Faults:

I have more problems with my 1997 malibu than I can count I have replaced the brakes too many times I've lost track. The first couple of months I had it was in the dealership everyweek (headlights repeatedly had moisture in them, the speedometer and all the gauges would just drop, speaker replaced, brakes brakes and more brakes, AC goes on and off, oil leak and who knows what else. It was so bad to the point where the dealership purchased half and I paid the other half of an extended warranty. I just replaced the brakes, (rotors, pads, calipers) only after having them done a year ago. Now I have coolant leaking and they can't find out where it is coming from. The low coolant light came on yesterday! I have one more payment on this beast! I love the size and room of the malibu, but I will never buy another one again.! I'm buying foreign next time. I wish GM would recall these lemons!

Faults:

Ignition keys was replaced three times, security theft protection problem.

Brakes - rotors, pads four times.

Two fuels ejectors.

Tune-up at 60000, promised times was 100000.

Lights for check engine on and off for year.

Computer was change qt 80000.

Fan Blower not working on 1 and 2.

Left automatic window not working.

Trunk is wet all the time.

Left side two doors, and spot close to gas tank rusted beyond repair.

High-pressure hoses on power steering.

Engine head gasket and oil caps.

Now have recall on rack and pinion, but cannot do it because dealer ship not providing a loner, sad GM not paying for it.

After 50 m/h car is shaking and not going straight on a highway.

If it is not enough let me know what is.

General Comments:

The car has more problems than it should for that price.

All recalls was made on miserable problem not affecting real problems.

Faults:

The ABS light comes on periodically, of course the dealer "cannot duplicate problem".

The coolant light kept comming on, so I topped it off with fluid. The next thing I know is the main bearings are shot and I had to replace the motor, at $3,800, ouch!

The transmission is slipping.

General Comments:

The Malibu looks and handles good.

I am very disappointed in the durability of this car. There is a reason why a used Honda costs more than a new Chevy, and that's because you can get a more reliable car in a Honda.

Faults:

I bought the car used in 1999, within a week I could adjust the driver side seat.

In 2000, the key wouldn't turn in the ignition. I called the Roadside assistance hotline and the operator said to take a book and bang on the key, while in the ignition, then start. I had to do this several times for the next 6 months, resulting in the theft sensor malfunctioning. This caused the car not to start. If it did start it would backfire. I took it to the dealer and they diagnosed it as a bad starter coil ($330).

Not even a year later, the same problem occurred (car would not start) - the dealer replaced the theft sensor.

In 2002, the interior started falling apart.

The driver side visor fell off.

The arm rest came off.

The cup holder will not open.

The CD player will not play.

The front speakers crackle.

In addition to all that, the driver side door will not unlock or lock with the remote or the power lock switch and the window will not go down or up.

In April 2002, I needed a brand new battery. I changed it myself - now the fuel gage always reads empty. This will cost $400 to fix.

In September 2002, I had to change the alternator at 75,000 miles.

In March 2003, the intake gasket was leaking antifreeze and had to be replaced ($750).

In October 2003, the water pump froze and which caused the serpentine belt to break ($330).

Also, in October 2003, I had to buy another battery.

In November 2003, I've replaced the tire on the passenger side 3 times.

The car vibrates at high speeds (>70mph). Took to my mechanic who says that the car needs a new control arm ($400).

At this point, I am feed up. I took it in to use a trade in a was told the the car is worth nothing. I was considering buying another GM car (A Grand Am), but after reading reviews I am leaning more towards foreign cars.

General Comments:

As a single woman, I would not recommend this car to anyone, especially women.

Women must constantly look out for their safety and well-being and having a car as unreliable as this one is dangerous.

After reviewing all the complaints about GM cars, I'm considering a class action suit. Something has to be done to make GM stand up and be accountable for making lemons.