1997 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Worst car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've had this car for just over a year, and in that time, it has been towed to the mechanic four times.
The first time was for a broken pulley - it was made out of plastic.
The second time was about four months later, when another plastic pulley broke.
The third time, the car wouldn't start. The mechanic ran a complete electrical system check, but couldn't find out why it wouldn't start. They put on a new battery, and that seemed to do the trick for three weeks.
The fourth time it had to be towed was three weeks after I got the new battery. I was driving normally, and the air conditioner stopped. I flipped my turn signal to make a turn and the entire car, including the steering system, shut down. I could barely turn and narrowly missed getting hit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Previous car | Subaru GL |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2002 |

