10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,083 miles

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problem #12

May 201999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes are wearing out prematurley. Pads/calipers and the rotors needed to be replaced at 35,000 miles.there was no indictation of a problem, causing a safety hazard. 2. the vehicle shakes at speeds less than 20 mph, and dealer replaced control arm, but defect is still occurring.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #11

Dec 111998

Malibu

  • miles
Rotors required turning at 18,860 miles. Brake pads had at least 50% life remaining. At 26,733 miles, rotors require turning again. New repair shop (alexander Chevrolet, murfreesboro, tn 37133 615-893-6600) indicates at least 50%-60% life remaining on brakes pads. There is an apparent defect in the quality of rotors being supplied on vehicle. Chevrolet customer service (1-800-222-1020) will not resolve dispute by waiving charge to turn rotors for a second time. It has been less than 8,000 miles since the initial repair was made. Rotor failing prematurely and too often.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #10

Apr 101999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The saftey belts are hard to fasten and come undone, ticking noise when cold then diminishes, headlights fogging up inside, low speed braking, car pulls to the left.

- Johnson City, NY, USA

problem #9

Apr 051998

Malibu

  • miles
Front rotors have been cut at 9000, 19,000 and are to be replaced on 4/12/99 at 22,300. Also, front control arms have been replaced.

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #8

Mar 261999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Front brake rotors keep warping. Dealer says will put on 2nd set of updated rotors. When asked what happens when warranty runs out and problem still exists, dealer says that problem would then be a manufacturer's problem, and work for this would no longer be covered unless manufacturer of part is willing to shell out expense. I believe if they are selling a car with defective components to the point that they have released 2 sets of updated parts, then dealer should still honor any work in the future which is caused by same problem which has been occurring long before warranty ran out. Dealer should then contest with part manufacture about sending them defective parts to build their automobiles with, instead of customer having to go through part manufacturer themselves. I am very displeased with the answers I have been getting from dealer.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 071998

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied vehicle does not stay on road. Steering wheel shimmies at 60-65 mph. Also engine requires major work, including the changing of the pistons. Both causes unknown.

- Dewight, IL, USA

problem #6

Jan 271999

Malibu

  • miles
While driving about any mph and when starting to rain, consumer steps on the brakes, and the vehicle wanders from side to side. Sometimes consumer loses control of vehicle.

- Salyersville, KY, USA

problem #5

Jul 151998

Malibu

  • miles
Every 6000 to 10000 miles the brake rotors will warp, causing a shimmy at 70 mph. This is 4 times in less than 1 year and 30000 miles driven. GM says nothing is wrong.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #4

Jan 251999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Front end suspension rough, clunk, feels loose, brakes/rotors prematurely wearing out, and instrument panel very hot when heater or A/C being used. Radio am already malfunctioned once. Am concerned re: Brakes, front end and fire hazard of this vehicle.

- New Balltimore, MI, USA

problem #3

Jan 151999

Malibu

  • miles
Vibration reported at 9000 mi/dealer turned rotors/vibration returned at 14900

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 141998

Malibu 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer had trouble braking, and the ABS light stayed on until he took vehicle to dealer for check up. Finally, dealer had to replace front right hub. Dealer contacted.

- Calexico, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 211998

Malibu

  • miles
ABS brakes failed.

- Kokomo, IN, USA