Piston slap, cold engine tick (repaired) - There is a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) for this.
Gas mileage down from approx. 31mpg to 22mpg - Dealership says cannot duplicate problem. Never fixed.
Oil pan leak (repaired)
AC blower fan not working on #1 & #2 (repaired) there is a TSB for this.
Smell something like antifreeze occasionally. I never figured the cause for this out.
Front tie rod had to be replaced. A bolt was left out on the assembly line when the car was built. No TSB for this. This could have caused an accident.
Brakes replaced and rotors turned prematurely.
Driver's side door lock broke. It stayed either up or down, never switched back to normal position.
This car is pitifully built. It had the potential of being a good family car, however I personally don't feel safe since the tie rod episode. This car was traded at 31,000 miles for a new Honda. I need something more dependable. I will never buy another Chevrolet because of this.
I wish I had saved my money for a Honda too! I just bought a 2002 Malibu with 29,000 miles. It was back in the shop the next week with a transmission problem. Now, it is back in the shop for a check on the brakes. I've only had the car for 3 weeks. It is really disappointing to have spent the money on a piece of junk.
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