2001 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Would not buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The battery leaked all on the inside of the engine compartment.
Having problem with sticking brake caliper. Have replaced the front brakes twice in 33000 miles.
The hazard switch relay turns on randomly. Lights don't flash, but you can hear the clicking sound that the relay makes.
General comments?
GM knows they have a serious problem with front brakes on these cars. The rotors they put on them warp very easily and are so thin they can only be turned once, which is what is required to do every time you change brake pads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 36000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2002 |