10.0

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

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problem #6

May 271998

Malibu

  • miles
While applying brakes, the car pulsates and jumps when coming to a stop. The car was taken in several times to have the rotars turned, then later replaced, then replaced again with 99 model rotars, the brakes are still pulsating to current date. The alternator went out while driving, lost all power to brakes, ABS system, and air bags. The alternator was replaced. Later had to have battery replaced due to alternator killing it. The A/C light would blink on and off, the compressor would cut on and off. Had to eventually replace the panel on the inside of the car after having a new compressor put on. The A/C panel seemed to have done the trick, though is has some new problems from the beginning. The bushings squeak and sqwauk while driving over bumps, they have now started in the rear of the car.

- Chester, GA, USA

problem #5

Nov 281999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Replaced front brakes 5 times in 32000

- New Haven, KY, USA

problem #4

Jul 111999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Rotors have been replaced 5 times on this vehicle and it has less than 20,000 miles.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #3

Jun 211999

Malibu

  • miles
Disk brake rotors are reported to be warped, causing severe shimmy when braking at freeway speeds. This is reported to be a common defect, which General Motors refuses to cover under their "bumper to bumper" warranty.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 291998

Malibu

  • miles
Rear drums pulsate causing vibration in steering wheel upon heavy braking. Nlm

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #1

Nov 061998

Malibu

  • miles
Rear brakes were not adjusted properly which put more wear and tear on the front brakes, and caused vehicle to shake and steering wheel to shake, which may have resulted in loss of control.

- Frost, TX, USA