14th Nov 2008, 20:04
My car now has 40,000 miles on it. I'm still on the same tires, and brakes. The knock when I turn the steering wheel has returned. Of course now that I'm out of warranty. I still have the rattle in the dash which I cannot get rid of. I very much would like to get rid of the car before I have to sink a bunch of money into it. It started out as a dream but now has become a nightmare.
5th Dec 2008, 20:50
The clunk in the steering is fixed. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the steering shaft for free. The car now has 42,000 miles. The service desk told me that GM came up with a new steering shaft and this should fix the problem for good.
21st Sep 2009, 22:58
50,000 miles still runs like new, still has original everything except steering rod, and tires. What a great car.
21st Jun 2010, 13:57
I originated this posting. I just traded in the Malibu on a 2010 Malibu today. The transmission started to act up, so it was time to say goodbye before repairs cost too much.
21st Jun 2010, 17:40
Actually, if I had this much trouble with ANY GM or Ford, I'd be very disappointed. None of ours has ever had a single problem before 100,000 miles. The new 2010 is a GREAT car with awesome looks and great build quality (way ahead of Honda and certainly Toyota). With a 100,000 mile warranty, you are set for years. Congrats on a really great car.
20th Aug 2010, 21:18
I actually lied my 2006 Malibu better than the 2010. I think the 2006 was more comfortable, but it didn't have all cool stuff the 2010 has.
9th Mar 2011, 03:37
I miss my Malibu. I hate to drive the 2010 Malibu. It is hard to see put pf and isn't as comfortable. I am the original poster.
20th Sep 2008, 21:41
Give the new Malibus a look before writing the Malibu off. The new ones ('08 and '09) are totally redesigned and are incredible cars.