Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu

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.

2002 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regard to intake manifold gasket leaking. * ld the consumer stated gm used dex-cool engine coolant which caused problems with the engine. The repair shop flushed out the dex-cool and replaced the coolant, with a different type of coolant. Also, the intake manifold was replaced at a cost of $477. 31.

1. Car keeps overheating. Put antifreeze it and run for a while and it will overheat again. No antifreeze on ground but keeps losing the antifreeze. Took vehicle to mechanic and was told that the antifreeze is mixing with the oil that it has a cracked manifold gasket. Recommendation was replace engine. 2. Took vehicle to the dealer and they said that the on board computer chip thing needs to be replaced and they informed me that is a known problem with the car but no recall is in place as of yet. The repair cost is over 1300. 00.

2002 Chevrolet Malibu engine service light steadily on; intake manifold gasket leaks w/engine coolant going into engine. Was notified of a class action lawsuit against Chevrolet for Malibu having this problem, but in order to obtain service, the owner must have had the problem and incurred expense in obtaining reimbursement. The cost of repairing this is $1500. Research on internet indicates many others are having same problem.

Intake manifold gasket leaking,causing contamination of antifreeze and motor oil. Repairs cost mr $770 dollars. It seems to be a common problem on 2002 Chevrolet Malibu's.

Had to replace the intake manifold gasket on 2002 chevy Malibu. Was informed by several mechanics that this is a very common problem.

I found out that my intake manifold is leaking and that gm knew about this problem with the 02 Malibu. When I called to ask about it they said that my VIN # was not included even though I am having the same problem.

The anti-freeze holding tank keeps getting an oil residue in it and the anti-freeze keeps disappearing into the engine and has to keep being refilled. After speaking with a mechanic it is possible that the intake manifold gasket is failing. The a/c switch also turns off on its own. Rotors and brakes have been replaced three times.

Engine coolant light came on. I replaced 1/2 gallon of coolant. At my next oil change, I noticed an orange gel on my oil cap. I figured it was an internal coolant leak; therefore, it was probably a head gasket leak. I took my car to local Chevrolet dealership for service. The service technician determined it was an intake manifold gasket leak. If the gasket was not replaced promptly, the engine oil would fail to lubricate the engine properly. The result could be catastrophic damage to the engine. 8jb.

Chevrolet Malibu intake manifold gaskets" begins to leak anywhere around 80,000 miles of driving. This causes the car to leak coolant, to overheat, and motor will lock, burn out. This car was not even 5 years old, and I have spoken to other Malibu owners who had this work done of their cars costing $500. 00 to $700. 00 I felt as though the manufacturer needed to improve this gasket and replace the cars that already had this defective part.

Gm v6 defective intake manifold gasket failed, causing coolant to disappear through engine or into engine oil. Causes engine to overheat, and possible sever internal damage. Last failure was on 2002 Chevrolet Malibu at 39000 miles,it failed 2 times on 1998 pontiac montana under 80000 miles, failed 2 times on 2000 Chevrolet venture under 80000 miles. Failed 1 time on 2002 Malibu. Manufacturer was aware of defect, but did not tell customer.

: the contact stated the vehicle's intake manifold gasket cracked which caused antifreeze to leak onto the engine. The auto body shop stated the leak could lead to the engine getting locked.

: the contact stated the engine intake manifold allowed oil to mix with antifreeze causing a leak. The antifreeze mixture ate through the gasket which resulted in replacement of the intake manifold. The repairs were performed by an independent repair shop. This occurred twice in 10,000 miles.

Hello, on chevy malabu cars, they have defecitve input manufold valves. Online thousans of people are in forms that show it is in alot of people cars and gm is not helping.