Four problems related to coolant leaking have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2002 Malibu.
Having coolant leak, did not see any coolant leaking on the ground. Changed water pump, thermostat, and radiatior; still did not fix the problem. Found out intake gasket was cracked and had it fixed. Coolant still leaking, having to add coolant every day to every other day. Was told reservoir cap did not fit well. Replaced reservoir and cap and had vehicle bled. Ran fine for 3 days, then coolant starting leaking out again. Cant seem to find the problem of what is wrong with this vehicle. For a 2002 this vehicle does not have bad mileage, only 84,000 miles. This vehicle was bought brand new. I have read so many problems with this vehicle on the internet. Someone should do something about this. Chevrolet needs to do something about this. Chevrolet sold lemons when they sold these cars, thats for sure!!!.
Chevy Malibu 2002 v6 - coolant leak problem.
This gm/ chevy Malibu was diagnosed to require a head gasket because the coolant leaked inside the engine. After a little research on the internet, there are several complaints of other owners with the same problem.
At 62,000 miles I noticed that my engine coolant light was on. I filled the coolant. The light continued to come on and I filled it a few more times, but could not pinpoint the leak. Then, I realized that this was the same problem that I had earlier this year with my 2002 chevy impala. The head gaskets needed replaced. I was leaking water into my engine. Can you imagine buying two new chevy automobiles in the same year and 4 years later having both engines fail for the same reason. Seems like chevy is hiding a major problem. I see other complaints like this on the internet. I did not contact chevy since the warranty expired. Now, because of my internet research and the same problem with my impala, I know this is a common problem. So, I took my 2002 chevy Malibu at 62,000 miles to the same garage and they were able to replace the head gaskets and give me a price break and fixed it for $252. 00. Boo to chevy.