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#25 of 67 Re: 2007 Malibu Vibration Problem [sneakyuser] by 1988fierogt

Jul 16, 2008 (6:16 pm)

Replying to: sneakyuser (Jul 07, 2008 4:39 pm)
I have the same problem with my 07, 2.2L also. The dealer tries to normalize the engine mounts according to GM service bulletin but problem still exist. I am thinking that the mounts themselves are bad. If you get your car repair and the problem went away, please drop me a note. This is really upsetting me.
 
thanks

#26 of 67 Re: 2007 Malibu Vibration Problem [sneakyuser] by winz

Aug 21, 2008 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: sneakyuser (Jul 07, 2008 4:39 pm)
I have a 2007 malibu that has like a wobble/vibration in the front end, mostly when turning right between 12-15 mph. Then it goes away. Dealer tried exchanging axles, torqing motor mounts, changing front right tire. Then the GM rep. drove the car and the next thing I know they are telling me it's a characteristic of the powertrain! BS. Why would they try to fix a characteristic? Maybe we all have the same problem(defect).

#27 of 67 Re: 2007 Malibu Vibration Problem [winz] by sneakyuser

Aug 21, 2008 (5:49 pm)

Replying to: winz (Aug 21, 2008 2:10 pm)
Winz,
 
I was told to call the dealership and ask for the GM or Chevrolet "Zone Service Representitive." When I did, the dealership's service manager said customers cannot contact them and that to give him a chance to work on this issue.
 
Since then the vibration, or wiggle problem, has gone down about 50% and is sometimes not noticeable. I will go in for an appointment next week and let you know what happens.
 
In the meantime, if there is a solution, post it here.
 
Regards,
 
Cy

#28 of 67 Re: 2007 Malibu Vibration Problem [sneakyuser] by winz

Oct 11, 2008 (3:39 pm)

Replying to: sneakyuser (Aug 21, 2008 5:49 pm)
Hi Cy, What happened with your appointment at the dealership? Thanx for any info.

#29 of 67 Re: 2007 Malibu Vibration Problem [winz] by sneakyuser

Oct 21, 2008 (9:35 pm)

Replying to: winz (Oct 11, 2008 3:39 pm)
Took the car to a sympathetic Chevy dealer. The service manager even gave me a rental car for a day since I was there last spring and there was no fix. My car was OK until it hit 2500 miles and now at about 8000 it still has the problem.
 
The dealer noticed the problem, although it had settled down and is sometimes difficult to feel. You must accelerate slowly and right at 15 mph it will vibrate like clockwork.
 
The dealer felt it, had other mechanics drive with him, they eventually noticed it. He even found some 2005 and 2006 Malibu models on the car lot that DID NOT exhibit this problem.
 
They did not have a 2007 to test so he went down the street to the Enterprise rent-a-car dealer that they work with and found one. (Like I said, he was thorough.) And, presto, it vibrates too!
 
He called GM and talked it over, etc., and in the end there is no fix. He says that certain vehicles have certain "issues" like this. He was nice but I explained that if and when I try to sell the car, a potential dealer or buyer will notice the problem and I wouldn't get full value and this is not fair.
 
Since the 2007 model is the only one where GM changed the motor mounts (for some reason) I asked him to replace them to see the results but he felt that it would not fix it. I pressed him but he declined.
 
Still, there is nothing he can do until GM comes up with a fix (or an interest in finding one) and he said that they may never issue one.
 
This is the third time I've taken the car to a Chevy dealer about this. At this point we (2007 Malibu owners) need to pursue a legal solution or a "Lemon Law" reimbursement or ?
 
Any help will be appreciated. We need to see what we can do about this. any suggestions?

#30 of 67 by winz

Oct 23, 2008 (4:44 pm)

GM wants to know nothing or do anything about this. It could cost them plenty. What state do you live in? We need to contact the attorney generals of our states and see what they think about this. Because this will effect the trade in/resale value. A class action suit may be in order.
Let me know thanks.

#31 of 67 Re: [winz] by sneakyuser

Oct 24, 2008 (11:51 pm)

Replying to: winz (Oct 23, 2008 4:44 pm)
Winz,
 
I reside in the state of California.
 
Let me know the procedure to contact the attorney generals of our states and how this works.
 
Any research about previously successful cases like this against automakers will be greatly appreciated.
 
Maybe we should also get together, via email, with others on this thread (and elsewhere) about the issue.
 
Thanks,
 
Sneakyuser

#32 of 67 Re: 2007 Malibu Vibration Problem [1988fierogt] by sneakyuser

Oct 24, 2008 (11:59 pm)

Replying to: 1988fierogt (Jul 16, 2008 6:16 pm)
To: 1988fierogt,
 
Last week, I took the car to a sympathetic Chevy dealer. The service manager even gave me a rental car for a day since I was there last spring and there was no fix. My car was OK until it hit 2500 miles and now at about 8000 it still has the problem.
  
The dealer noticed the problem, although it had settled down and is sometimes difficult to feel. You must accelerate slowly and right at 15 mph it will vibrate like clockwork.
  
The dealer felt it, had other mechanics drive with him, they eventually noticed it. He even found some 2005 and 2006 Malibu models on the car lot that DID NOT exhibit this problem.
  
They did not have a 2007 to test so he went down the street to the Enterprise rent-a-car dealer that they work with and found one. (Like I said, he was thorough.) And, presto, it vibrates too!
  
He called GM and talked it over, etc., and in the end there is no fix. He says that certain vehicles have certain "issues" like this. He was nice but I explained that if and when I try to sell the car, a potential dealer or buyer will notice the problem and I wouldn't get full value and this is not fair.
  
Since the 2007 model is the only one where GM changed the motor mounts (for some reason) I asked him to replace them to see the results but he felt that it would not fix it. I pressed him but he declined.
  
Still, there is nothing he can do until GM comes up with a fix (or an interest in finding one) and he said that they may never issue one.
  
This is the third time I've taken the car to a Chevy dealer about this. At this point we (2007 Malibu owners) need to pursue a legal solution or a "Lemon Law" reimbursement or ?
  
Any help will be appreciated. We need to see what we can do about this. Any suggestions?

#33 of 67 Re: 2007 Malibu Vibration Problem [sneakyuser] by 1988fierogt

Oct 25, 2008 (6:06 am)

Replying to: sneakyuser (Oct 24, 2008 11:59 pm)
I am from NY. I have not look into this since my last post. I still have the problem, and decided to ignore it. They and I try everything so far without luck. Other than the low speed vibration when taking off, the car is performce nicely and returns good gas mileage. I figure whatever causing the vibration will eventually failed and sort it out then. I am not planning on trade it in or sale it. Hopefully, when it happened it would still be under 3 yrs, 36K miles warranty.
 
My opinion is the mounts or the wheel bearings are faulty. I hate to look into the lemon law in NY.
 
Please keep me posted of what you are going to do. Thanks

#34 of 67 by winz

Oct 26, 2008 (7:26 am)

I'm also from ny. Where do you live? Maybe we can get together and compare. I have to tell you. When one part of a machine is out of balance, eventually other parts connected will have premature wear and failure. This will effect the value of the car down the road if not now and may cause you to have some big repair bills in the future when the warranty has run out. Let me know, Thanx

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