10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
706 miles

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problem #8

Jul 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Car vibrated on application of brakes. Dealer replaced rotors and pads after 3000 miles!

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #7

Aug 122000

Malibu

  • miles
Tires has a thumping sound. I was by the service technician that the tire has a bouble on it. I had to replace the brakes pad on the front of the vehicle in 8 months. I was informed by the sevice technician and mechanic that they were advised to replace pads with the new type. Although I did not take my vehicle back for brake problems, however my vehicle was in for normal service interval and nothing was told to me of brake recall or replacement recommended by general motor or other manufactors. I believe that under the circumstance my brakes should have been replace with the recommended type by GM, and I...not be charge for that replacement. I have since had by front brakes replace at my expense, and I am sorely dissatified with lack of information provide to me about the safety of my brakes. The dealer should have let know about the replacement early...when they do the servicing it the interval.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #6

Aug 122000

Malibu

  • miles
Tires has a thumping sound. I was by the service technician that the tire has a bouble on it. I had to replace the brakes pad on the front of the vehicle in 8 months. I was informed by the sevice technician and mechanic that they were advised to replace pads with the new type. Although I did not take my vehicle back for brake problems, however my vehicle was in for normal service interval and nothing was told to me of brake recall or replacement recommended by general motor or other manufactors. I believe that under the circumstance my brakes should have been replace with the recommended type by GM, and I...not be charge for that replacement. I have since had by front brakes replace at my expense, and I am sorely dissatified with lack of information provide to me about the safety of my brakes. The dealer should have let know about the replacement early...when they do the servicing it the interval.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #5

Aug 232000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice, computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: )

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #4

Jul 192000

Malibu

  • miles
Slowed down to make turn, brakes did not work. Called dealer, don't have parts in. Been waiting for parts since April, 2000. Now they will not return my calls.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #3

Apr 272000

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer bought a brand new vehicle, and it started having steering problems within 24 hours. It was very difficult to turn steering wheel, and steering wheel shook when applying brakes. Steering pump replaced, but vehicle still has shake problem when braking, as well as noise coming from left rear.

- Mount Laurel, NJ, USA

problem #2

Mar 152000

Malibu

  • miles
Steering wheel shimmy. Abnormal brake pedal vibration (not ABS). Car pulls to one side while applying brakes.

- Medford, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 152000

Malibu

  • miles
Steering wheel shimmy. Abnormal brake pedal vibration (not ABS). Car pulls to one side while applying brakes.

- Medford, NJ, USA