Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu - part 1

This is the second time I have replaced my lower intake manifold seal. This is outrageous that chevy will not fix a known defect.

The intake manifold on my 1998 Chevrolet Malibu is leaking for a second time. The first occurred at 36,000 miles. The second time is now at 120,000 miles. There are a large number of occurrences of this gasket leaking but no recall by gm to address the issue.

Intake manifold gasket leak, causing anti freeze to mix with the oil, causing failure and excessive wear to internal motor parts.

1998 chevy Malibu: faulty intake manifold gasket resulting in coolant leak in engine. Resulted in engine needing to be replaced and upper intake gasket changed at $2000 canadian. Two months later,and less tan 5,000 kms later, fuel tank needs to be replaced. Less than 30 days later, upper intake gasket and front brakes need to be changed at cost of $1500 canadian.

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the add coolant light illuminated. The contact added coolant to the resevoir. A week later more coolant was added. After the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the intake manifold gasket was leaking. Repairs were declined and the leaking became worse as another leak was noticed from the front right side. The manufacturer was notified.

Manifold gasket failure that allow coolant to leak. Water can mix with oil or can generate overheat of the engine.

1. Vehicle losing coolant. 2. Problem is due to failure of the intake manifold gasket. 3. Intake gasket needs to be replaced.

Coolant leak . . Again in my 1998 Chevrolet Malibu! I had my intake gasket replaced approximately two years ago due to car over heating and a coolant leak. My extended warranty covered it at that time but not without a struggle. I have since been told in the past month that this same repair needs to be done again and that I'm looking at anywhere from $600. 00 - $1000. 00 for the repair and this will come out of my pocket. From the consumer complaints that I've read on the internet and the service bulletin out on the specific problem, gm obviously knows that this is in issue. Why aren't they forced to put out a recall? this could be a dangerous problem.

While the vehicle was parked, fluid leaked from underneath the vehicle. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced due to a manufacturing defect. The vehicle leaked antifreeze. It was to the point where the consumer was placing antifreeze in the vehicle everyday then it eventually didn't hold anymore. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem was a manufacturer defect in the engine with the manifold. The problem was fixed temporarily and that in another 50k miles the same problem would incur.

I do not have any accidents or incidents to report, but I am concerned that one could occur, if not to me, to somebody else who may have the same problem. No problem stated or component listed in the summary. I have a 1998 chevy Malibu, with a 3. 1l v6 engine. I have been recently diagnosed with a leaking lower intake manifold gasket. My mechanic says this is a very common problem with this engine, in the 50k to 80k mile range. I have 89,500 miles on my Malibu. Repair cost is $600-800. I did some checking around, and 2 other mechanics I spoke to also said this is a very common problem. I also looked online, and found that there are literally thousands of others out there with the exact same symptoms and problems. Gm continues to deny there is a problem, however I also became aware that gm canada is providing 50/50 deals for the correction of this very problem. Can't gm here in the u. S. Admit there was a design flaw in the plastic gaskets they used, and offer a recall? this exact same problem is too common for it to be normal wear and tear. . . Especially when gm canada is offering to fix it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

1998 cevrolet Malibu with 3. 1 v6 engine. Car had sporadic stalling. Finally traced to a leaking intake manifold gasket which was allowing coolant into the engine. The coolant leaking also caused the O2 sensor to be coated and need replacing. Vehicle has approx mileage in the 74k range.

On 3 occasions in almost 70000 miles I have had to get the intake manifold gasket replaced on my car. The first time was covered by warranty. The other two were not. All 3 resulted in leaking anti-freeze. The first time was internal. All three times were repaired at dealerships.

Anti-freeze (dex-cool) leaked out, causing me to have to relpace my intake manifold gasket.

The intake manifold / intake gaskets are leaking water into my oil. Because of this I am in great danger of my engine blowing. The car has 65,000 miles on it, this should not happen at all.

At 47,000 miles vehicle was taken to dealer for an anti-freeze leak. The dealer replaced engine gasket, but problem recurred. The consumer had taken the vehicle in for a power steering problem and they found the intake manifold gasket leaking coolant.

Consumer noticed vehicle was leaking coolant. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined that intake manifold needed to be replaced.

