Transmission went out at 2000 miles and dealer kept vehicle for over a month.
Front brakes worn at 12000 miles.
Front brake rotors first time at 12000 miles.
Changed rotors 6 times in 53000 miles.
Rough idle after starting while trying to put car in reverse. Dealer changed all three coils, distributor, cap, wires, plugs, etc... all at my expense. Has not fixed the problem. Car is back in the same shop today and they will keep it till it works! (53000 miles)
A/C cuts out intermittently when the air is not on MAX. Dealer changed compressor (under extended warranty-$100 deductible). Still cutting out! (53000 miles)
I wouldn't take another Malibu if someone gave it to me.
I was surprised how powerful it is, but it doesn't make up for how much it's been in the shop.
Unless you want to get to know your mechanic (mine is named Brad) don't get a Malibu!
I had the same rotor problems with my 2000 Malibu. I finally fixed the problem myself with "power-stop" rotors from www.jegs.com. The part numbers are 0915AR-8256L&R.
These are cross-drilled vented rotors to keep them cooler. They are expensive ($99 a piece) but worth it to me because I no longer have the shimmying from high speed braking.
I have a 2000 Malibu and I had a rough idle and my garage said it was the fuel pressure control and they fixed it and have had no trouble since.
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