1998 Chevrolet Malibu LX review from North America

The first month we got the car the oxygen sensor went bad and we had not even made the first payment. After that we knew the car would be a problem and it was. We had the alternator replaced. The ABS light goes on and off occasionally. The AC cooling system is weak. The car had to go back twice for coolant leaks through the gasket. It constantly gives as problem with the engine light on and rough engine running. We have been to the dealer 5 times for that. The dealer said we use bad gas. We contacted the major company where we purchased the gas from and complained. They said they had similar complaints with certain GM vehicles. They said their investigation in the Midwest showed that the problem appears with certain types of fuel injectors used in these vehicles. The Chevy dealer did not accept this, but called GM which finally paid for the cost of cleaning the fuel injectors. The dealer however said we had to clean the tank and that cost is ours. When contacted General Motors Assistance, they did not accept there is a problem with their fuel injectors. It is a shame the Malibu's have so many problems. We are now looking to buy a Honda or Nissan or Toyota.