1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"Overall an A- We're happy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the front brakes last year at 21,000 miles. $100.
Replaced the battery last year. $45.
Replaced the alternator this year.$130.
Replaced the blower motor resistor this year (to make the fan work on all speeds) $140.
Flushed the brake fluid $60.
Replaced the serpentine belt this year $100.
General comments?
We bought this brand new and the first 3 years were trouble free, didn't anything except change the oil. Just in the past 2 years (mainly this year) things have started to go wrong. But after 5 years I would expect some things to break. This car never left us stranded, and the tires are still in excellent shape. Of course I rotate them and take care of them like youre suppose too.
Overall we're happy with it and plan on keeping it for a long time yet.
The perfomance and handling is decent for a family sedan. Nice quiet ride down the road.
I would recommend this car, but judging from the bad experiences of a lot of other malibu owners, I would be sure to thouroughly check out any Malibu you might be interested in.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 28500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2004 |