2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a 2001 Malibu. It has been OK car so far. I have read some negative reviews on this car so was wondering whether to keep this car. I have leased this car and was thinking about purchasing since I have invested so much on this car and have low mileage (41000km).
I had to replace the front brake pads at 25000km and that cost me a lot. The dealer said this is not covered under warranty. Oh well so much for the warranty.
Turn signal stopped working at about 30000km. It was replaced under warranty.
The coolant seems to be getting low.
Now I am noticing wheel sound from the front end of the car specially when driving on highway or turning right. It gets louder on highway. Could this be something to be concerned about?
General comments?
Can this car last 150000km trouble free? If anyone has any comments please share whether I should buy this car or return it. I am thinking to purchase 2001 Ford Taurus if I return it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 41000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2004 |