I was so happy when I purchased my 2001 Chevy Malibu LS, my very first car. It didn't take long to turn that smile into a frown.
I had to replace the brakes at 30,000 km.
Stock tires replaced at 35,000km.
Heater controls never worked on settings 1 & 2.
Battery replaced at 61,000km.
Severely cracked flywheel replaced at 67,000km (expensive fix).
Wheel bearings replaced at 74,500km.
My Malibu is a real source of disappointment, and Chevy takes no responsibility for their technical blunders.
My advice to fellow Malibu owners is get to know your mechanic well, you will be seeing him/her often.
I still have a year of payments left on this car, but after that Chevy will never get any of my hard earned money again.
Do yourself a favour and buy an import. You can pay less for a domestic up front, but in the long run imports are much more reliable.
Sorry, but I have 118k..on my LS.. and have never had a problem...1st turn up was at 112k miles... engine lite went on today.. so I guess there is something wrong... other than battery, tires etc... never a problem...
Sorry for the good news... among all the problems... i see here.. then again I have never had a problem with an American car...
After almost $14000 in repair--I pity anyone who has one. Our last problem has been a repeat of the last 3 problems and after $7000 on repairs for that I read a lot of people have had the issue with the theft system--and of course so Chevy dealership here has heard of any problems with the theft system light coming on!! Live and learn. Learn to never have another--Toyota here we come!
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