Two problems related to engine head gasket leaking have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2001 Malibu.
Gasket leaks antifreeze. Most of my firends and CO-workers who own Malibus have the same problem. The dealer estimated the repair at $1266. 00 (michael Chevrolet, summerville, SC - 843-875-8034). To me, it appears that most of the cars (2 years or older) have the problem. The part should last much longer.
I have 43,000 miles on my 2001 Chevrolet Malibu and have been told my head gaskets are leaking. Anti freeze is leaking external to the engine. I have had the car maintained and see no reason a head gasket should fail with only 43,000 miles, the mechanic said this is a very common problem with this engine. If the local mechnic's knows about the problem why hasn't Chevrolet been made to take care of this defect at there cost instead of the consumer for a know defect.