2008 Chevrolet Malibu V6

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by yukonho

I wish I could agree with you but I don't know. You see I haven't seen a service bay with the last 8 GM vehicles we have owned! I have no idea how the service is. And I really don't expect to find out anytime soon either!

Hahah that's great. I go in every now and then if I think something's up. And for regular check-ups and the such.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by 08MalibuChris

It was refreshing getting good service. Everything about this dealership impressed me (easy buying experience, friendly service) They even brought me coffee and soda repeatedly during the buying process (which only took an hour)

Oh I have an 07 Chevy Cobalt for a rental. Surprisingly I liked the ride and it had enough pep (more than my old 06 Civic EX) Bad part was it was a BASE model so it hand roll up windows, horrible seats and no arm rest.

I love my Malibu. I am still trying to get use to it. Its been raining so every time I take of I spin the weels (not use to power yet)

That's good! The 3.6L VVT V6 does have plenty of kick to it. As does the base ECOTEC I-4.
How does it compare to your previous hondas?

[OneMeanChevy]

Originally Posted by 08MalibuChris

It was refreshing getting good service. Everything about this dealership impressed me (easy buying experience, friendly service) They even brought me coffee and soda repeatedly during the buying process (which only took an hour)

Oh I have an 07 Chevy Cobalt for a rental. Surprisingly I liked the ride and it had enough pep (more than my old 06 Civic EX) Bad part was it was a BASE model so it hand roll up windows, horrible seats and no arm rest.

I love my Malibu. I am still trying to get use to it. Its been raining so every time I take of I spin the weels (not use to power yet)

Great to hear everything worked out and you got Excellent Customer Service and you happen to be a former Honda owner.

Other GM Dealerships Please take NOTE. Lets bring in more Conquest Sales.

Not use to the Power Yet you say, I see Red and/or Blue lights in your future.

[member12]

Great news.


Anyways, keep posting on your new car, and welcome to GMI community.

Congrats on the new purchase.

[member12]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

That's good! The 3.6L VVT V6 does have plenty of kick to it. As does the base ECOTEC I-4.
How does it compare to your previous hondas?

IDK about his, but I have never driven a 4 cylinder Honda with any, uh, gonads.

[ChevroletRevived]

Congratulations on the car! Welcome to GMI! GM cars have been very reliable in my experience. Wasn'ta huge problem but I understand it can make you freak out, espessially being nervous with the new purchase. Glad you had a good experience and everything has been fixed OK.

[TRWRacing]

Originally Posted by 08MalibuChris

This whole situation is very concerning to me. I thought GM was working on its quality.

I am heading to the dealership first thing in the AM. Trust me I am going to be asking for some answers. I will keep everyone updated.

Anything like this happen to anyone with the 3.6L V6 in any other Gm car?

On My 2006 Monte Carlo:

I have had to bring it in 7 times in 10,000 miles:

Power Steering line fluid leak.
OnStar inoperable took 3 trips tp the Dealer to fix
Belt Tensioner falling apart @ 4,500 miles
Door rods and passenger side door panel rattles. Had to fix it myself. Dealer said did not hear a thing.
Tach bounces up and down in overdrive @ 40+ mph.
Defect in the dashpad that has a low spot. Afraid to ask the dealer to replace it since they will probably break a vent or it will then rattle with the new replacement.

My 2002 Malibu with 45,000 in the past 2 months has need $2,000 in repairs:
Failed intake gasket
Driver's side strut mount making noise. Lower control arm bushings torn and hitting the frame. Now the rear end is making noise on the strut mount and it goes back this morning.

I have heard Ford's quality has gotten better but not so much on GM. Don't they give you a 3/ 150-mile day return policy?

[Ttple]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

If it was a belt on a GM car, it is a GM issue. If GM is putting defective belts on its cars, a lot of people should be worried. I really hope that GM says something more than "s*** happens". I hope it figures out why it happened. Did a supplier send out a bad batch? Did a GM employee getting ready to strike slice the belt? Are the belts getting mounted too tightly?

How disappointing.

I totally agree.

I personally can't stand it when something like this happens and someone else justifies it by mentioning a problem with a different car maker.

[chakis24]

congrats on the new car. glad to see everything worked out and it wasnt a huge issue.

[TheGeneral]

Least you kept your cool and didn't blow your top. Everything worked out.

[BigAls87Z28]

Another welcome from GMI. I have know of a few people now that have the car, from the LS to the LTZ, and none have had a problem yet. This belt thing is just a fluke, I wouldnt worry about it. Congrats on your new car, and what a beautiful car it is. Please show us pics if you would!! I really love looking at this car on the road.

[fastdriver]

Originally Posted by 08MalibuChris

Thanks again to all that responded.

I picked my car up at 4PM. Everything is good. Its driving smooth as butter again. I am happy

Congratulations on your new Malibu. You're going to love it! Glad to hear that the belt problem was a fluke and that all is well now. The MOST important thing is that the dealer treated you right ESPECIALLY since it was a brand new car less than 24 hours old!

Hope you have no more problems for years to come! Good luck. Drive it in good health. What color did you get?

[krandy]

Originally Posted by nsap

I wouldn't worry about it. Ask the dealership why the belt broke, if it was simply a freak thing...so what. Belts break at times, regardless of how long they have been used. It was likely a defective belt and got through the system.

hahahaha belts break at times, yeah not after 100km?? only with gm i suppose and you sound like crazy gm lover.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by krandy

hahahaha belts break at times, yeah not after 100km?? only with gm i suppose and you sound like crazy gm lover.

Way to resurrect an ancient thread...