Chevrolet Malibu Cooling System Problems
- 122
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 1999–2010
- 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.
Among these 122 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Radiator Assembly · 4 records
- Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 42 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
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Cooling System · Electrical System
A/c has strong mold smell. Smell is persistent even after a/c is not in use. Had it serviced twice, but dealership only sprayed anti-mold spray to subdue smell. Will need to go every month for this to be treated. Dealership explained smell is due condenser's condensation not being collected malibu was designed not have a cabin filter. *tr
ODI 10398145
Cooling System
My car started leaking engine cooler, i had it checked, they said it was coming from the overflow valve or hose, and that i may have put too much in there. And then one morning i got up and started to drive, it cranked up fine and then i started hearing a noise, i didn't know where it was coming from , so i took it back home. One mechanic said it may be my intake manifold or a gaskets, i really don't know much about…
ODI 10408481
Cooling System
Please briefly describe your complaint: i have a 2003 chevy malibu that has been leaking coolant since the day i have bought it. I have taken it numerous maniacs and they have all told me the same thing that my intake manifold gaskets were leaking coolant and that this isn't the first time they have seen this problem. These mechanics told me that the gaskets for this car and the manifold itself were not engineered…
ODI 10378487
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling
CHEVY MALIBU 2002 V6 - COOLANT LEAK PROBLEM. *TR
ODI 10336922
Cooling System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet malibu. While the contact was attempting to lift open the hood of the vehicle the engine coolant suddenly splashed on top of the engine and the pavement below the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact had the coolant tank replaced. Two weeks after the repair while traveling at 20 mph the contact noticed that coolant had begun leaking and that smoke…
Fire reported
ODI 10319912
Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 05 pre-owned chevy malibu that was in prestine condition when buying. After having for about 6 months the fuel gauge started acting erratically and the check engine light stays on as a cause of this issue. I was told it will cost me $800 to fix the issue. Also the air conditioning unit has gone out due to a faulty part (told by a mechanic). I googled this issue and so many other purchasers of the same…
ODI 10327179
Cooling System
Five years ago i replace head gaskets on a 2001 chevrolet malibu. Recently, my vehicle will not hold antifreeze and the temperature gauge raises. I have was told by a mechanic that the head gaskets blown again. I have heard several people with the malibu are having problems with this. Is there a recall or compensation to the owners for this obvious manufacturing defect. *tr
ODI 10265455
Cooling System · Exterior Lighting
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. Starting in the spring/summer of 2008 started having problems with the turn signals only working part of the time. This was checked at a dealership and i was told that since the signals…
ODI 10263296