1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,377 miles

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problem #5

Jun 082017

Malibu Maxx

  • miles
Passenger airbag light remains on. Unable to pass safety inspection. Went to dealerership and they stated I needed a passenger presence module and the price on the part is $1348.16. My car has 216,000 miles on it. Still runs well and has been paid off for years.

- Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

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problem #4

Feb 162017

Malibu Maxx 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,248 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu maxx. While driving 65 mph, the brake lights turned off without warning when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure recurred for the past two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the first time on 8/10/2015 where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced and the wires needed to be connected. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,248. Updated 04/12/17

- Lebanon, OH, USA

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problem #3

Jun 072014

Malibu Maxx 6-cyl

  • 192,639 miles
Slowed down to take a right turn, turned right and started to speed up and the headlights shut off and would not come back on. I had to drive home, holding the bright lights on manually. Even at 20 mph, it was very scary, could not imagine this happening at the speed of 55 or higher. Very dangerous!!

- Annandale, MN, USA

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problem #2

Mar 092012

Malibu Maxx

  • 82,000 miles
We learned that the brake lights were staying on when pedal was not pushed, but going off when brake pedal was applied. Cruise control wouldn't work in this situation of course. Also, at times, power windows won't work and other times the door ajar lights up, doors won't lock at this time, and check rear seat entertainment system will alert. I diagnosed that the 6 volt reference voltage was approx. 2-3 volts. GM bulletin recommended cleaning BCM connector and applying dielectric grease. At times this would work, but no corrosion was ever evident at these connectors. These problems have been getting progressively more common, although the brake light problem hasnt occurred for 3-4 months.

- Middlebourne, WV, USA

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problem #1

May 012009

Malibu Maxx

  • 66,000 miles
Drl too hot and cause the headlight / side marker housing to melt. Melted plastic causes bulb to go out / fuse to socket. Needed to replace bulb, housing and harness all oem and available.. possible fire danger if left unchecked.

- Big Spring, TX, USA

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