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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  Good Transportation - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Paul H. McLaughlin - January 22 - 8:43 am

  I have found it to be very reliabile and responsive. I am always surprised at the fast response with the six.

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  Good basic car. - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Big Mac - January 10 - 7:06 pm

  We bought it new and put 136K on it before giving it to a family member. It was still sound with no creaks, bumps, or finish issues. We averaged ~27 mpg (V-6) over its lifetime ~30 on the interstate. A lot of it was winding 2-lane state highways, which it handled very well for its size. I did have to get the head gaskets done (indicated by falling coolant levels) but that was covered by the (extended) warranty. I was very irritated the first time I had to do the brakes and found the rotors warped at 60K miles - too little metal to hold shape or be worth turning. I never considered rotors to be disposable. At 64" and 260#, I was pretty comfortable.

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  On the Fence - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By klutz27 - October 26 - 10:25 pm

  There are things I love about my car, like the get up and go on the highway others I hate. I have the Opal blue, and with the coolant issue, FL sunshine and bug issues, the paint on my hood is toast (talked to others with GM color whove had same issue) Like others Ive had the coolant leak,but no brake problems, Im on the 3rd A/C switch since I bought with 8000 miles on it. (program car)had the tensioner problem and gasket issue and the ABS light issue. I have a leak somewhere in the windshield fluid reservoir no one can find (& labor to pull it is way too much now.) CDs get condensation with the A/C on hi (Im in FL) and now will not work at all. Was great as 1st car, but ready for new

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  Malibu - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Waggs2008 - July 26 - 10:40 pm

  I bought my 99 Malibu for $400. I couldnt pass it up even though I read on here before I got it, and so far mine has had head gasket problems. It runs good and I think the v6 has enough power. The car was wrecked but put back together somewhat when I got it. Still needs paint job and windshield. The CD player plays when it wants too. Same with the sunroof, its power and it doesnt wanna close all the time. Handles pretty good. Rust around the gas cap.

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  Quit your whinning...this is a good car! - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By 8 Handicap - July 21 - 10:00 am

  I am surprised to see all of the negative comments about this car. The car handles great, has terrific acceleration, and is very comfortable on long trips. We have only had one service issue with the car and the dealership repaired it because we bought an extended warranty. Just a little advise to buyers of American cars...BUY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY...you are going to have problems. The only service I have had to pay for is new front disk break rotors and pads at 60,000 miles (which is excellent). Overall this has been a great car for my family. Malibus dont hold their value,but they will give you good service if you take good care of them.

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  Ol Mally - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By carluver - June 21 - 8:15 pm

  Got this car brand new. currently has 140k mileage. Great acceleation with the v6! Very roomy, great car for the price! Have had some problems as its gotten older like the fans only work on high levels, ac turns on and off front speakers got blown out due to eccesive use. Recently replaced the alternator. Had one coolant leak but overall, it has been very good to me

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  So Sorry Now - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By So Sad - April 8 - 7:44 pm

  I purchased my 1999 Malibu used. It was a toss up between a Malibu and an Alero. I should have gone with the Alero. The first three years were great. These last three years have been nothing but repair after repair. I have maxed out credit cards and my Malibu is still not fixed. It has been sitting in my garage since September of 2007. I dont dare drive it. I can not be guaranteed that it will start or that it will not stall while I am driving, as it has done on a number of occasions. I cant afford to have my mechanic try to fix what is wrong, even though it should be fixed by now after all the money he has charged me. He cant figure it out either.

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  Lemon - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By CarGuy - March 6 - 5:40 pm

  This was my first car ever, and what a mistake it was! I bought it for pretty cheap, but the repairs got me. Ive had to put in a new intake manifold, new heater, new fuel injector, new alternator, and most recently a new transmission, plus a ton of little things. I bought the car for $3000, and I have put $2500 dollars into it in under 2 years! The car itself isnt to bad when its running.

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  Been an excellent car - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Darrell - July 5 - 4:56 am

  Approximately 140,000 miles on it right now and still going strong. Have only performed regular maintenance items since purchasing this car and have never had a major problem. Great mileage with the 4 cylinder and the power is good for a car this size.

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  Is it the car or it the reviewers? - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Pliskin - May 14 - 10:00 am

  I was surprised to see all the really negative comments here. Ive had my Malibu for 4 years, and while Ive only put 20K miles on it.Ive had really no major problems.Yes, the tire ware is a bit faster than usual. Yes ,the AC cuts off for seemingly no reason (although if you turn the blower off and then back on, it works fine for another 15 minutes and then you do it again). Yes, the build quality could be better but the price/features ratio on this car is fantastic. Its not a Lexus folks...it is a plain car that has just what you need and nothing you dont.