10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #2

Aug 112003

Malibu

  • 80,000 miles
When applying the brakes they failed to grab intermittently. Dealer stated that master cylinder malfunctioned, causing vehicle to collide into an embankment.

- Linden, AL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012003

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pulsation continues after several sets of rotors and pads. Also have replaced calipers, master cylinder and hoses. Rear brakes not functional.

- Denver, CO, USA

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