10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jul 012003

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pulsation continues after several sets of rotors and pads. Also have replaced calipers, master cylinder and hoses. Rear brakes not functional.

- Denver, CO, USA

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problem #3

Nov 172001

Malibu

  • miles
Brake caliper module malfunctioned and locked up. Consumer's had to have to caliper replaced twice. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated GMC put 12000 miles and 12 month warranty on parts, and consumer was outside of warranty.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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problem #2

Mar 282000

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer heard grinding noise in front wheels, dealer found calipers were hung up, the inside brake pads were gone and the brakes were grinding the rotors.

- Amherst Junction, WI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 291998

Malibu

  • miles
Brake caliper broke causing loss of control and accident. (Ohio traffic crash report).

- Waukegan, IL, USA

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