8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
51,200 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
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problem #3

Aug 212017

Malibu LS 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,458 miles

A major safety hazardous problem that GM refused to pay for the repair even there is a Recall issued.

I own a 2009 Malibu, with 110,000 Km, The brake lights came on by itself all the time.

Received a Recall from GM to fix same problem. Dealer followed the Recall repair instruction but failed to fix after several visits. Said I need a new body control module for $800 which is not paid for by the Recall.

I called GM who had said It is my problem, refused to pay for a new body control module.

I am really upset, don't know what to do? Cannot drive the car on the road due to safety hazard concerns ....I feel like crying......I need the car to work......

- Tony T., Brampton, ON, Canada

problem #2

May 012010

Malibu LT 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,000 miles

Third brake light works when it wants to. This has been going on for some time, maybe since my wife bought the car. I was watching her leave for work when I saw the brake lights come on at end of driveway but not the third brake light. I started checking this, sometimes the light works fine other times it does not work. I checked the computer for this problem, seems to be a common problem I've checked connections and so on with no results any help or advice would be appreciated thanks, John call me or message @530-218-2003

- johnwall, Versailles, KY, US

problem #1

Feb 062013

Malibu LT 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles

THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WORK'S WHEN EVER IT WANT'S TOO!

- rick_vicki1ohio, East Liverpool, OH, US