2001 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Very User Unfriendly!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fan belt started to squeak at 6,000 miles, replaced.
Fan belt started to squeak again at 10000 miles, replace.
Fan belt problems 12,000-now (39000), the belt has been replaced 6 times, I was told "it's a noise that your car is just going to make ma'am".
Engine makes crunching sound when started on very cold mornings, 37000 miles, warranty is up!
General comments?
Loved the car when I got it, no problems, very reliable, and economical.
The car has gone downhill rapidly since buying it!
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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 | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39800 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2003 |