10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Oct 272004

Malibu

  • miles
Exterior brake tail lights are constantly blowing out. Have replaced bulbs at my own expense four times in the last year. Today I was pulled over by the police and issues a warning because it has blown out yet again. Lost of condensation is gettin inside the lamp itself.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

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problem #2

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

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problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tail light failed.

- Visalia, CA, USA

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