10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,731 miles

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problem #3

Jul 062014

Malibu

  • 500 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while turning right, the traction control engaged independently causing the steering wheel to malfunction. The contact mentioned that the failure did not occur when turning left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 500.

- Cornettsville , KY, USA

problem #2

Jun 232014

Malibu 4-cyl

  • miles
Purchased this car on April 22, 2014. At 738 miles the vehicle was taken in for brake issues. Was told that I had to wait at least till the car had 1700 miles on it so the new parts would settle. I read in a news paper article that this vehicle had a open recall on it. I then returned to the service department on May 16 2014. I told the service manager about the recall. He stated that there was nothing in there system concerning this matter. Make a long story short there was a valid recall on this car. I have taken this car back 4 other times for this brake issue. Service department states there is nothing wrong. I still have the intermittent brake issue in which one mechanic agreed that he felt the long pedal on the brakes.. GM states that the car is performing as should. Someone needs to contact the new global safety chief([xxx] ). this sounds like ignition switch drama all over again. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Daisytown, PA, USA

problem #1

Dec 212013

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 2,700 miles
While driving at highway speeds (65-70 mph) on straight and level highway, steering would develop a "sticky, or dead spot" on center. When attempting to make a slight correction, it required increased effort to overcome the "sticky" spot; I could feel the increased resistance, and then suddenly the steering wheel would move. It took effort to keep the car from jerking. Initially this would occur only when temperatures were below approximately 50 degrees (we were on christmas break in Utah). However, upon returning to Texas and warmer weather, the condition has persisted, albeit intermittently. I took it to the dealer on 15 Jan; however they were "unable to duplicate". this afternoon I observed the same "stickiness" while waiting at a stoplight. I have attempted to work through Chevrolet customer service representatives on-line, but have not been able to get anyone to acknowledge that a ""problem" exists.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA