10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,088 miles

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problem #10

May 012023

Malibu

  • miles
I purchased the vehicle in 2021. It was running fine at first but recently. been having alot of issues with the vehicle. When parking the vehicle and you put it in park it moves forward. also been having alot of tire blow outs one after another for the past 8 months. also sometimes it drives proper and at times it starts swerving. the ride gets bumpy. I already replaced the arm controls also aligned the car. i believe there mechanically defaulted. Also having issues with the exhaust. fuel sensor also was replaced. Codes P0411 keep popping up. Literally I have put more money then I paid for the car. financially has drained me. When called the manufacturer about recalls they said those recalls were expired. The car has become somewhat dangerous. Also I believe When purchased the vehicle the emissions says 2013 on the bill of sale says 2012. I just recently found the documents. Is there any way to find out right information for the vehicle. thank you my name is [XXX] phone number is [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #9

Feb 042023

Malibu

  • miles
My engine

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #8

Feb 062019

Malibu

  • miles
Rack and pinion failure causing play in the steering, pull to one side, clunking and rapid shaking of the steering wheel when braking.

- Lumberton, NC, USA

problem #7

Dec 212019

Malibu

  • 94,000 miles
I was sold a car priced at $4,995 but when the initial contract was signed the car representative failed to keep the price the same and without consent overcharged me for the car $10,000 I called back a week later to notify them the car had went out, was in bad condition, wasn't driving, and put me and my family in harms way. Car shutoff twice in motion once while actually driving on the freeway. I asked to have it repaired due to the fact that I was forced into purchasing their warranty that he stated came with the car but put in the contract later that I would pay $1000+ dollars for it when it's an expired warranty from 2017 when the dealer first got the car so it's only a extended warranty and doesn't help with anything. He came once to repair the car by putting some fluid inside to make it run & instead told me he changed the battery which turned out to be false the car kept cutting off and going out I kept seeking help it was david and abn motors who refused to fix any mechanical issue I was having with the vehicle and in return the car put me and my family in harms way it is a danger to have or drive with my kids cops said so also it cut off on the highway while driving and leaked an extremely large amount of oil while me and my kids were inside the vehicle I was forced to merge over completely to get out the way of traffic as the car just stopped motion. Something under the hood popped and the vehicle was smoky state officials order me and my family out the vehicle in toledo a hour drive away from my home. They stated it was a safety hazard and that I could not enter my vehicle and took it away. I had even sent over a message to the dealer representative I purchased the car from a month earlier stating I was having problems he refused to respond or help he stated that I already signed the contract and I should deal with it myself.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #6

Nov 202019

Malibu

  • 146,000 miles
Car would shimmy and shake. New tires new breaks etc. Made appoint. To fix recalls when power ster. Went out. Put new ps on and it didn't fix problem. Went back and forth to dealer. Had car diagnosed and service manager said there was a recall for so called GM, rep said they would fix and reinburse for the work already performed, gave a case number. Car sat a dealers weekend. Today GM rep said they would only pay 5% and denied other rep had said they'd fix. No power steering on car and it's dangerous to drive due to manufacturing defect and I'm expected to cover costs when I've already spent nearly 1000 on it and it's still not fixed. Please help

- Jonesboro, AR, USA

problem #5

Jan 202018

Malibu

  • 93,875 miles
Was actually driving down the street around the corner from the place I reside and all of a sudden the wheel started to jerk violently which caused us to drive into a curb, causing the vehicle to drive up onto a curb flattening both sides of the right side of the car as well almost clipping a car at the light to our left...the kids on back seat were completely terrified because they had no idea what was going on and are still scared to get into a vehicle...as well have a pplice report could probably obtain if need be.. we just want car foxed right way not trying to sue anybody or get aome outrageous settlement....

- Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #4

Apr 092018

Malibu

  • miles
While driving on the hwy I experienced my front wheels shaking very bad when I start slowing down

- Waterproof, LA, USA

problem #3

Jan 012017

Malibu

  • miles
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jan 152014

Malibu

  • 36,999 miles
07/2013 service ESC msg and symbol came on, dealer unable to find 01/07/2014 same 01/15/2014 again, GM paid half of the repair, because the first time it happen and was notice by dealer, I believe GM should paid the whole cost, as this is a safety issue, effects steering and stabilization of the vehicle.

- Burtbarnett, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 262012

Malibu

  • 6 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 6.

- Chaptico, MD, USA