10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,256 miles

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problem #11

Apr 112004

Malibu

  • miles
When driving at night consumer was unable to see the gauges because the lights shut off inside of the vehicle.

- Portage, WI, USA

problem #10

Mar 022004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
There have been repeated failures with this automobile. The passlock anti-theft system often locks up the ignition, the headlamp and tail lamp assemblies have excessive moisture in them, causing the bulbs to burn out, the air conditioner fan motor shuts off, and the drivers seat is loose. These problems have repeatedly been reported to the dealers, and they have been unable or unwilling to repair them.

- Anderson, IN, USA

problem #9

Mar 102003

Malibu 6-cyl

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

- Marrero, LA, USA

problem #8

May 202002

Malibu

  • 32,000 miles
The vehicles computer system malfunctioned. The warning lights for ABS brakes and anti theft would come on frequently. Finally the dealer replaced the computer control module.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #7

Jan 262003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There has been numerous problems with the brakes, they have been replaced every 20,000 miles. The cruise control has been fixed a few times and needs repair again. Now, the engine has started to consume oil and I have been told it needs replacement. The Malibu is a lemon of a car.

- Depere, WI, USA

problem #6

Aug 011997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
5 different times, vehicle stalling in the middle of traffic causing exteme anxiety and stress, replace the PCM. Check engine light is on, due to cap cracked, replace fuel cap, clean code road test ok. Gas pedal loose, replace accel pedal shaft and bracket assembly

- Ripon, WI, USA

problem #5

Feb 022001

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle experienced electrical problems.

- Collinsvile, IL, USA

problem #4

Aug 111999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Electrical system failed causing other components to malfunction.

- Wall, NJ, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Resistor failed. Nlm

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 131998

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While driving vehicle at 60 mph fender skirts fell off for no reason. Vehicle also experienceswiring problems which cause problems with ABS light.

- Louis Town, PA, USA

problem #1

May 271998

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle has been serviced eight times for the electrical problems.

- Hilliard, OH, USA