Brake pads changed every 15000 km. Rotors replaced under warranty 3 times.
Intake manifold gasket blew at 70,000 km, after expiry of 60,000 km warranty. Dealer service dept stated that this was because Canada has higher sulphur content in our fuel compared to US and that the gaskets are not designed for this.
Using recommendations from "Lemonade", I called GM Canada and enquired regarding the existence of a "secret warranty". They confirmed that such a warranty existed and covered the cost of the intake manifold replacement, which had been quoted at $1400.
I sold the car back to the dealer for $7200, in 2002.
Chevy's North Vancouver service dept was fairly cheerful through all the trials and tribulations. They acknowledged that the quality was crap, in both the original equipment and replacement parts.
GM produced the 1999 Malibu with appalling quality. I am embarrassed to have owned such a car.
What is this secret warranty I paid $1200.00 to replace intace gaskets here in the US at a dealership.
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