By rocknjim08 on 11/22/11 13:23 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought this car in the summer of 2011 with 125,000 miles on it. I drive for pizza companies and it is now at 150,000. I only had one problem with the alternator. Inside is OK, just a little small for my taste but still great value for $1400.
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By kevin on 11/13/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
GM messed this one up, needs repairs on everything, very noisy cabin, would not ever buy this model again.
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By Css08 on 02/14/10 09:36 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
Bought this car used w/ 135 K, now at 165 K w/ little problems. These cars will last to 200 K if maintained. It does hesitate starting sometimes and the theft system light will come on making it not start for 10 minutes. Body rusts on back wheel wells and by gas tank. Gas mileage is average. Overall, good car if you maintain it.
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By bryguyknowsall on 11/23/09 11:49 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought the car back in 07 with 42,000 miles on it. Since then I had to replace the rack and pinion, inner and outer tierods. Back swaybar. Completely overhauled the braking system. The engine is still purring. Great car since I bought it with all these problems with it in the first place. Nice car lovin the rust on the gas dispenser. Love the way the fabric on the roof is peeling. But it never really left me stranded.
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By Howie on 08/04/09 21:03 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
My employer picked up this car in September 2001 and it's been a nightmare ever since. Right from the start, something was dysfunctional in the heating system, so no heat blew to the feet. (And, being from Manitoba, you need all the warmth you can get in winter!) Eventually, that cost nearly $1000 to fix. Then, at 100K, the head gasket gave out (coolant into oil pan, etc.). Another $1000 repair. At 200K, the intake manifold gasket bit the dust - another $1000 gone. Stay away from this car! The heating system is awful, the glove box falls out & the seats are intolerable for anything but short trips. I'd rather take my 1992 Camry than this car anywhere any day! Parts are expensive.
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By Morgan on 07/30/09 15:43 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
I have had problems from the start. Replaced alternator, breaks, struts. Can not afford to replace the coolant leak, exhaust problem, and rear struts all at once. I did take care of the car...but it is very unreliable. Will never by a Chevy again.
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By stillrunning on 07/24/09 06:24 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
We bought our 1998 Malibu used back in Jan of 1999. Since then, the only major problems have been: ABS light not turning off/Driver side window failed/overheated once/rear brakes/O2 sensor clog which caused the Check Engine light to come on. We've taking it from DC to Florida and from NC to CA and back, with a trailer. It's been a great car overall. Never had any Transmission problems or severe engine problems of any kind. I'm looking forward to reaching 200,000 miles on it soon :) You can get one very cheap nowadays. Treat it good and you'll be set for 200K miles too. I'd say it's been a great buy for my family over the past 10+ years. Cheers to Chevy!
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By Mike on 04/30/09 10:12 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought my Malibu new in 98. Since then I've changed the alt 3 times, starter once, ignition switch 3 times, A/C relay (for fan control) once, lower control arms once each and A/C compressor twice. Also, the engine once with a rebuilt motor but that was strictly my fault. I average changing the intake manifold gasket at least once a year when I notice the external leak. I would like to complain about it but seeing my Malibu just crested over 360,000 miles I don't see where it would make sense. Oh and the cd player in my radio stopped working but I don't know when that happened. It's a very nice midsized car. Still original Transmission.
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By Dixon's on 03/17/09 19:14 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
I have had mine 5 yrs now. I loved it at first, but it has begun to wear out. It has a 115,000 miles and is still going strong.
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By Tony on 02/25/09 21:57 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
Malibu purchased brand new with 205 miles. With regular maintenance and now high mileage motor oil it has been outstanding vehicle. While under warranty I have had to have the head gasket replaced and the catalytic converter due to coolant leakage. The dealership did forget to grease spark plug when replacing 'em and it cost them to repair their mistake for a fused spark plug. It has stranded me only once in all 265K miles when a main pulley froze causing the serpentine belt to break I had replaced two weeks earlier. Head gaskets have been the main issue and took advantage of having the timing belt chained twice so far.
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