Table 1 shows 20 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (14 problems).
The anti-theft/ passlock system fault in this generation of gm vehicles is very widespread and effects a large percentage of vehicles in this generation. I am sure there have been hundreds if not thousands of complaints about same issue and gm refuses to fix the problem. Read details...
There was a breakdown, of the upper and lower manifolds, caused by the dex coolant, and poor engine design. Coolant got into my engine, and needs to be repaired or a replacement engine replaced. Sending a picture of the oil cap with foam on it, and its like this inside the engine as well. Read details...
Low coolant light kept coming on. Had this checked during an oil change and oil was found in the coolant. Intake manifold gasket was replaced for the 2nd time. The intake manifold gasket was previously replaced 2 1/2 years ago. Read details...