8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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problem #15

Mar 122004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
On 8/20/2001 at 46,208 miles on my 1999 chev. Malibu, coolant began to leak from the lower intake manifold gasket. Dealership replaced gaskets under gmpp extended warranty. Now on 3/12/04 at 75,600 miles, the replaced gaskets are leaking. After the first repair, I discovered that the original factory gaskets along with dex-cool coolant were defective. At the first repair, still defective gaskets were used to make the repair. After this first repair, GM released a newly redesigned gasket and procedure to address this issue. I feel that there needs to be a recall on the issue due to the number of consumers who are experiencing this same trouble. This could become a safety issue should the gaskets completely fail and allow coolant to mix with the oil. This would cause engine failure while driving, possible resulting in a crash.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #14

Oct 152002

Malibu

  • miles
Car had a knocking in the motor. Took to dealer to get fixed, they have not fixed the problem in the last 2 tries. They first said that it was my fault for not taking car of motor. Oil changes have been made every 3-4 months or 3 thousand miles. They first replaced the lifters, 2nd time it went in they replaced the timing chain and gears. Now up to date they have had the car for 2 weeks and they have done nothing with it do to the fact they are waiting for the warranty place to say that they can put a new motor in. They are now saying that they are going to put a used motor in that has 42000 miles on it. Till this date they will not tell me what is wrong with the car and they will also not let me see the motor it self since they have had it for 2 weeks and every thing that is connected to the motor is out of the car except the block. I personally take care of heavy equipment in the job that I do which has a $ amount around 350,000 dallors and I do oil changes, and any minnor fixing problems. It blows me away that they tell me they can not find the problem to a vehicle that I bought from them. It may sound like a piston or a rode that has gone bad.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #13

Sep 162002

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states that her vehicle has corrosion on the motor due to a water leak. Dealer was notified.

- Pioria, AR, USA

problem #12

Aug 062001

Malibu

  • miles
Consumer states while driving after engine is warm, engine will shut off nothing works but the radio. Vehicle has to be put in park to restart. Engine will not turn over the first few times after problem occurs. Vehicle also stalled out when under 30 mph. Dealer unable to duplicate concern.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #11

Jan 022001

Malibu

  • miles
While driving or at a complete stop vehicle will stall out without any warning. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Severen, MD, USA

problem #10

May 232001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn was replaced twice by the dealer. No lights illuminated on the dashbaord as linked to another problem. This keeps causing a short circuit. Consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealership 5 times for electrical problems, the multi-function switch, relay switch and cancel cam horn were all replaced, also the intake manifold gasket was leaking oil due to the gasket being improperly sealed, the oil pump drive seal was replaced.

- Nanticoke, PA, USA

problem #9

Sep 222001

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will stall at any speed. Anti theft system light comes on at 70 mph. This anti theft system shuts the vehicle down with out notice.

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 222001

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle will stall at any speed.

- San Jacinto, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 102001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall at any speed. Dealer has been notified.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #6

Oct 141999

Malibu

  • miles
The vehicle runs poorly possible due to contamination. Nlm

- White Lake, MI, USA

problem #5

Apr 011999

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has stalled on 3 different occasions, dealer can not duplicate problem or get it to come up on the onboard computer, consumer has been to arbitration, but was told there was no proof of vehicle stalling.

- Summerville, MA, USA

problem #4

Mar 242000

Malibu

  • miles
At 19,000 miles vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with engine stalling when brake were applied intermittently. Dealer was not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Russellvillie, AR, USA

problem #3

Jul 212000

Malibu

  • miles
While driving over big bumps vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. Consumer was able to restart vehicle. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Dec 141998

Malibu

  • miles
Problems with brakes since car was new, engine oil leaks, electrical problems

- Wallingford, CT, USA

problem #1

Aug 241999

Malibu

  • miles
Repeated oil leaks.

- Wallingford, CT, USA