2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"Dissapointing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shortly after purchasing this car the steering gear went out which led to the power steering occasionally going out. Because the power steering is a new computer system, it of course would not act up when the dealer replaced the steering gear. 5 months later the steering gear went out again and I now have no power steering 90% of the time. Dealers have told me they have little trouble with this new power steering, but mine has been a nightmare. Now, I'm fighting with the dealers to fix my car (it is now out of warranty) because the did not fix it when it was under warranty.
General comments?
Good pickup and power.
Very uncomfortable interior.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2007 |