1. Chevrolet Malibu
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  3. Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Chevrolet Malibu Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings Problems

4
Owner complaint records in our dataset
4
Years with records
1999–2003
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 9, 2006 · 100,000 miles

    Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

    Coolent leaks and overheating,what the hell gm waiting for,we need to get this information out to the buying public to stop buying gm product that they will not stand-by. Fix your problem. Your coolant calls for replacing 100,000 to 150,000 miles, not every couple of days. The japanese auto makers would have solved this problem a long time ago at no charge to the owners. Class action lawsuit is in order.stop-f-----…

    ODI 10170855

    2000 records in this system

  • March 1, 2006 · 70,000 miles

    Cooling System · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Radiator Assembly

    Coolant is leaking, mechanic said it is our lower intake manifold gasket that has failed. Also he says to flush out the dex cool because it is a horrible coolant. *tr

    ODI 10202991

    2003 records in this system

  • June 25, 2004

    Air Conditioner · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Control Module · Cooling System · Engine · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Radiator Assembly

    While driving home from work in 90+ degree heat my car overheated to the point where i had to have it towed in and was told by the mechanics that my coolant had been leaking and causing the car to over heat there blowing the head gasket and causing me to have to pay $1200.00+ to have another engine put it. I have heard this is a commom with the 2001 chevrolet malibus. I don't know what the repair shop done with the…

    ODI 10130329

    2001 records in this system

  • February 7, 2002

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Carburetor System · Engine · Fan · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Recliner · Side/Window · Tires

    Had coolant/oil leaking from valve cover/ intake manifold. Dealer replaced all 5 gaskets, oil and coolant. Only have 31,000 miles on the car. Also had resistor for fan control changed. Blower would not operate in position 1 or 2. One month ago in january, had transmission cooling leak. Dealer said it was "transmission internal wiring harness connector" leaking when i told them it was cooling line. Invoice shows…

    ODI 758111

    1999 records in this system