1999 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America

Front brakes pads and rotors needed replacing at 66,000.

Ignition coil needed replacing at 67,000 $97.45.

Fuel tank rusted through and needed replacing at 70,000. Cost $400.

PCM failed at 82,000 cost $269.

Trunk lock needed replacing at 85,000.

Windshield leaks.

AC works when it wants to.

Heater only works at 3rd setting or higher.

Headlights fill with water.

Trunk seal leaks water.

Passenger floor pan leaks water.

Hood sound proofing fell apart and caught fire on the exhaust manifold.

Front brake pads and rotors needed replacing at 90,000.

Electronic ignition module failed at 94,000.

Both door locks and handles needed replacing at 96,000.

Front rotors needed replacing at 102,000.

The check engine light came on 3 weeks after I bought the car, and has been on ever since. GM have no idea what's wrong with the car. This car is a nightmare. The above list is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Malibu is a nice looking car and is very comfortable.

I'm scared to take this car out, should it break down and cost me more in repair bills. I rent cars to go on long journeys.

This is the worst car I have ever owned in 18 years of motoring. GM have reset the check engine light 4 times, and within 20 miles it has come back on again. They tell me it's OK as long as it doesn't blink? The car is a time bomb.