Chevy Malibu Reviews

I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu that after turning 100k miles just started having power steering issues. I am terrified to drive my car for fear of the steering locking up like many other complaints I have read. Absolutely unbelievable that GM is not doing something about this complaint.

My complaint is not with the dealership. It is with the powertrain warranty and the 2007 Chevy Malibu that I purchased brand new.

I have a 2005 Malibu. When riding down the street my doors will unlock and my engine shuts off. Luckily, I can still steer and use my brakes to safely pull to the side of the road and park it so I can restart it. This could be a dangerous situation if I'm ever on a highway with a big truck behind me.

Fuel gauge on my 2006 Malibu 4-cyl fluctuates from Full to Empty several times on different occassions, although gas tank is full. Dealer diagnosed bad fuel sensor. Dealer also found bad throttle body which they replaced applying the emission warranty of 7 years/70,000 miles. However, customer service of Chevrolet Division at GM (800-222-1020) won't approved the fuel sensor replacement, not even goodwill. I talked to a Ureishia. She won't give me her full name saying it's against company policy (huh?).

I bought a 1999 Malibu lS. Now, granted that I'm the second owner -- it's after 150, 000 miles and 7 years but I believe that Dexcool is the source of my problems. First, it was the water pump. Now, it's the engine gaskets. I believe it has eaten through I can't even make it to the end of my street without it overheating. I'm constantly buying coolant, shouldn't they have responsibility for these things even so I've consulted two ase mechanics and three auto part stores. They all tell me the same thing, it had to do with the coolant, so is there anything they will do for me or can be done. Thank you.

I own a 2006 Malibu Maxx SS 3.9L - with 93K mi. I've replaced the transmission at 40K mi, not under warranty, third set of tires, second set of brakes, three batteries, front bearings, front rocker arms, front struts. The transmission was replaced by dealership and it lurches when starting from a stop. They say that nothing is wrong with it. The transmission flush at 93K due to burning fluid.

I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx with 105k miles on 3.5L V6 and is experiencing steering problems. It is the same locking up issues as countless other Malibu owners have complained about. While driving for no reason it locks up at any speed and almost crashes the car! The dealership won't touch it.

I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu with only 33,000 miles on it. It just started getting "Power Steering" on message board. I cannot afford a new car or put a lot of money into this one. Why is GM ignoring all the complaints? Why has there been no recalls on the power steering problems that many people seem to be having? You want someone to die first, right?

I encountered electronic power steering trouble. The steering wheel tightened up while backing out of a parking space and the power steering warning appeared on the dash information center. I brought the car to dealership for repairs, and they repaired a loose ground wire. The problem has continued intermittently ever since. I brought the car back to the dealer for the second time. They said, nothing appear to be wrong with it.

I've bought a 2006 Malibu. Before I reached 30.000 miles, I had a problem with the steering locking up while turning. I had to accelerate to be able to steer. Well, I took it to the dealer, Robbins Chevrolet in Humble Texas. I spoke with the service manager and they said that it was a problem with the electric motor, so they repaired it. Now, three weeks ago, my son is making a left turn and the steering locks up on him and goes into a private house, runs on a tree, and damages the passenger side.

Well, I have had problems with my ‘06 Malibu LT from day one. I bought it from the Chevy dealer at 23,000 miles. I have always had problems with the power steering locking up mostly on freeway at 65 or higher speeds, but also on regular streets. When accelerating and turning or going straight and pushing on the gas, the steering locks up and all stupid lights come on and here the car ding and the radio says power steering.

The driver's seat frame broke and the seat is tilted and rocks. It is awkward to drive and most assuredly a potentially unsafe situation. I was advised it cannot be repaired and will need to be replaced at a cost of over $600. I have seen a few posts from people that have experienced this, which prompted me to add my 2 cents.

I am an owner of two Chevy Malibus. I have a 2006 and a 2005. The 2005 I purchased with 14000 miles on it. While under warranty, I had a clunking noise in the steering rack when turning the vehicle. This was replaced by the dealer under warranty.

The power steering goes out unexpectedly while driving. I have found that there is an electronic sensor in the steering column that affects this situation. Although no damage as of yet, it has happened three times thus far. Fortunately, no one got hurt. My heart races pretty high when it does happen, but you never know when. I’ve seen a lot of bad reviews on this very problem with this model. There was no recalls as of yet. Does someone have to die first?

I thought, finally, I am buying a reliable car, a 2000 Chevy Malibu, and boy I was excited. Only to have the check engine light come on a few days after purchase. I brought it back to the dealership and they hooked it up to the computer and it said something involving the emissions leak. They said to first try and get a gas cap and that might fix it, of course, it didn't. I'm not made of money, so I can't and couldn't take it in and the dealership wasn't offering to fix it for me.

I traded my Dodge Durango 1999 in for a 2002 Chevy Malibu with 100,000 miles on it and I loved the car. It was small and good on gas. So I got it in Feb 2010. I drove it, washed it and smiled all the way around Columbus. And then one day, out the blue, no warning it wouldn't start. I tried all day still nothing and I started noticing a theft system light that was on. So I looked it up on the internet and found out what was going on so I tried the 10 min thing and it started. So I started noticing that it happens all the time I start my car or attempt. I read so many things on this problems. There was over 50 people who had the same problem with this car. So raising a granddaughter who is 2 years old, I can't have this problem.

I took my new Malibu LT to the dealer in July 2010 for the same problem shown below. I was told they had several vehicles with the same issue. I left the car for the entire day for diagnostics and was told GM said they were working on the problem and would let me know when they knew how to solve the problem. It is now Sept. and no fix yet.

In April 2007 I purchased a 2006 Chevy Malibu from Groth Brothers in Livermore. In Aug 2007 I was having anti-lock system malfunction problems. I took my car down to Bay Bridge Auto, a GMC dealership in Oakland located on Broadway. They could not find what the problem was. Just recently on Aug 20th 0f this year, my whole car shut off just as I got in it, to pull back my power steering locked up. I got my car towed down to Bay Bridge Auto.

