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Used 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Malibu Baby

Candie, 03/07/2004
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is the best car i have ever driven. it's not too big and not too small it's really good locking and it drives smooth and comfortable this is a really wonderful car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Unhappy Customer

japonica, 03/25/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had my Malibu for 11mos and have changed rotors twice-the first time was the day after I drove the car off the lot. My automatic doorlocks, lock/unlock when I drive. My hazard lights and turning signals work sometimes. Overall I like the car & have gotten used it but the trouble I have to go through to leave it at the dealer for repairs is incovenient. My gripe is with the manufacturer. The car needs to be recalled. My father is a Chevy-man. He has owned a El Camino and currently owns a Corvette, S10 Pick-up, and 2001 Blazer. So, I went from Toyota to Chevy. I'm not a converted fan. Matter of fact, I plan to trade-in this one soon.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Not a pretty review

Anderson, 08/06/2008
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My experience with this car has been terrible! Started only when it felt like it. Unfortunately I have had to sink alot of money into this car for repairs. Its a decent car to drive. It only has one cup holder in front which is not a good thing for a passenger. So far, I have had to replace the entire ignition and harness, the fuel pump, brakes are junk, heater core, engine coolant seal, and numerous other smaller things. All these repairs were needed when the car had less than 90000 miles. I have approximately $3000 so far in repairs. It is currently in the shop as we speak.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

I Hate This Car

Troubled Diva, 08/08/2009
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

For about the first year I had the car I had no problems with it. Now it seems like soon as you get something fixed, something else is going wrong with it. First thing on the car to go was the signal light chip, which cost $100.00 at the dealer to replace. Then the brakes went out. Changed the brake pads, and a month later they needed replaced to the the brake caliper going out, then had to smooth out the roaders. Then a few months later the cadillac converter went. Had to change tran fluid at 100,000. Spark plugs at 111,000. Currently the check engine light is back on. Also speakers blew out, and cd player spits out cds. Next car I get will for sure be a Ford product, no more GM for me!!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it but have had problems

Tx_DreamWeaver, 01/14/2009
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought the car at 37000 miles and drove it thru several states and Canada (about 8000 miles total), and couldn't ask for a better ride or drive, but the brake pedal went too low before I got back. I took it to the dealer, and because it happened in the 3000 mi/30 day warranty on used cars, they supposedly fixed the brakes. They didn't feel any different after, and I know the brakes and rotors need replacement now. I had the same problem as others with the no start or shutting down while driving. Just paid $500 for new ignition switch. Only time will tell if it recurs, or if I get the engine leak problem too!

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