009 5
- 2008 4
- 2007 3
- 2006 6
- 2005 3
- 2004 6
- 2003 2
- 2002 2
- 2001 2
- 1999 1
Common questions
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu: 14V-400 (Ignition Switch may Turn Off); 03V-327 (GM/hazard warning switch); 99V-302 (GM/fuel filler).
How do I know if my 2000 Chevrolet Malibu has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.