2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"Nightmare on wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brakes and rotors needed to be replaced the first month I had the car.
At 30,000 miles, the transmission was rebuilt.
The front passenger wheel bearing has been replaced 3 times in 3 years.
The ignition lock cylinder has been replaced twice in 8 months.
The front brakes have to be redone every year (at my expense), and even new, still the car shakes uncontrollably when applied.
It makes an awful sound when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. It has been in the shop several times, but GM dealerships cannot find the issue (though they have heard the noise).
I'll leave out all the small stuff, but there have been several other problems.
General comments?
I'm extremely disappointed in the performance of this car. I'll never buy another Chevy or probably GM car for that matter. I won't recommend this manufacturer to friends (or even enemies). It has been unreliable, costly and frustrating to maintain. I get no satisfaction from the dealerships. The ignition lock cylinder just went again. Rather than replace I've decided it's time to get out of this money pit. This car has been a nightmare.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2005 |