5.7

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$90
Average Mileage:
70,500 miles
Total Complaints:
31 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (19 reports)
  2. fix resistors that fail in the relay pack (10 reports)
  3. replace themostat (1 reports)
  4. replaced the fuse (1 reports)
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problem #11

Dec 162006

(reported on)

Malibu LS 3.1L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

Just one of many other problems; replaced the resistor pack 3 times; yes I checked current draw of the fan and it's not excessive.

- George R., Lefroy, Ontario, Canada

problem #10

Oct 172006

(reported on)

Malibu LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

Settings 1 and 2 don't work, same as everyone else. PIECE OF CRAP, never buying GM again.

- Jonathon H., Kansas City, MO, US

problem #9

Oct 022006

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 90,000 miles

I bought the car with about 36,000 miles, shortly after, blower wouldnt work on 1st or 2nd setting. now at about 90,000 miles blower will only work on highest setting. I am sure just a matter of time before it goes out completley

- Debbie G., Wixom, MI, US

problem #8

Sep 152006

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 53,000 miles

the fan doesnt work on #1 and #2 what the hell is that all about. Either you freeze or overheat they need to do something about this.

- Tia G., Upper Marlboro, MD, US

problem #7

Aug 272006

(reported on)

Malibu LS

  • 70,000 miles

The AC or heater works only on setting 3 or higher, 1 and 2 just don't blow any air. Not such a big deal but kind of annoying.

- Jan M., Victoriaville, QC, Canada

problem #6

Aug 242006

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 52,000 miles

First two settings on blower fan stopped working

- Tom B., Hudson, WI, US

problem #5

Jan 032006

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 40,000 miles

Blower motor fan control settings #1 and #2 are non-functional.. Definently a GM & Delphi defect which they are aware of and should fix at no cost to the consumer. My son and I bought new 2000 Malibu's and both have experienced this problem at about 40000?? miles plus.

- Stephen M., Eaton Rapids, MI, US

problem #4

Apr 052005

(reported on)

Malibu LS

  • 46,000 miles

same problem on FAN. no fan for settings 1,2. all other work ok. A/C recycle button would toggle itself off to vent after a few minutes.

- Chris D., Los Angeles, CA, US

problem #3

May 052005

(reported on)

Malibu LX

  • 70,000 miles

THE FAN DOESN'T WORK ON THE 1 OR 2 SETTINGS. THERE IS A RELAY PACK THAT IS BETWEEN THE SWITCH AND THE FAN. THE RESISTORS THAT CONTROL THE ONE AND TWO SETTING OVERHEAT AND FAIL. YOU CAN GO TO RADIOSHACK AND GET THE RESISTOR AND SOLDER THEM. I HAD THAT PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT MY NIGHTMARE AND HAD THE DEALER FIX IT.

- Mike S., Corona, NY, US

problem #2

Feb 092005

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 50,000 miles

myself and at least two other friends of mine can't get the heat or a/c to work until the 3rd setting.

- leahjane, Buffalo, NY, US

problem #1

Aug 092003

(reported on)

Malibu

  • 19,655 miles

THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS ONLY ON NUMBER 3. ALL IN ALL I'M SORRY THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT WAS NEW AND FOR A NEW CAR I HAD TO MANY PROBLEMS. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR THAT MUCH . I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 3 YRS.

- Sandra D., Bronx, NY, US