2001 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had braking problems with this car from day 1. I have to replace the brake pads every year like clockwork. I have had to replace the rotors 3 times. I have to put tires on it every year also like clockwork. I have had to replace a transmission sensor to the tune of $900.00. I also have a buzzing when I use the turn signal. The heater quit working on the low setting, then quit working on the next setting and so on until now it only works on the 2 highest settings. The rear window defroster quit working yesterday. I have to always leave a good distance between myself and the car in front of me because if I have to hit the brakes hard or suddenly, they seem to go into some kind of anti lock mode that doesn't stop the car, just a grinding noise and very little stopping power. The only good thing I can say about this car is (knock on wood) it has always started and not left me stranded, but the brake problems are pretty scary. I can't help but wonder what will be next.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2007 |

