Used 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
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Runs well after all those fixes....
rotektwo, 10/07/2003
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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After 45,000 miles, my car has all new parts... New Hazard Light switch...replaced 3x. New Battery...replaced 2x. New Front ABS Brake...Just replaced. New Air conditioner fan switch...replaced 2x. Affinity Tires...Just replaced Squeeky Suspension...Didn't replace yet. Windshield fluid chamber keeps losing fluid. Dealer couldn't find out why. I just learned the pump has a leak...Leaked when purchased. Rear brake light lenses filled with water after most recent snow. I guess that's why the rear brake lights need to be replaced often. Replaced cigarette lighter too. Replaced the plastic molding inside the trunk just under the trunklid.
Can't they get anything right?
Howie, 06/14/2002
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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After 4 years and 5 sets of rotors, 6 sets of pads, and valves, I am thrilled to be giving this back to the bank. The sales pitch was "the car you knew america could build" well, I'm back to buying Toyotas or Hondas (built in america to higher non union standards).
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- LS SedanMSRP: $1,400628 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $1,2952,442 mi away
97K miles and going strong
JNM, 01/29/2005
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my car in 2000 w/ 27000 miles on it. I have been in two front- end accidents with this car (one being quite major). After reading the other reviews, I thought to myself that I must have the best 98 Malibu ever built. I have NEVER had anything major wrong with this car. The most I have ever had to spend in the shop at one time is $200, and that was just recently for high mileage maintence. This car has 97K miles on it now. The only reason why I'm selling it is because of the mileage factor. This car has treated me very well, and I drive like a maniac!
Big Disappointment
plr882, 04/12/2002
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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Thought I was getting a great package with this car. Found out later this car has many problems. First the fuel pump, then problem with the pulleys which destroyed my power steering pump. Had to replace serpentine belt twice. A/C control head went up and dealership broke my CD player and knocked a grommet loose in the firewall which created a leak. One disaster after another!! No problem with brakes though. Latest problem is the lower intake manifold gasket. That'll cost $500+ to fix. Car only has 50K miles on it!! I can't wait to get rid of this piece of junk!
Trade it in b4 50,000 miles
not a Malibu fan, 10/12/2003
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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We bought our '98 brand new. It seemed great. At 50,000 miles, a gasket leaked oil coolant into the engine and destroyed the entire engine with no warning($5,000.00). Jiffy Lube told us "Everyone knows Malibu gaskets do this after 50,000 miles." Internet sites confirmed the statement. The dealer and Chevy were very concerned and paid to replace the engine. Conscientous car builder or one who knows their product has a defect? ABS light comes on whenever it wants to, AC only works on #3. Not soured on Chevy, though. We have a 2002 Avalanche and love it to death!