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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu: Steering/Suspension
156 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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kurt,et al: I guess if there is no replacement parts coming for the front end, then there is no point in me bringing in the car, eh? I can get the front end to rattle by running over manhole covers, one side at a time, or by turning into a driveway and hitting the concrete apron one tire at a time. Should I even bother having the service person test drive it at all, given the fact that no new designed parts are coming any time soon? Also, I have only had my driver's side strut replaced for this condition. Obviously it did nothing. What other parts have people had replace which did nothing? I don't want to waste my time having my car rebuilt with parts that won't solve the problem. Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: maxx4me (May 11, 2006 10:56 am) Elsewhere in this thread, or the Maxx thread, there was a referral to a service bulletin describing the problem. If it is any consolation, wrt Consumers U, 2004 Maxxes did __much__worse than average in suspension components problems. Brakes, body integrity, and Electrical were all worse than average. Right in line with what I have gone through with my Maxx. The '05 version, so far (which I do not own), is doing better. Todays thought: never, never, NEVER buy a first year car, Unless you enjoy pain. 
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 11, 2006 4:22 pm) Unless you enjoy pain _____________________________________________________________ I bought a 04 Malibu, 17K right now, no real problems since the first bugs, transmission chain, all rotors warped. Left front corner light, 1 software update and now waiting for front sway bar bushings, noisy when turning corners. We like the car, just rotated the tires and brakes still look new.
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Replying to: gonogo (May 11, 2006 5:38 pm) I wasn't so lucky - the spirit probably doesn't like our smog  .
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 11, 2006 7:05 pm) I too have the front suspension noises...but with it being a design or re-engineering effort..not much that can be done about it ......so you live with the noise...and I honestly dont pay attention to it any more.... still getting about 27-28 MPG city and highway combined....running mobil 1 sythn oil and changing about every 6500 miles or so...... still very happy with the Maxx......but again probably the silent majority here...
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Replying to: pao (May 12, 2006 3:56 am) I'm sure this forum represents a tiny percentage of Malibu owners and I've found any type of online forum to attract the most dissatisfied people on whatever issue the forum is dealing with. Usually if people are happy, you dont hear from them. There seems to be very few issues with the new Malibu as compared to the previous version. If one is to browse the Honda, Toyota, Nissan, etc. forums, you will see alot of problems as well. Such as the Nissan engine problem where some intake bolts loosen are are sucked into the engine, destroying it completely! I think the Malibu is a great car with a great mix of good old proven technology combined with some fantastic new technology hopefully representing an upswing in quality which is long overdue. It's really hard to believe that North American cars have taken so long to face the challenge of the competition. |
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Hi guys, new to the board. I have interest in the new Malibus (2005 probably). However, after reading about them, I have some concerns: 1.) The steering. I have read that the steering can give out and total loss of steering (and loss of control) happens. Is it similar to a car w/ normal power steering that fails, or is it more serious? I know the 2004 were recalled until a certain build date, but I have read about 05's on NHSTA's webpage, and failure. Educate me please on this one! 2.) Engine on V6. I had a 97 Lumina w/ a leaky intake manifold gasket at 58k. It was replaced and pinged just terribly. I know they are very similar and GM had some problems with those gaskets leaking. Are they completely fixed? 3.) Transmissions- How are they ? are they fairly trustworthy?? 4.) Any thing else - good and bad. Thanks!
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Replying to: 01taurussel (May 13, 2006 9:13 pm) However, the steering rack remains a weak spot in most new malibus, with a fix supposedly coming in second quarter of '06. My '04 transmission was built just before the time a whole bunch of "howling trannys" wer ebuilt, but so far mine has been ok. '05's have a revision to that trans. No problems with the '04 V6 so far.
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Replying to: 01taurussel (May 13, 2006 9:13 pm) 2.) While the 3.5L V6 is closely related to the 3.1/3.4 that had lots of intake manifold gasket problems, they are using a new gasket now that is supposed to fix the problem. 3.) I wouldn't worry about the transmission, it's been around for since the early to mid 90s and should prove dependable. |
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