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Our cars must have been manufactured on the same day. So far, I had the door lock problem as well as now the suspension creaking problem. I have an 05 Base. What can we do? Should I call someone at GM to report the same problem?
Since some have reported it being a problem in '04s as well, it's not super reassuring that they'll have a fix soon. My friend has an '01 truck with a steering problem that they just fixed 2 months ago. To the users that have posted that lubricating the bearings have worked, I would have hoped that a) if needed, it would be done at factory and b) how often will it be needed
I also have experienced a slight grinding noise and feel on the pedal when applying the brakes moderately heavy from speeds above 40 mph. I have rotated and balanced the tires, and the brake disc surfaces visible with the wheels still on the car seem normal. There is no "warped rotor" pulsating effect present, just a slight noise and the feel that something is slightly grinding when braking. It is not a metallic sound, but a low pitched noise, and I feel the slight grinding sensation on the pedal.
Does anyone have a clue? My dealer says it could be the tires, but I come from a tire dealer family background, and I've not experienced anything like this.
Does anyone have similar symptoms?
I don't consider these sounds a defect but the car is so quiet otherwise. Is there anything written from GM on how to solve the brake noise?
I've been dealing with this problem on many of my cars of all makes for years now. Also, exhaust systems are hung from rubber hangers and they too can squeak. I've learnt from experience that lubricating them maybe once will normally quiten them for many years. In fact, years ago, it was routine for the dealer to lubricate the rubber bushes with brake fluid as part of the routine maintenance program.
I have had the same problems others reported, with the rear sun windows screens popping open when weather is hot. Finally my dealer found a service bulletin by GM, and installed clips, which I hope will suffice when summer comes. The parking brake cable required excessive pressure to engage, and finally the left side popped out of its retainer. The dealer fixed both problems.
I must say that the gas mileage for my maxx has been phenomenal when I drive very conservatively (60 mph) for extended periods on the highway. The computer showed 37.3 mpg on one 265 mile trip. Overall, with normal mixed driving, it stays around 24.5 mpg. It easily gets above 31 mpg on the highway, and around 21 mpg in town.
1. Repair or replace the rear passenger hinge with rust on it (2nd time in for this)
2. Correct steering drift to left (2nd time in for this also)
3. Repair or replace shade that no longer retracts (Initial complaint)
After 2 full days, they report:
1. We need to order a new hinge.
2. Our alignment machine is broken.
3. No explanation why the shade was not fixed.
Now I need to bring it back for a third time, but they plan on calling it part of the 2nd time as they used the term "open ticket" pending arrival of parts ordered.
On the bright side, the pull or drift to the left seems to be weakening (???).
So far have not had the "pull to left" syndrome - did not occur after my columm was replaced. Didn't notice it on the '05 maxx I drove at the GM autofair either. Sounds like a calibration issue.
Only recent thing to happen was local dealer replaced my headrests with an "improved" version that does not jut as far forward. Have yet to get the rear sunshade fix.
Regarding the starter, don't have that either. It starts smooth and fast every time.
Very quiet at all speeds and no bad vibrations.
I see two access covers on the overhead shade surround. Once it's out of warranty, will need to know how to remove that piece when the shade spring gets unwound all the way.
Thanks,
Jerry
1573 is right!
1574- Like 1578 says, please try to find the documetation on the headrests. The rest of us need the TSB number or whatever magic you used to get the new ones.
1577-I investigated a squeak in the same area. If you are asking about the small square access plugs behind the rear skylights, they can be removed with a thin screwdriver. A phillips head screw is under each but much more holds the roof panel in place. I put the screws & plugs back without going farther. Your shades sound broken, and GM should be made aware that your dealer service dept seems broken too.
