8.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,720 miles

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problem #5

Jul 201998

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors installed improperly causing brake failure.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #4

Aug 251998

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Brake lower control arms had excessive clearance, damaged joints. Rotors out of round causing severe vibrations upon braking.

- Rowlett, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 301998

Malibu

  • miles
Brake problems; the brake rotors have been turned once and replaced twice because of warping. Turned on 3/6/98 with 14,574 miles.; replaced on 4/30/98 with 18, 225 miles, and 7/31/98 with 25, 039. When applyng the brakes, the steering wheel would pulsate and shake.

- Hollis Center, ME, USA

problem #2

Oct 311997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed, causing grinding noise.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #1

Aug 041997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer purchased vehicle 7-29-97/ 8-04-97, the steering rack was determined defective. Whenever turning a curve the rigt front tire rattles, otherwise any bump in the road causes the vehicle to make rattling noises. Dealer has replaced steering rack eight (8) times already, and says that until GM redesigns steering rack there is no need to replace again. Brakes vibrate, front rotors warped. Clicking noise comes from the motor of the driver side window express down feature. Consumer had vehicle in shop 8 different times, however the rattling noise has not been corrected, manufacturer has a newly designed steering rack, however consumer declined due to pursuing the lemon law. Lower control arms replaced, caused a thumping noise.

- Long Bottom, OH, USA