2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,000 miles

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problem #3

Mar 142005

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles
It took several attempts before it would start. The vehicle stalled in traffic and had taken several attempts to start again. The mechanic suggested that the problem was with the starter switch.

- Washington, UT, USA

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problem #2

Jun 252003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 123,000 miles
Defective intake manifold gasket and then the head gaskets blew on me requiring expensive repairs.

- Jericho, NY, USA

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problem #1

May 282003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
Two repairs in one week, alternator had to be replaced, dash lights started coming on & guages going crazy! car wouldn't start after being parked for 1 hr, then when jump started it, died again in few minutes, replaced alternator, battery, then next day ignition failed, key wouldn't turn in ignition, had to be towed to my mechanic (this was the third (3rd) time the ignition switch locked up like this and the key wouldn't turn & the car would not start & entire ignition assembly had to be replaced, 2X earlier it was under warranty...this time it cost me over $400 (the part alone cost $289.) I am so frustrated w/ this problem, as dealership repaired it the first 2 times & they didn't seem to understand it. This is the second battery I've had to purchase since I bought the car brand new in January 2000.

- Brandon, FL, USA

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