2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4Dr Base review from North America
"Average reliability and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Purchased new tires at 42,000 miles, but I knew I would need them when I bought the used car.
Brake problems began around 50,000 miles and I paid $450.00 to have the front brakes overhauled with new rotors and pads. After 3 trips back to the service department they decided to replace the calipers The brakes have been OK since, but the warranty on the work will soon be up. (6 Months)
I noticed the radiator dripping and brown clumps in the fluid around 75,000 miles. After researching the problem I believe that the intake manifold gaskets need to be replaced. I will be taking the car in for service next week at 79,000 miles.
I received a recall notice for the rear flashers or hazard signals. I have not had any electrical problems, but will also have this corrected when I take the car in.
General comments?
Overall I maintain a slightly positive feeling about the Malibu. I purchased it as a used car and have gotten decent use from it to this point, but I hope that the problems do not begin to show up more frequently.
Recommended reviews
| Malibu is a money eater -- not worth it! |
|
| The worst financial decision I have ever made, two thumbs down for the Malibu! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2004 |