1997 Chevrolet Malibu LX review from North America
"As bad as any car I have ever heard of, seriously"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
SO many things have gone wrong. It all started with the rotors, 3 times.
Alternator went bad at 65,000 miles.
Driver seat got stuck at an angle for over a month, then one day while driving it just popped back into place. Very strange.
Car dash lights put me in the Christmas spirit every couple months! First the check enging, then oil, but when the ABS Light comes on, BEWARE! It shuts off.
Sensors have gone out.
Other things that I can't remember their names.
General comments?
When the car is free of problems, it runs great. Good power and quick. Comfortable drive.
After I purchased this car, within the first month, nothing, but problems. Everything that the original owner had put NEW into the car, I also had to replace them within 2 months.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2006 |