I have filed a third complaint to GM about my 2001 Chevy Malibu that only has 60k miles on it and is now defective for a second time for manifold intake gaskets due to Dexacool anti-freeze. GM will not do a thing except offer me a $1,500 voucher to buy a new car. I have already spent $3,000 over the duration of owning the car, only to find out that the dealership I bought the car from was told to not say anything about the issue. Now, a class action suit has been closed and settled. For those of us who did not know about the issue are "screwed", to put it bluntly. Is there any recourse or action at this juncture? I think GM should be held accountable for this action just like Toyota was in the news.

On December 2005 I bought a 2006 Malibu Maxx only because I had a Malibu Maxx as a rental because a deer landed on the roof of my Ford Ranger as I was driving up a hill. I had the Malibu Maxx for 3 weeks and fell in love with it. Sold the Ford Ranger and bought a 2006 Malibu Maxx. Ten months later in October 2007 I had to take the car back to the dealer because the noise in the front was so bad I thought the front end was going to fall apart. They replaced the Intermediate Shaft at no cost. Then every once in a while the steering would bind up then it would stop for a while and then do it again. Then it started to be more frequent.

This is main concern 1: Vehicle was purchased in July 2009. I was informed by OnStar when I arrived at home from dealership that there was an open recall on vehicle since March 2009: The recall is for when the vehicle is in Park, it is actually in neutral. The transmission shifter cable recall was opened and fix provided in March 2009. I returned to dealership to repair the vehicle for the recall. The safety recall was open and not repaired while it was sitting on dealership lot for four months! I was sold the car with an open safety recall. Clearly GM has safety on their mind!

General Motors has voluntarily made me aware of a problem with my ETS system on my 2005 Chevy Malibu. They have admitted that they made a mistake in manufacturing or installation. My power steering has been going on and off for 6 months and no one has been able to correctly diagnose the problem. I received a letter from GM stating that the ETS is a problem and that I can take it to a dealership and have it repaired at no cost. However, it has to be under 10 years old or under 100,000 miles. My car is 5 years old but has less than 110,000 miles on it.

In the past 3 years, we have purchased 3 new Chevrolet vehicles. The 2009 Malibu that we have now will be the last. I just paid $953.28 to get it out of the shop. Squirrels got under the hood and ate the wiring harness on top of the engine. Now I found out that there is a soy based product used in GM wiring harnesses. This is like a salad bar for rodents.

I bought a brand new 2008 Chevy Malibu in March of 2009. I have been having issues with the power steering/steering column. They replaced my power steering shortly after I purchased the car. For the past 10 months to 1 year, I have been having clunking noises in my steering wheel/column when I make turns, or when I sometimes go over bumps.

I am a single mother of three children. Two years ago, I decided to purchase a 2005 Malibu, a safe family car. The car had 30,000 miles when I bought it. I thought this is worth working two jobs for, vehicle security! Yeah what a joke. I have had nothing but problems since I bought it. First, the day I drove it off the lot, the mirror visor broke, the driver seat started bouncing that broke. The CD play started making really funny noises and ran the batteries down. The only way to make that stop was to pull the fuse.

I bought 2005 Malibu in with around 46K miles on it in 2008, but the engine was power off the day before yesterday at one of my subdivision stop sign. Finally, had to have it towed only to find out my 5 year old car (67K now) had thrown the timing chain. Not too bad to replace until they found 8 of 16 rods were bent while the timing chain wasn't working properly. The only fix was $2000 for a used engine or $1700 for a new cylinder head. It was suggested I get the new engine.

2008 Malibu LTZ broke down of Interstate 95 late Sat afternoon at mile marker 212 on 7/10. "Engine Powering Down" light on and temp gauge hot. I pulled off road to shoulder and called Onstar/Roadside Assistance. The car was towed to nearest dealer, Cocoa Beach FL about 10 miles away. Service Dept closed at 1 pm, and breakdown happened about 4 pm. Sales manager told me no car rental place opened at this time, and printed out copy of "trip interruption clause" since I was over 100 miles from my destination, my home.

My car has been leaking in the back passenger side floor board for months. After a couple trips to the Chevrolet dealer (Team Chevrolet and they were good to work with), they discovered a defect. When the car is parked with the nose higher than level, rain somehow gets through the AC into the passenger side back floorboard. Team Chevrolet did the work and ate half of it-thank you. GM refused to pay the other half. Someone else brought in a Malibu the same time with the same problem. The internet is full of Malibu leak problems. So much for Car of the Year!

I bought a 2001 Chevy Malibu new. I have replaced the control module for the speed/temp/a/c, heat etc (7) times. This is definitely a factory defect although Chevy will not admit or make another improved part. I know several others who have the same problem, Chevy just keeps collecting the $260 every time you have to replace it. By the way, I live in Florida and if you do not replace it you have no air conditioning which is pretty hard to deal with in the summer. Come on, Chevy, own up to the problem and make it right!

I have 56000 miles on my car, always from new, had noise in turning the car. Now I had to replace the Sway Bar in the front of car, was broke. Had to pay dealer $248.24 to replace. Yet at times when service work was done, the service people notice the noise. I feel GM should replace free of charge.

On July 30, 2010, we have had our 2010 Chevy Malibu LT less than 60 days. When we drive it on the freeway or side streets (anywhere, okay), the car abruptly slows and revs, while the tachometer shows drastic vacillation of RPMs. The July 19, 2010 service invoice from MJ Sullivan says, "A customer states on highway, vehicle started surging and bucking. Cause: connector partially connected DOC ID 2444545. N6654 Connector reconnection. "

I have had the power steering go out periodically on my 2006 Chevy Malibu. Additionally, I have had significant problems with the trunk leaking. I have taken it to the dealers who have recommended replacing the power steering unit. I have, at times, had multiple codes come in at a particular time. The troubleshooting I have done so far strongly indicates that the leaking trunk and electrical problems are related. Inspection of the electrical connections throughout the cab appear to be corroded. Additionally, electronic devices that are left in the car closed up in the sun for extended periods of time show corrosion.

I had recently purchased a GM 2010 Malibu Chevy. It has less than 2500 miles as of 7/29/10. When it was approximately 1200 miles, it had a mechanical recall needed and with less than 2500 miles, the computer chip went bad which affected the AC unit and made funny noises in the engine. It has been in the shop for one week to date. We were without car for 4 days before Chevy provided a rental car! The Chevy people are not having much luck on repair to date. We are concerned on the car being right when completed! We requested Vaden Chevy to have GM provide a new Malibu. We really don't need a lemon that will need future repair work!

