1999 Chevrolet Malibu Base review from North America
"Don't give one to your worst enemy! Sell before it gets you!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission shudder.
Coolant leak.
Leather tore.
DRL module short! Horrible and very dangerous to have a major electrical short while driving.
Airbag light comes on randomly.
Service vehicle soon is always on!
A/C works when it wants on its own time "even if off" will come on sometimes.
Fan motor is bad, and relays behind the panel are bad; either hurricane or nothing.
Brakes squeal and pulsate, even after new pads and rotors!
Bad torque steer with front wheel drive.
3.1L V6 is a glorious weed whacker motor. Doesn't get much better than my old V8.
Has had starting problems some times when it's humid out.
Radio will lock and cost you money every time the battery is removed for a charge, or even a change!
NO TRANS DIPSTICK; sealed transmission.
Dexcool coolant is very corrosive and has eaten through the lines.
Misses when the A/C is on.
Shifting is lazy and drawn out.
Tight area to work under hood.
Cup holders are kinda weird; "driver side near turn signal switch"; small cups only!
Cheap door panels chatter and make a noise, and rattle no matter how much the screws are tightened.
Dash panel is dim and not bright.
Glove box rattles over bumpy roads.
Gets pushed around on the highway, and cannot handle turns.
Shocks and struts make a noise, and are very sloppy for a car of its size.
Has no passing power on interstates.
A classic GM car!
General comments?
It's got 4 wheels and runs. Dark blue chrome wheels.
This car was driven to the Gulf and back by an old man before I got it.
I knew the old man, and he babied all his cars. This car is in mint condition, and those issues were still there.
The paint and inside are immaculate to the eye.
But expensive repairs and annoying ticks lurk!
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| What did I do to deserve this? |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2009 |