Used 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
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Malibus are trouble
nicole, 11/04/2008
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car used at 70,000 miles and have had it only a year. I have had more problems than I can believe. I put more money into it than it cost in general. I've had my car to 4 different auto shops and 2 dealerships several times and no one can permanently fix the problem. I've fixed the starter module twice, fuel pump, ignition switch, 3 censors, radiator, brakes twice and several connections were so rusty they quit working. Right now it's sitting in my drive way because it won't start. Do not buy a Chevy Malibu ever! It's a huge waste of money.
brake pads made of swiss cheese!
CliffS, 02/06/2004
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Well, after less than 32K miles, my front brake pads are completely worn out. To quote my wife, "I drive like an old lady!" I have owned several other front drive cars, none of which have needed changing before 70K! Did everything that GM allows, and of course, no ownership at all. I called the salesman, sales manager, service manager and rep together so they could witness another life long and former GM employee (to boot, I am eligible for the GM discount) walk out the door to Honda or Toyota. I'm done dealing with the problems!
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i like it so far
sak713, 02/18/2004
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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just got my malibu just over a month ago so far it is wonderful. bought it with only 36000 miles on it. i had to have a valve cover gasket replaced but other then that it is a wonderful car good power great room for the car seats in the back. i care for a person in a wheel chair and he can easiely get in and out of the car and there is plenty of room in the trunk for his wheel chair plus anything else that we buy in the stores great truck space:)
Not impressed
Wallywobble, 04/04/2004
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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During the course of 3 years, I put 60k miles on this car. In that period I replaced the battery, brought it in twice for a fuel level indicator recall,had to reprogram the BCM, replaced the tires, replaced the front brakes 3 times, including rotors, pads and calipers; replaced all rear light bulbs. Before I sold it, the right front wheel bearing, differential and flasher units were all failing, and there was a leak in the right rear lens cover. An absolute lemon of a car, with abysmal resale value, terrible customer support from the manufacturer and a bigger waste of money than most cars I've owned. I strongly caution buyers against this car.
Malibu quality problems
Rich Gamen, 06/07/2004
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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The first three years we owned our Malibu the quality was good. Now the car is 3 years old and we have nothing but problems. Front brake calipers are creeking and need replacement, A/C fan speed 1 and 2 no longer work. Rattles in dash have started. Piston slap on start up is very bad. It may be time to get rid of this car.