4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,150 miles

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problem #2

Jun 152011

Malibu

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled when she stopped with the air conditioner turned on. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when the air conditioner was on. The vehicle operated as normal upon restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on multiple occasions, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Muskego, WI, USA

problem #1

Nov 222006

Malibu 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,300 miles
: the contact stated the steering wheel started to chatter at various speeds under normal road conditions. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who could not determine the problem. The parking brake cables were replaced. There was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, when the consumer drove over bumps. There was a noise coming from the ac compressor. Updated 01/10/07.

- Belleville, WI, USA