Used 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
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If it were a horse I would have shot it
Robert, 03/13/2019
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you are thinking of buying this car... don't. That is unless you are rich and don't mind spending a LOT of money on repairs. We bought this car used and everyone knows when you buy a used car your are buying the reasons they got rid of it. Since having this car I have had to replace the water pump twice. The ignition switch once, which by the way the dealership installed the new one and the key that came with the new ignition module wouldn't sync or work with it so they had to program it using the " old keys ". The " T " automatic transmission shift handle broke off and had to be repaired. The normally simple job of changing the serpentine (fan belt ) on this car is a major undertaking. You have to remove the passenger side motor mount in order to install the serpentine belt. Simply put I hate this car so much I have named it " Christine " after the Steven King movie about an evil car that kills people. If this car was a horse I would shoot it and put it out of it's and my misery. I would sell it but I wouldn't sell this thing to my worst enemy.
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zylepp, 05/10/2008
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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).
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Unfortunate Misconception
undone, 01/15/2010
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Decent car with good engine. Unfortunately the theft system is a definite problem. I have had to replace the intake timing gaskets and am looking to replace the head gaskets. The cooling system has problems operating with the Dex-cool additive that is recommended under warranty. Decent gas mileage 22-27mpg mixed. I cannot say that I will buy this model again.
Love the car, but have had better
johntesh71, 09/22/2011
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in early 2011 for 1000 bucks with 148,000 miles on it.....once I dropped a couple hundred into it was like a gift from the heavens. Car drives very well, excellent gas mileage about 23 combined, very dependable, torquey V6 engine. Has a very boring interior design and the exterior started losing paint and rusting very badly after only 2 months of driving. The engine then melted through both intake manifold gaskets and sprang a very bad leak, The alternator blew and the fuel line began leaking. Luckily a few days in my garage and alot of tears and sweat she ran like a dream again. Recommend as a great first car or just as a daily driver.
They should pay....
Mark Ferrer, 04/01/2004
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but problems with this car in the last six months. Fuel pumps, the timing, but lately, the wonderful theft system keeps cutting on and leaving me and my car stranded on the side of the road. Chevy says this is not their problem, but upon investigation, I have found that this has happened often to this model car. Instead of a recall, chevy continues to stick their head in the sand and pretend they have no liability in this area. I recommend that not only do you stay away from Malibu, but all chevys. They DO NOT stand behind their product.