2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"A nice car if you pay for an extended warranty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear door wouldn't open from outside. The windshield seal keeps falling off. At 37,000 miles the intake manifold gaskets went bad. At 43,000 miles the front brakes and calipers needed to be replaced. At 40,000 miles the EGR sensor went bad which caused the check engine light to come on. At appx 30,000 miles the CD player started rejecting CD's. At 49,000 miles the Ignition Module needed to be replaced. That caused it to engage the theft system to stop fuel flow to the motor so it wouldn't start and could not be dropped off to be fixed and required a tow. That was the first time that it completely stranded me.
General comments?
Generally, I like the power and performance of the car. It is snappy, classy, and large enough to haul a family. The interior is perfect for outside sales and I remain comfortable on long drives. The options are neat and handy, auto volume, auto lights, & good smooth drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2003 |