1999 Chevrolet Malibu from North America - Comments

18th Oct 2005, 23:48

"Don't buy it, it will bring you trouble"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

EBCM (Electronic Brake Control Module) failed a few months after buying the car due to road salt intrusion, replaced with used unit ($250 cdn).

Fuel tank had to be replaced at about 100000 km due to rust perforation on top ($350 cdn).

Both front hub and bearing assemblies replaced with good aftermarket SKF brand units, $165 cdn each.

Had to drill drain holes in taillight assemblies to allow water to drain out.

Replaced right front strut bearing.

Replaced rotors/drums/shoes/pads.

Car is now on third blower control resistor pack, $60 cdn each time.

General comments?

Comfortable car, has had it's share of problems, will definitely be the last GM product I ever buy. After suffering with a 1992 Lumina and then spending a fair bit of money on this one, my wife and I will be buying a Mazda 3 as soon as we can manage. No wonder GM is in trouble and Delphi is bankrupt, with the poor quality cars and components they keep producing.


20th Oct 2005, 19:43

If you've already replaced 3 resistor blocks, the cause for that is your blower motor is drawing too many amps. Replace it.

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