Chevrolet Malibu Maxx New Owner Reports

jongram

Hi, I have an 04 Blue Maxx, and I qualify for the over 100K club, , mine has 112K. Anyone else experiencing bad torque steer when putting the pedal to the metal?

maxx4me

Bad??? I see it as a badge of honor. I punch my Maxx at nearly every intersection. The pushrod engine doesn't seem to give me any less gas mileage as a result of driving it hard in town. There is plenty of torque steer, I assure you. I just have to watch it when punching it over painted crosswalks; acts just like ice!!

jb454

Can you tell me what fuses you pull when you are towing your Malibu? My Dad bought a Maxx and the dealer told him he only had to pull one, but that doesn't sound right. His old Malibu (a '99) he had to pull about 4 and didn't have to leave his keys in the car. They told him he would have to leave his keys in the ignition in the Accessory mode. I would think that his battery would go dead after a day of towing. I would appreciate any insights you might share.

Thank you!

jmz7001

I have an '07 maxx I bought new last August.I sold Chevys back then, so I knew the best value on the lot. The ABS system sounds like it is working as advertised. I'm not a mechanic on cars, but as road conditions change, hydraulic pressure applied to the brakes changes to prevent wheel lock up. add to that the traction control possibly having input at the same time, it seems there could be some "pedal feel" I have experienced this as well. i believe these are these are the best brakes I have ever had on any car. Also, the pedal thump feels a lot better than the "crash" of an accident. The rear window washer fluid supply, If I remember correctly, is the same tank as the front wipers. Hope this helps

tony321

Hi,
I'm a new owner of a 2006 Maxx LTZ, 27K. Have had other Malibus in the past, because I tow behind a motorhome. I chose the Maxx because of the neat style and utility. Had difficulty finding a Maxx since they are discontinue.
Need advice please, Took Maxx in to Chev dealer for oil change and they told me that at 30k I needed to: 1. Flush the brake system. 2.Flush induction system. 3.Flush injectors and fuel rails.
No where in the Maintance manual do the above items appear.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Tony

maxx4me

Like most preventative maintenance, what these procedures do is prevent you from retiring on time and putting your kids through college. Save your money. Are you planning on keeping the Maxx for 20 years? If so, the items you listed will certainly reduce corrosion caused by acids building up in the fluids and damaging the systems they are designed to lubricate and protect. Most people keep their cars for less than 5 years. For those, no preventative maintenance should be done other than oil changes and one coolant change (for non-Dexcool cars). For those of us keeping them 10 years, simply follow the manufacture's recommendations and you'll be fine.

Karen_S

pao

agree with maxx4me...simply followed your scheduled maintenance...116K on my 04 Maxx and nothing but scheduled maintenace from the manual...most major work done at 100k, less tires and brakes.....had my brake system flushed at the second brake job....around 112K.......if you are using a top quality gasoline regularly, you should have no need to flush the fuel system or injectors...