Faults:

Malibu's are the worst car in the world.

I bought this car in Feb. 2010. In March 2010 it started running hot. I thought I got it fixed, but it came back 2 months later.

I've replaced the water pump, the radiator, I've even taken out the thermostat.

I replaced the reservoir, because the top wouldn't stay on. And now it's back to running hot in less than a month.

My advice is to not buy a Malibu (99). I hate this car. I should have bought a car on credit. And when it starts running hot, it takes it upon itself to cut off while sitting in the middle of traffic, under a traffic light.

STAY AWAY FROM CHEVY MALIBU'S. I wish I would have read the reviews before I bought one myself.

Faults:

I got this car from a dealer with 33k on it.

When I first saw it, the right front was damaged. I told them if they fixed that, I would buy the car. Deal, bought the car in 2000 with the 33k on it.

Since most people here have complained about brake etc, I shall not. I have done my brakes several times, but then I am hard on brakes for I drive fast.

I guess the worst is I have had to have the intake done twice. First time lasted about 3 years, then the second time just a year. Took it back to the guy; he fixed for free. Now I never pay what I have seen listed here for repairs, this guy did it for 300 per time.

My wife had her brakes done on her car at one of the retail shops. All I wanted done was a bleeding, they came back with all things wrong; needed brake pads, rotors were bad, 2 calipers were bad. Well I told them to bleed the brakes, and I would take the car. You see I had just done the brakes, and they thought that being female, they could get more out of her.

Well back to Malibu; I really like the car, it has major get up and go. I have the issue with the AC switch, just too lazy to fix it. Found a new one for 100 bucks.

Horn just went out, along with the Cruise.

General Comments:

Well overall I think I got a real good deal. When I was paying for the car, I didn't have any unnecessary repair bills.

The car starts every time I need it, I have driven all over with no issue. Would take it anywhere.

I will always by US built. I want to keep every dollar I can here to make us stronger.

Faults:

Replaced head gasket, coolant was leaking.

A strut broke, ruining a tire.

Rust buildup/corrosion around rims made tire leak. I had a complete flat once.

Check engine light was on for a while, don't remember what we did to fix that though. Reset it? Not sure.

General Comments:

Despite the things that have gone wrong with this car, I got it when it was already ten years old. I think it is doing great.

The head gasket thing appears to be a common problem that Chevy should have under control by now.

I love my car a lot, and plan to have it for at least 4 more years (if not more). There are problems with every car... this one is no exception.