10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 132004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake lights keep burning out to the point of holes in the bulbs, leaks around rear drivers side door every time it rains, and loose seals around trunk and rear lights, theft system light comes on for no apparent reason.

- Fairborn, OH, USA

problem #5

Oct 292002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Driver's door/window made a rattling noise.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

problem #4

Jul 312002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The rotors warp every 10,000- 15,000 miles. Also, the stopping distance has increased. The dealer has repaired this problem 3 times already. The consumer states that there is early shifting in all the gears, the ride is rough, the electrical rear defogger doesn't clear well, sometime the passenger seat belt sticks, the brake pedal goes to the floor/too far, sounds like air is coming through the front door/and window-per bulletin, the passenger inside door handle had broken out of the support braket-R/R, the rotors are worn/out of adjustment/and make noises when stopping/pulsation from rear brakes-drums, and at low speeds the transmission jerks/slipping-diagnosed a leak from pan bolts.

- Detriot, MI, USA

problem #3

Apr 022002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Immediately after the purchase of the vehicle, consumer made no less than four trips back to the dealership because the control panel for the locks and windows located on the drivers door came loose.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #2

May 252000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has replaced pads/calipers and rotors 3 times, and getting ready to replace them again. Vehicle was shaking/shuttering and grinding when brakes were applied. Chevrolet dealer didn't seem to think it was a problem. It was no reason for them to be replaced this close together. Manufacturer could only say there was no recall, and until then they have no obligation. The tail lamp failed. Right rear door sometimes won't open from inside and difficult to open from outside. Consumer demand a refund of the full purchase price of the vehicle or a comparable vehicle.

- Juneau, AK, USA

problem #1

Apr 172000

Malibu

  • miles
Left and right door trim panel loose causing rattling noise, driver and passenger side rear door was inadequately lubed and misadjusted causing it to squeak and both rear door handles are out of alignment making the doors hard to open. Nlm

- White Lake, MI, USA