2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4Dr Base review from North America

Purchased new tires at 42,000 miles, but I knew I would need them when I bought the used car.

Brake problems began around 50,000 miles and I paid $450.00 to have the front brakes overhauled with new rotors and pads. After 3 trips back to the service department they decided to replace the calipers The brakes have been OK since, but the warranty on the work will soon be up. (6 Months)

I noticed the radiator dripping and brown clumps in the fluid around 75,000 miles. After researching the problem I believe that the intake manifold gaskets need to be replaced. I will be taking the car in for service next week at 79,000 miles.

I received a recall notice for the rear flashers or hazard signals. I have not had any electrical problems, but will also have this corrected when I take the car in.

Overall I maintain a slightly positive feeling about the Malibu. I purchased it as a used car and have gotten decent use from it to this point, but I hope that the problems do not begin to show up more frequently.