10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,797 miles

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problem #4

May 252016

Malibu

  • 3,200 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 70 mph, the engine power would reduce and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Also, the reduce power message displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a undetermined failure, but the vehicle was rewired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the accelerator pedal was replaced. The issue occurred several times with different repairs, but with an undetermined diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 3,200.

- Russellville, AR, USA

problem #3

Mar 162017

Malibu

  • miles
Takata recall- experience issues with car after two weeks of owning.car began rattle when parked, slow to accelerate "dragged". later discover after returning to shop for repair, car was sold with recall issued 25plus days prior to purchase. Was not notified by dealer

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #2

Dec 132016

Malibu

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The issue occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the diagnosis was unknown. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an auto parts store where a diagnostic test produced code P2097 (post catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 5,000.

- Shavertown, PA, USA

problem #1

Oct 312016

Malibu

  • 1,695 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 45 mph, the speed reduced inadvertently and a message that the speed reduced to 25 mph appeared. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that onstar sent an email advising that a critical engine and transmission repaired were needed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the issue. The issued recurred after leaving the dealer and the vehicle reduce speed and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact was unable to drive above 20 mph. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that they would need to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 1,695.

- Sacramento, CA, USA