2002 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

This car is great car to drive when you are in a hurry on the highway. When you are in a complete stop on a stoplight and it turns green, you are able to go to the speed limit pretty quickly. I love my Malibu! Its a great car to have!

I bought my 2002 Malibu used with 23000 miles. I drove it for 7yrs. till I had the lower intake gkt. leak coolant @160000 miles. I have had no other concerns. My car now has 175000 miles.It is still a GREAT CAR. And recommend to friends and family.

Be careful if you buy this car. I bought this used in 2004 from a dealership and have spent over $3000 to keep it running. The head gasket and lower intake manifold gasket just went. I have given up on fixing it - again. I have replaced the fuel filter, the entire gas line, the ABS (twice), the entire brake line, and multiple other things. This is, without a doubt, the worst car I have ever owned. If I had only paid a few hundred dollars for it, ok, but what I spent for it - I should be driving gold.

I bought my 2002 Malibu at 37,000. Over a period of 6 years I have had only one major problem: catalytic converter replacement after 4 years. Also there was a recall on the 2002 Malibus for the turning signals and I got it fixed at a GM dealership in a few hours. This car is a very dependable car if you take care of it properly. The engine is strong and the interior is durable. After a thorough car wash and detail it's practically brand new! It's a great car for those who have to drive a lot.

I like the car in every way except for reliability. The car was good until 30,000 miles. At that time it needed and intake gasket (a little soon for an engine gasket!) It was good for another 10,000 miles. At that time I needed to have the ignition re keyed for the theft system. Soon after that It need front end work. At 40,000 miles the transmission needed an overhaul. I took the best care of this car since I bought it. things just seem to go wrong way too soon. I now have 42,000 miles on the car and I am getting rid of it!

110,000 km car is falling apart wheel bearing being replaced about every 20000 km gasket leaks brakes alway sworn front end bushing gone on and on fallin gapart

I have been having a ton of problems with this car.......Current problem, intake manifest needing to be replaced...apparently very common for this year and model.......very disappointing!

THis car is the is the best car I ever had. I will always drive this car everywhere I go untill it falls apart.

I've owned two chevrolets prior to my fiance and myself purchasing this car, lightly used. This car was only reliable at first. With only 50K miles on it, it began to act up. First was the stereo system, which we had replaced by the dealer. Then the dealer had to deactive our chimes and warning chimes to install a new stereo system. Then came the anti theft issue. It sometimes causes the car not to start. Now we have to pay $$$ for an obvious manufacturer defect. I am currently seeking to trade it in, i'd take a kia over this vehicle. Another issue is the lack of traction in the rain and the horrible braking system.

A modest car with surprising features for the price. Very economical to run, but factory brakes are inferior. A realiable car which will last for years. It depreciates fast, so buying one second hand is a good idea.