1999 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Not trustworthy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a 1999 Chev Malibu, for sale, Any one interested. Cheap!!!
The car was great for the longest time, but like every one else the brakes were the first to go.
In the last 8 months, the temperature light and gauge is reading hot. I removed the thermostast and it is still running hot. It does not over heat ever day, but a least 1 day a week. No one has been able to help me as of yet. Normally the car need to be running for over an hour to get hot, but on other days it will over heat in 10 minutes. Do these cars have two t-stats???
Last week the car stopped dead on the freeway. After A repair bill of $400.00 and the alternator and battery were replaced, I found out that most cars with these computers need electricity to run. Anyway, the Alternator fried the battery and all of the gagues can on as the car stop running.
So today is going to be spent tring to repair the over heating problem.
Wish me luck, I will need it as I own a Malibu.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C10 |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2002 |