10.0

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

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problem #2

May 152002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The vehicle developed rust spots on almost all exterior panels nine months after purchase. The manufacturer's body shop says the rust was due to metal flakes flying off of the brake drums and landing all over the vehicle.

- Neenah, WI, USA

problem #1

Sep 222000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes at 40 mph vehicle shakes. Dealer replaced front rotors at 3000 miles. However, problems persisted, dealer did not replace rotors again. Last visit to dealer consumer was escorted off the lot. Dealer refused to look at vehicle. Consumer also states there is a fule systems problem, the fuel will splash back at consumer when filling up tank, and a lot of fuel spills on the ground, also the rear brakes in wet weather, howl when accelerating.

- Wellington, FL, USA