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126 messages,  Last post on Aug 29, 2011 at 9:52 AM

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#117 of 126 Remote start problem by ownerof4chevys

Aug 30, 2010 (4:47 pm)

Hello everyone,
         I have a 2004 Malibu Maxx LT that I've owned since new. It has just under 30,000 miles on it, and last year the remote start feature quit working. The problem is NOT in the hood latch because I tried jumping the wires to no avail. When trying to actuate the remote start, the lights still flash as usual.
        I have a "code reader" that indicates there are no computer code faults, but when I erase the non-existant codes, the remote start feature activates for one time only! Have any of you ever had such a problem? And what was the fix?
        Thank you for your replies.

#118 of 126 Malibu Maxx by tjwaz2

Sep 26, 2010 (8:46 am)

Looking for the reset button for the remote starter. Changed battery and lost the remote starter while everything else works.

#119 of 126 Re: Malibu Maxx [tjwaz2] by lne216

May 16, 2011 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: tjwaz2 (Sep 26, 2010 8:46 am)
I would like to know this also. I realize this is an old message, but the same thing happened to me. Replaced the battery and lost the remote start.

#120 of 126 Re: Malibu Maxx [lne216] by ownerof4chevys

May 16, 2011 (2:53 pm)

Replying to: lne216 (May 16, 2011 2:31 pm)
Hello,
   My situation of losing the remote start may be different than yours. My car's alarm system would go off in the middle of the night quite often. I suspected the switch on the hood latch as being at fault. I jumpered the wires and it would always start JUST ONE TIME ONLY. I have a code reader that could clear any codes but I was told by Chevy that hand-held code readers are only for engine codes. The remote start may be tied in to chassis components as well. I never got the remote start repaired at a dealership because it just wasn't worth it to me. I rarely used the feature anyway. Please let me know what the cause of your problem was when you get it fixed. Thank you.
                                                                                     Steve

#121 of 126 Re: Malibu Maxx [lne216] by gmcustsvc

May 19, 2011 (10:55 am)

Replying to: lne216 (May 16, 2011 2:31 pm)
lne216,
 
I would encourage you to take the vehicle to the dealership to be looked at. Please keep us posted when the issue has been taken care of.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#122 of 126 Re: Malibu Maxx [gmcustsvc] by lne216

May 19, 2011 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (May 19, 2011 10:55 am)
No that you. My dealership would not fix the clunking when it was under warranty, and it is horrible now. I am in no way going to give them a dime to fix this. This should never have happened. All I did was replace my battery.

#123 of 126 Re: Malibu Maxx [lne216] by gmcustsvc

May 20, 2011 (10:31 am)

Replying to: lne216 (May 19, 2011 1:41 pm)
lne216,
 
If you change your mind in regards to going to the dealership please let me know. Keep me posted when the issue has been taken care of.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#124 of 126 Re: Malibu Maxx [gmcustsvc] by lne216

Jul 07, 2011 (10:36 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (May 20, 2011 10:31 am)
Caron, I will update and say no way will I return there to even ask about this problem. You all at GM need to take responsibility for the defects in this car. This will be my last GM car ever! I am sick of all the bull this dealership is giving me.
 
Today I had the steering column replaced (again I might add) and it did not fix the clunking. I received no phone call when they started the work nor was told this replacement did not fix the problem. I was handed my keys and it was not until started to drive out of the lot that I realized that my car was in the same condition it was when I dropped it off this morning. No call saying we think your clunking is something else, nothing. No communication. Of course now I have a message on my machine to call them back because I went back in to find out why my car was still clunking. Do they really think I will call them back?
 
I am SOOOOOO done with GM cars. I will get a job just to purchase a Toyota. This car has been 6.5 years of headache.

#125 of 126 Re: Malibu Maxx [lne216] by rdesantis

Aug 28, 2011 (9:28 am)

Replying to: lne216 (Jul 07, 2011 10:36 am)
hey INE, Relax Toyota,ford,honda,hyundi, kia all have Forums as well. Check out some of the issues posted there. As much as the automobile has become our culture they all won;t start without a battery and and fuel. Most of what makes the experience of buying owning or maintaining a car is attitude. The Automobile has created sooo much havok in the human life, but we also identify ourselves with them. Enjoy the fact that you are able to own a car that works or doesn't work exaclty the way you want it. And Yes call the dealer back to get the job done right, fresh chocolate chip cookies always seals the deal.
 
happy motoring

#126 of 126 Clunking in the 04 Malibu by pao

Aug 29, 2011 (9:52 am)

while I understand the frustration of some owners here in reference to this MY Malibu, and it was the first new design.....many of the threads have discussed the front suspension and "clunking" issue along with the steering column and the issues with the electronic assist...
 
I too have an 04 LT Maxx.....I guess Im one of the fortunate ones on the Malibu board since mine will be 8 years old in Feb 12, is approaching 187K and still has the original column....many of the discussions lead us down the path of a poor engineering design for the suspension on this MY Malibu...yes I too have the clunk..but it has had no long term impact on the serviceability or driveability of my vehicle.....annoying at times..certainly, but it all comes down to expectations you have of your particular vehicle....for me...its get me from point A to B without concern for breakdown and is basic personal transportation....
 
It appears regardless of what is replaced on this suspension the "clunk" always comes back and is never eliminated totally...again a need for re-engineering which I beleive was done on later model years....there were enough complaints to the NHTSA board on the steering column to look at an engineer assessment/review for the issues....NHTSA, based on the number of reported events/repairs, and the actions GM was taking, ie replacing under warranty or in some case after warranty, that no further actions...(recalls) was warranted....
 
like the above poster suggested....a percentage of all cars regardless of make, model, or cost will have a problem or two......hey...anything massed produced is prone to a flaw.....I surely hope the issues owners are having with their cars will be worked out to their satisfaction...

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