10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 022021

Malibu Maxx 6-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering wheel remained difficult to steer. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence with manual steering. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Consumer stated "Failed component/part Information", it is incorrect to identify the failure in the hydraulic power assist/power steering fluid. The power steering on my car is electrical assist.

- Plainview, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 222007

Malibu Maxx 4WD 6-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
I was making a turn a turn that I have done for four years of my life and the vehicle steering failed. Instead of turning the vehicle went straight into a wall.

- Miami, FL, USA

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