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2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall
Posted to GM Driveability on 7/28/2004 4 Replies

Coolant was leaking externally at coolant crossover in intake. Car came into shop very hot. We replaced intake gaskets and now car surges and dies at idle. problem increases with engine temperature. I can not find anything unplugged or any vac. leak. no trash ...

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car Vehicle Data

2000 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 161NE52J1Y
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall
OccursHot, Idle
Misc.Malibu Ls
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car Vehicle Data

2000 Chevrolet Malibu

VIN 161NE52J1Y
Engine3.1 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall
OccursHot, Idle
Misc.Malibu Ls