2002 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"I will never buy another Malibu."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I'll try to explain this the best I can. When I turn on the air conditioner and push the recirculation button, it continues to switch back to the vent side where the air comes from the outside. So I basically have to keep pushing the recirculation button in order for my air to stay cool. Sometimes it will stay on the recirculation side, but the majority of the time, it keeps switching. I was told that it seems to be an electrical problem with the relay switch. After speaking with 2 other Malibu owners, they are having the same problems and know others who are having the same problems.
General comments?
The front tires wear down really fast even though they are balanced, etc.
The brakes wear down really fast, too, and we've replaced pads, etc.
It's a fairly decent car for the money.
For some reason, I just do not feel safe in the car and I worry whether or not it is going to start every morning.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 1/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2005 |