3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,340 miles

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problem #4

Oct 042002

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,358 miles
Engine check light and the ABS light illuminated while driving. Vehicle been to a repair shop on 3 separate occasions, and the problem had not been resolved. Vehicle had its gas tank cap replaced, and the brake system was overhauled. But problem recurred.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #3

Aug 011997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
5 different times, vehicle stalling in the middle of traffic causing exteme anxiety and stress, replace the PCM. Check engine light is on, due to cap cracked, replace fuel cap, clean code road test ok. Gas pedal loose, replace accel pedal shaft and bracket assembly

- Ripon, WI, USA

problem #2

Oct 221998

Malibu

  • miles
Gas cap cable broke off. Mjs

- Brazoria, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 111999

Malibu

  • miles
Gas cap failed.

- Unknown, UN, USA