Well, I just started to have problems with my 2007 Malibu LTZ with 65.000 miles on it. It is the same problem as I read on all the blogs about the power steering going out at high speeds and kicks out when I try to speed up. And it pulls hard to the side. It will cause an accident some time, I am sure. So why hasn’t it been recalled like the Cobalt and other GM models? They want us to pay $600 to $1500 out of our pockets, which is ridiculous. I can't afford to pay that kind of money. GM needs to step up and call these cars in for repair and it needs to hit the airways like the Toyotas.

I bought a used 2005 Chevrolet Malibu in December 2005 with 12000 miles on it. July 19, 2010 the power steering warning came on when I started the car and I could not turn the wheel. I turned car off and back on and it was all right. I went downtown, shopped and it was just fine. The next day, July 20, 2010, I turned the car on and the same thing happened. The warning for the power steering came on, but the only difference was that when I turned the car off and back on, it did not help. I could not turn the wheel.

In 2004, I bought a 99 Chev Malibu and was only 5 years old and my car is only trouble sometimes the systems is on and won't start. I already pay to Chevrolet agency 500.00 dollars to fix this but still the same.

I own a 2004 Malibu lt. I bought it from my step dad's parents, who bought it new so I knew it had been well taken care of. It had 97,000 when I bought it and they had no problems with the car. Since I have owned it I had to replace some blower motor resistor something or other that went out on Christmas day, the heater stayed on even when the car was not running! it tool dealership calling gm to figure out what it was and they still had to order the part, which took 3 weeks in the middle of winter and cost me $400.

I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu, and have loved the car since we got it in 2006. I believe it had 30,000 miles on it and it had always done funny electrical stuff but it was used so I didn't think much about it.

I bought a 97 Malibu from a navy couple about 6 months ago, he told me he rebuilt and replaced the engine, but didn’t explain to me why. I’m a girl so I don’t know too much about cars to begin with; anyway they sold me the car for $800. It was too good to be true. They were getting deployed and had no time to do smog check so they discounted $150 from the car. Well it didn’t pass, and the car has been given me loads of problems no. All of the antifreeze would leak out through the bottom of the car! Well I had to replace an ignition coil, spark plugs and reservoir for coolant. It also had a brownish tinge on it.

I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu with 56,000 miles on it. While sitting at idle, the steering wheel shakes back and forth with no one touching it. While driving at speed, the power steering assist will randomly disengage and then kick in, causing the car to lurch to one side. This happened while driving on the tollway at 60 mph resulting in a near accident when the car suddenly pulled to one side and almost hitting the car next to us. There appears to be a recall on the Cobalt and Pontiac cars for the same years as this, using the same electric steering assist. I fail to see how this problem is not related, same year, same system, same problem, same part and manufacturer.

I would like to know if there is any other people having problems with reflections in the windshield of the 2010 Chevy Malibu and if there is a remedy for this problem.

I bought a 2006 Chevy Malibu SS when it had 6,000 miles on it. As soon as my warranty ran out, I have had nothing but trouble with this car. I am on my 3rd. $1,200.00 fuel pump. Averaging about 11,000 miles between changes. Power door locks do not work, have an insanely aggravating rattle in the dash, and now the fuel gauge has quit. I will never buy Chevy again.

When I found out that there had been a recall on the hazard switch in Chevrolet Malibu's, it answered the question why the turn signals worked sporadically.

I find it hard to believe that GM has yet to recall any vehicle built with EPS (Electronic Power Steering). After many appointments with our auto shop, the problem finally came to a head when the system died. Of course, it died on the highway going 60. How many accidents can be attributed to this junk component? How many injuries or deaths will it take GM to "stand up" to this faulty part. My mechanic thought that the component was on "recall", but research shows that they have not identified the "Malibu" as one of the vehicles outfitted with this EPS system. After reading all the complaints and blogs about the EPS System, I am convinced that the Malibu is suffering from the same symptoms as the Cobalt and other vehicles identified in the recall.

I have a 2002 Malibu. I Bought it used from my sister, so I know that it was well taken care of. There are all sorts of problems with fuses. The air condition button will turn on and off and I constantly have to fiddle with it. Also, the light for the gear shift no longer works, so when it is dark I can't tell what gear I'm in. Today while I was driving, the gas light came on.

With a company that was recently bankrupt, I don't think this is any way to treat a loyal customer. Please Advise.

I bought a 2008 Malibu LT in January. Unfortunately, I decided not to purchase the extended warranty. At first, I was really happy with it. It looked great and drove really well. Fairly soon after buying it, I had to take it back to have an evaporative sensor switched out, no big deal. Later, I noticed there were some minor problems with the power lock on the rear passenger side window. Again, not a huge problem since it rarely malfunctions.

I purchased this car in Aug. of 2007 with only 22,000 miles on it. I got the Car Fax which indicated 'no problems.' Prior to buying it, I looked at many sites online. All stated that this was a very good and reliable car, right! I am disabled and have to have a reliable car, which this seemed to be. I had no problems for over 2 yrs. except that the heat gauge seemed to always run a bit hot. I was told 'not to worry' about that, that many cars run above the 1/2 way mark. I was also told that the car would get approx. 21 mpg in the city and more on highway. I have averaged 15 mpg and now it is down to 13 mpg.

I have a 2006 Malibu. l just had to replace the electric power steering and not even a month later, the motor went out. Are there any recalls at this point in time?

I own a 2003 Chevy Malibu that required a new ignition cylinder March 1, 2010 because the car failed to start. I see that a significant number of complaints about the failed ignition cylinder for the 2003 Malibu in Chevy forums, MSN auto review, and other internet forums. I would like to think the number of same problem would constitute a manufacturer recall. I paid $500 for the fix on Mar 1, 2010. Then my car did the same thing two days ago, necessitating a $55 tow to (less than half a mile away) Chevy dealer. The dealer made good by not charging a fee again but what about the initial $500 for a short lived fix?

