1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"A sour lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The ABS light comes on periodically, of course the dealer "cannot duplicate problem".
The coolant light kept comming on, so I topped it off with fluid. The next thing I know is the main bearings are shot and I had to replace the motor, at $3,800, ouch!
The transmission is slipping.
General comments?
The Malibu looks and handles good.
I am very disappointed in the durability of this car. There is a reason why a used Honda costs more than a new Chevy, and that's because you can get a more reliable car in a Honda.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C10 |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2004 |