8.3
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$557.00
Average Mileage:
90,383 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace entire tank (1 reports)
cooling system problem
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1992Apr 25
Malibu LX 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
I bought this chevy malibu in march for book value $2100. Less than one month later the car started overheating. The coolant level was empty .On the radiator fill it states dex coolant only which is the most expensive coolant out there. I filled it with the entire bottle and the car did stop overheating for only 2 or 3 days. Now im realizing there is no leaking however it is necessary to fill the coolant 2 or 3 times a week which is very costly.I tried using a universal antifreeze and the car still overheats so definitely dex coolant only. I am disappointed to see all the complaints on line with owners of this vehicle there should be a recall this is very unfair . I will never trust an American made car again because I beleive this car was designed to insure you continuosly spend your money on gm products what a scam! My jetta Ive had for years has not given me one problem good on gas and im over 200,000 miles. sorry to say i wish otherwis
2005Oct 04
Malibu 6CY V6
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
i bought 2000 model Chevy Malibu in 2005 and after 6 months, start leaking and heating problem. start adding coolant once every month, then 2 times a month and now every week or sooner. Chevy saying they making cars for more than 100 years and still dont know how to make f*cking car. then don't do this business. my advice is go do junk car business. they can make money of it.
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2007Nov 12
Malibu
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
The car has been overheating because the cap on the overflow wouldn't seal. after replacing twice- had to get whole new tank.
2007Sep 08
(reported on)Malibu 3.1L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
Well this car started off with a simple overheating problem, but 2 weeks later I'm here. I recently replaced the thermostat, hoping that would fix it. Well it didn't. Turns out I needed a ECT sensor as well which i didn't mind paying for cuz I knew I needed it cuz the gauges where acting weird and saying it was overheating when it wasn't. Well that did not fix the problem. I just had the radiator and engine block flushed out this morning and i don't know why but i think it made it worse. Now my car is overheating more quickly so now I'm stumped. I think it might be the radiator itself but then again the fans aren't kicking on from what i can see. They were working yesterday but i can't get them to kick on today. Anyone got any advice!?!?!?!?!? please reply...........
2006Nov 04
(reported on)Malibu 3.1 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 48,300 miles
The coolant light kept coming on, and I kept adding coolant. I had the car pressure tested to find whee it was being lost, A new water pump ($400) was installed. It began to run hot after two weeks. It then began to leak on the carpeting. A new Heater core was the next solution. But since the idiots at GM put the core INSIDE the fire wall, it was a $700 repair. It still ran hot, so the thermostat was replaced. Then the radiator was hot at the top, and cool at the bottom. IT was also replaced, Total, $1341, plus towing. BUT that wasn't the CAUSE of all the trouble. It also needed a new head gasket! Another $1687!
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2008May 26
Malibu LS 3.2L V6
my car is a piece of sh*t! I replaced the water pump 3 yrs ago...now the fan switch went out and to toggle it from the battery. NOW!!!!!! the solenoid went out on the tranny, damn thing wont go out of 3rd gear. Chevy cars are sh*t anymore.
kimmi1215
Greenwood, IN, USA
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