9.3

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$180
Average Mileage:
46,650 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. change u-joint in steering linkage (1 reports)
  2. front suspension joints replaced (1 reports)
  3. not sure (1 reports)
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problem #3

Apr 122012

Malibu LX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

Car has had brakes installed twice at 60,000 miles! Front suspension replaced!! Gas cap is horrible! Float in Gas Tank is acting up now, indicates low gas, when tank is filled! Car is sometimes hard to start, when sitting for a short time!

- Frank T., Lindenhurst, IL, US

problem #2

Oct 062006

Malibu ES 2.2L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,826 miles

Had universal joint in steering changed under warranty once had to have it redone at 108,000 Km again. Cost me $328.00 GM dealer wouldn't do it the second time. Sound like acting up again at 138,750Km.

- Doug S., Waterloo, ON, Canada

problem #1

Apr 052010

Malibu LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

I also have a clunking noise when I turn. I was told it is the strut bearing. When the car was made the shaft and spring are put in on an angle. The shaft rides on the bearing unevenly. I was told I will have to keep changing the bearing because of the wear on the bearing. I also will be buying an import car. The car manufactures wonder why they are in financial binds.

- Diane Z., Green Bay, WI, US