In April 2010, I bought a brand new Chevy Malibu LTZ v6. It is now June 1st and I've had to bring the car into the dealer because the power steering was making a groaning noise when I turned/especially if I was braking at the same time. I took it to the dealer and they said it was low on power steering fluid but found no leaks. They topped it off and the sound was "almost gone" so they ordered some synthetic fluid they said should stop the sound but I'm still concerned. From previous older posts, it seems as though the power steering has been an issue for quite a few years with this car.

I own a 2008 Chevy Malibu and am wondering if there have been any recalls regarding the power steering and electronic system? I'm very scared as my car dash every now and then pops up with "Power Steering." After reading a few blogs, I'm noticing others with the same questions and or concerns. Please contact me, so I can report this problem to the proper people.

My 2005 Malibu has a broken steering shaft. One shop told me this was recalled and another. I took it to get fixed at, said this is not. I was just reading the reviews and it seems that many other people have had the same problems. What is up? Can anyone tell me? Hopefully we don't die on our way to the beach in 3 weeks.

I have a 1996 Chevy Lumina that has the faulty intake manifold gasket that overheats. I paid a mechanic to replace it and now the car leaks oil and smokes! I've taken it back twice and getting ready for a 3rd time! Also, I have a 2001 Malibu with the same engine and same problem. GM needs to pay everybody who has to fork the money out of their own pockets to fix their mistakes. I'm so mad that I could scream! I can't drive the car!

2004 Chevy Malibu with 76,000 miles randomly fails to start due to faulty Pass-lock/Theft System. It takes 10 minutes for GM's faulty Pass-lock system to reset while the key is in the ignition and in the on position. Leaving the driver's safety exposed and vulnerable to theft and or loss of property or even life.

I have 2005 Classic Chevy Malibu and within several months after purchasing we had problems with the theft system and have had to repeatedly bypass the alarm by turning on the ignition key and leaving it on for 10 minutes. Then you turn it off and then it will start. This is so dangerous and inconvenient. We have been stranded when the battery has gone dead. I have paid one mechanic to fix the problem and it still exists. We also had the brake pads replaced just to have to replace them again within 6 months along with the rotors and calipers, and they are already squealing again. I am to the point of letting this car go back. I still owe $8,000 for a piece of ** that I can't rely on. It looks like there have been numerous other complaints that this should be recalled.

We purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu right off the line and have had nothing but recalls/problems ever since. We've been having problems with the headlights burning out within a week but the biggest problem right now is the gas gauge has now stopped working. It either shows up as topped off or in the middle of driving shoots all the way down to E and the alarm goes off and everything. My husband has already been stranded once (about 30 miles away from home) and just happened to get lucky that I was already on the way (in a wonderful 2008 Chrysler Town and Country) and could stop and drop off a gas can. Prior to this car, I had always bought GM products, never again.

General Motors has recalled 2005 models that have a problem with the power steering going out while driving. It usually happens in the middle of a turn. The car becomes extremely difficult to control at that point. You have to pull the car over, turn it off and restart it in order for it to reset. We own a 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx. It was doing the same thing. It became so bad that we finally had to pay to get it fixed. I filed a complaint with the US DOT NGTSA and I also contacted Chevrolet. So far they have not recalled my GM model but the other day, they recalled the 2005 Corvettes and I believe it was for the same defect. How do I go about getting them to recall the Malibu? I had to pay to get it fixed or we would have had an accident at some point. I know this is a defect in the car and they should recall them.

I purchased a 2003 Chevy Malibu in 2006. In 2008, the car would not start and I read the manual "passlock system." I did what the manual called for "turn key to ON position and wait 10 minutes. Turn key off and wait and restart." This worked and has been working for 2 years until last week. Car would not start.

First of all, if you read this before buying a 98-2003 Malibu, please take warning that it is a bad idea! My latest problem is electrical. The power windows and AC don't work, until 10 minutes after starting the car. I believe it's the ignition switch that is faulty. The dealers are not the place to go for help, only to overpay for parts and labor, and be lied to.

I purchased my 2002 Chevy Malibu in 12/07 and had good luck with it at first, other than it eating brakes and rotors. i changed the oil and all broke loose. Coil numbers 1 and 4 went up. It got changed, and I did the oil change. I got an EGR valve code, so I changed the EGR valve. The code went away. And now cylinder numbers 1, 5, 2, and 6 have absolutely no compression all due to an "oil change"?

The power steering went out on me, it took myself and my daughter to turn the steering wheel just to make it to the shop to get it fixed. Then two weeks later, it went out again, turned the car off and it was fine. Now the steering column shakes and move like it has a ghost in it, moving the steering wheel all by itself. I have put in this 2006 Malibu in a two period time, $700.00 and I'm still having problems. Don't get me wrong I look at my car, but GMC needs to find out why it's this happening to these cars.

I bought 2 Chevy Malibus a 1999 & 2002, both were used. My steering wheel locked up while driving the '99. My 2002 is starting to lock up as soon as I start it up. I still have power steering oil as did the other one. My car steering wheel froze up while driving to work, I had it fixed at a shop (rubber around tension around belt was worn and melted off). Two weeks later it locked up while I was on the interstate, I was barely able to steer the vehicle off to the shoulder. I am scared my 2002 will lock up while I am driving. This is a safety issue that I would like to see resolved before anyone is hurt or possibly killed.

I bought a 1999 Chevy Malibu Halloween of 2009.The car was checked out by a mechanic who did replace the fuel pump and fuel filter and the manifold (for the coolant leak) prior to me getting it. Within 1 week, the water pump had gone out. 3 weeks later, the check engine light would continually come on and the car would stall whenever I slowed down (meaning the power steering would also stop working while I was driving). I replaced the cam and crank sensors (which is what the check engine light said) and the car would run for 2-4 days then have the same problems; I replaced sensors 3 more times (luckily my parts store let me trade in the others).

I purchased a brand new 2005 Chevy Malibu and it has been bad ever since the warranty expired. Right after that happened, I had to replace struts on the car (which the car was only about 3 yrs old at the time), the CD player continues to eat my CDs upon entry, therefore I cannot play any CDs in the disk player. Now my engine light is on continuously along with the gas gauge not working properly.

