10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,734 miles

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problem #8

Jul 132003

Malibu

  • miles
I bought this Chevrolet Malibu ls in 2000 and already I have the following problems: Alternator is out, air compresser out, blower motor is out, battery is out they are still checking on the oil leakage.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #7

Jun 122003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the vehicle hit a pot hole, the engine shut down, the dealer inspected the vehicle 4 times, however the problem could not be duplicated.. also when the brakes were applied, the vehicle did not stop, the brakes had to be re-applied in order to get the vehicle to stop.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #6

Jan 132003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
I too, have many of the problems that other Malibu owners have. My turn signals work intermittently, the brakes have been replaced 2X, in addition to rotors, etc. The battery blew up, but was replaced as was the ac turning off and on by itself. The one issue that is very concerning to me, is one familiar to you. My car cuts off at anytime while driving. It has done this to me on 2 separate occasions. Nashville has 3 interstates running through it and I was on them both times this happened. It was very scary and dangerous. It is out of warranty and the shops that I have taken it to cannot replicate the problem. The mechanics at then shops told me that Malibu's are by far some of the most troublesome cars on the road today. Someone is going to be killed. You lose control and have no steering ability, what does it take to fix the problem. I can see from others that their problems are being ignored as well. When will GM acknowledge the problem. Don't they watch the news and see what happened with the Firestone recall, or the tobacco companies that kept secrets? it is time for someone to be responsible for their product.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #5

Apr 172002

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Blinker just stops working occasionally, it happens when driving or stopped. I can get them to work again by pressing the hazard lights button several times and they will eventually come back on, it only happens randomly. It started about a year ago happening rarely, now it happens weekly.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

problem #4

Apr 222003

(reported on)

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
The problems experienced are as followed: Defective/shorted turn signal(replaced, check engine warning lamp, 5 attempted repairs of noises/knocking in the front end/suspension/steering (which have tsb's), brakes/rotors, faulty ignition wires, poor performance/stalling, uneven tire wear, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and no cruise control or horn. The dealer could never duplicate any of the problems. Refer to ODI#10013971 mr scc

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 042003

(reported on)

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The engine stalled while driving due to a faulty ignition switch. The steering wheel was loud due to an improperly installed cam/horn contact. Scc

- Bluffton, SC, USA

problem #2

Oct 242001

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states that defroster and warning lights do not work. Consumer feels the computer is defected. Nlm

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #1

May 012000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes on vehicle have been replaced three times in past year. Contacted dealer, and there was not much dealer could do. Also, gas guage failed twice. The passenger seat recliner was damaged. The electric out let broke and A/C heating system failed.

- Yonkers, NY, USA