Vehicle experienced same defect as listed in recall 01v068000 concerning windshield wiper linkage: pivot: drive assembly cracking due to snow and ice. Windshield wiper stopped operating. Dealer repaired defect at consumer's expense, and did not recognize recall.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu visibility complaints
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While driving about 45 MPH windshield wipers stopped working without prior notice. Dealer said there was no recall, recall announced in march 2001, no notification schedule yet. *ak consumer stated an accident was almost caused due to the faulty wipers.
Squeaking noise came from steering, dealer replaced steering rack assembly and power steering hoses. Right front shoulder belt would not adjust up or down, seatbelt stop button was missing, left side driver's shoulder belt retracts slowly, right front shoulder belt retracts slowly and jams at times. Rear bumper cover at left side at tail light opening has poor fit. Excessive wind noise at the left front door glass opening while traveling highway speeds. Steering shimmies while braking, dealer found warped rotors. Idle quality in gear at stop is poor, transmission mounts were weak, engine runs rough at times. Front head light fogged up, delaer found inside lens cracked. Rattle noise heard under vehicle while traveling on rough roads.
Driver side power window has an intermitent problem to down. Dealer check but condition continue. Dash cover is shrinking prematurely. Dealer said condition is normal and has no plan to replace it. Personally observed other cars, same yars, with similar problems.
Premature fail of front rotors dealer will replace rotors but will charge for pads and additional labor. Wheel center covers present a condition (all 4) that may cause then to come off due to fatigue of supporting brackets. Rear glass weatherstripe shrink abnormaly causing water to enter inside.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Left seat buckle inoperable.
Wwindshield wipers/ transmission broke. (have defective part).
3 times to dealer for trunk leaks, paint repair on new car. Brakes are pulsating again after second rotor set replacement. Chevy had best get going with a fix or its going to lose many customers for life. The brake problem seems endemic to malibu owners! Blower motor replaced, door handles leak cold air, rattles and squeaks like you wouldn't believe. I've never had a worse new car purchase than this piece of crap. Chevy has really screwed us on this one!
Engine idling roughly due to faulty engine mount. Nlm
Two fuel injectors failed and required replacement, causing service engine light to illuminate.
I have had nothing but problems with my car. At 3,000 miles I had to have the engine replaced. The front headlight, control panel for the windows, the phone jack, the brakes reserviced because they wouldn't replace them at 14,000, then again at 28,000 the brakes are acting up again. Please help thank you patricia robinson.
The metal on the windshield wipers sheared off, and causing windshield wipers to be inoperative in rainy weather. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
I am so not satisfied with this vehicle every time I turn around, something different is going wrong. I don't know where else to turn. I sure would love for gmc to buy this piece of junk car back. It is really bad when you have a new car and it won't run!! The first time it was in was for it not starting, that has happened about 15-20 times. They have no idea what is wrong with the car. They have replaced the windshield 3 times because it leaked air. Still does! The headlights have condensation inside of them, makes visibility bad at night. Help!
While driving on the highway at 50 MPH, the windshield wipers arm broke. Dealer contacted and the windshield wipers were replaced at owner's expense. Provide further information.
1.windshield wiper broke.2.rear brake failure due to warped wavy roders
Abs not working. Break problems replaced at 19,000 miles and I am having problems again. Noise coming out of the front right tire. Rear view mirror fell off.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
At 11k mi when brakes applied at 50+ MPH front tires severely shimmied, dealer machined and reinstalled front disc, as of 8/8/99 symptoms have returned. At 14k mi a thumping noise began in the right front tire, dealer replaced both lower control arms. At 3k mi heater blower motor started making a loud noise, dealer replaced blower motor. At 9k mi heater blower motor started to again make a loud noise, dealer removed and reinstalled blower fan, motor still makes a loud noise.
Front rotors experiencing pulsation upon braking. Nlm
Power mirror adjuster failed.
Wiper arm assembly failed during a downpour--arms crossed and wouldn't work. Exact same failure just happened to my sister-in-law who has a new oldsmobile cutlass, which is basically the same car. I then realized this is a recurring problem which is a significant safety issue.
Driver's window switch/exhaust system/windshield/headlights and front end malfunctioned.
Rear window broke for no reason. Weather was hot. Cause of problem unkown. Consumer very concerned for safety.
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