Faults:

Front brake rotors, front brake pads. The front pads came loose at 35,000 miles. The repair involved turning the rotors and replacing the front pads. NOT covered under warranty, despite the fact that the car mileage was within new car miles and dates; and despite the fact that this appears to be a common problem on Chev Malibus. Front end noise on this model is excessive, both before and after the repair.

General Comments:

1) Excessive front end noise.

2) Front end brake problems seem to be common.

3) GM won't cover these problems under warranty.

4) Front tire wear also seems excessive.

Faults:

Needed to change tires after only 2 months of owning it.

Had to get my battery cables, alternator and battery changed after about 6-8 months of owning it.

Had to keep adding coolant about 4 times in two months.

After owning for only 9 months paint has bubbled up and is peeling very badly.

After owning the car for only 9 months my intake manifold was leaking coolant and I had to get that fixed. I also had to replace parts such as a thermostat, gasket and seal. Along with repairs, I had to get a cooling systems flush.

General Comments:

I had bought this vehicle thinking it would be great. I love Chevrolet so I thought that this would be a great car. Well, I guess I should have researched more on this vehicle before I had purchased it.

If you read all the things that have happened to my vehicle all of these had happened within only a 10 months period.

I have spent more money repairing this vehicle than I have even spent on payments so far for the vehicle.

More worse, the trade in value is not even half of what I bought the vehicle for.

I am really disapointed and hope that this manufacturer consider looking to see why this Vehicle had so much mechanical problems and consider a recall on it.

I don't think people should spend so much on a vehicle that is too new that repair manuals haven't even been issued out.

Faults:

1. Intake Manifold Gasket is leaking coolant externally from rear of engine.

2. Rotors replaced at 44,945 miles.

3. I have to jiggle key in ignition to turn car on.

4. Once car engine is turned off car horn honks as if I have a car alarm I do not have a car alarm.

5. Engine rattles when first started in the morning. Stops once engine is warmed up.

General Comments:

Intake Manifold Leak causes coolant light to continue to come on. I can see the coolant leaking out of the right side of the engine on the drivers side. Rotors replaced at 44,495 miles. Customer Service refused to assist in the repairs. I believe in buying American cars, but I am having mixed feelings. I am going to mail letters to Chevrolet and the Media, until Chevrolet acknowledges they have a faulty product. I have also filed a claim with the Better Business Bureau. Other people with these problems should do the same, maybe then Chevrolet will acknowledge this problem.