Chevrolet Malibu

""The car needs Recommended service: $1,202.01 Intercooler: CODE P2097 STORED - FOUND LEAK IN CHARGE AIR COOLER TO TURBO CAUSING HIGH FUEL TRIM-- REPLACE An intercooler is an air-to-air or air-to-liquid heat exchange device used on turbocharged & supercharged internal combustion engines to improve their volumetric efficiency by increasing intake air charge density, which removes the heat of compression that occurs in any gas when its pressure is raised or its unit mass per unit volume (density) is increased""

""The 'shift to park' warning comes on erroneously and you can't shut the car off or leave it. This is the third time I've had to service it and this time it cost $800. I complained that this is a known defect and GM should not be charging me, but the dealer was unsympathetic.""

"Doesn't always connect"

"Vehicle made a "clunking" sound when driver or front seat passenger entered the vehicle. The sound came from the rear. The Chevrolet dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. It started around 35,000 miles (still under warranty). I reported the problem on 5 different occasions, but the dealer never found the cause. I went to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the CV joint had worn splines. They corrected the problem, at a cost of $1,500. No more "clunking" sound. The mechanic advised that it was a bad design by Chevrolet."

"Replaced catalytic converter due to issues with misfires that resulted from a previous repair: the replacement of the PCV valve"

"It cost $3000 aprox"

""Transmission warning light came on. Took it to the Chevrolet dealership immediately. They had to pull the transmission and replace the wiring harness. Cost was over $2000. On another occasion, it wouldnt shift into park and required a wiring harness in the shifter. This cost several hundred dollars.""

""The refrigerant is a very expensive type available only at the dealer. While I support the more environment-friendly option, if it's that fancy, I'd like it to last more than a few years.""