4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,352 miles

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problem #7

Mar 152005

Malibu

  • miles
1998 Chevrolet Malibu windshield wiper motor blew up. The consumer request reimbursement for the replacement of the motor.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #6

Sep 072004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,461 miles
The windshield wipers suddenly failed while driving in the storm. The consumer would like to know if there was a recall on a 1998 Chevy Malibu. Responded to previously via E-mail refer to ODI#10093392.

- Prospect, KY, USA

problem #5

Dec 132003

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles
Windshield wiper motor failed. Recall 01V068000 was issued; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Berryton, KS, USA

problem #4

Sep 022003

Malibu

  • miles
Intermittently passenger's side windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing driver's and passenger's views.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #3

Jul 072002

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states while driving 55mph in the rain the windshield wiper shut off causing poor visibility. Nlm

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 282001

Malibu

  • miles
Fuses for the windshield wipers continued to blow. Then, passenger's side windshield wiper cracked and broke, which necessited the replacement of wiper transmission assembly. Consumer was informed that this vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall 01V068000 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Liberty, MO, USA

problem #1

Mar 302001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 45 mph windshield wipers stopped working without prior notice. Dealer said there was no recall, recall announced in March 2001, no notification schedule yet. Consumer stated an accident was almost caused due to the faulty wipers.

- Fairport, NY, USA