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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu Start Up/Ignition
159 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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I just purchased a used 2005 Chev Maxx with 12500 miles about 2 months ago. I've put about 3k miles on it. My problem has 2 issues. The first is when I go to start the car,after I turn the key and before the engine engages I get a really bad shake that rattles the whole car. This happens about 6 out of 10 times when I start it. The second issue is I get a periodic rattle in the right front. Here again it does not happen all of the time. I've had it into service and they couldn't find anything wrong. It's still doing both things. Anyone else having that problem? Any suggestions? Thanks, fmm06418
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Replying to: fmm06418 (Feb 24, 2006 6:05 am) Had 2 different dealers attempt to solve these issues along with a steering problem but after performing items on TSBs, multiple software updates, and a new BCM the problems still remain.  We love the Malibu and there is not a more loyal GM customer than myself but the (good natured) ribbing from my import driving in-laws is starting wear thin.  Although my father-in-law is on a wait list for a Sky!
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Replying to: mjr15197 (Feb 24, 2006 8:26 am) |
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Replying to: fmm06418 (Feb 24, 2006 6:05 am) As for my other shaking problem, I took the car in Friday. The dealer says asphalt sealer was on the caliper and brakes and that caused them to stick. I don't know if that would cause my two incidents two weeks and 1000+ miles apart. They cleaned it off. We will see. The dealer also said the rotors and brakes were fine. They must not have road tested it because I still get a nice wobble when braking at higher speeds. Still only 21K. |
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Replying to: billb (Feb 27, 2006 6:55 pm)
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Replying to: billb (Feb 27, 2006 6:55 pm) What does that mean? Is it the tar from a road that got onto the the brakes? Or is it some undercoating they applied to the car? >Still only 21K The brakes will be fine until 36000 is passed. They they will find there is a problem from having been overheated, but it won't be covered by warranty.
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Replying to: billb (Feb 27, 2006 6:55 pm) Good luck with this one. It was like pulling teeth getting my dealer to feel the problem. All the while, I'm thinking, "Do you not have any senses? How can you not feel that shaking?" On the bright side though, since they fixed it its been fine for 10K.
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Replying to: redmaxx (Feb 28, 2006 10:00 am) Fortunately once the tires were torqued properly, most of the shake went away. The brake rotors are indeed flimsy. |
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Replying to: billb (Feb 27, 2006 6:55 pm)
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