1997 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car was in the garage more than it was on the road!!
Head gasket blew at 23000 miles.
Brakes and pads replaced every 3000 miles.
AC motor replaced at 23000 miles.
An unknown electrical problem that took four return visits to the mechanic.
Gas, temp., RPM., MPH., gauges would go out of control at least weekly.
General comments?
Never, never, never, buy this car.
I can't remember everything that went wrong with this car but I was on a first name basis with my mechanic.
The repair shop felt so sorry for me after the last visit that they gave me a rental for a week free of charge!!!
It's a money pit.
It's a lemon.
It was a nightmare.
After the last repair bill I realized I could not afford this car and traded it in for a foreign.
I'll never buy another American made car.
The only good thing about it were the comfortable seats. GM should be ashamed.
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| Reliable and rugged |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2002 |