Used 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
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stuck with mine
cronic dissapointmen, 04/10/2004
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had each of the problems everyone else had. Quickly worn brakes (x2), failed alternator, failed battery, failed tensioner, failed water pump, leaking intake gasket, failed a.c. switch, broken glove compartment latch, steering wheel finish worn off, cheap interior quality, erratic a.b.s. light and the list goes on.
High Mileage Winner
Tony, 02/26/2009
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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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bryguyknowsall, 11/23/2009
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Can't Complain
Mike, 04/30/2009
1998 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
don't buy it!
tessnluke, 09/26/2012
1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used when it was only 2 years old and had low mileage. Nothing but problems with it. it was absolutely horrible. I must have spent thousands on repair and maintenance on this over the years, I couldn't wait to get rid of it.