1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"Dependability and fun at a reasonable price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The horn had to be fixed, which ended up being a wire that went loose, Chevrolet picked up the tab on that one. The right front wheel bearing went out, the state of Florida paid for that, due to a 3-foot pothole on I-4 that I hit. The alternator went out at 62,000 miles, easy, cheap fix.
General comments?
I purchased this car in September 2001 after my 98 Pontiac Grand Am got totaled. It has been a great car, and a fantastic highway cruiser. I take this car to and from school and work and it gets me there dependably and safely. I've driven this car from Massachusetts to Orlando, FL and back, and has done fine. Fortunately, I have not experienced the infamous brake problem. I can pile lots of stuff and friends into the car, and go anywhere. Very reliable, high marks for this car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Sequential Fuel Injected V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62250 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 11th November, 2002 |