1999 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Gets the job done, but nothing fancy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C Control Chip went bad at about 10k. It was a fluke, replaced under warranty, and never another problem.
New pads and rotors at about 30k.
A/C needs recharging since about 60k.
Brakes need to be done again, very wobbly.
General comments?
I've not experienced most of the problems mentioned by everyone else here. This car has been virtually maintenance free for me.
It does eat brakes a bit quickly I think, but at 85000 miles I don't think two brake jobs is beyond reason.
The engine light came on on the way to work today. Luckily I have a friend who has a code reader, so in the morning, I'll know what that is about. I'm guessing a sensor since the car still runs fine.
It's no Cadillac, but it runs fine, and is reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2003 |