We own a 2000 malibu and here are all
the problems we've experienced after the warranty expired:
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> 1) Fan knob for temperature control is burnt at setting 1 and 2. Thats
> right! If we need to defog or get heat we HAVE TO PUT THE FAN at 3 and
> above. this was fixed during warranty but its broken again. $250 is the
> estimated repair.
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> 2) bad water pump equaled massive coolant leaks. over $750 in repairs ($1050
> CDN inc labour)
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> 3) we have a ruptured pipe somewhere causing coolant to leak again. GM has
> estimated over $1000 in repairs.
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> 4) Brakes and Rotors - after less then 5 months and approximately 6-8000 kms
> after it was serviced, our rotors and brakes are giving us problems AGAIN. >
> 5) In the summer, after the AC is on, we have flooding all over the floor of
> the car. we have no idea what the problem is and we are afraid to get it
> repaired because of how much money we've already spent on repairs over the > past year.
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> There are a slew of other minor things - but I hope all you readers out
> there read this. Do not buy a Malibu from this year - its total crap. I've
> heard many changes were made in 2002, 2003 and of course the new designed > 2004.
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> But anyways if anyone has similar experiences please share them. >
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