4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,500 miles

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problem #2

Sep 192011

Malibu Classic 4-cyl

  • miles
When vehicles steering wheel is turned left or right it makes a loud clicking noise like its going to break. Does not allow accurate steering while driving. The driver rear windows electric suspension wire popped and came unraveled and window drops. Fuel level range sensor does not provide accurate reading. Also, disabled fuel gauge arm in dash (fluctuates). Diagnosis ran and seems to be no issue with fuel pump. While driving the arm bar that keeps seat level and in place snapped and seat fell as vehicle was in motion (70mph on freeway).. very scary.. since steering column already feels like its going to fall apart.

- Visalia, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 122011

Malibu Classic 6-cyl

  • 49,000 miles
Fuel gauge is inaccurate resulting in engine code and inability to properly monitor fuel level. Potential for out of fuel stalls.

- Olmsted Falls, OH, USA

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