- Worst Model Year:
- 2002
- Worst Complaint:
- leaking coolant, cracked intake manifold gasket
Here are the Chevrolet Malibus that have the most problems reported over the last 15 years.
The 2002 Chevrolet Malibu has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2002 Malibu for leaking coolant, cracked intake manifold gasket.
Worst Reported Problems with the Malibu
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#1: leaking coolant, cracked intake manifold gasket on the 2002 Malibu
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#2: popping from steering when turning on the 2005 Malibu
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#3: leaking intake manifold gasket on the 2001 Malibu
Latest Owner Complaints About the Malibu
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sudden unintended acceleration -- 2001 Malibu:
So, I got this car and in the beginning I was like wow this is a great first car. 3 years later, everything slowly breaks. My car randomly accelerates to the point the rpm goes up to 4 or 5 when im stepping on the breaks and when its in park forget it, i just turn off my car since it gets in ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2001 Malibu owners.
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power door locks malfunctioning -- 2009 Malibu:
I bought this beautiful 2009 Chevy Malibu used w 47,000 miles, I had it only 2 months before problems started with the locks, the keyless entry wouldn't open the locks it sounded like they were unlocking but I had to still use the key and manually open the other doors to let the kids in, then ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 8 times by other 2009 Malibu owners.
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check esc/check traction light stays on -- 2010 Malibu:
have had my 2010 chevy malibu to the dealer 6 times related to the check ESC/check traction light keeps coming on. Dealer states they have fixed it each time but light continues to come on. Dealer states they have to follow GM guidelines on the repair before they can replace "the whole system". ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2010 Malibu owners.
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brake lights stay on while driving -- 2010 Malibu:
Have had my 2010 Chevy Malibu to dealer 6 times for brake lights staying on at all times while driving. The last time I took it to dealer they said they fixed the problem. Now brake lights do not come on at all unless you push brake all the way to the floor. Just waiting for an accident to ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2010 Malibu owners.
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leaking manifold & water pump -- 1999 Malibu:
Should have NEVER cheated on ford !!! got a 1999 malibu approx. 6 months ago, yes it is a older car, but it was very well maintained. within 2 months i had to spend a small fortune and haven't stopped !!. i put it in a couple of days ago for a tune up and today it was leaking coolant everywhere, ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 16 times by other 1999 Malibu owners.