I was pulling  out from behind my house and as I was backing out, I
heard a couple of pops and I could hardly cut the wheel. So I checked
the power steering fluid and it was low. So I ran to the store bought
some and filled it up. Tried to get in the car and still very hard to

Any help would be greatly appreciated. This vehicle has been at the
local Chevy dealership and they have installed a new battery. The
passlock switch was replaced because the theft system light was
illuminated. The dash indicator lights(battery, check

I have a 2000 chev malibu with a v6 engine . I have no ac, no power to my
windows ,no gas or temp gauges work . I have put battery in a year ago. My
car has 100,000 miles on it. Could this be because my alt is not putting
out enough amperage. Thank you all for imput.     Wrenchman

Daughter just bought a 2000 Malibuls, 50000 miles local driven
from original dealership. Only know problem is a humming noise that
comes from under dash or engine area, like a tuning fork sound. it
happens at highway speeds and nothing you turn on or off changes it,

Can anyone tell me how I can find out if a given year and engine
Malibu uses a timing  belt or a timing chain?  Is there a listing
somewhere showing various car makes and models (and engines) and which
use timing chains?  TIA for any info.

Hello I am having the same problem as it seems many are.  Speeds 1,2,3
don't work.  I attached a link to autozone to make sure that this is
actually the right part.  I question only because it is creaper than
people have been saying.

If anyone could help in these issues I would be greatly appreciative:
1: Front passengers side window does not go down but switch works for
all other windows.  It does not appear to be the motor.  Is there
anywhere else to get a replacement switch.  I got a price from the

This might sound stupid but my car keeps locking itself.  It has
happened twice in the last week and unfortunately the keys were inside
and it cost me $65 to get them out.  The car is under warranty and we
had it back to the dealer - surprise, they couldn’t find anything

I just got back from the Chevy. Dealership by my house.  I informed them of the back problems while driving this car.  I then tried the new HHR in whick I figured out that the seat is much better than in the Malibu.
My 04 Malibu, the seat slants back so you are sitting right on ...

Warning to everybody that is shopping for a car... especially a Chevrolet!
This has got to be the WORST Chevrolet Dealership in the United States!
Powers Chevrolet out by the Superstition Mall in Mesa, Arizona have a
Service Manager named Derek Hadid that seems to be totally focused ...

I'm having problems with my turn-signals. Having read the posts here in
this newsgroup I've come to the conclusion I have to replace my Hazzard
switch. Its located on the dash, but how do I get to it?

Repost- had to change subject line.
On my 2002 malibu, The A/C re-circulation button keeps going back to outside
air. When I first put on the air it goes to default mode ( outside air ).
But to get MAX air, I press re-circulate button. And it will work great for

My a/c light will not light up and turn the compressor on my
compressor is working because it kicks in when I put the car on
defrost someone please help me IT"S HOT!!! i have checked the fuses
that I know to check I’m stumped !!!

1998 Malibu... gets below 1/4 tank then go around sharp corner and gage goes
to empty until turn key off.

When i try to start the car, itll try to start, but then die which causes
the theft light to come on.  Ill have to wait around ten min for it to go
off and try again...usually starts the 2nd or 3rd time.  Any idea why this
might be?  I replaced the positive terminal battery post and ...