2000 Chevrolet Malibu POS review from North America

Lower intake manifold gaskets.

Transmission slips.

Both front ball joints, one went again after 3 weeks.

Thermostat.

Radiator.

Brake pads (twice in 90 days)

Interior trim cracks like an egg.

Driver seat suspension collapsed.

Outer tie rod.

This all happened in 12,000 miles.

I have been a Chevy guy for years, my grandparents, my parents and my sister have always bought chevys. The 3.1 is a good motor, got 250,000 miles from my Lumina with a 3.1 (1991 model) This car is a good looking car from the outside, the inside isn't bad, laid out nice. Comfort is not real good. I bought this car for 2200.00 from a well known dealer here in Columbus, Ohio. I will never buy a car from them again. I put that much back into the car! Always wanted to overheat, never a smooth ride, scared to take it anywhere. Starting to rust out too. There is no way a 7 year old car should have that much rust on it. Every part of this car was cheaply made. Rattles everywhere. Power window buttons coming out of the door, bouncing around. I had to glue them back into the assembly. Very disappointing car from GM. I can't believe the horrible service I got from this car in the 8 months of ownership, it's ridiculous. I don't think these cars should be allowed on the road, GM should have to give everyone their money back for having to deal with a pile of junk like the Malibu. This was my wife's car, I made her get rid of it, no way I want my family cruising around in a ticking time bomb like the Malibu.