10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,025 miles

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problem #7

Jan 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Anytime when applying brakes they pulsate/ vibrate had the rotors turned at the dealership. But, is still having problems with brakes.

- Fraser, MI, USA

problem #6

Oct 141999

Malibu

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle would begin to surge then shake and shimmy making steering difficult the rotors were turned and worked fine for about 3000 mi. Then the same problem occurred the rotors were then replaced while at the dealership we learned that they were having a lot of this type of problem with the Malibu and Grand Am. We were also informed that the warranty on the rotors was only for 17000 mi. Rather than the 36000 mi. Shown in the warranty book.

- Dawsonville, GA, USA

problem #5

Dec 131999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When applying the brakes vehicle shakes excessively due to bad rotors. Dealer can not remedy the problem.

- Mayport, FL, USA

problem #4

Dec 081999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Front end shakes due to defective front rotors. Also, steering wheel locks up due to defective power steering pump.

- Avondale, LA, USA

problem #3

Dec 031999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
When applying the brakes steering wheel and the front end of the car shakes, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This is due to excessive wear of the brake rotors. Dealer has turned the rotors twice. And the problem still exists.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #2

Nov 191999

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
This is a 6-month old vehicle. Rotors have been sanded down once. Butrotors cause brakes to pulsate when the pedal is applied. The rotors are at the stage where they are going to be replaced. Dealer has been contacted.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 211999

Malibu

  • miles
The consumer was driving at 70 mph and applied the brakes, pedal was soft, and the vehicle kept going at 70 mph and then slowed down. Vehicle had no steering and the brake pedal was shaking. In low speed when applying the brakes, they wore out and the rotors have been replaced five times. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.

- Pikesville, NC, USA