Used 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
Used Malibu for sale
Wouldn't buy one again
bruce2, 12/03/2002
1999 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
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Bought what was to be an excellent driving and dependable car from an elderly lady. turned out to have a lot of problems in the next 8 months. Ball bearing in front suspention needed to be replaced w/ only 40000 miles and head gasket leaked at only 38000 miles. Bad shocks.
Simply put: a good value
Mark T., 12/05/2002
1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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It's about as good a deal as you can get on a decent midsized car. I would advise people looking to buy a Mally to go in after they're trying to get the new model year cars out there, you'll get a great deal. IF YOU ARE BUYING USED, I would advise you to go after a low-mileage Malibu. The Edmunds rating for 99 Mallys is real low, yet my car has been a dream (22K miles). I've only had to fix: front brake rotors, burned out tail-light (twice), broken seatbelt buckle. All under warranty. And that's it! My Mally has been everything I've asked for and has never, ever failed me. Love a Malibu and it won't let you down.
Big timebrake problems, $$$$$$$$$
Wesley R., 05/17/2002
1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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I had to ship this one. It was bad. Right fron spinde would not allow for the mounting of the spare. Any spare would run on the calipers. Went through brake pads & rotors like a movie theater through popcorn. Rear shooes did last almost 30k. Pads every 5 or 6 k, rotors at 8-10k. It is the only time I knowingly traded in a vehicle with problems.
Wow, surprized by the # of complaints
acrobat, 06/24/2002
1999 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
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I am shopping for a new car now. I am considering others but keep looking at the Malibu for the value. I have been very satisfied with my 99 Malibu. It is the first Chev. I have ever purchased. I am in sales and need a car that has room and still be easy to park. I am still on my original brakes. Like the ride, gas mileage and performance for a 20,000 or less auto. My only proplem was a leak under windshield. Fixed on first try.
Bad Chevy
a. hickman, 12/11/2002
1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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I purchased this car brand new in September 1999. Two month later I had to replace the rotor. Half way through the year I replace two tires. Give I put a lot of miles, but I have been in the shop a lot of times replacing belts, alternator, and etc. Right now I'm having trouble shifting into gear on a cold start but dealer can't find anything wrong. The car is very noisy and I lost value because of the drop in price. I'm switching to Toyota. No more Chevy.