10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
791 miles

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problem #27

Oct 131999

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had brakes/ pads and shoes, and rotors replaced 4 times since purchase of vehicle. At this time brake need to be replaced again. Dealer has been no help at all.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #26

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced rotors and pads 3 times. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Fulton, NY, USA

problem #25

Jun 012000

Malibu

  • miles
I've had to have my brakes serviced three times in the first year and a half that I've had my car. They warped, so my dealer turned them down; they warped again, so they replaced them; then they warped again, so they turned them again.

- Philipsburg, PA, USA

problem #24

Mar 022000

Malibu

  • miles
The brakes have been resurfaced once. The pads have been replaced 3 times and the rotors replaced twice. I have had the car in for the final repair attempt on the brakes. They say there is nothing wrong with them. While the car was in the shop for this, the driver's power window went out. Three people in the service dept. Tried to get it to work. I had to leave the car another day. When I went to pick it up, I was told there was nothing wrong with the window and it is now working. The power locks lock and unlock themselves periodically. I hear air coming in the driver's door. The cd player face gets to hot to touch and I smell burning. I was told this was normal. The steering column wouldn't tilt down because of plastic debris on the assembly. The brake light circuit board melted. The air conditioner control head shorted out. The evap system vapor pressure sensor had to be replaced. The rear doors stuck and had to be lubricated. The glove compartment latch had to be adjusted to stop rattle. The transmission had to be replaced.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #23

Nov 152000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Rotors, and pads have been replaced twice. When brake pedal was applied front end began to shake and shutter. Delaer has been contacted.

- Estell Manor, NJ, USA

problem #22

Aug 102000

Malibu

  • miles
When applying brakes at over 40 mph vehicle shakes vigurously. Took to independent shop no repair needed at time said it was a manufacturer problem with discs.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #21

Nov 011999

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brakes at a high speed vehicle shakes a lot. In November of 1999 dealer could not remedy problem. In March of 2000 dealer replaced front brakes. Then, in May 2000 they were replaced. Late August, brakes had to be replaced again. Brakes and rotors were replaced on November 16,2000.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #20

Sep 272000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When appyling brakes extreme vibration occurred within the front end, also pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision.

- Taylorsville, NC, USA

problem #19

Sep 112000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Every 4000 miles disc brakes pulsed and need replacing. 4 times and counting.

- Canastota, NY, USA

problem #18

Mar 012000

Malibu

  • miles
While driving, applying the brakes and trying slow down, steering wheel will begin to vibrate.

- Yardville, NJ, USA

problem #17

Oct 311999

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving above 35mph & would start to brake, vehicle would start to vibrate & shake in front. When vehicle was below 35mph & brakes were applied, it would not shutter or shake. Took vehicle to dealer at least 3 different times & had the brakes replaced. First time were pads/rotors & calipers. Second time were rotors & pads. When vehicle reached 36,000, nothing would be done for the brakes.

- Sandy, UT, USA

problem #16

Aug 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Consumerhas problem with brakes, especially at high speed. When applying brakes they pulsate and grab lightly. Dealership replaced brakes pads and rotors, and they resurfaced the rotors. Vehicle has 16000 mph, and tires the tread is warped in the center of the tires.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #15

Jul 272000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown.

- Olive Bridge, NY, USA

problem #14

Jul 092000

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highway and the traffic was coming to a stop, she applied brakes, and steering/front end started to vibrate. Also, brakes grabbed slightly.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 032000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Car shimmied when brakes were applied/stop light quit working went to fix found it all melted on the inside had to repalce whole tail light assembly.

- Everett, WA, USA

problem #12

Sep 281999

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle has experienced continued front disc brake failure which caused brake pulsation, several replacements however unit is still experiencing problems.

- West Suffi, CT, USA

problem #11

Sep 281999

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle has experienced continued front disc brake failure which caused brake pulsation, several replacements however unit is still experiencing problems.

- West Suffi, CT, USA

problem #10

Jul 022000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Coming off the expressway applied brakes to slow down and they felt spongy ABS light came on. Also, there was brake fluid on the rim of the tires. Contacted dealer, and they have replaced the rotors and pads for the 4th time. Problem still exists.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #9

Jul 062000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When applying brakes a grinding or squeaking noise occurs, and the brakes are prematurely wearing. Cause unknown.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #8

Apr 101999

Malibu

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: P21560R15 )

- Houston, TX, USA

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