2006 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"I would not purchase this vehicle again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had the car for 59 days and it has spent 8 days (and counting) in the shop for major repairs.
First problem after just 3 weeks - issues with security system which needed to be replaced.
Next issue at week 7 - transmission which is in the process of being rebuilt (6 days and counting). GM knew of transmission issues and had issued a notice to the dealers, but has not done a recall as of yet.
Dealer had initially offered to replace the vehicle with comparable vehicle then changed their offer to replace it at the new "depreciated" value.
General comments?
Lots of interior room, great gas mileage 32+ MPG.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26250 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Grand Vitara |
| Date of Entry | 22nd August, 2007 |