I leased a 2005 Chevy Malibu for four years, after which, I decided to do the buy out. Then, the problems started. The car has only 39,000 miles on it. I changed the oil every 3,000 and I am the only driver. I am 66 years old and I do not go too far. First, the disc player stopped working, then, the door locks would just keep going up and down. Next, the brakes started squeaking and had to be done not once but three times--still not right. Now, it keeps blowing fuses for the signal lights and the heater only works when on the highest setting. Please, I can't afford to bring it to a dealer for everything that's happening. Help!

I have a 2008 Malibu LT/4cylinder. As I neared 36K, my steering wheel also has been jerking back and forth. It does not matter if I am driving 55mph on a straight away or driving 3mph pulling out of a parking lot. It violently shakes while I am driving, pulling left or right and even moves left to right on its own while I am at a stop.

I purchased a 2007 Chev Malibu in 2008, it was a used car at that time. I have had to return this car to the Maintenance Department many times. The most recent is 3/8/10. The car's anti-theft device completely shuts my car down. As of now it has been towed back to Leson Chev. I will be getting back with the response to the problem I hope on 3/9/10. I am a female. I was very frightened at the time of this happening to me. I was at the time at a park when this happened without any warning.

I called the car dealer, which I purchased a 2007 Malibu from, on 3/5/2010. I tried to explain the problem I was having with steering, but he didn't seem to be interested in the nature of the problem. I also stated I cannot drive the car. The steering is that bad. He insist I come in on Monday. That was on a Friday. Not to mention, I took the car to the dealer back in October 2009 for the same problem. I understand that General Motors are considering the Malibu for steering problem, but there is definitely a major problem with steering with some Malibus. I am really concerned about my safety, and the safety of others. At times, I have no control over the steering at all. Please help me. I have been dealing with GM for four years. I pray it doesn't come to this.

We purchased a used 2005 Chevy Malibu in 2008. Around a year later in 2009, the car ended up in a rear end collision and the brakes did not hold. My husband tried to push and use them quickly when he needed to make a stop at a red light and nothing happened. We got a citation since my husband was trying to stop. However, the day we went to pick up our thing from the car that was considered totaled, we saw three other Malibu's of the same style and year with the same front end crash. A total of three cars came in within the same two days with the same problem. Since no one was killed, the brakes were never checked at a stress level of stopping from 35 miles an hour to a full stop slowly correctly at a signal.

As soon as my factory warranty went out, I started having problems with my 2008 Chevy Malibu LT2. First, the brakes needed replaced at about 30,000mi. Then at 45,000 mi, I had to replace a $300 part for the left wheel. My back window's seal has came loose. Two of my four door locks no longer work electronically and the major problem, the steering wheel will jerk back and forth, causing it hard to control while driving. Sometimes, the "power steering" light comes on. By the time I get pulled over, it goes off. My car can be sitting still in park and the steering wheel will shake back and forth.

I see that they are recalling some GM cars for steering problems. I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu with the same steering problem. I have fixed the problem and it cost me $900.00. They need to recall these cars as well.

My 2002 Chevy Malibu has been having a problem with the fuel shutting off while staring it up or actually driving. It appears that this model year Malibu has a flaw with its "Passlock" theft system. Thought some legitimate research, this is clear issue for hundreds of Malibu owners and it seems to come up after 70k miles for some reason, this started after 70k miles.

Wow! I guess I should feel lucky, I have owned my Chevy Malibu since 98 and this is the first time I have had any problems with it. I had a set of wires replaced and now when I start the car, my doors lock. Is this common?

This is about a Malibu steering having issues. There's a loud noise when turning the wheel. It cost over $300 to fix. There is no recall. Looks like a lot of people are having the same issues with this car.

I had change my ignition switch. I paid $370 for a new one. GM said my car is too old to refund my money. I didn't get ignition changed at the dealership.

My 2002 Chevy Malibu had a theft system problem that cost over $800 to fix. There are some 145,000 complaints about the auto theft system on the Chevy Malibu, yet I can‘t find no evidence of a recall. I had to have the ignition, keys, theft system components replaced. Prior to having the problem fixed, I had to have the car towed because it failed to start due to the problem of the theft system. Every 30 to 35 times the car was started, the theft light would engage, and I would have to sit and wait 10 minutes before trying to start the car. I believe this to be a serious safety issue.

When I purchased my 2005 Malibu, I noticed that the brakes were vibrating when I came to a stop. And then, I noticed that there seem to be a clicking also coming from the same area. I asked the dealer what that was and he assured me that the car sat for some time and that there might be some dust or dirt that making the noise. I have since gotten the rotors turned twice and also the power steering case changed. My power steering shut off while I was driving and it came up as the power steering on the read out screen. Since I have replace it, it started acting up again and it's starting to do the same thing again. I just don't have the money to keep replacing these problems. What can I do and has there been a recall on these cars? There are so many problems with this car.

I purchased a 2006 Chevy Malibu in 2008 with a little over 30 something miles on it, and I have had nothing but problems. I wish I had read the reviews before I purchased this car. I have had to have brakes twice, the air condition went out that I had to have it replaced, and now, it is in the show and had a knocking in the steering wheel.

While driving down the turnpike on a Sunday, a warning popped up "Power Steering" and immediately I noticed that I no longer had power steering. I shut the car off, the power steering returned but once again cut off after approx. 15 minutes. I took the car to the dealer on Monday. They diagnosed the problem as a failure of the PS Control Module and the replacement cost me over $600. There had been a technical service memo issued for the '05 Malibu if the VIN fell within a specific range, which my car did. However, this was for a failure within the steering column, not the control module.

I purchased my 2001 Chevy Malibu in Utah from a private party in 2003 with just over 33,000 miles. It came with an extended warranty. I really enjoy this vehicle, however, it's had its problems. Shortly after I returned from a trip to California, the fuel pump went out. Zero out of pocket money due to the warranty. Then in about 2006 with about 70,000 miles on, the coolant light came on and I had to top off the coolant. I have had to keep doing this every few months since. I asked questions with auto repair shops and auto parts stores. I was given the same answers - it's the coolant; flush the system; keep using the factory recommended coolant; this coolant eats the plastic parts; there's nothing you can do but keep an eye on it. So that's what I have been doing.

