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173 messages, Last post on Mar 13, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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Replying to: gonogo (May 11, 2006 6:38 pm) I wasn't so lucky - the spirit probably doesn't like our smog  .
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 11, 2006 8:05 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 4:56 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 10:13 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 10:13 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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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 14, 2006 10:31 am) I read on some webpage a women had her steering fail, and she couldn't control the car - something like it locked up or something?? heard anything about that?
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Replying to: 01taurussel (May 14, 2006 7:41 pm) The failing steering is probably due to the defective steering columm a number of '04 and '05 models got built with. There have been a few reported cases of the car steering itself, but usually it just dies and the driver has to rely on manual steering until the columm/steering system is repaired. In 2007, electric steering is going bye-bye on the Malibu Maxx and most of the Malibus, as they go to the hydraulic system used on the SS. |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 14, 2006 8:34 pm) _____________________________________________________________ Does that mean the rest of us with EPS get a life time warranty? |
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