Although I also liked the original position of headrest there is a TSB for folks that can't deal with it for 2004 and early 2005 vehicles
#05-08-50-002
Part Number Description
10375552 Restraint Asm - P & D/Seat HD (Leather Gray)
10375553 Restraint Asm - P & D/Seat HD (Leather Neutral)
10375555 Restraint Asm - P & D/Seat HD (Cloth Gray)
10375556 Restraint Asm - P & D/Seat HD (Cloth Neutral)
Then I move on to the more serious problems... About a month ago the steering wheel started jerking by itself while I was driving. The car sounded like it needed to shift gears when it was going 45mph - 60mph. The engine got really loud. I took the car in for the two original problems and the two addition problems... They fixed the window, cleaned the spots, had to replace something on my transmission, and totally replace the steering column in my car. Okay... now the car doesn't always want to start on the first try..and the stereo is spitting out my cds. When I took it back they said there was a connector loose. They fixed that and replaced the stereo. I have had the car back a month and the stereo lights look like it is in some type of code and there is a loud high pitched whistle coming from the stereo..... Did I pick a lemon or what?
I am not a picky person and I have alway bought Chevy's but this is horrible. I hate my car and have no plans of keeping it.. I have had the car since June and have put 22,000 miles on it. I blow through a warranty and as many problems as this car has had I am not going to take the chance.
I know the lemon law states you have to take your vehicle back 4 times for the same repairs, but this is crazy Does anyone have any advice on what I need to do to get help with this? I would talk to my dealer, but they only have Chevy and I do not want another Chevy?
Can anyone help???
- Unhappy Malibu owner....
I did not even know they were going to do this...it came as a result of attending a GM clinic months ago,
CU mentioned the Mailbu has a worse than average repair record, and I am definitely getting concerned about how long this car will last.
I had pretty much the same experience with my dealer (who is pretty sharp with most other things).
Also, this morning the A/C light would not come on and the temperature was 32F. From reading other msgs, I've read where the A/C will not come on with temp under 40. I can't find in the manual where it states that. Can anyone point me to that information? thanks a lot.
They did order a new gas pedal (??) but they dont sound confident that this will fix anything.
Anybody out there have any idea what could be causing this ????
What really amazed me is that Chevrolet / GM took all the customer feedback and went to the expense of getting an updated part designed and produced, and even covers it under warranty! I'd normally expect one of two things to happen in a situation like this where the customer found some design element that they disagreed with-
1) Completely ignore the customer altogether (the "it was that way when you bought the car" thing..)
or
2) Sorry, but the 2006 models have an updated design that addresses that very issue, if you'd be interested in trading.
It's great to see GM and Chevy going to such lengths to keep their customers happy!
They can't do everything: the 2005 has a 4 speed manumatic .vs. the 2004's 3 speed, but updating that (I suspect) would be major as dash display __and__ transmission controller would have to be replaced.
I went in anyways, and told the service rep what happened. He was like, "Well we're too busy too look at it today and probably tomorrow. Our trim{?] guy is too busy."
He came out anyways, as a courtesy, and lubricated the latch with some lube he had at his side. I think he only did that door, not the rest.
As soon as he left, my friend hopped into the front passenger seat and sure enough, the door (the front passenger one this time) wouldn't close. So, I said, "fine, let's get him to see this." But my friend tried it a couple times, and it closed by itself. So we drove off.
Thing is I"m anxious about this. Weather forecast for the next week is cold and snowy, and I depend on my car alot. I can't rely on my friend, who, only by chance, hadn't left for work.
Does anyone know if there's a quick temp fix? Would standard ice defreezer (the stuff some people put on their windshields) do the trick?
I ask because mine lags pretty bad, (and gets horrible gas milage), but dealer cant find a problem.
Windows fogged up quickly (all windows closed, remember) and I was kept busy wiping them to see out at least a bit. Outside temp maybe 55.
After arriving home I went out a bit later to check it out, and everything seemed to be working fine. A mystery - any ideas out there???
thx
On a somewhat related topic?
Has anyone seen any public news on what might be in the pipeline for 2006 model year?
(Purely wishpeculation and NOT from news. )