1997 Chevrolet Malibu 4 dr Sedan review from North America
"Best car I've ever owned!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
AC unit went bad at 30,000 miles.
All the recall items assigned to this model were taken care of by the Dealership.
I did get a extended warranty deal, (7 years), and that was a very smart move. It has been in the shop 3 times for recall items, twice for warranty repair, (AC unit and brakes).
Replaced bulb for interior light, and the cabin was dimmer than with the OE bulb.
General comments?
Best car I've ever owned, and that includes the '77 Corolla, and the '81 Corolla!
Yes, I also had trouble with the ABS sensor, but once I found out it wasn't the brakes, I got over it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2007 |