I had purchased a brand new 2009 Malibu. Boy, did I make a mistake going with this company. The deal I supposedly got was the best in the twin cities. I ended up paying $591.00 more than a dealership in a closer city to my house. Then the trouble started with a rear window that would not work and windshield fluid that was frozen in the reservoir. The treatment I received after the purchase was at best awful. The new car manager would completely blow me off when I demanded my money back. My suggestion is there are plenty of Chevy dealerships around. Whatever you do, do not go to McCarthy's in Forest lake. You will regret it. I now take my car to a town 25 miles away for service due to the lack of service at this dump.

I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu. I have had nothing but problems with this car. I had this car 4 weeks when I heard and felt clunking noise coming from the front of my car. I took it in. My steering column had literally broken in half. Thank God, it was under warranty, so they replaced it. The next item was that my check engine light came on. I took it in and they said nothing was wrong and reset the light. As I was leaving the dealership, it came back on. They had my car for 2 months and had a technician fly in from GM to figure out the problem. They replaced all of my sensors 3 times and I was told it was the gas I was using.

I bought this car used with approx. 40,000 miles in Oct. 08. In a year and 2 months, it's been to the dealer 3 times! - 1st time, to replace intermediate steering rod; 2nd time, aux. power steering motor. And now, transmission is slipping. I bought the extended warranty policy (Thank God) that covered the first 2 issues with only a $100 deductible for each, but the transmission issue is different. The dealer told me I had to spend $200 to change and flush system and replace filter but that if this did not fix the problem, then they could address tranny under warranty?

I have a 1998 Chevy Malibu, I bought it 4-5 months ago used. I knew I would have to fix a few things but it turned out it was one thing after another! I fixed the brake pads then the rotors, then the starter and it still starts rough. Then the transmission lines went (the car shifts hard) and the fluid was pouring out as fast as I putting it in! Then after the transmission lines, the speedometer (mph) gauge stopped working and that was replaced and it still doesn't read how fast I'm going and still the transmission slips a little. And to top it all, the car's fuel system is wicked crappy. This car burns more fuel than I ever have seen yet far.

I am 18 and recently got a used 2000 Chevy Malibu and within the 6 months of my driving to and from school, I have had to replace my driver side spring/shock, two tires; the brakes make me fear for my life, my alignment is terrible and the heat stays on. My automatic start works when it wants to and just recently it began to shake a lot especially when I am on the freeway and I'm not used to driving a shaky car. So, I get a little nervous and I really don't know what to do since I bought it from someone and not a dealership.

I own a 2000 Chevy Malibu and have had nothing but problems since I bought it 4 years ago. I wish I had read these reports before I had bought it. The theft light goes off constantly and I have to wait 10 minutes or more to try to start the car. My kids and I have been stranded many times, I have had to be picked up, and I have been late many times. The brake pads need to be replaced constantly and squeal all the time. It’s a really bad car.

I have a 2001 Malibu and it was the worst mistake I ever spent money on. I have spent more money just trying to keep it running since the day I bought it. I have had problems with the ignition and now, it's overheating all the time. I have called Chevy on and well, that was a big waste of time. If there is a lawsuit, I would like to know.

Approximately 2 months ago, I purchased a 2009 Chevy Malibu V6 4-door sedan. I selected the Malibu due to its gas mileage based on the manufacturer's sticker. The first 1,000 miles, I got 14 mpg. After 1,500 miles, I got 15 mpg. After 2,100 miles, I am getting 15.3 mpg. My husband took the car back to the dealership on August 25, 2009 to complain about the gas mileage. The service department checked out the car and said there were no problems with the auto. The service department told my husband that because we live on a hill, that's all the gas mileage we will get. My husband complained to the service manager about the living on the hill due to poor gas mileage.

I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu I purchased in July of last year. I understand that parts go bad but I have been informed that I have a sensor that regulates my airbags on my auto that has gone out and it is going to cost me $570 to replace. This is a large item and I feel it should not have gone out that soon on this auto. The dealership said it is okay for me to drive the auto that way but the airbags will not work. I cannot afford $570 on a new auto that I pay more than $500 monthly payments on. It appears it is okay with a dealer if you drive this way but if you don't purchase an extended warranty on a Chevrolet, you are just out of luck. They charged me $100 just to tell me what was wrong. Who, in the economy the way it is, can just come up with $570? I thought when I purchased a Chevrolet I was getting something I could rely on. I thought I was getting something the company would stand behind. Guess what? I was wrong. I know this isn't your problem but I would think you would stand behind your product better than this. Thank you very much for letting me down.

I bought a 2008 Chevy Malibu LT. I love the car, but at 45,000 miles, I noticed that my car started "popping" when I turned left. So, I took it into a local shop since I knew the warranty had expired. They informed me that the electronic steering motor/module has gone out so in essence, my power steering motor needs to be replaced to the tune of $422.00 plus labor. Great! Then, I received more bad news. They told me that their supply house told them that GM was aware of the flawed motor design and that the motor will go out at about every 12,000 miles. More great news. I did a lot of research for this 2008 motor car of the year to find out that every year or so, I get to spend $547.41 on a new power steering motor.

I am the owner of a 2005 Chevy Malibu. About a month ago, the DIC displayed a warning message power steering so I thought the fluid might be low. However, I do not have a power steering pump or fluid. My 2005 Malibu has electronically assisted power steering. I found a couple of forums on it online and a special coverage adjustment-loss of power steering assist # **. I contacted GM and spoke with Mary **. She explained that I would have to take it to the dealer to be diagnosed before they could determine if mine would be covered under the policy. I made an appointment with my local dealer and was told that the steering column would need to be replaced and the cost was $800.00. They then contacted GM and told them what was wrong.

I purchased a new 2009 Chevy Malibu on 6/16/09 at John Thornton Chevrolet. I took the car back on 6/20/09 due to malfunctioning brakes. And the rotors were rusted and had to be skimmed. On 7/27/09, on my way to work, the car kept stalling in traffic. I put my foot on the gas, and it would hesitate. I heard whizzing noises. Because moving the car was getting worse, I decided to turn around and head to the dealership. When I got on the freeway, the car would not accelerate enough to proceed; it would not go past 30 mph. I pulled off the freeway and found a lot to pull over. I called OnStar, which tapped into my diagnostic and informed me there were two problems indicated in the transmission. I had to have the car towed to the dealership.

