6.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,229 miles

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problem #4

Oct 252000

Malibu

  • miles
Loud squeaking noise coming from the idle pulley. Had that part replaced with new part. By the time I got home noise was back. Brought car back to mechanic this morning. He is checking to see if new part was defected or if belt needs replacement. I am very disappointed with the Malibu's performance. In the 3 years that I have the car, I have replaced front and back brakes, alternator, battery, etc. Etc. And now the idle pulley (hopefully nothing else major).

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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problem #3

May 082000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The right side engine mount has sheared off, causing engine to have no support on that side, it was hanging.

- Pontiac, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jul 281999

Malibu

  • miles
The oil pan on the car has defective gaskets the engine manifold has defective gaskets the emergency brake light does not work the brakes have had to be replaced twice in less than 36,000 miles.

- Cumberland, MD, USA

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problem #1

Nov 241997

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer experiences electrical shock when removing oil filter.

- Spring Hil, FL, USA

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