Car is leaking coolant. After having it checked, it has been determined it is the intake manifold gasket leaking. After some research, I have discovered this is a common problem not only on Malibus but on many gm/GMC cars.

Lower intake manifold gasget leaking at 43,661 miles. Repair costs encountered totaled $589. 90.

Intake manifold gasket failure. This caused anti-freeze in oil and it made the car to die out. Once the oil was changed the used oil was thick and had metal shavings in it. Also the engine started knocking.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu with 61,000 miles needed lower intake manifold gasket repaired, water pump replaced and engine oil flush became a $1146. 22 problem and my extended warranty through warranty gold covered nothing because they are under liquidation/chapter 11. What an experience.

Coolant was leaking due to cracked plastic intake manifold.

Consumer noticed spots of coolant on the driveway. Vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, who informed the consumer that the manifold gasket was leaking.

98 Malibu LS developed coolant leak at 19,000 miles. Took back to dealer where it was purchased new in 98. Found intake manifold gasket is leaking as well as water pump bad. $880. 00 to repair. Dealer will not do anything to help cover cost even though they know it is a problem. Dealer said there is a class action law siut against gm over this issue!?!?.

Complaint letter from IL state attorney general ofc wanting to know whether there should be a recall concerning defective intake manifold gasket on 1998, Chevrolet, Malibu.

Intake manifold gasket leaking coolant into oil. 46000 miles.

Car developed a coolant leak from the intake manifold. I've searched and found this to be a common problem with these vehicles. Some sort of fault in the intake manifold gaskets. Gm informed me that because of the age and mileage on the vehicle they will not offer any assistance. Also the ac cycles off and on randomly, another problem common to these vehicles.

Coolant leak in my 1998 Chevrolet Malibu - 3. 1 liter engine. 55,800 miles. This defect is very common on this engine. Intake manifold gasket. $800 repair. Lost one week's work.

My car was leaking a clear fluid I took to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the intake manifold gasket and that he gets several gm cars a week with the same problem recommending I filed a complaint so that there might be a recall. There is definitely a gasket problem on gm vehicles.

Our 1998 Chevrolet Malibu with a 3. 1 liter v-6 engine has started losing engine oil and antifreeze. We have come to find out that this is a common problem in general motors vehicles with this engine. The engine has been in use since at least 1996. Others have told me that mechanics are seeing this problem in cars on a daily basis. The fluids are lost though the intake manifold and do not leave a telltale stain or residue under a parked car. A repair at a Chevrolet dealer was quoted to us at $900. We were told there was no warranty coverage or recall. Is this problem being researched? is there a recall in the works?.

Intake manifold gasket on 3. 1l v6, and head gasket failed. Severe engine damage resulted from coolant entering engine, freezing two exhaust valves and rendering the car inoperable in heavy traffic. Complete damage esimate unknown at this time. Can update later. Contact with gm customer service indicates they are not aware of the problem. Not true! a serious problem and they know it well! they apparently refuse to take any action to make right this major engine design error. This car failed in a very dangerous place.

Defective intake manifold gasket / coolant reaction. Engine shut down when driving on busy two lane road leaving me stranded in a traffic lane. I had to walk a half a mile and back in heavy traffic to use a telephone to summon help. Diagnosis by qualified mechanics found coolant water had infiltrated the engine, two valves were bent when the pistons hit them. Severe internal engine damage. This is reported to be a regular problem with the 3. 1l gm engine and there has been no recall. Ts.

Vehicle leaking coolant fluids from lower intake manifold. Gm is well aware of this problem as I was told by a service advisor at my local dealership.

My 1998 chevy Malibu's 3. 1l engine required an intake manifold gasket at around 30000 miles. My car has been using more fluid lately and I am thinking that the gasket will once again require replacing. Secondly, my car rusted around the doors and the hood seams. I took the car to the dealer where they fixed the problem under warranty. It has been four months since the repairs and the seams look worse than ever.

Coolant leaking from 3. 1 liter intake manifold gasket. Gasket had to be replaced.

Replaced intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket, molded coolant tube $572. 00. Local repair shop stated gm is having problems with head gaskets being defective. We maintain our cars on a regular basis, in order to avoid having large expenditures for neglect. This is not a neglect issue on the customer's part. But solely on the part of gm. Why hasn't there been a recall? ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****768314.