1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"The 1999 Chevy Malibu LS is a Hunk of Junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake Manifold, serpentine belt replaced at 65000 miles.
2nd serpentine belt, water pump, new wires and plugs (foreign cars need them at 120000 miles!!) replaced at 83000.
General comments?
The only thing I expected to put into this car at 83000 miles was new tires and brakes since I only drive on the highway.
But I've put in a intake manifold (this should be a recall, but GM knows they blew it) and now a water pump, all new wires, plugs, and coils for a total of $1800.
And to add insult to injury, the dealer charged me $80 to replace a light bulb and socket!!!
The only thing I like about this car is the split rear seats. Other than that I always felt it was a hunk of junk and not worth the $19000 I paid for it.
Should have kept my 92 corsica. Had NO PROBLEMS with it.
Won't buy another chevy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2005 |