4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,021 miles

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problem #1

Nov 162006

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,021 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 60 mph, the brake pedal pulsated when it was depressed and the steering wheel shook. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures. The dealer stated that the rotors were rusted. The failure recurred in June of 2007, in which the rear rotors were rusted and replaced again. At 44,783 miles, the failure recurred and the front rotors were rusted and replaced a third time. The failure mileage was 29,021 and current mileage was 51,555. Updated 02-25-08

- Colgate , WI, USA

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