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Nice design but poor reliability
Phil, 02/24/2007
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy driving this car, but the reliability has been very poor. This year/model apparently has a very poor brake design. The car's brakes had to be replaced 4 times in 64000 miles (including new rotors on 3 occasions). Other reviews describe the brake problems in more detiail. Have also had numerous problems with the engine including a bad head- gasket, thermostat, and other random issues. Have also had problems with the AC switch, the blinkers, and the windshield wipers. Despite the comfort of the car the reliability makes this car a real bummer.
Did its job
skinnyp, 08/11/2014
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Got this car in '07 with 20,000 miles. Besides replacing the head gasket this car has been relatively problem free. It had piston slap since 80,000 miles but it never seemed to do anything besides make noise. It lasted until last fall when at 205,000 some things finally started breaking. I could still get 32 mpg highway driving at 200,000 miles. The common AC problem can easily be fixed if you search it on Youtube. Once I got rid of this malibu I went I got an '02. Overall I'm satisfied with vehicle it did its job.
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Electrical issues anyone ?
salty_in_atl, 01/23/2011
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about 2 years now and the electrical issues started with the blinkers. I got them fixed and then it was the a/c not staying on in Atl. heat ! Now its the theft system or something. They changed out the they keys (door and ignition ) and the ignition box . Now it runs for two weeks then it just cuts off . I almost had it paid off now all this in the middle of winter. Is anyone else having this issue ? Is there a recall on this model ? Help !
Best used car I'v had
jstanthrguy, 01/04/2011
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I got my 01 Malibu 2 years ago with only 45,000 miles on it and havnt had any big issues with it other than my AC / heater going out at 80k miles but that was a $30 fix that took me a year to do. My lighter outles have gone out and the engine keeps doing a tugging issue but I'm sure its the area I live in. Other than that just normal wear. I will say they don't do so well on climate change though. I brought it from NE winters to California summers and hit a speed bump and cracked a tie rod but that was $6 to fix. Now at 110k its in perfect condition. I love it.
I Will Miss This Car
Warren P, 02/21/2009
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2001 Chevy Malibu for almost 8 years now and have never had a problem with it. It's comfortable to drive, smooth ride, great lumbar support. My wife bought a new Altima and sold it a year later because we both had backaches after driving it for more than 30 minutes. I have to get a larger car (SUV) for work purposes but I will miss this car. I think Chevy has an unjustified bad reputation compared to Honda and Toyota - this car has treated me very well for 8 years!