3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,988 miles

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problem #4

Jan 012002

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
I have a 1999 chev Malibu and yes the intake manifold is failing. I have had this replaced by the dealer twice. GM apparently knows about this problem for using shotty parts and they refuse to step up and fix it. I am formally complaining to the BBB GM itself and anyone else I can think of. GM Chevy stands for junk

- Holly, MI, USA

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problem #3

May 112002

Malibu

  • miles
While traveling on highway and without prior warning brakes went out. Master cylinder broke/ intake gasket failed, and oil and coolant had mixed together.

- Kapolei, HI, USA

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problem #2

Feb 262002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
The manfold intake gasket started leaking anti-freeze and I was told I had to pay for it to be replaced. GMC is aware that it is a problem and have a technical bulletin on it. They are aware that this is a problem but have failed to do anything about it. I feel that there should be a recall placed on the vehicles and anyone who has paid for the vehicle to be repaired should get reimbursed for the repairs as well as the rental.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

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problem #1

Feb 232002

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Bought this car with 23,000 miles on it in Jan. 2000. Within a few months, brakes started vibrating bad ly when applied at high speeds. Dealer said faulty, warped rotors and replaced them free B/C it was a manufacturer's defect. Few months later, April 2001, they did it again. Took back to dealer, they refaced the faulty rotors, put new pads in, charged me $300. In Jan. 2002 brakes did it again. Dealer gave me the runaround and wouldn't do it free, so I got good rotors and pads at parts store for $120 and did it myself. Also intake gasket leaks antifreeze. Chevy needs to do something about brakes and I want $420 back from them.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

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