10.0

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

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problem #10

Jun 092006

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I bought my 2000 Chevy Malibu from rod and ty's all star auto in puyallup, wa on 7/5/05. I bought the extended warranty/repair insurance. I have put over $600 of repairs into my car, only to find out that I need a new fuel pump, which is another $756.26 and the warranty people will only pay $425 for a substandard part. I also have some wires I need to have replaced, the A/C has never worked, even though they told me it did, the cd player destroys my cds and sometimes just won't play them at all, and I have a squeaky sound coming from the steering or suspension on the front end of my car. I paid over $13,000 for this car when it was 5 years old and had 74K miles on it (I got screwed) and now all these problems are coming up on it. The even cr*ppier part is, I still owe $9000 on it and it's only worth $2500 on trade in. What the heck am I supposed to do with this lemon piece of cr car" I'm super angry and will never buy another american car ever! by the way, I checked carfax and 11 records came up for this car! should I pay the $19.99 to find out about my car, or is 11 records pretty normal? should I worry"!

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #9

Sep 302003

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer heard while traveling a clicking sound from front end of vehicle and steering wheel.

- Ridgewood, NY, USA

problem #8

Dec 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states that tires experience abnormal tire wear and are noisy, Firestone affinity. Dealer replaced left front bearing and hub assembly. They also tightened front control arm. The tires have been rotated, however noise continues and tires continue to wear, possible suspension problem.

- Bloomfiield, NY, USA

problem #7

Jun 012001

Malibu

  • miles
I have also had a front end alignment, replaced emergency lights, suspension fixed, all in less than 2 years of owning the vehicle. The brakes are still not working correctly.

- Belding, MI, USA

problem #6

Oct 222001

Malibu

  • miles
Bought my car new off show room floor and have had numerous problems since had it in for starting problems battery problems fuel problems window problems door lock problems engine noise engine oil leaks vibration problems brake problems dying problems popping noises in front end struts bottoming out rough ride and steering problems and so on too many to list all have had front end realigned stuts checked and repalced brakes checked and replaced wheel studs replaced fuel pump and float replaced pistons replaced battery replaced remote start system replaced alarm system replaced window regulator replaced front crank seal replaced alt checked and tested started checked still having fuel problems brake problems vibration ect had in this last week fo 6 days and when returned still having engine noise steering problems radio problems fuel problems and found impact mark on L/front of bumper one of dealers tech's hit something and now wanders to left left head light out of line and pushed back under fender hood out of line fenders bumpers driving lights and numerous other problems and damage possible that I am unable to detect at this time have contacted Chevy and complained have talked with dealer and still no responsibility taken and statements of we might have bruised it it has been wrecked now I amd paying good money for junk and want refund of all costs to me and the car taken back engines should not need to be overhauled at 14000 miles the car is 2 yaers old and acts like its 20 need responese and info to help resolve problems trying to have returned under lemon law uniform conformity act and magnuson-moss act car has become instrument that is substantially impaired and whose opperation is frought with apprehension sincerly unhappy and hurt consumer is the highway safty devision interested and going to do anything for all of us who are having problems or are we out of luck "???????" response requested

- Midvale, UT, USA

problem #5

Oct 302000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While traveling and when turning steering wheel consumer noticed crunching noise. Dealer has replaced parts, but problem returned.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #4

Apr 142000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle first towed to shop on 04/04/00 for vehicle overheating. Top radiator hose split. Informed dealer of vibration in front end at 30 mph and up, they said they could not duplicate. On 04/11/00 heard thumping noise from front and while pulling in driveway lost control of left front wheel. Towed to dealer and left side outer tie rod end replaced. Picked up from dealer on 04/12/00 and 2 miles away ABS light came on. Parked vehicle in driveway and next morning light was off. Left for work and got 6 miles away when check engine light came on and transmisson started slipping. Caled and notified Chevy and they said drive vehicle then have it towed in the next day. On 04/14/00 was driving down road at 40 mph when I lost control of steering again and hit a tree. Repairs to steering/ABS light/check engine light/transmssion slipping not taken care of yet.

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #3

Mar 202000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle shakes and vibrates uncontrolably. Dealer has attempted to repair vehicle on several occasions. However, problem still exists.

- Union Grove, WI, USA

problem #2

Jan 072000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When driving over 55mph steering wheel and front end shakes excessively. Dealer says its a harmonic vibration and that it cannot be corrected.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #1

Dec 011999

Malibu

  • miles
Starting at 60mph, front-end begins to shimmy. Dealer says it's a harmonic viberation that their tech center has indicated. No repairs have been done. I feel I have just purchaced a "lemon"( dot number: )

- Bay City, MI, USA