1999 Chevrolet Malibu Base review from North America

The only problems I have ever had out of this car is changing the alternator and battery. These things are expected with over 150,000 miles.

I've changed out the taillight bulbs.

I've put gas in it.

I've changed the oil quite frequently.

I've never really had any problems, great car.

As far as everyone else's problems, a few things I did right to avoid them:

If you do not use the orange Dex-Cool, you will blow your gaskets in no time. A friend of mine made the same mistake in a car with similar engine. Coolant turned to gel.

If you do not change the brake pads at first sign of squeaking, you will grind/warp the rotors. This might also throw your front end out of alignment from hard vibrations during braking.

Properly balanced wheel and alignments. I have never had to re-align my front end. I frequently drive my car faster than 80 - 90 mph and do not have any vibrations whatsoever. My tires always wear perfect.

I have 162,000 miles on my car. I personally know the previous owner and neither of us have ever had any major problems. I believe it is a good car.

I have great performance under the hood. No problems accelerating on highways or off the line at all.

Nearly zero noise at high speeds on highways.

No Problems. Love the car.