Overview & Reviews

Leather trim is newly optional on LS models, aluminum wheels are revised, a sunroof can be ordered and Base models can be equipped with Medium Oak colored interior. Second-generation airbags debut.

• Lots of room. Peppy powertrain. Plenty of features. Great value. Seat comfort.

• Poor noise isolation. Needs more mid-range power.

User Reviews:

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  My Malibu - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Rick - October 27 - 8:12 pm

  First of all this car is no where near luxury so if your looking to buy your first car with an upscale cabin with a button happy dash, your barking up the wrong tree buddy. This car is for the mondern teen. It has help haul people all across the state of arizona & when it needed to it indeed DID haul ass. Well for the 3.1L V6 atleast, idont know about the smaller engine. Anyways , idont know what those other reviews are talking about when they said " problem after problem " , because the only problem i ever encountered was a blown out turn signal, which was a super easy fix. 7 bucks later & i had no issuse. My car has 178,239 miles as of right now & i got the car when it only had 80,000 miles on it. And its still running strong. The only thing i would complain about is the a/c unit. Theres a copper peice inside of it that when you press the air recycler it dosent go. But again , an easy fix.

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  From a College Commuter - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By alirios - July 25 - 3:33 pm

  I bought this car for around $3500 and it is definitely worth it. Its alright on gas. I work weekends and put 32 miles in total on that travel. Then, I put around 40 miles throughout the week and only put $17 of gas weekly. Ive had this car for some time now and the only thing wrong with it was a little ring piece for the A/C which the mechanic fixed for free during an alignment/oil change. The A/C blows nice and the size of the car is good enough to fit 5 people max. I plan on getting to the 200,000 mark from its current 128,000. Just perform general maintenance of your car and dont be and idiot and this car will treat you with respect.

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  My Malibu - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By drewsookz - November 15 - 8:47 pm

  I am now 17 years old and my dad has just given me the family 1998 Malibu. Bought brand new in 1998 with almost all of the features available. It now has 300 000km on it and is running just fine. Aside from my dad never taking care of the car (oil changes once a year) I am amazed that it still runs. It charges through Canadian winters like a champ with no snow tires unlike all of those crappy Camrys or Accords. It blows away every single foreign sedan I see on the road and I love it. I am sad to see it go next spring when we upgrade to a new Chevy, but yes, Chevy has won me over and I will definetly purchase a vehicle from them.

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  great car - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By tmhires - October 27 - 1:04 pm

  My mom bought this car in 98 used with 17+k and it now has 248759 on the OD i change the oil every 3000mils and check the tranny fluid every few oil changesits been to NY and IN many times and never had anything go wrong but once in the winter when i went to IN the starter went out but hey it was the OE part it came with so no worries there i would tell ppl to buy one love it

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  Good and Bad - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By pinkprincerl - October 10 - 1:26 am

  I bought this car and then it died on me so I had to replace the motor (that was my cars third new motor). My car now runs pretty well considering that it is from 1998. I am great at making sure my car has enough gas and regular oil changes. This car is bad if you dont treat it right but with a little TLC, it is pretty nice. I get about 20 mpg and drive it at least 30 miles a days. I hope that in 2 years from now, my car will still be able to satisfy a person that needs a reliable car for school.

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  dont buy it! - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By tessnluke - September 26 - 5:46 pm

  I bought this car used when it was only 2 years old and had low mileage. Nothing but problems with it. it was absolutely horrible. I must have spent thousands on repair and maintenance on this over the years, I couldnt wait to get rid of it.

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  Possibly worst car in America.. - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By monty9025 - June 19 - 5:14 pm

  I drove this car since last August, and it had very low miles, so I said why not? Ohh god, worst decision ever. Theres some clanging under the floorboard going faster than 10 mph, brakes needed changed twice already. It has 140,000 on it now, put new struts on it all around, new tires, battery, headlamps, left fog light fell off. Chevy, youre the worst manuf. ever. Own this car if you and 7 doctors live together, because it gets horrible gas mileage (13-15, if you drive carefully). It has noooooo power going up a hill, has to drop 3 gears and then screams. After 130 thousand miles, it developes this problem of extended cranking. It will start, but prepare to be embarrassed for 10-15 secs.

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  Great Malibu - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By rocknjim08 - November 22 - 3:23 pm

  I bought this car in the summer of 2011 with 125,000 miles on it. I drive for pizza companies and it is now at 150,000. I only had one problem with the alternator. Inside is OK, just a little small for my taste but still great value for $1400.

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  Need big pocket book 2 keep it going - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By kevin - November 13 - 2:00 am

  GM messed this one up, needs repairs on everything, very noisy cabin, would not ever buy this model again.

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  Great Car - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Css08 - February 14 - 11:36 am

  Bought this car used w/ 135 K, now at 165 K w/ little problems. These cars will last to 200 K if maintained. It does hesitate starting sometimes and the theft system light will come on making it not start for 10 minutes. Body rusts on back wheel wells and by gas tank. Gas mileage is average. Overall, good car if you maintain it.