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#150 of 179 Re: Owner with mixed reviews [islandchild] by pao

May 31, 2006 (4:41 am)

Replying to: islandchild (May 30, 2006 7:57 pm)
first Ive heard about a "new fix" to the steering issue..know there is the same line out for the suspension as well to get rid of the clunk.....but awaiting parts on that as well..so this is a new line.....04 Maxx LT here purchased Feb 04 with 68K on it..and not problems with the steering column at all...will be interesting if this is a reengineering design..will GM retrofit those cars even out of warranty....

#151 of 179 New Fix by islandchild

May 31, 2006 (10:36 am)

They had better fix mine. They will never get rid of me until they do.

#152 of 179 New Malibu LS sedan owner by shakey150

Jun 18, 2006 (11:24 pm)

Hello,
I just purchased a 05 certified chevy malibu LS V6. Car has every option that I could ask for except xm radio. I have to say I really am impressed with this car. This car will run like the wind. The power from the 3.5 is unreal for a v-6 that gets over 30 mpg. handles exceptional. comfortable to drive with many creature comforts. Love the remote start. I was scared of the malibu at first but I am glad I bought it now. Great car at a great price. It's fun to see the look on peoples face when the innocent malibu blows their doors off at red lights. But I bought the car for fuel economy not racing so I got to quit that hehehehe, front tires are also expensive. I have to say I would recommend a malibu to my friends and family. Car feels very safe. Currantly looking for custom accessories would appreciate any links.
 
Take care all.

#153 of 179 Re: New Malibu LS sedan owner [shakey150] by shadow5599

Jun 19, 2006 (7:43 am)

Replying to: shakey150 (Jun 18, 2006 11:24 pm)
Welcome to the Malibu owners club Shakey! It's nice to hear from another satisfied Malibu owner/driver. I get a kick out of the guys who come into this forum raving about their asian cars and how great they are. But as you now know, alot of those cars are seeing alot of Malibu tail lights at intersections! As far as safety, you picked a winner. Have a look at the sites for crash ratings, if you havent already. Its very impressive that GM's Malibu sits in the top 6 along with Audi, Subaru, Lexus, and Saab for safety in it's class. And yes, Malibu beats most top asians for safety.
 
You'll notice that people do very little complaining about the new Malibus here. In fact there really is only one problem that keeps coming up and thats the steering, which was taken care of after 04. Thats quite impressive when you think about it.
 
A reason the GMs beat the asians at the traffic lights is good ol north american muscle. Most asians are measuring HP at the flywheel rather than the wheels which makes them look more powerful, on paper at least.
 
Good luck with the Malibu!

#154 of 179 loving my malibu by shiningstar

Jul 11, 2006 (1:31 pm)

I have a 2003 malibu and I love it. I wish it had more speed but other then that I have had no major issues with it. I have found that it sucks gas though. In the florida weather you have to have air on all the time. I owned a chevy cavalier before this and I had all sorts of problems with it so I am so happy that this car is great. I may even upgrade to the 2006 model which is nice too!!

#155 of 179 Re: Owner with mixed reviews [islandchild] by mmichellew

Jul 19, 2006 (4:58 pm)

Replying to: islandchild (May 30, 2006 7:57 pm)
I too have a Malibu Maxx who's steering column has been replaced. I am feeling a vibration now, the dealer says its the breaks.I say its in the steering column. When I wreck, you were all my witnesses... its the steering, stupid!

#156 of 179 Hi Guys, steering fix? by loud00

Jul 23, 2006 (6:50 pm)

Hi everybody,
 
we bought a 2005 Maxx LT in April 05. Lots of miles in 15 months (35,000) and has been GREAT. Until steering went out. Been in the shop a week, and they "cant get it to work". I believe they have installed a new steering column. Got it back after 1 day, then right back in later that day, still there. I have been horrified to read so many accounts of the same problem, and I have even read all the NHTSA reports. I am seriously thinking of getting out of the car and into an Equinox, although I love so many of the features on the Maxx, and the way it drives and fuel economy.
 
Does anyone know if there is a legit new fix? If not, I can't see going through this again. I think the dealer will actually be very fair on a trade, and we did get over 1 great year of service from the car, but I am spooked.

#157 of 179 Re: Hi Guys, steering fix? [loud00] by pao

Jul 24, 2006 (8:44 am)

Replying to: loud00 (Jul 23, 2006 6:50 pm)
the installation must include a recalibration of the steering column itself.....when you say they cant get it to work...what are you referring too.....most on here have had no problems after the column was replaced...
 
I have an 04 Maxx LT....and have had no problems at all with mine....just turned 72K on it....

#158 of 179 Re: Hi Guys, steering fix? [pao] by loud00

Jul 24, 2006 (9:30 am)

Replying to: pao (Jul 24, 2006 8:44 am)
Thanks for the reply!
 
After they installed it, I was told last Friday that they were getting some sort of "cannot communicate" message.
 
I have read of multiple cases of people having 2, 3 and 4 columns replaced and still having problems. There have also been (at least) two lemon law awards for Malibu's with this problem, including a case in Oklahoma, I believe, where the state statute was strengthened as a result of a case involving this car/problem. This is why I am not optimistic.

#159 of 179 Re: Owner with mixed reviews [mmichellew] by cwesleyg

Jul 24, 2006 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: mmichellew (Jul 19, 2006 4:58 pm)
Have the rotors turned or replaced and see if it goes away. My rotors had to be turned at around 7K miles and the probelm has not returned... If it is the brakes, you should only feel it while braking. Could be a lump or slipped belt in a tire as well... tire rotation would change the feel of the problem in that case... replace bad tire to fix that issue. Bent rim? I guess a high speed balance would show a tire or wheel issue, and might correct a minor problem.

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