9.4

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,387 miles

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problem #11

Jul 032000

Malibu

  • miles
In both failures the service support was not in excisting, or very insulting, both problems have injury or death possibilitys, rotor warranty only 12.000 miles, but the problem is a defect which is in all models starting in 1998 till now.it is not acceptable, every 7000 miles new rotors or die?? engine losing power at high speed and grouded freeway, no power steering or brakes, no warning. Dealer tells me there are no codes and it runs well, after dealer told wife to remove vehicle,18 miles later, car is stuck again, Chevrolet assistant service said perhaps wife can push the car to the right.must we tolerate this, and a sales person knows about the bullitins, and will say that there is no rotor problem, brand new vehicle, never miss work, losing job, home and wife because of no error codes.so much for empty promises.service manager dont care if you die or live, dealer has his 22.000.00 and tells you to remove your junk.Chevy image is clouded and not honest.

- Phelan, CA, USA

problem #10

Mar 012001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When in on position there is a knocking noise coming from engine compartment.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #9

Apr 012000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine makes a knocking noise. Dealerr has checked and said it may be air conditioner compressor. Engine was replaced, brakes make noise. Firestone affinity tires make noise in the front, 15 inch.

- San Diego, TX, USA

problem #8

Sep 192000

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine kept knocking and the first dealer said they didn't have time to look at it, they put a new engine in but still having problems, the brakes have been replaced (rotors and pads) 2 times and still are not right, the car would not go from park to reverse on 2 occasions, I have had lights not working, door latches broken.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #7

Jan 262001

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While driving there is a noise when braking which may indicate a problem with braking system. Also a noise coming from engine.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #6

Oct 132000

Malibu

  • miles
No summary

- Willingboro, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jul 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Rotars continue to warp, and the engine knocks but no one knows why

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #4

Sep 292000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
While driving on highway engine will completely shut down without warning causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown.

- Zephyr Hills, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 232000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Tires wore out fast, car stalls, brakes went twice, computer had to be reprogrammed and the car locked up once nothing would work driving down the road( dot number: )

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 012000

Malibu

  • miles
Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a rear end crash. Need to wait before restarting vehicle. Problem occurred 3 times. Dealer cannot determine the cause. But installed a chip to vehicle so it can record the problems.

- Roxburg, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jun 132000

(reported on)

Malibu

  • miles
Vehicle stalls/completely dies without warning, causing loss of power. Dealer cannot determine cause.

- College Point, NY, USA