1998 Chevrolet Malibu Standard review from North America

I have the same problems with my Malibu as others.

Fan will not work on settings 1 and 2.

AC has a mind of it's own.

Brakes, Brakes, Brakes and more brakes (rotors calipers) Changed just about every 6000 miles.

Intake manifold gasket leak (GM says it's OK it's only a cold leak. When the engine heats up it won't leak) LOL.

Cold lifter tap (GM days it's OK. This is normal for this car) another LOL.

ABS light on all the time. Guess what? My front left wheel bearing went. Had it replaced (wheel bearings are dealer part only at the tune of $395.00. They have an ABS sensor in them. Now my ABS light is off, but my check engine light is now on and all my mechanic did to the engine is change the oil. All you people out there with the ABS light that won't go out I bet have bad wheel bearings.

I now have a license plate on the front of my car that says "The Money Pit"

It's too bad. The car has lots of room, has a great turning radius and a great stereo.

Motor Trend car of the year? What, did they drive it when it was brand new for 10 miles? What were they thinking?

I'll never buy another GM car again.

This car should have been recalled for many many things, instead GM will wait until people are killed to say there is a problem.

Every time I see another Malibu on the road I wonder it it's going to stop or the wheels are going to fall off of it. It's scary.

I wish someone would steal it, but all the theives know that this car isn't worth the chance.

I owe more on it than it's worth so I'm stuck.