My 1997 Chevy Malibu is stuck in pass-lock mode. The car will not respond nor move. The local dealer is of no help, but diagnosed again and said it will be very costly to diagnose and repair the vehicle. I desperately need to get this car running as I am a single father of 3 children. I spent too much money on different attempts by various mechanics to figure this out. Thank you.

I have a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. When I purchased it, it was used, but still under manufacturer's warranty. During that warranty period, I had the car in with a "clunk" noise in the front end. It ended up being a known problem and was repaired. This condition repeated itself just recently. It is now out of manufacturer's warranty. I took it in again for repair, and was told that they would charge me $150 to re-lubricate it or over $300 to replace the defective part. I took the position that why should I pay if it was a repeating problem. I was told that the past 'fix' was only good for 12,000 miles. My point was that this had been fixed and had now recurred and that it is a noted problem with the car I have, per Chevrolet Bulletin number 060232007C. Any assistance that you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

I purchased my 2000 Malibu between the months of May and June 2009. I have since then had problems with my car. I have taken it to an actual Chevrolet dealer, who tried to rip me off. I paid money to have the key program due to starting delay often times of 10 minutes. I asked before purchasing the car if was there any problem, I was told no by Sam. I pray I had not purchase this car, as I do not want to put out money after reading the blogs, only to find we are all experiencing the same problem. Also, I've experienced where the car appears that it is not getting enough gas to the engine upon take off. I understand in my state that we have the lemon laws, but attorney's fees are too costly.

In August 2002 I bought a brand new 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. It was a good deal (not great) but I got a five-year no-interest loan I kept up all the maintenance and it ran fine until Jan 2006, when the catalytic converter went out. I had to have it replaced, the cost was $1,000. Normal maintenance and oil changes after that. Then in May 2009, with 156K miles, it started overheating. It would only stay cool if I ran the air conditioner full blast. Then, all of a sudden in June, no matter what I did, it would overheat after about 15 min or 20 miles. I had the radiator flushed and coolant changed - didn't work; changed the sensors - didn't work; changed the thermostat - still overheating; changed the water pump - didn't help; changed the fans and fan motors - still overheating. There is no water in the oil, and it has plenty of power when it runs. I have always owned Japanese cars, now I know why the US cars are junk.

Our Chevrolet Malibu is now 10 years old and still running at 208,000 km. Sounds great right? Wrong! Since the day we bought it we have had 2 front wheel bearing assemblies replaced under warranty (left side at 20,000 km and right side at 32,000 km) and 6 more replaced (left then right, then left then right, then left then right at under 30,000 km intervals) at our cost.

My wife bought a 1999 Malibu from Williams Chevrolet in 2002 for $7000, which was a trade-in car. The car has had many ridiculously expensive mechanical problems (details ahead) and the dealership which sold this car tried to rip me off more money. The car, in the years since 2002, has had water pump failure ($700 to replace a water pump?), excessive brake wear (solved by using non-factory type pads), ignition switch failure ($400 to replace). Sometimes the car has not started because of the anti-theft system. The car dings at me constantly when I don't want to wear my seat belt, when I put the car in gear, when I put the car in park and when I leave the headlights on while the door is open. I removed the automatic headlight relays and the headlights turn on and off properly now, but the check engine light stays on.

I own a 2008 Malibu LTZ. It has 26,000 highway miles. I had to replace the front brakes to the tune of $358.02. I have been a Chevrolet owner all my life (I am 74 years old). I do not believe that brakes should go this fast with all highway miles. The warranty should cover these during the warranty period. I also owned a 2006 Impala and had much trouble with it so I traded it. I am not happy with this situation of paying this money during the warranty period. I feel I should be reimbursed the amount of $358.02. I am not a happy GM customer. My car was also tied up for three days as the roof shade for the sun roof was rattling and banging during driving. The service personnel were excellent during this time. I was told GM did not have any other complaints about the sun roof shade. I cannot believe I have the only car with that problem.

I have just purchased a 98 Chevy Malibu from my grandmother. Classic story, it was one owner, garage kept, only driven a short time a week, 68,000 miles only. I thought, "**, what a deal at 700 bucks." My mother and grandmother set up the deal and they were so happy to be able to help me out with a "nice" car.

Non-stop electrical problems. Now, the intake and/or head gasket is leaking coolant into the oiling system at the rate of 1 gallon a day. And people wonder why GM is going bankrupt. The gasket kit to r/r top end is $200.00. This is our only vehicle, so this may increase quite a bit depending on how much down time the vehicle delivers us.

I have a 1998 Chevy Malibu. I have had problems with it since the day I got it. The plugs and plug wire has been changed several times and battery had to be replaced. I have had problems with the head and tail lights going out after replacing them several times. I had ignition problems so I replaced the thermostat two times and it still overheats. The water pump has been replaced twice and now the driver side window won't roll up. Chevrolet should buy everyone who owns a Malibu another car and be required to stop making the Malibu.

I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu that I'm still making payments on. Ever since I got this car, I've had problems after problems and the problems still continue. I've had my electrical windows and seats stop working. My cruise control doesn't work. I've had to replace my ignition coil assembly twice. I've had to replace my catalytic converter and O2 sensors. There were times when all my malfunction indicator lamps came on and the power steering stopped working and the car would just shut off. I've also had my brakes lock on me while I was driving in the rain and almost got into a wreck because of it. All this money was spent for a car that's not even worth it! In conclusion, all of this put a huge strain on my wallet and left my kids and I on the side of the road. I literally fear my car and hesitate to drive it with my kids.

2001 Chevy Impala lower intake manifold gasket failure on 3-5-04 at 45,000+ miles. The lower intake manifold gasket failure on 2-7-06 at 77,000+ miles. The total repair cost to date is $1,500.00. A lower intake manifold gasket failure on 1-6-09 at 118,000+ miles (now in the shop) along with transmission failure. I also have a 1999 Silverado with lower intake manifold gasket failed at 60,000+ miles. I bought the car in 2003 used from a local dealer with no warranty. These gaskets should not fail every 30-40,000 miles. This is getting very costly to repair this vehicle.

