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#4832 of 4908 Re: Driver's seat squeaking 2005 [rvoth] by rvoth Mar 08, 2007 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: rvoth (Feb 18, 2007 9:05 pm) Well GM has come through again and replace the driver's seat frame that was causing the squeaking . Thanks GM ,great service at my GM dealer GSL. Russ
#4833 of 4908 Hub Axle Bearing Assembly? by mikey00 Mar 10, 2007 (11:44 am)
Did anyone have their hub axle bearing assemblies replaced? The symptom is a loud rumble in the front as the bearing starts to go bad. Looks like the whole assembly gets changed not just the bearing and if one side is bad the other is not far behind. After doing some research it looks like this part is common on many GMs and usually fails by 100K. I am mainly interested in what a repair shop or dealer charged for this. Thanks, Mike
#4834 of 4908 Re: Side airbags [loach] by shadow5599 Mar 13, 2007 (11:27 am)
Replying to: loach (Mar 07, 2007 8:28 pm) If the 05 had curtain airbags, it has the thorax, seat mouted ones too. All part of the same package which I believe was about a $1,000 option. Thats why the rentals usually dont have em.   When I was shopping I found the same problem and I insisted that I wouldnt buy one without all the airbags. The dealership I deal with found one, which was owned by a rental company but only had 16,000 kms (10,000 miles) on it. Both highly unusual.   We did hear rumour that my car was driven by a branch manager. So the amount of kms makes sense for a year's normal driving and he may have wanted to be safer than his customers and ordered his special. That made the car a more attractive for me to buy as well. Or maybe the company charged more for a better equipped car and it didnt get rented as much. Whatever the reason, it was a good deal for me.   Keep looking, they're out there. Find a salesman who will hunt one down for you.
#4835 of 4908 replacement keys by hhmax Mar 25, 2007 (1:02 pm)
Lost one set of key and remote start fob. What's the options for a new set of keys/remote start fob for my 2005 maxx? 1. Have another set of key/remote start fob that is identical to the current one Or 2. have a complete new key/remote start fob, i.e., disable the old key/fob.   Is option 2 possilbe or necessary? How much would it cost? Thanks!   hhmax Replies to this message: csandste (Mar 25, 2007 6:37 pm)
#4836 of 4908 Re: replacement keys [hhmax] by csandste Mar 25, 2007 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: hhmax (Mar 25, 2007 1:02 pm) A quick look Ebay shows the correct key fob for a bid price of $1.99 or a buy it now price of $4.99 plus shipping. I didn't check key prices but that's generally one of the cheaper places to look. There is a way to program these, that I think was explained on these boards.
#4837 of 4908 should I go for this used 2001? by whitall Apr 05, 2007 (6:08 pm)
Have an opportunity to purchase a 2001 with 57,000 miles. It's an LS w/ alloys and moonroof. Car seems to be well kept. It's on the back lot of a dealer waiting for the title so they can wholesale it (too old for their lot?). I'm hoping to get a decent deal, something slightly less than edmunds used dealer price ($6787). The NADA book site says clean retail value of 7650. It's hard to know what the dealer is making, but I think this was a trade-in on a foreign car. ANy thoughts on price? I wonder why they got rid of it, what was going wrong? ( I usually get rid of cars when I sense they are about to need expensive repait like a/c, trans, etc.)   The car is for my newly driving teenage son. It is one of the few cars in the price range that he likes. At 57,000 what kind of problems might I look for? I will get a mechanic to look at it. The deal with the dealer will be no warranty or anything. The probably haven't even checked it over. Any thoughts??? Replies to this message: shadow5599 (Apr 05, 2007 8:33 pm)
#4838 of 4908 Re: should I go for this used 2001? [whitall] by shadow5599 Apr 05, 2007 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: whitall (Apr 05, 2007 6:08 pm) Be sure to listen close to the engine right after it's started COLD. Be SURE it's cold as in hasnt run for several hours. The 3.1's are known for a diesel-like rattle called piston slap. It's an obvious rattle, sometimes subtle, sometimes not. Stay away if it's too noisy and dont let them fool you with any lame excuses such as...needs an oil change, it's a lifter, etc.   Always a good idea to check out what other owners say at forums, such as this one: http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showforum.php?fid/49/keyword/1997-2007_Chevys/-   As with any used car its always best to have it checked by your fave tech and a carfax report.
#4839 of 4908 Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? by automan12 Apr 10, 2007 (11:16 am)
I'm looking for a car for my sister-in-law, she like 2004-2006 Malibu. I'm sure you guys know better, which engine ito go with, 4-cyl Ecotec or V6? Why? Does this generation V6 have problem with coolant/intake leaks? The tranny doesn't have a dipstick, I couldn't check the fluid, is it reliable? Electrical steering - I have some doubts how the electrical steering will work down the road, any info on this? We live in rust belt, do you think it's worth to rustproof this car ? The 4-cylinder model we test-drove has a bit weird vibration/wobbling at hard acceleration, is it something to worry about? Replies to this message: csandste (Apr 10, 2007 5:26 pm) shadow5599 (Apr 10, 2007 7:37 pm) csandste (Apr 11, 2007 7:04 pm) automan12 (Apr 16, 2007 2:22 pm) yury (Apr 23, 2007 6:59 am)
#4840 of 4908 Re: Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? [automan12] by csandste Apr 10, 2007 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: automan12 (Apr 10, 2007 11:16 am) I have a 3.5 liter Maxx. The six will get almost as good mpg as the four. I like it a lot, very low maintenance with 6+K oil change intervals. Four speed transmissions also durable.   Electric steering assures good mileage, but may be a weak link. I just spent $800 to replace column. Grease and electricity don't mix.   I haven't seen a car rustproofed lately, around here all of the aftermarket shops seem to have gone out of business. Don't most cars of the last fifteen years have good rust prevention?
#4841 of 4908 Re: Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? [automan12] by shadow5599 Apr 10, 2007 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: automan12 (Apr 10, 2007 11:16 am) I like my 05 and havent had a problem at all. I like the electric steering and not sure about any problems but hydraulic steering has always had its problems as well. I never tried a 4 cyl, I wanted the extra power the 6 has and have enjoyed it alot. It gets almost the same mileage anyway. It's too soon to tell if this engine will have gasket problems but I know they've been trying to improve on that, just as many other manufacturers have. As for rust, the bodies on these cars are made with galvanized steel so rust shouldnt be a big problem.   I'd certainly have that vibration checked out before buying, it doesnt sound normal. My car is smooth on acceleration and at high speeds.   If you're concerned about safety, seek out a Malibu with the full airbag option which includes the standard front bags as well as the side curtain bags along with the front seat mounted torso bags. With that option the Malibu ranks in the top 5 for crash ratings. That was one of the top reasons for buying mine. Replies to this message: csandste (Apr 11, 2007 7:04 pm) automan12 (Apr 16, 2007 2:22 pm) yury (Apr 23, 2007 6:59 am)

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