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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
1301 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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Replying to: vanman1 (Aug 16, 2009 5:34 pm) |
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Replying to: pao (Aug 13, 2009 11:09 am)
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Replying to: mar008 (Aug 20, 2009 8:45 am) |
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Replying to: mar008 (Aug 20, 2009 8:45 am) You can try and have it corrected as warranty work but you may me denied as it does not sound like a manufacturing fault. |
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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.
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Replying to: bwia (Aug 29, 2009 5:54 am)
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| Well car has only 800 miles, clearly audible front suspension clunky noises resonate inside car. I think this may actually be normal with these cars, or is it defective bushing dampening issue? The wheel fascias also rattle very badly causing embarrassing worn suspension jalopy noises that I'm not too happy with. They are not clamped down tight the perimeter of wheel the old fashioned way. Maybe those tiny stick on felt pads all the way around will help. Overall fit and finish is very good, excellent ergonomics and like the low pro file gangster widows, even smaller than Lexus that makes the look really good. Excellent ergonomics, I've avoided buying GM because of this problem for years, You know GM geezer ergonomics Seats don't slide back far enough and steering wheel placed too far and high from pedals. | |
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Replying to: ohgeez (Aug 29, 2009 7:16 pm) As for wheel fascias, not sure what you are talking about. A 1LT does not have hubcaps, it has alloys, so I am baffled. In any event you have a warranty so take it back to the dealer. I passed on the Bu because of those low-profile windows among other reasons. It is a stylistic trend I do not appreciate. Hopefully the light, airy greenhouses and low cowls of a decade or two ago will soon make a return. |
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Replying to: kplacer (Aug 30, 2009 5:05 am) rotor problems. I also had the ESC come on all the time.......in curves that had little dips, slight roads that had uneven spots, ect..... I loved the car but got tired of those issues and got rid of it. |
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