10.0

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

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problem #5

Apr 252003

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The vehicle vibrated all the time. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who repaired the motor mounts and the transmission mounts. The wheel bearings needed to be replaced, but the parts were on back order.

- Grand Island, NY, USA

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problem #4

Jul 092001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When riding over bumps or using brakes, there was a vibration noise present. This was due to faulty wheel bearings and hubs.

- Sugarloaf, PA, USA

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problem #3

May 242001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wheel bearing failed. Nlm

- Sherwood Park, Alberta, CD, USA

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problem #2

Mar 182001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving consumer heard grinding noise coming from front of vehicle, dealer found wheel bearings needed to be replaced on right front.

- Erie, PA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 281998

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bearing wheel-bushings failed.

- Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA

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