1998 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"What a piece of junk!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The passenger side power window button does not work.
When you unlock the car doors the right backseat door does not open from the inside. If there is a passenger in the back on the right you have to open their door from outside.
The car makes a loud rattling noise when it is started. The noise goes away after driving a few minutes.
At 98,000 miles the gas gage and temp. gage quit working. The gas is always on empty and temp is always on the lowest.
At 98,000 miles the dash light indicating your bright lights are on quit working.
The car sucks gas like there's no tomorrow.
The radio doesn't work. It quit working in August of 2003.
When the car is driven in rain or snow the ABS light occasionally comes on. Mechanic said that Malibu's have that problem because the wires get wet under the car.
The right back brake light quit working in 2002. It is something electrical.
The a/c & heat blower quit working in 2002. We would have to drive fast for the defrost to blow hot air on the windshield.
Car makes rattling noises in the rear.
General comments?
The car is nice looking and roomy.
The trunk is big.
The seats are comfortable.
I hope to get rid of this car soon, but the trade in value is so low.
I don't think I'll ever buy an American made car again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2005 |