10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
51,852 miles

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problem #5

Jul 292003

Malibu 6-cyl

  • miles
'recall campaign' for Chevrolet Malibu 2003, vehicle also involved in 2 accidents. The consumer husband believed both accidents were the result of a recall GM had issued regarding the accelerator pedal. (husband on behalf of wife doris nell deceased)

- Visalia, CA, USA

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problem #4

Dec 012004

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle is included in a manufactured recall 04V092000 concerning acceleration control system. However, repair were not performed as of yet.

- Venice, FL, USA

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problem #3

Dec 272004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying the accelerator pedal it stuck to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of vehicle, and crashed into a guard rail. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012004

Malibu

  • miles
While driving and after coming to a complete stop vehicle accelerated on its own.

- Lansing, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 082004

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,215 miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs on 6 separate occasions. However, this problem recurred.

- Warwick, RI, USA

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