7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,134 miles

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problem #3

Aug 172004

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Three issues with my 2004 Chevrolet Malibu ls V6... 1. the steering gear needs to be replaced at 48,000 miles. 2. the starter stays engaged periodically or has trouble turning over to start the car. 3. A/C not cooling vehicle. Entire unit eventually replaced. The vehicle has been brought in numerous (13) times to various GM dealers and only has 48,000 miles.

- Mukwonago , WI, USA

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problem #2

Mar 102005

Malibu 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,345 miles
My A/C button lights flash intermittently when I try to change settings from panel to defrost...the ac will not shut off in defrost mode! also the A/C will not shut off while it is in interior recirculate mode. When I attempt to turn off the A/C in these modes it flashes about 5 times and stays on! I am concerned because I know the electrical components in that system are all interlinked...if the A/C electrical is failing..what is to be next?

- Port Orange, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012004

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,057 miles
Consumer complained about an electrical problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealership and had the work done on July 1, 2004. Vehicle had only 100 miles. On August 13,2004 the dashboard lights failed, and the tail lights were out. On August 23, vehicle had the same problem. Consumer parked the vehicle and the locks automatically unlocked while the vehicle was still running. Also, the air conditioner was running when the key was not in the ignition.

- Oceanside, NY, USA

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