1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America

Brake rotors replaced 13,000, 36,000, 50,000 miles.

Air conditioner turning on & off by itself.

Water pump replaced after 2 years.

Hub bearing replaced after 66,000 miles.

Camshaft sensor shorted and replaced after 63,000 miles.

This car STINKS. DO NOT BUY IT!!!

I purchased the car 4/98. After 8,000 miles the brakes started to pulsate.

At 13,000 the rotors were replaced. I also had problems with the A/C vents getting stuck. The dealer ended up replacing the vent.

The brakes stared to pulsate again by 20,000 miles and by 36,000 miles they needed to be cut.

The A/C control head needed to be replaced after 43,000 miles. The A/C cycled on and off. Let me tell you that GM/Chevy knows there are problems and still require you to pay for the parts until they find a solution. Anyway, two days after I had the A/C control head replaced, the A/C started to blow out hot air. Brought the car back to the dealer (Royal Chevrolet in New Jersey) to find out what happened. They stated there was a hole in the condenser and it would cost $1200 for the part. I found it hard to believe that something could fit thru the grille without damaging the grille and put a hole in the condenser. When I picked the car up, he threw the keys across the counter, said it was in the back and walked away. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

9 months past until I had my regular dealer look at the car. He tightened a hose and replaced a seal and freon at a cost of $80. A big difference. I recommend them. (Lynn Chevrolet).

I had the water pump replaced.

A camshaft sensor was shorted and had to be replaced (The check engine light kept coming on).

I also replaced the hub bearing on both front wheels after 60,000 miles.

Recently the A/C started to have the same problem. I called Chevy because I feel I should not have to pay for re-occurring problems. They couldn't care less about the consumer. They have your money already. Chevy told me the only dealer that could repair it on good faith was the dealer that installed the part the first time. The ones the tried to rip me off. Chevy just don't get it. They lost me as a customer. DON'T BUY THIS CAR UNLESS YOU WANT POOR CUSTOMER RELATIONS.