5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,772 miles

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problem #2

Mar 012004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the brakes, steering, and electrical wiring for the headlights failed. The failures have occurred since 2004. While making left turns, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had been submitting complaints to the manufacturer since 2004. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 10/23/14 updated 4/13/2015

- Irving, TX, USA

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problem #1

Feb 192004

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,543 miles
The light with a wrench came on many times. Had car serviced three different times (2/19/04, 3/04/04, and 03/11/04). After the third service it was determined that loose ground at left core support was the problem.

- Wentzville, MO, USA

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