5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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problem #5

Mar 102003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
Poor manufacturing and quality of vehicle components.

- Marrero, LA, USA

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problem #4

Mar 062000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Satellite Beach, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jan 052000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Air conditioner cuts off, engine fails to start (security system), carpet has disentegrated, front end problems, brake pad replaced and belt.

- Crosby, TX, USA

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problem #2

Sep 241998

Malibu

  • miles
A/C is leaking freon, and dealer is unable to locate the leaks or problem.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

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problem #1

Feb 131998

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Driver and passenger windows fog up, during high humidity, when air conditioner is set bi-level.

- Pompano Be, FL, USA

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