Malibu owners have made 2,036 complaints about the 1997–2003 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 68th out of 80 Chevrolet generations in overall reliability, with real engine and electrical concerns.
Some of the worst issues 5th generation Malibu owners have to deal with.
One of Chevrolet’s solutions for stopping thieves from driving away with a car is, coincidently, doing the same thing to the actual owner.
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
119 complaints
118 complaints
97 complaints
74 complaints
53 complaints
595 complaints
499 complaints
248 complaints
169 complaints
97 complaints
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 80 eligible generations.