5.7
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$63.00
Average Mileage:
67,422 miles
Total Complaints:
30 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (19 reports)
- fix resistors that fail in the relay pack (10 reports)
- replace themostat (1 reports)
AC / heater problem
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2008Jan 01
Malibu 3.1L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
I need help locating the blower fan resister. I know it is supposed to be on a fire wall but I don't know what it looks like or if it is in a relay pack. Can anyone tell me where to find it?
2001Nov 12
Malibu V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
number 2 on the settings never worked my first winter but all the other setting worked just fine....... now that i am into my 8th winter with this car i am realizing that only 1 barely works... 2 still doesn't and now 3 doesn't either 4 works and 5 seems to (and always has blown cooler air.)
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2006Oct 24
(reported on)Malibu LS
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
The electrical problems on this car are terrible ! Maybe they are caused by a leak somewhere above the fan motor .
2002Jun 12
Malibu ES V6
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
I have had this car for a while have had a problem with the ac working on anything but settings 3, 4 and 5. Also the AC Button will cut off all on its own. It is a real pain to deal with this especially when it is extremely hot out!
2007May 08
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
The AC doesn't work unless it is on a setting 3 or higher.
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2007Aug 27
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
I got my car at 54K miles and found out the blower didn't work on a/c or heat from settings 1-3, then at 60K 4 went out... now at 78K 5 went out today, in 100* weather.. and I travel in my car all day for work.. talk about a pain. Anyone know a fix? cost?
2007Apr 12
(reported on)Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 96,000 miles
Yet another thing wrong with this car! Washer pump, water pump, fuel pump, fuel filters (3 in 30,000 miles), Brakes, Mirrors, Door Lock Actuator, and of course the AC!!! What a POS car!
2004Jun 11
(reported on)Malibu
- 54,000 miles
fan will only work on number 5 setting this switch was replaced before by previouis owner why does it keep goin bad???? and my air is blowing out hot air
2007Mar 10
(reported on)Malibu Classic 3.1L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
Blower didn't work at all on settings 1 & 2 but worked for 3, 4 and 5
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2007Mar 08
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1, V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Right in the middle of winter this thing wants to
die on me... that's just one of MANY things. I would
need an entire day to list the issues i've had with
this piece of sh*t car.
2007Feb 18
(reported on)Malibu LS
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Settings 1 and 2 just stopped working.
2007Feb 12
(reported on)Malibu 3.1L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 140,000 miles
Resistor pack failed again, the first time was at about 100,000 miles and only failed on fan speed 1 and 2. This time 1,2, and 3 all failed. It is my wife's car, which she drives a lot to and from work so I feel bad that she has to drive this GM piece of crap. The only reason we keep it is because it is paid off.
2007Feb 09
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Mine only works on settings 4 and 5. Setting 3 was working for about 6 months. Does anyone know the part number and cost to replace that relay pack? Thanks...
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2007Jan 19
(reported on)Malibu V6
- Automatic transmission
- 54,000 miles
This is another example of GM's poor quality. buy the cheapest part no quality control. I just hate to buy a Japanese car. I want to buy American, why doesn't GM want to be the best?
2006Nov 20
(reported on)Malibu LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Purchased car in 2002 w/36,000 miles. Within 2 years the fan died on settings 1 & 2 and then last winter 2005 settings 3 & 4 have died. Now all I have is setting 5, so I'm either roasting or freezing and it's very annoying. Chevy should do someting to help minimize cost to repair! If this was one of their trucks, SUV's or corvette, you can be assured they'd do something!
2006Apr 21
(reported on)Malibu
- 40,000 miles
My heater has never worked on the 1st 2 settings. I have just dealt with it forever. I cant believe it seems to be a pretty common problem on these cars. it seems like this is another GM defect.
2006Dec 16
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
third time replaced; in our Canadian winters this borders on being a safety hazard.
2006Dec 16
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
replaced the resistor pack 3 times; each one was an `improved' model.
2006Dec 16
(reported on)Malibu LS 3.1 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
Just one of many other problems; replaced the resistor pack 3 times; yes I checked current draw of the fan and it's not excessive.
2006Oct 17
(reported on)Malibu LS
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Settings 1 and 2 don't work, same as everyone else. PIECE OF CRAP, never buying GM again.
2006Oct 02
(reported on)Malibu
- 90,000 miles
I bought the car with about 36,000 miles, shortly after, blower wouldnt work on 1st or 2nd setting. now at about 90,000 miles blower will only work on highest setting. I am sure just a matter of time before it goes out completley
2006Sep 15
(reported on)Malibu
- 53,000 miles
the fan doesnt work on #1 and #2 what the hell is that all about. Either you freeze or overheat they need to do something about this.
2006Aug 27
(reported on)Malibu LS
- 70,000 miles
The AC or heater works only on setting 3 or higher, 1 and 2 just don't blow any air. Not such a big deal but kind of annoying.
2006Aug 24
(reported on)Malibu
- 52,000 miles
First two settings on blower fan stopped working
2006Jan 03
(reported on)Malibu LE
- 40,000 miles
Blower motor fan control settings #1 and #2 are non-functional.. Definently a GM & Delphi defect which they are aware of and should fix at no cost to the consumer. My son and I bought new 2000 Malibu's and both have experienced this problem at about 40000?? miles plus.
2005Apr 05
(reported on)Malibu LS
- 46,000 miles
same problem on FAN. no fan for settings 1,2. all other work ok. A/C recycle button would toggle itself off to vent after a few minutes.
2005May 05
(reported on)Malibu LX
- 70,000 miles
THE FAN DOESN'T WORK ON THE 1 OR 2 SETTINGS. THERE IS A RELAY PACK THAT IS BETWEEN THE SWITCH AND THE FAN. THE RESISTORS THAT CONTROL THE ONE AND TWO SETTING OVERHEAT AND FAIL. YOU CAN GO TO RADIOSHACK AND GET THE RESISTOR AND SOLDER THEM. I HAD THAT PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT MY NIGHTMARE AND HAD THE DEALER FIX IT.
2005Feb 09
(reported on)Malibu
- 50,000 miles
myself and at least two other friends of mine can't get the heat or a/c to work until the 3rd setting.
2003Aug 09
(reported on)Malibu
- 19,655 miles
THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS ONLY ON NUMBER 3. ALL IN ALL I'M SORRY THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR. IT WAS NEW AND FOR A NEW CAR I HAD TO MANY PROBLEMS. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR THAT MUCH . I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 3 YRS.
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2009Jul 10
Malibu 3.1L V6
Right now it's not major because in AZ you need the blower on high, but in a month when we move to MN where sometimes you only need the lower settings, this will really suck.
Michelle E.
Prior Lake, MN, USA
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