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3.8 out of 5 stars
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2.5 out of 5 stars

Not Worth the $$$

summergal126, 01/22/2010
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The theft system on this car is always going off and will not turn on until at least 10 min. later. Took it to the dealership and was told that there was nothing they could do about it. Also the turn signal continually clicks for about 10 seconds after making a turn, Chevy said there was nothing they could do about this either. The car drives well but does not get great gas mileage or do well in snow.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

no chevy ever again

Houma La, 06/18/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had my malibu for less than a year and had the brakes fixed 3 times. It ran hot several times. The dealer put two motors in it in less than 6 months. The heads were rebuilt about 6 times. The radiator was repaired 3 times. The lower intake valve and water pump were also repaired, and I finally had enough and gave it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Never left stranded

jtucker, 01/19/2009
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in October of 2003. Its had brake pads, rotors, and calipers. The A/C hasnt worked since around 36,000 and GM wouldnt cover it. Also i avoided the dexcool related problems by replacing it around 60K with a Prestone Universal coolant. Also the car has very poor electrical systems. (replaced over 30 lights) Other than those things, its been great, never left me stranded. I bought it because of the deal I got on it.

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS CAR

RENEE, 08/01/2003
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

THIS CAR IS DA BOMD

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2.75 out of 5 stars

So far, junk!

Anderson, 07/03/2008
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought this car brand new. The first couple years were ok. Today this car is the biggest regret for a car I have ever owned. First, the brakes were junk. Then the catalytic converter went, then the fuel pump, then the heater core, then a engine seal for the coolant, then the ignition module, then another set of brakes, and finally a #350 sensor for the computer that was also giving it starting troubles. I cant even remember the other stuff that has gone wrong. To date I have about $3000 to $4000 in repairs and the car only has 96,000 miles. I have a 08 Silverado and a 98 Cavalier and they are great vehicles. 02 Malibu is junk!

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