My grandparents gave me their 99 Malibu 106k miles about a month ago because they got a new car. The brakes are squeaking but stop when I press on them, and when I try to start my car, it will turn over. Then the millage starts flashing off and on. The rpms and speedometer start going up and down and then the car dies out. Then the only way to get it to start is by revving it when it tries to die. Then it starts misfiring, but it will stay on and then be normal while you’re driving it. I took it to get a diagnostic and the mechanic said no codes came up and he’s never heard of this and couldn’t figure it out, but he said that I also have a leaking gasket on my intake manifold so I’m leaking coolant. And unfortunately I sold my other car already... and my grandparents said they never had a problem with it.

I purchased a 2005 Malibu Maxx that had less than 17,000 miles. This vehicle has had too many problems and I am never touching another GM and not just because the company is in trouble. In 2006, I had trouble with starting the car! (I have every work order.) In 2006, the crankshaft seal leak repaired and the engine harmonic balancer not seated - repaired per recall. It’s still sluggish starting car.

We purchased a 99 Chevy Malibu last year for my daughter. Last week it blew a head gasket, I suspect from the use of Dexcool. What can we do about a problem that GM has known about for years? The damage is one blown engine at approximately $2,500.00 - $3,000.00. I do not even have the bill yet as the work has not been started yet!

I bought my 2001 Chevy Malibu brand new on May 2, 2001. 4 months later the alternator went. Since I purchased this car I have had 7 sets of brakes on it. The engine light is constantly on, the coolant light is constantly on, the fuel injectors have been replaced and now the timing belt has snapped and needs to be replaced and my mechanic thinks that there is a cracked block which means more $$$ to be put out on this lemon of a car. What can I do to remedy this?

I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT. I purchased an extended warranty through Driver's Edge (financed with the car through my University of Utah Credit Union) which is for 100,000 or 4 years. The 5 CD changer locked up totally and the dealer ordered a new one and replaced it. The CD changer often made noises as if it was trying to change from one CD to another, even when it was not turned on. I told the dealer about it and they replaced it again. It still made the same noises only not so frequently. My husband said he thought there was a short somewhere in the car. In March 08 I drove the car to a store, left the radio on while my daughter waited in the car and when I got in to start the car about 5 minutes later it didn't even try to start. We used jumper cables and it started right up. I went to Checker Auto Parts and they checked my battery and said it was just fine. In June 08 I had the car off waiting in line to get gasoline. I was listening to a CD while I waited for the guy in front of me to gas up. When he pulled out I went to start my car and it was totally dead. Again it started right up with jumper cables. A few days later I happened to look at my odometer (NOT the trip set one) and it read 204 miles. I had the oil changed 2 weeks previously and it had 50,300 miles on it. I took it in to the dealership and found that there is NO other way to verify mileage on the 2005 and up Malibu's except for the odometer. They said it must have been a low voltage problem and that I needed to replace the battery and some cluster that included the odometer and radio and other functions. They wanted $160 for the battery and $500 for the cluster. Driver's Edge, the extended warranty company does cover the cluster part, but since they cannot verify the mileage on the car (even though they absolutely know it has under 100,000 miles) they will not cover my vehicle at all for anything. I am out almost $2,000 for the extended warranty. The car runs fine so far (it reads 3,550 miles on the odometer now). Last week I told an acquaintance from church who has an 06 Malibu Maxx about what happened. A few days later her car would not start but had to be jump started. Hers is still under warranty, and since I told her about my dilemma she went right to the dealership and they replaced her battery. Today I stopped at a house down the street from mine as they had a Malibu Maxx parked out front. I told them about the problem I have encountered with my car and that my friend from church had. They love their car too, and said its been fine, ... except this past winter while visiting a relative in Idaho they went to start their car and it also had to be jump started even though no lights or anything else had been left on. Weird. I am very frustrated and wonder how many others there are out there with a similar problem.

In March of 2004, I bought a 1999 Chevy Malibu, with 82,000 miles on it. I loved the car, but before my 20 day plates ran out I had a problem with the brakes. They had a loud squeeking sound and got way too hot. The dealer sent me to a garage that said it was the calipers, and they replaced them. The car ran great for about a year, then I started having problem after problem. I have to replace the brake pads and rotors at least twice a year, ( and the car doesnt move for most of that, it is always broke), the calipers again, the strut mounts and springs once a year, the hub assemblies a couple times a year, oxygen sensors, throttle ppostionong sensor, mass air flow sensor, alternator, starter, and who knows what else. Right noe the car is sitting in the same spot it has been in for almost the entire year cause everytime it gets fixed, something else goes soon after. It has a coolant leak, dont know where yet, and the transmission is really screwed up, it wont shift any higher than third, and jerkes the car horribly when shifted and when it changes gears. I have been lucky enough to have a friend who works on cars and does all the repairs for free if I buy the parts. If that wasnt the case i would have taken a sledge hammer to it already cause ther is no way i can afford to pay to fix all that. I will never buy another one of these cars. It is the worst car ever made.

2002 Chevy Malibu with only 72,000-engine overheated and cracked heads.

2002 Chevy Malibu with only 72,000-engine overheated and cracked heads. Had to replace heads in car, $1,300.00 expense.

I purchased a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu with 19,000 miles on it in 2004. It frequently ran warm so I had the thermostat replaced. It continued to run warm but never hot. Also frequently I had to add DexCool antifreeze as the reservoir showed low. On the second or third oil change I also noticed sludge around the inside of the oil filler hole. It also made a tapping noise akin to a lifter tapping upon start up. I again changed the oil and after 1000 miles changed it again.

We just had his car in 3 weeks ago for 3 seperate pblms, paid the$100, now the gas gauge is broken and we have to pay another $100 to get it fixed. Both trucks have been nothing but problems and they are still relatively new. You make an appt - why I don't know, bc even with an appt your cars sits there for 3 days before they look at it bc they have to do oil changes 1st. $100 deductible everytime my husbands truck goes in, finding rides from the dealer, missing work, being late to work,