2002 Chevrolet Malibu review from North America
"Reliable sedan with plenty of power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I finally needed to get rid of my old car ('92 Summit) when the brakes were failing (The rotors became warped and were grinding when I braked) So I bought my 2002 Malibu from a dealer and not less than I week after I had it... It was doing the same exact thing as my old one!! The rotors were warped and the car would grind to stops. So I had it repaired once under warranty... but the problem persisted so the dealer replaced the rotors completely.
One thing I have noticed is that sometimes the car will either not start when I first turn the key or it will start kind of sickly sounding. This happens only occasionally and I think it has something to do with GM's Theft Deterrent System. I have seen the light go on in my dashboard twice since I have had it. This system shuts off gas to the car if the ignition has been tampered with. I think something may be going wrong with the system and my eventually stop the car altogether.
General comments?
Very reliable car
Comfortable
Powerful
Not very Stylish, but practical
Has many good features
Not the best winter performer.
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| A little more than mediocre |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36245 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45590 miles |
| Previous car | Eagle Summit |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2006 |