1998 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine 65000
Front Hubs both sides 12000
Alternator 11500
Windshield squeals
Front brakes every 2 years
Rear struts
Paint falls off as if it were possessed.
General comments?
This vehicle was our prime vehicle required every day. at 65000km the engine seized. When brought to the dealer they said my oil hadn't been changed. I am a mechanic and I changed it myself. They said they could fix it for about $2000. Disgusted I did it myself, it turns out one of the connecting rod nuts had backed off. I brought the bent rod and nut to the dealer and of course they said I could have done this afterward. They told my wife that the clunking in the back was nothing and it would go away if you hit a bump. They are never going to see my money again. I drove nothing, but Chevy's all my driving years, but I bought an import because I needed a reliable vehicle for a change. To the Chevrolet Canada I'm sure the Import dealers love your commitment to your customers, its going to make them rich.
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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 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 196000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2004 |

