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AlexP @ Mar 10th 2008 5:42PM
The Kappa cars have never been without problems (engineering and etc.), at least that's what I've been able to witness since their introduction. I guess it's the bureaucratic aspect of GM that's responsible for this, because Hyundai turned around on the quality side (I'm excluding Kia here) rather quickly.
Anyway I doubt the newer mainstream cars will have that many issues, when you consider that Buick's 2004 lineup (we're talking about the old U-Body, W-Body and the Trailblazer's platform (don't remember what it is) equaled Lexus in terms of reliability.
I mean, the Malibu after its first model year (unexpected plug: the Maxx is awesome and the updated gearing and such in the 06 made the car feel much better than it felt in its first year, the only problem I had with it was the super-plasticy steering wheel that felt AWFULLY light in the hands) was fine (my mom's got the steering column issue, it's not a biggie (it's an issue that needs to be fixed but if it's not it won't break anything down) but it's annoying, along with a turn signal that's already done with... And aside from that, the poor fit (primarily the doors), I don't see how they could possibly go wrong with the update. The only thing they've really had to iron out since 2006-7 was some fit and finish issues with certain vehicles (Escalade's chrome door handles, Aura's trim, etc).