2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,361 miles

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problem #4

Sep 292016

Malibu

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the ignition lock cylinder replaced. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Bellevue, MI, USA

problem #3

Jun 122014

Malibu 6-cyl

  • 123,445 miles
I brought my vehicle to my local auto mechanic complaining of a steering/// front brake engaging prematurely issue. My mechanic looked at my front brake system and established that there was nothing wrong with the actually units that make up the front braking system. He then instructed me to take my vehicle to the Chevrolet dealership and have them look at the vehicle's computer to see if they can diagnose a possible sensor issue. I followed his advice. While driving at aprox 40 -45 mph, the steering wheel began to "shimmy" uncontrollably. At this same time, the front brakes began to engage independent of the brake peddles being depressed. I pulled the vehicle off the road and parked on a side street. As the vehicle sat stationary, I notices smoke eminating from both front wheelwells. Moments later, the tire valve in my front left tire blew, causing the tire to deflate. I then had the vehicle towed to the dealership. I told them what had happened. I also informed them that I had already taken the vehicle to my local mechanic, describing the reason why; this was 06/12/14. On 06/13/14, the dealership informed me that they couldn't find anything wrong with the front braking system. I then reminded them that I had already told them that my mechanic had already established that fact, and that it was his recommendation that I bring my car to the dealership service center for a more detailed diagnosis. As it stands right now, the dealership still does not know why the issues I highlighted are happening. Please note - 05/21/14 I had brought my vehicle in for the ignition switch recall. This problem began to manifest itself soon after that recall was completed.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #2

May 062014

Malibu

  • 58,000 miles
TL * the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, it failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 58,000.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #1

Apr 192012

Malibu

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start after numerous attempts. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA