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Does anyone drive a Chevy Malibu?

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qazwsxedc34
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I have a 2000 Chevy Malibu and it stopped working. I have had break problems in the past but recently when I was driving it the breaks ceased to work and the power steering was acting odd and it was impossible to steer. Also, the car would accelerate without me putting my foot on the throttle.

Should I scrap it.
Oct 12 2014 3:33PM
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qazwsxedc34
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I think it is something to do with a belt. Tools might fix it?
Oct 12 2014 3:34PM
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Chron_Rabbit
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CONAIR_BUSCEMITools might fix it

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Oct 12 2014 3:36PM
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.undetected
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You should scrap it and then use the money to pay for snowjam.
Oct 12 2014 5:00PM
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Troy.
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I'd recommend a mechanic. Everyone on here will recommend a Subaru.
Oct 12 2014 5:02PM
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Skittle.
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that sounds safe.

also, brakes.
Oct 12 2014 8:25PM
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JAHpow
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You either need to take that to a mechanic asap or get a different vehicle.
Oct 12 2014 8:34PM
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AT-AT
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All of those things run off the belts. Check the belts and pullys. Make sure none of them are slipping and what not.
Oct 13 2014 2:46AM
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thedawg
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i used to have a bu, she was gorgeous. all black with tan interior, it had a constant smell of blunt smoke from going on waaaaaaay too many cruises and pizza cause i worked as a delivery driver. i thought we'd be together forever until i got the call that my brother totaled her into a brand new jaguar...rip the bu, ill always love you
Oct 13 2014 10:51AM
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cool_name
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i have driven a chey in malibu if that helps
Oct 13 2014 4:52PM
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HSmith
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CONAIR_BUSCEMITools might fix it?


I think you may be on to something
Oct 14 2014 12:42AM
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JGWI
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Sounds like a vacuum issue.
Oct 14 2014 11:32AM
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_CC_
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Could be a variety of things.

1: It runs on a serpentine belt, check to make sure its still on and in 1 piece. That could contribute to the steering being busted and many other things (that belt runs the power steering pump and several other very important things). That or it just has no power steering fluid in it, or the pump died.

2: Your brake lines may have busted from extreme force on the brakes combined age of the brake assembly. If you've had brake problems before, I think you needed pads and rotors a long time ago. My guess is that you've gone so long without replacing your brakes that they've overheated or compromised the lines, which could cause a sudden failure.

3: Also that car is throttle body injected which is straight dumb. Something may have fallen into your throttle body, jamming it open. (happened to my Jeep with a cold air intake insulating sleeve) Even if something isn't stuck in it, the throttle body is probably the culprit.

Early 2000's american cars are some of the biggest pieces of shit ever made.
Oct 14 2014 12:11PM
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