1999 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Most reliable well built car I ever had"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problems this car has had was the alternator went out at 95,000.
The intake gasket had to be replaced at 162,000.
Drivers door window switches needed to be replaced at 250,000 miles.
General comments?
This Malibu has been the most reliable and long lasting vehicle I have ever owned. This car went nearly a year and 60,000 miles with little or no maintenance when my wife was ill. This car never once left us on the side of the road.
This car is very well built. It has never leaked a drop of anything. The motor is so well built that she does not use a drop of oil in the 25,000 between oil changes. The transmission has been just as reliable. As well as smooth shifting.
The body is very solid it has endured many mishaps, including a landing from being launched 7 foot in the air after swerving to miss a deer and hitting an embankment. After replacing the struts and tires, not to mention a stop at the body shop for a dented quarter panel, it was driving again.
These cars are not the most luxurious or sporty, but they got it where it counts. Thank Chevrolet for a very well built car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 290000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Windstar |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2009 |