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Re: Impressions of my Maxx after 6 months of ownership [kpetrie]
by kurtamaxxxguy
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Mar 09, 2007 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: kpetrie (Mar 09, 2007 9:50 am)
There are various service bulletins addressing the struts and the steering rack that attempt to reduce the clunking of the suspension. If you are on Majorguard, you may find you will have to wait for special advisor approval, as that particular problem is "red flagged".
but none of these totally get rid of it.
The clunking problem is also on the Pontiac G6 and many other midsize GM cars.
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Re: Impressions of my Maxx after 6 months of ownership [kpetrie]
by maxx4me
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Mar 09, 2007 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: kpetrie (Mar 09, 2007 9:50 am)
I have had both a new steering rack put on and the redesigned steering gear. Neither solved the problem totally, although the new gear did arrest 70% of the noise. These are bad front ends, plain and simple.
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'05 Malibu Maxx Lt new owner
by mickey22
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Apr 28, 2007 (5:45 pm)
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Just bought car Tues. Didn't look like much outside but inside WOW. Only 8000 miles. Getting a little nervous with msgs. posted here about clunking noises from front suspension, traction control, electric, etc. Will be reading forum to keep up to date with any problems. Glad I found this site!
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Re: '05 Malibu Maxx Lt new owner [mickey22]
by albarobb
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Apr 28, 2007 (8:49 pm)
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Replying to: mickey22 (Apr 28, 2007 5:45 pm)
Just bought a used 06 Maxx Lt, so far I'm impressed. Looked at several other cars, the Maxx and G6 stood out for the wife and I. The Maxx was more in our price range. Hope we both have luck with it.
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Flat Towing
by grumpy64505
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Sep 28, 2007 (5:18 am)
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One of the major reasons for buying this 06 Malibu Maxx LT is the ability to tow it behind our motorhome with all four tires on the ground. It gave us the opportunity to get away from 4 wheel drive or Saturn vehicles.
We have only had it a couple of days so far, but all seems to be well. The dearler has order new sunshades for the back as they don't work and they are going to get the remote start to work.
I like the roominess and the V6 engine. We will be taking our first one day trip this weekend.
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So far so Good
by maxximizer
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Dec 02, 2007 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: brianma (Nov 09, 2006 8:47 am)
My Mazz 2006 has 41K miles on original brakes..still have the OEM rotors..Still in the first set of tires and no problems, but if you guys can give me your opinions on: 1) when I apply the brakes on an icy surface TC and ABS stop the car pretty fast but as the front wheels grab and let go I feel this bouncing effect on the brake pedal which is not to light but not too pronounced. It happens only on icy roads, I even had to brake downhill with 6 people in the car, under normal road conditions and I don't see the problem showing. Normal ? or are rotors just starting to warp ? 2) How do I refill the back windshield reservoir, where is it, maybe I've been lazy to look it up. Thanks.
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Re: Flat Towing [grumpy64505]
by jb454
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Dec 27, 2007 (6:56 pm)
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Replying to: grumpy64505 (Sep 28, 2007 5:18 am)
Can you tell me what fuses you pull when you are towing your Malibu? My Dad bought a Maxx and the dealer told him he only had to pull one, but that doesn't sound right. His old Malibu (a '99) he had to pull about 4 and didn't have to leave his keys in the car. They told him he would have to leave his keys in the ignition in the Accessory mode. I would think that his battery would go dead after a day of towing. I would appreciate any insights you might share.
Thank you!
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Re: So far so Good [maxximizer]
by jmz7001
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Jan 09, 2008 (12:42 pm)
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Replying to: maxximizer (Dec 02, 2007 4:39 pm)
I have an '07 maxx I bought new last August.I sold Chevys back then, so I knew the best value on the lot. The ABS system sounds like it is working as advertised. I'm not a mechanic on cars, but as road conditions change, hydraulic pressure applied to the brakes changes to prevent wheel lock up. add to that the traction control possibly having input at the same time, it seems there could be some "pedal feel" I have experienced this as well. i believe these are these are the best brakes I have ever had on any car. Also, the pedal thump feels a lot better than the "crash" of an accident. The rear window washer fluid supply, If I remember correctly, is the same tank as the front wipers. Hope this helps
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