10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,858 miles

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problem #6

Apr 081998

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle 40 pmh driver stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the brakes made noise like grinding metal to metal sound, and vehicle stopped a few inches away. Also consumer said that he lost control of vehicle, almost causing an accident. He had to replace brakes many times before. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted.

- Ararat, NC, USA

problem #5

Jun 141998

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
ABS warning light comes on at least three times per week but dealers cannot reproduce the problem and find anything wrong.

- Palm Sprin, FL, USA

problem #4

May 241998

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle the brakes and steering all of a sudden locked up, causing the driver to lose control of the entire vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they did not understand what had happened so they were trying to fix the computer. When the driver drove again the same thing happened again.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #3

Mar 311998

Malibu

  • miles
Front ABS brakes failed quickly.

- Aston, PA, USA

problem #2

Nov 101992

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal goes to floor.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #1

May 151997

Malibu

  • miles
Slowing down vehicle, heard a grinding, screeching noise. Took to dealer & informed that the brake rotors/pads & calipers were shot & needed replacing. Took vehicle back for same problem, but in rear wheel cylinder.

- Morganville, NJ, USA