2001 Chevrolet Malibu Base review from North America
"Cheap to buy, but needs lots of maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to have new rotors and brake pads at 15000 km, and have had to install new pads and rotors every 15-20000 km since then. I have installed new two new wheel bearings on the front and one on the back. The engine warning light keeps coming on and it costs me $80.00 every time to get it turned off and there is nothing wrong with the car.
General comments?
GM really needs to improve the front end of these cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2002 |