I have noticed a funky smell on several occasions since I bought the car in august 2017. The smell would go away so I never looked into it. After a bad rain storm, the interior smelled again. I went into the trunk a day later and the tire well cover was wet. I found water under the cover and saw that it ran in from under the driver side rear window area. I also found water trails down the rear window side plastic casing inside the car. I researched and found many many complaints from 2016 thru 2019 vehicles about the 3rd break light leaking due to loose screws. Sounds to this is a huge issue that needs to be addressed by gm. A simple fix of tightening the screws or using lock type screws. Why do I have to pay for diagnostics and repair for something gm is not doing
2017 Chevrolet Malibu body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact noticed water entering the vehicle and the interior of the vehicle was wet. The vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet northpoint (2175 mansell rd, alpharetta, ga 30009, (678) 601-2485) where it was diagnosed that water was entering the vehicle from the rear tail lights and the dome light inside the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the moisture caused the windows to fog. The vehicle was taken back to autonation chevrolet northpoint, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. In addition, the gear shifter failed to engage in park and the contact had to force the shifter into park. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the gear shifter. While the vehicle was at the dealer, the technician replaced the instrument cluster with a 2018 part that was not compatible with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 145,300.
My vehicle leaks water at the top of the back windshield. The water runs down the metal body into the spare tire well in the trunk. When I discovered it, there was 10 inches of water in the spare tire well. The body wall is rusting at the top, weakening the body wall and jeopardizing the integrity and safety of the vehicle. There are widespread complaints on the internet about this problem.
I went inside a car wash and when my car was been wash the water was getting inside from the back roof next to the back window I told the dealer but they want me to pay for a diagnostic when it has something to do with the car issue. My water pump is not working can not use it in case of an emergency on the road can not clean it using my windshield wipers
Vehicle was leaking into cabin through the third brake light caused by a faulty gasket.
We had a down pour 05/20/2018 in kissimmee, florida. My vehicle had stand still water in my trunk, the water seeped through to the interior damaging the rear seats, water covered the floor, there are stains on the roof and the smell of aged water is throughout the entire vehicle. My vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the trunk was closed and the windows were up as normal as my vehicle was parked for the night.
Back window is leaking water into the interior and inside the headliner. Noticed after heavy rains as well as when using the car wash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the doors would not lock or unlock when attempting to enter or exit the vehicle. Also, on several occasions, the engine would not start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rush chevrolet (1395 w. Highway 290, elgin, tx). The dealer replaced the remote door lock, but the cause of the engine failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 2,700.
The car was parked and off in our driveway for 15 minutes -horn started went out saw smoke called 911 and by the time back at front door flames from front end. Fire department came and put out fire -car totaled. Worried about spontaneous combustion especially if car parked in garage or closer to house or if people inside
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