2001 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews

Malibu

Written by: zylepp on 05/10/2008

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

In 80,000 miles had to replace the theft sensor. Only repair to date except for a battery that was under warranty. Plenty of pep and excellent mileage (32 mpg on 635 mile trip to florida averaging 80 miles an hour).

Favorite Features

Mileage and pep

Suggested Improvements

Leave off theft sensor. Really is expensive and no one is going to steal this car.

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"love and hate"

Written by: "love and hate" on 05/07/2008

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car because my father had one. If I would of known what I know now I promise you I wouldn't of bought it. Don't get me wrong I love the car but I have had many problem with brakes (abs), power steering pump, head gaskets twice, but at the end of the day I really do love to look at it and drive it. The power and style make up for all the headaches and I figure I've put too much into it to give up on it now.

Favorite Features

Power, smooth drive, curves of the body style!

Suggested Improvements

Brakes, head gaskets, governor

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good American Car

Written by: tommy on 12/15/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Well guys. I loved my Malibu. Sure the electrical aspects were king of funky, so roll down the window. My engine never failed. The only things I ever had to change was the brakes and the oil. My car had 106000 miles before some lady hit me and totaled my car. I miss it. I wish I still had it. I don't want the money I want my car back.

Favorite Features

The car doesnt have many features, that was my favorite feature. Simple and American reliablity

Suggested Improvements

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Worth the money

Written by: gm guy on 11/07/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

GM program car; bought 1/2003 at 24,000 miles, now has 85,000. Original Firestone tires wore out at 33,000, replacement BFG tires still have 5/32 tread. Intake gasket coolant leak repaired at 51,000 on extended warranty. Brake pads replaced and rotors turned at 78,000. MPG records show 25+ mixed driving, up to 31 MPG hiway. Starts good, runs good, drives good, rides good, with lots of power when needed. Recent electrical problems were battery cable corrosion hidden by rubber cover at positive battery terminal. Normal maintenance includes synthetic oil at 5,000 miles. Great car.

Favorite Features

High seating, radio sound and read out, power and mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Flimsy driver cup holder and placement in front of vent. Rear seat does not fold down.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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223,000 Miles And Still Going

Written by: Pete on 07/03/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This was a company car that I purchased when the lease expired. I have driven this car since it had approximately 31,000 miles, it now has over 223,000 miles. The car has been great for the money. As a salesperson, I drive a lot and the car has been quite dependable. Yes, I have had some problems, electrical, ignition switch, etc. but they all began to occur after I stop servicing the car properly (my employer used to pay for all the servicing.) I am shopping around for a car now, but I am find it hard to give this up.

Favorite Features

None. It is a car without much, but it takes you from point A to point B.

Suggested Improvements

The new Malibus seem to have improved.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Mexican guy

Written by: Mexican guy on 04/01/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I had the car for 4 year and the big problems started 8 months ago. The car gets accelerates once in a wile, but Chevrolet can’t find the problem, they said that the car is fine. Now the car when it's not accelerated up to 2,500, the car wants to turn off, but never get to it. And to start in the road the car "thinks" like for 1 second before going. The a/c turns off when it wants. The break has been replaced 4 times, once a year. I don't recommend this car to anyone

Favorite Features

Automatic headlights, cup holders, sound system.

Suggested Improvements

The interior materials, the computer problems, the breaking system,

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Surprisingly pleased

Written by: wyrdguy on 03/31/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've driven this car for over 6 years now and am very surprised with its reliability and comfort. I wasn't expecting much with all the trouble I'd had in the 70's and 80's with GM cars, but I'd driven a Chevy Corsica for work and was impressed, so I decided I'd give GM one last chance. I don't exactly follow the book when it comes to maintenance either and this car has been very forgiving. It now has 115k on the odometer and has given me few problems. The transmission needed rebuilding under warranty and I can't give the brakes very high marks, but other than that, it's been great.

Favorite Features

Very comfortable seats and well designed interior.

Suggested Improvements

I wished they had somehow given it a better braking system and watch out for that tranny! Otherwise, you could do a lot worse than this car!

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Nice design but poor reliability

Written by: Phil on 02/24/2007

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I really enjoy driving this car, but the reliability has been very poor. This year/model apparently has a very poor brake design. The car's brakes had to be replaced 4 times in 64000 miles (including new rotors on 3 occasions). Other reviews describe the brake problems in more detiail. Have also had numerous problems with the engine including a bad head- gasket, thermostat, and other random issues. Have also had problems with the AC switch, the blinkers, and the windshield wipers. Despite the comfort of the car the reliability makes this car a real bummer.

Favorite Features

Good acceleration, comfortable seats, moonroof

Suggested Improvements

Must improve the reliability on everything from the engine to the various switches in the car. Absolutely must fix the braking system (which I think they have probably addressed on later models).

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Good Car, Great Value

Written by: JL on 07/02/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Bought a fully loaded Malibu LS five years ago off the showroom floor. Have close to 100k on her and she's still running strong. Plenty of power with good gas mileage (27 hwy) she is a good looking car. Brakes, like most Chevy's, should have been bigger/better. Spend the money on premium rotors with a warrantee when the OE warps. The only other problem is the turn signal flash-dat is starting to fail. This car is a great family sedan and is still cool and safe enough for a first time driver.

Favorite Features

Keyslot in dashboard is just like my '67 Firebird's. 3.1 V-6 gives plenty of power though the 108 mph governor can be annoying.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger brakes. Chevy should have put disks on the rear instead of drums.

5 out 8 people found this review helpful

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An Average Car for average people

Written by: Julia on 01/28/2006

Vehicle

2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Thank God for the extended warranty. I have owned this car for 3 years, and in that time, it's felt like packing marbles in a corner trying to keep this car from falling apart. I had to get the door welded on after the hinge failed, completely replaced the started, heater blowers, and control switch, rusted out far sooner than expected. The window/power locks panel is still hanging on by its wires, and the dealer can't really do much about it (been in to be fixed twice). The turn signal indicators stopped working. I'm very surprised at how much its value has dropped since buying it. Why spend 23K on a car that won't last half as long as an accord or civic for the same price...

Favorite Features

Cup Holder, Power, Smooth ride, automatic headlights.

Suggested Improvements

Doesn't matter... I'll never buy a Chevy again.... ever.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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