4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,282 miles

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problem #2

Nov 162006

Malibu Maxx 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,965 miles
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the headlights and interior lights went out. The contact had to hold the headlight switch up all the way to keep the lights illuminated. Later, when the vehicle was parked, the tail lights stayed illuminated once the vehicle was shut off, and the battery had to be disconnected to shut the tail lights off. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.

- Ellensburg, WA, USA

problem #1

Sep 252006

Malibu Maxx 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,600 miles
: the contact stated the driver's side headlight assembly melted from the original equipment bulbs. The lamp fogged up and caused poor visibility while driving. The dealership was notified. Updated 10/18/2006 -

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA