Sign In Join 



2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu

1301 messages,  Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:22 AM

You are in the Chevrolet Malibu Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Chevrolet, Chevrolet Malibu, Automotive News, Sedan


Messages Page 126 of 131
1
...
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
...
131
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#1250 of 1301
Rusty rails by pao
Aug 13, 2009 (11:09 am)
Reply
do the rails appear to be painted or not....not sure that they should rust....did you buy it ne?...you didnt indicate either way.....is it all the seat rails or just one that is rusty??
#1251 of 1301
Re: Rust on the Seat Rails [marsha7] by vanman1
Aug 16, 2009 (5:33 pm)
Reply

Replying to: marsha7 (Aug 13, 2009 8:18 am)

Your comments are utter nonsense and unhelpful.
#1252 of 1301
Re: Rust on the Seat Rails [mar008] by vanman1
Aug 16, 2009 (5:34 pm)
Reply

Replying to: mar008 (Aug 13, 2009 6:15 am)

You mentioned it's an 08. Was it a used car?
#1253 of 1301
Re: Rust on the Seat Rails [vanman1] by sidewinderz
Aug 16, 2009 (6:12 pm)
Reply

Replying to: vanman1 (Aug 16, 2009 5:34 pm)

Do a CarFax check on your Malibu
#1254 of 1301
Re: Rusty rails [pao] by mar008
Aug 20, 2009 (8:45 am)
Reply

Replying to: pao (Aug 13, 2009 11:09 am)

The rails were painted and we did not buy it new. The drivers seat is all rusted and then the passenger seat is starting to rust. It seems odd, never seen anything like this happen. The dealer stated that it is happening to all cars even the new ones. He blamed it on the manufacturer. Who knows, they are going to replace them.
#1255 of 1301
Re: Rusty rails [mar008] by sidewinderz
Aug 20, 2009 (9:09 am)
Reply

Replying to: mar008 (Aug 20, 2009 8:45 am)

Sounds like water damage to me ! Check the rug inside for any signs of mildew and check hinges all around the car .. any rust ? . Still check with CarFax
#1256 of 1301
Re: Rusty rails [mar008] by vanman1
Aug 22, 2009 (4:51 pm)
Reply

Replying to: mar008 (Aug 20, 2009 8:45 am)

We have had 2008 Malibu almost a year and there in no rust issue whatsoever. The dealer is telling you a lie. I too think this sounds like water damage of some kind?
 
You can try and have it corrected as warranty work but you may me denied as it does not sound like a manufacturing fault.
#1258 of 1301
2008 Malibu Experience Update by bwia
Aug 29, 2009 (5:54 am)
Reply
We are in the 18th month of ownership of our 2008 Malibu LS.
 
Well would you know it--our 2008 Malibu with 15,000 miles was doing fine until the brakes suddenly started to pulsate. We took it to the dealership and their technician determined that the brake rotors had excessive “run out” (whatever that means). They resurfaced the two front rotors and road test. The tech says pulsation was better after the resurfacing but still there. They then resurfaced the rear rotors, which feel much better although not as good as original. Also, the initial shrill on drive-off was eliminated. Thank god that annoying noise is gone.
 
On the electronic side both remote control units failed. Again, the tech found the terminal was loose on circuit board. He soldered the terminals back and they are both working fine again.
 
Both repairs were covered under warranty. When we asked how much it cost they refuse to disclose how that information. Not that it matters since Obama has guaranteed all GM warranties.
 
Nonetheless, our Malibu is doing fine. It is as smooth and as quiet as ever. The AC is working great and apart from the repairs noted above we have not had any other issues. Maintenance costs are extremely low, just three oil changes and set of wiper blades in 18 months.
 
Great car and we are enjoying our Malibu.
#1259 of 1301
Re: 2008 Malibu Experience Update [bwia] by gonogo
Aug 29, 2009 (6:27 am)
Reply

Replying to: bwia (Aug 29, 2009 5:54 am)

My 04 remote did the same thing, solder broke. Looks like they are still delivering poor quality remotes, just like GM. I repaired my own,no charge.

Messages Page 126 of 131
1
...
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
...
131
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement