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$18,370 to $20,575

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by Anonymous

May 25, 2015

Love It ..Strong ..Lost some intact of care to foreign sub-contract but still block is similar to my old 54, 64, 69 ,64(ford), ...Never Left Me ..Needs More TLC from me She's Faithful ..GBA So Far We Are Still getting to know our self's better(had it for 10yrs. ..two owner my brother n Yours truly May 25, 2015

by Anonymous

Jun 28, 2014

I sold this car because it was too big for me, it drove good, exaclty a highway car, but i didn´t demand it so i decided to sold it and get another one smaller and better talking about fuel economy. Jun 28, 2014

by Anonymous

May 11, 2014

This Malibu is the first car I've ever owned, and I can tell it will last me a long time. Partly because I bought it with <60,000 miles on it, and partly because it is just about flawless. The gas mileage could be a bit better, so far I've gotten around 18-19 mpg city, and the acceleration from a stop isn't the best, rather poor, actually. But everything, literally, everything else about this car is fantastic. Of the reviews I've read, owners either love their car or hate it.. and I am one of the ones who loves their Malibu. So I, for one, recommend it.May 11, 2014

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by Matthew A. P

Jan 09, 2014

She drives it So I need to keep the car in good shape. I can tell you the the still runs like new and rides smooth . I just put a set of rain deflectors/wind today. Great shape for a 2002.Jan 09, 2014

by Anonymous

Dec 10, 2012

Looking for an older car that is reliable? The Chevy Malibu is a great choice. The car drives well and has plenty of room for 5 adults. There are no frills with the base model, but it does include features like power windows and locks, ABS brakes, etc.Dec 10, 2012

by Charles J

Sep 03, 2012

A good car, 3.1 V6 had power on demand, handled well, especially when I put Kelly tires on it. Comfy ride, maintenance was middle of the road, though it went through brakes kind of fast. Good looking car and rode well, not a Cadillac but not a Cavalier either.Sep 03, 2012

by David N

Sep 16, 2010

The car had Dexcol in it and eat the Head Gaskets! Car is now dead and sitting in the back Yard with a blown motor. GM Knows of the issue and has been suide over it and still has not made it a recall repair. But almost everyone who has a 2000 - 2004 is having the same issue. In 2005 GM changed the Headgaskets they where using to new ones that Dexcool dose not eat. Come on GM do a recall or continue to piss of your customer base and watch them go over seas on there car purchases.Sep 16, 2010

by Ashley S

Nov 08, 2009

it works great. not the most beautiful car though, it is a family style car after all. rides nice, its fast. doesn't handle the best around corners since it is a bigger car. gas mileage is really good for a v6. so far i have only had to have the front brakes and a wheel barring replaced. its a pretty dark green color with a beige and gray interior.i wish it were a black interior though. it has 4 cup holders which i like a lot, and air conditioner, love that. i also like that it has a factory am/fm radio with both a cd player and cassette player, not to mention the speakers which have pretty good bass response for factor made. overall i love my Malibu. Nov 08, 2009

by 'Pete R

Oct 22, 2009

performance - better than i thought it would be for a bigger car Trunk - love it...way more room than my cavi had build quality - built alright....stupid little clips and parts keep breaking gas mileage is good, mantinece is killing me....went into the shop way more times than my cavi didOct 22, 2009

by Matthew T

Apr 30, 2009

Performance: Excellent front brakes, stock calipers are a bit weak though (single pistons), Acceleration is good (0-60 in about 8 seconds from a stop), though it came from Enterprise's rental fleet where they uptuned it to run on Mid-grade as well as giving it a much larger airbox and replacing the headgaskets for high performance ones. Cost of Ownership: gets about 240 miles on city, can get it to about 380 on the highway! Fun Factor: Hell yeah, front wheel driftApr 30, 2009

by Hailey W

Jul 02, 2008

Awesome car overallJul 02, 2008

by Alma M

Jul 01, 2008

this car was ok when i first got it, but now it pretty much sucks since it's got about 100,000 on it. the signal lights dont want to work the cd player dont play most of the cds i have i've changed brakes on the car twice in two months.Jul 01, 2008

by John S

Jun 24, 2008

Meh What can I say. Better than some of the cars I seeJun 24, 2008

by Ian A

Jun 18, 2008

good first carJun 18, 2008

by Ed W

Apr 06, 2008

The Malibu gets good gas mileage and is a great all around family carApr 06, 2008

