10.0

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

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problem #5

Feb 132001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle has stalled numerous of times especially when I am at a complete stop and engine light will go on. Slow crank and battery has been replaced twice. The headlights and interior lights dim whenever you slow down to come to a complete stop. The car is currently in the shop due to the stalling issue, mechanic states it is a problem in the computer system and will and to be replaced at my expense. Motor mounts are also corroded which is highly unusually due to car only being 3 years. I was unable to give the VIN # due to not having access to vehicle at the moment. The vehicle is currently in the shop undergoing repairs.

- Fort Stockton, TX, USA

problem #4

Jul 161998

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Light panel went out.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brake light and theft light comes on intermittently, unable to determine cause of lighting problems. Mjs

- Dinuba, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 201999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Driver's side airbag deployed while vehicle was being driven without warning. Also, all dashboard lights were acting erratically. Dealer can't find the problem..

- Blytheville, AR, USA

problem #1

Aug 101998

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Inability to turn on and control instrument panel lights. They are back lighted and autmatically controlled.

- Huntington Station, NY, USA