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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 ownership1998
Most recent year of ownership2004
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 acquired36000 kilometres
Most recent distance196000 kilometres
Previous carChevrolet Malibu
Date of Entry 3rd August, 2004

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