James,

I think you're right. The fact that I have not seen another MAXX on the
road (ever) lends proof to your suggestion that the car is a dog. The
fact that another poster to this list had the same BCM problem that mine
has is further proof the the Maxx may have serious issues.

Also there are several Maxx models on the dealer's lot that have been
sitting in the back (out of sight) since they were delivered on January
26th of this year. I do not think that they have sold a single Maxx
since I report my problem.

I will be sure to ask them about taking the replacement vehicle (which I
have seen) until the paperwork goes through - but I don't expect they
will do that. It seems that good-faith gestures and GM don't go hand in
hand. I feel that GM has not put customer service on top of their to-do
list.

Thanks for listening to me rant, it feels good to get this off my chest.

WhiteFox


James C. Reeves wrote:

"whitefox" <whitefox (AT) prodigy (DOT) net> wrote

Interesting that they would have several of the MAXX models on their back lot
hidden away for 5 months and not move any of them out. Odd indeed! It would
be interesting to know the behind-the-scenes poop on that one!

Now that you mention it, I haven't seen a single Maxx either. Actually, I've
not seen many of the new Malibu's generally (and I live within a mile of a
Chevy dealer and hardy ever see them). Hmmm....

Does your state lemon law have a provision where you can get your money back?
Of does it force you to have to accept a replacement vehicle? I think I'd
rather take the money and run over to the Dodge dealer and check out the new
Magnum (although that it a 1st year model run as well...probably full of
problems too.)

Yeah - I'm going to go with the give me my money back theme.

Wf

I would like to see a recall for the shades in Maxx soon.
There are many more people who have the same problem. When the car is
taken to the dealership, their solution is "they operate as
designed." Well, GM did not do a good job with the design in this
case.
My plastic is getting flat and there is no way that the shades stay in
the place even a day, especially when is hot.

I called GM and was told that this is the design and nobody
complained, yet. I took the car to the dealership and they did
nothing. It seems like they don’t care and do not let GM know that
people complain.

I could keep the shades open, but cannot. It is getting really hot
there when they are open and even when they stay closed (for a while)
they do not protect from the sun. Why not carpeted roof shades?


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I would be surprsied if the Magnum from CHrysler had major issues first
year. We bought a very early 300m. THe only significant issue they had
were power windows failing when the car was one year old. Had to replace
all of them.


"James C. Reeves" <jcnospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote

"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE (AT) mindspring (DOT) com> wrote

You could be right. I've had a few Chrysler products and they've all been very
good vehicles. Even the 1st year model run of the Grand Caravan with the 1st
year V6 (1987) lasted us 10 years and the friend we sold it to ran it another
3-4 years. The only problem we had was with the Air Conditioning system.

I would be surprised too...

I think that GM has finally resolved my Mailbu Maxx LT(b) issues. They
have re-purchesed the vehicle and given me a new 2004 Malibu Maxx LT(b).

The replacement car has none of the problems the first vehicle
exhibited. For this I am glad. I would have been very upset if the
replacement car had the same problems as the first vehicle.

So for now things are OK.

Fox
Art wrote:

"whitefox" <whitefox (AT) prodigy (DOT) net> wrote

Sounds good...best of luck with the new one.

Well just to keep things neutral I thought I would share my experience with
the New Malibu Maxx. I am a life long GM automobile owner. Trust me, I
never thought I would be rolling out of the dealership letting my
Girlfriend purchase a new malibu. However, after reviewing all of the cars
in the same price range as the MAXX and seeing that they did not stack up
in features, DVD, electric pedals, seat warmers, XM Radio, Optical
Steering whell adjustment, OnStar, 6 Disc Changer, Great gas mileage,
Remote start, etc, the feature list just keeps going with this car. Oh,
and the ride, is one of the best I have ever experienced with a GM
product. This car is much nicer than a damn Camry, Accord, Altima even.
Not to mention the fact that the V6 is much improved and blows the doors
of my own Acura Integra. It handles as well as needed for a sport wagon,
and the brakes seem to be smooth as well. I challenge anyone that says
this car has problems, to go to any other dealership and try to find a car
in this price range, with a $5,000.00 rebate, it won't happen. With Honda,
Nissan, and Toyota, they only offer low percentage financing and want you
to pay 28,000 for the car. Also, this car hwas purchased about 2 months
ago and has been driven in Harsh Atlanta traffic conditions and has not
had any problems.

I am very sorry to hear the previous owner;s experience with the Maxx. I
know that he has said his new one has not given him any problems. To be
honest, I have seen Road & tack reports where they have test driven
Porshes that show problems right off of the lot for the test drive. lets
be honest, it happens with any automobile manufacturer.

To keep my point, the Maxx was picked as Moto Trend car of the year in its
class for a reason, its loaded with Features, inexpensive, reliable, don't
you guys know it is built on the SAAB epilson platform, go test drive one
and you'll see that the ride is great, and the car runs damn good. Wait
til I see you Camrys, Accords, and Altimas on the line at the light, my
butt will be warm and Ill be listening to my XM radio, and auto shifting,
while you try to keep up!!!!!!!

I think this is truly a nice car overall.

I agree with all the reviews and that is why we bought the Maxx LT in
May. However, after a while a few "warts" showed up and they have not
been remedied to date. The worst one is that the power steering
"groans" with the slightest turn of the wheel. It is noticeable on a
quiet street or a parking lot at slow speeds because at higher speeds
the road noise drowns it out. I know, turn up the volume on the radio!

An intermittent problem is that the starter will not release after the
ignition key has been relaxed after starting the car. The starter just
keeps on running for a few seconds.

On rare occasions the transmission shifts most peculiarly and
growlingly from 1 to 2 under little acceleration on a very slight
upgrade.

Omissions in design: no lock on glove compartment, no outside lock on
passenger door, and very importantly no way of releasing hatchback or
gate if electric power or the electric lock should fail. Re latter -
there is no emergency "cable" to release the gate in spite of what
Users' Guide states.

Potentially, it could be a marvelous car. Our dealer has sold so few
that the people there really do not know how to solve some of the
problems.