10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,380 miles

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problem #5

Dec 022006

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,900 miles
: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front impact crash, and the airbags did not deploy. Additionally, the contact was wearing a seat belt, and the buckle assembly fractured upon initial impact. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front end. The police were on the scene, and a report was taken. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Spokane, WA, USA

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problem #4

Sep 282001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front fender where front sensor was located was cracked. Consumer sustained chest and knee injuries from steering and dashboard because air bags didn't go off. Also, seat belt did not lock up. Consumer has not consulted manufacturer or dealer.

- Mountain Top, PA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 032001

Malibu

  • miles
Plastic locking mechanism on seat belt latch plate split.

- Fulton, MD, USA

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problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver side seat belt latch failed.

- Whittier, CA, USA

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problem #1

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

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