6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,560 miles

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problem #5

Nov 102006

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,800 miles
Purchased this car from centennial Chevrolet, the transmission was slipping at times. Took it back several times to dealership and they said they could not find nothing wrong. Even after a mechanic had it personally after a few days. To this date it is slipping dramatically, and since the car is now out of warranty it has to come out of my pocket twice! know a few other people that have had the same issues and they had to replace the transmission for $2400. Doesn't seem quite right to me.

- Uniontown, PA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 151997

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil leaks and transmission is pulling.consumer contacted dealer.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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problem #3

Jan 101999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
No summary provided by consumer

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 281997

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When engine is warm the transmission continuously shifts in and out of overdrive. The transmission jerks entire engine and has difficulty on inclines, making loud noise when shifting.

- Fremont, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 101997

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The transmission is not locking when the key is in the accessory position.

- Tujunga, CA, USA

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