Overview & Reviews

The 1999 Malibu is identical to the 1998 model, except for the addition of Medium Bronzemist Metallic to the paint chart.

• Comfortable and roomy interior. Decent acceleration with V6 engine. Contemporary styling. Ultra-low price yet loaded with features.

• No traction control. Refinement is exchanged for low car payments.

User Reviews:

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  Do not buy American - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Windy City - September 18 - 2:00 am

  Just traded my car in for a 02 Toyota Camry because my Malibu had a blown gasket in the intake manifold ($600.00 to fix). Bought it with 19K miles, when traded the car had less than 30K miles. Also, it wasted a lot of gas (not good with gas prises so high), leaking coolant, car shakes went it is at a stop, rattling sound by the passanger side, every time I got my car washed had to replace the right brake light bulb (water kept getting inside the rear taillight)

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  Reliable - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By KellyG - September 5 - 10:00 am

  I have enjoyed my experience with the Malibu so far. Its affordable and reliable. I have been looking for another vehicle for the past couple of months but because the Malibu doesnt hold its value I am upside down on it. So, I will be stuck with it for a while. I would recommend this car but only if one can get it at a real good price, since it depreciates quickly.

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  okay car - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By chiefret - September 5 - 2:00 am

  Bought it new. Brakes & rotors have been changed twice. They almost stop working!! AC is marginal on very hot days & has quit working while on vacation in Florida. Dash lights sometimes do not work properly. Its pretty good for trips but have misgivings about reliablity.

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  Its Mine!! - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By rainey407 - September 5 - 2:00 am

  I had no idea what a Malibu was until we bought ours. Bought it in February 2000 and took it to dealership for 1st time in August 2003. Short in A/C fan and something with the strut on left side. Perfect otherwise! Get lots of compliments on it. Great handling.

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  I guess Im one of the lucky ones! - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By gp21dlr - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Either the previous owner fixed all the numerous problems other owners have experienced or I got the "CHERRY" and not the "LEMON"! I bought it used with 49.5 miles and NO(knock on wood) problems yet. Its been 14 months and 13K. My first GM car and just looking for a car to go from point a to B. To me its a basic transportation car and nothing much to brag about.

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  Love my Malibu - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By adriansmj - August 25 - 2:00 am

  Have had this car well over 4 years and have had no major problems. Change the oil and rotate tires regularly. Did have to get new tires at 23000 miles (dry rot). Could be Florida. Also have same AC problem-- shuts off by itself for no reason. But, if you switch the fan up & down it comes back on again.

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  Do not buy a Malibu! - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By jklapper - August 25 - 2:00 am

  I had problems with this car from day one. Ive had 5 sets of brakes, 8 sets of tires, 3 oxygen sensors, and 1 fuel ignitor replaced. In addition my A/C does not work properly. I took my car into the shop 4 times and they cant figure out what is wrong. They say it is the switch, the relay, or electrical. I filed for the Lemon Law the first year and they settled on a 5 year/75,000 warranty. So far the car hasnt cost me in money, but my time. I will never buy a Chevrolet product again, nor buy from my dealership.

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  Good Car - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By w_b_l - August 24 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the car new. Overall, it has been a good car. There were a few problems at the beginning (CD-Player, Visor and glovebox alignment), but these were resolved quickly by the dealer as car was still under warranty. Only complaint is that brake repairs are expensive on this car (though I have had it for 4 yrs and put a lot of miles on so I had to do the brakes 3 times. At around 60k miles I needed the belt tensionor replaced. Service costs over 4 years were ~ $1k (oil changes not included). I think this car is a good value.

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  not worth the money - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By malibu junk - August 17 - 2:00 am

  constant electrical problems. knocking in engine on col start. dealer claims inherant with the 3.1 engine. chevy malibu ls

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  bland - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By cosmok - August 15 - 2:00 am

  pretty boring car. our 1990 civic is more fun to drive than this car. The quality isnt all that great (after having a few Japanese cars: those that have Hondas and Toyotas... dont switch to GM). The build quality isnt something to brag about, seems GM came out with this car too quickly and cut some corners. Perhaps the newer models will improve on many old flaws that us, the customers, have had.