by Dominik K

Mar 25, 2008

I love my Malibu-Stacey Mar 25, 2008

by Luke P

Mar 01, 2008

This car is pretty sick, i used to want it when i moved out but then we got the Civic which is a better car. Right now this is my sisters sick ride, but come June it's just chillin at our house more than likely. Its a pretty sweet car performance wise. Looks a little lame, total old person car.Mar 01, 2008

by Anonymous

Mar 01, 2008

The car is great.Mar 01, 2008

by Ter W

Feb 05, 2008

stereo and windowsFeb 05, 2008

by Paul F

Jan 18, 2008

This the car that replaced the Olds. Nothing fancy, just a 4 door tan Malibu. I learned my lesson and drive this one nice when I end up driving it. Jan 18, 2008

by Anonymous

Jan 11, 2008

Great every day car great car, great Fuel econ. lots of room (i'm 6 ft 1 inch). This car has never let us down, we Have 115000 kms on it.Jan 11, 2008

by Tom W

Jan 06, 2008

great car, great Fuel econ. lots of room (i'm 6 ft 1 inch)Jan 06, 2008

by Darren E

Jan 04, 2008

Pretty sweet if you have a wife and two kids. I feel like I'm heading to or from soccer practice every time I drive it.Jan 04, 2008

What users have asked

Marty S asked a Maintenance & Repair question 4 years ago

Malibu with high miles, worth fixing?

I would just like options please. My Malibu has over 294,000 miles, it has issues of course, but I’d like to know if it’s worth keeping and fixing? Issues including, rear suspension, front driver side outer tie rod, brake issues, car overheats while idling, exhaust issues, hesitates when accelerating, power loss goin up hills, gas mileage not good, overall I paid $600 for it, the repair cost I’m unsure of any other problems the car has. Thanks I’m advance.

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dbranson asked a Maintenance & Repair question 5 years ago

Emergency help with chevy Malibu 2002

I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu and it is acting like it's not getting any air when you press on the gas it wants to gasp and not want to idle up no one to rev up and before I could take the little PC something valve off the top of the motor and it would idle and once it got warm it stopped idling too high and then I would have to plug it back in and then I will and work normally please help

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joshscott84 asked a Maintenance & Repair question 13 years ago

My 2002 Chevy Malibu LS 3.1 suddenly will not start

2002 Malibu LS 3.1 was running fine. I pull up to house turn off car, come out few minutes later to leave and car won't start. When I roll key forward I get all dash indicator lights for 2-5 secs then just oil, battery, and check engine stay lit after. Car cranks but no fire. All fuses and relays have been checked in both the interior as well as the engine compartment fuse blocks. I have no pressure in the fuel lines and where you could clearing hear the fuel pump priming before, you no longer can. Ordinarilly I would just say it is the fuel pump, but what is making not jump to dropping my tank so fast is the fact that I’m not receiving any voltage to the rear fuel pump connectors. Also when checking for voltage I grounded to the body to make sure it wasn’t an issue with a ground. Plus I find it hard to believe the fuel pump just died without any signs and regardless I should have 12 volts to the fuel pump with key in the ON position whether pump is bad or not. Never had an issue with the passlock before and the light is not now nor has ever been blinking. 68k miles, new battery, as well non-factory key. One weird thing is on several and very random occasions I’ve turn the car off and walked away and the car has honked the horn and locked the doors as if I used a keyless entry, for which I do not have. I have tried the relearn process in the 10 minute increment and the 30 minute increments, both with 1,2, and 3 cycles. no luck pulled the ignition switch and lock cylinder from the car. I have a Haynes guide that has a diagram for continuity testing the switch but the connector displayed does not look like mine. So in curiosity I disassembled the ignition switch further only to find the contact pads underneath all burnt up minus 1 or 2. I'll attach pictures below. Not sure is this is normal or if the burns even make a difference but cleaning pads had no effect after reinstall.

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Misti R asked a Maintenance & Repair question 5 years ago

Exceleratin on my 2002 chevy malibu

My Malibu starts up just fine but it lags really bad wether going into reverse or drive until I reach 22nd gear then I'm all good. We have experienced wind chills of negative 25 below could I have cracked my block?

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Steven P asked a Maintenance & Repair question 5 years ago

Fuel/2002 chevy Malibu

Put gas in my car and it runs out through the vapor canister vent solenoid so I replaced that but still does it why

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2002 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing

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Trims & specs

2002 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Original MSRP: $18,370

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

Original MSRP: $20,575

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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