10.0

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

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problem #2

May 062005

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There was a recall regarding rack and pinion steering. This has been repaired and replaced twice. The vehicle still has problems with the steering system. Contact took the vehicle to a service dealer, and they concluded that it was a power steering pump pulley. The contact has not had this repaired, the vehicle is at the dealership at this date.

- Cincinatti, OH, USA

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problem #1

Sep 122000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel column pump broke. Couldn't steer vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Northwales, PA, USA

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