At 60000 miles battery died on a very hot day without any warning.
I have a slow coolant leak currently.
The a/c flicks on and off and feels a little weak. My research has shown that this is a known bug with this car, but I have not seen any known fixes. Please let me know if anyone has been able to fix it.
Brakes grind when wet. I have not had to replace brakes/pads yet though.
My Mailbu is efficient, comfortable and has good pick-up.
In over two years, I have only had one urgent problem when the battery died on me. The a/c flicking on and off at will is a little frustrating, but I just live with it.
I don't doubt all the reviews that say it's been high-maintenance for them, but this has not been my experience at all. Perhaps its because my Malibu is loaded with a V6, premium wheels, CD player, leather interior. I'm not sure why all that would matter except maybe it got better treatment at the plant?
My husband has a Ford Taurus and says my Malibu's handling, brakes and fuel efficiency is all notably better than his.
"I don't doubt all the reviews that say it's been high-maintenance for them, but this has not been my experience at all. Perhaps its because my Malibu is loaded with a V6, premium wheels, CD player, leather interior. I'm not sure why all that would matter except maybe it got better treatment at the plant?"
It doesn't matter. My malibu was loaded also and has been a money pit.
Your slow coolant leak is a very serious, very common problem with Malibus, and any other GM car with the same engine. It's the intake manifold gasket. Get it fixed NOW or you will be in for big trouble. It causes coolant to leak back into the engine which will require a major repair, at a very high price. Trust me, I know.
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