Body problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Three problems related to body have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/15/1999

Left cup holder unstable. As the result it toppled over and spilled the coffee on the driver. Yh.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/05/1999

A frame in process of being replaced again June 9, 1999 for the second time. Major vibrations in front end of car. Bezels replaced. Cup holder replaced. Bumper peeling - dealer will not fix. Front of dash plastic had to be replaced-broke. Console lid cover replaced. I would not recommend this car to any person. Even the general motors technicians state this is the worst car for problems. It took almost six months to get the a/c switch replaced. It kept turning itself off and could not get back on. Finally 06/05/99 it quit all together. They put in a relay switch. This car is a big disappointment for the people who remember the old Malibus.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Rain leaks in trunk.


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