4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 012007

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
Some time in December of 2007 the speedometer of my 2004 Chevy Impala began to malfunction. It is very erratic in that sometimes the needle doesn't move, sometimes it shows 100+mph, sometimes it appears to be accurate, and sometimes it just stays fixed on a speed and doesn't move. We had a mechanic look at it and he said only a dealer could fix it and it would most likely cost over $1,000 to do so. We have chosen to live with it in hopes that Chevrolet will put out a recall.

- West Chester, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 202004

Malibu

  • miles
2004 Malibu anti theft light and radio lock light illuminates, problem with seal on the rear left window. The steering was stiff, the molding on the let rear window came out of place when the window was rolled up. The vehicle would vibrate while driving. There was a rubbing noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated several times, the temperature and fuel gauge light illuminated. The trunk would not open properly when using the remote. The vehicle started by itself and all the lights illuminated which caused the battery to die.

- Hamilton, MS, USA

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