1999 Chevrolet Malibu Base review from North America
"Avoid the Chevrolet Malibu"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes needed replacing at 36,000 miles (used after market-parts).
Air Conditioning does not work on speeds 1 and 2.
Wheel bearing sensor went failed at 50,000 miles- repaired at Midas for $430 US dollars.
Replaced crappy AC Delco battery with SEARS DIEHARD GOLD battery- cost $110 US dollars.
Replaced crappy Firestone tires with Dunlop Citation tires- cost $280 + alignment cost.
Struts need replacing- have no money for this repair.
General comments?
Bottom line: This car is a money pit!!!
I am a college student who gets paid very little. I bought the car at a bargain price, so I have no monthly payments on it (thank God!). I wish I found out this sight before I purchased it even so! I am also horrified of the problems I "will" encounter within the next 10,000 miles- based upon the reviews on this site. I only use the car to go to school, I walk to work and my friend's house because I am scared to put wear and tear on it... I had a chance to buy a 1996 Toyota Corolla SE for about $1,000 more and passed that up for this junk heap (I know I'm an idiot), but I can't sell this car because it has no value at all- and I've spent over one thousand dollars on parts on it (even though it has only 50,000 miles).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Twin Cam Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2006 |