Does the 98 Malibu have a long record of altenator replacements? I've just
put the second one on and I'm barely over 80,000 miles.
Mike

I seen to have the same prob I need to add coolant every 3months but
cant see any dripping out ?

I've got a Malibu 2004 and I'm quite dissapointed with the quality. Only two
weeks and 300 miles after I bought it, a warning light turned on, so I went
back to the GM dealer and they spent four days only for the diagnosis. The
breaks interruptor seems to be the problem, but it ...

Do all the 2001 chevy impala lifters make noise when they first start up. or is there something awrong with mine. 58000.00 miles on it.. doesn't last long just a min. or so.

I have a '99 Malibu.  I was curious how difficult it is to add the remote
door locks to it (i.e the key chain thing to unlock the doors?)  Is this
already wired into the malibu, and it is simply a matter of getting the
remote?  Or is their circuitry that needs to be added to the ...

Love my new Malibu except for the headrests.  I find the headrests very uncomfortable as a passenger.  You can't really use it for a "sleeping" headrest.  As a driver, you really don't us it.  It looks to me that it's tilted forward way to much.  Is there an adjustment (besides ...

7000 MILES COOLANT LEVEL WENT ROM FULL COLD MARK TO TOUCHING LOWER SIDE OF
FULL MARK. TEMP GAUGE  1 MARK BELOW 1/2 NO LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON. NO SIGN OF
LEAK ON DRIVE WAY . NEVER OVER HEATED. NO SIGN OF  COOLANT IN OIL OIL FULL
OK 3 MONTH AGO WHEN CHECKED AT DEALLLER. FOR WINTER. ...

  Does anyone know how to override the "auto door lock on start" function
on a 98 Malibu?
Bought the car a short time ago and it is just a matter of time before I
lock myself out in a parking lot somewhere.

Hey Steve,
You seem to be really knowledgeable about the Malibus.  I had to replace
the ignition switch on my 2001 due to a security module fault (the one
where the engine cranks but won't start because it thinks it's being

My 1999 Malibu (V6) has a slight hum when I drive down the highway - it
sounds similar to the hum you get when you have agressive tread on your
tires.  You can hear it at almost any speed above 20 or 30 MPH, but it is
more obvious as you speed up.  I thought it was the tires because ...

sorry if off topic. need the location of the resistor for the blower motor
on a 2001 impala. only works on high right now. would it be on firewall?
thanks . ohio

 I am looking it a 2002 chev malibu is there any common problem or is
the gas mileage good  or bad Can you let me know

The A/C goes on/off by itself.  This happens most in real hot weather.  I've taken the car to my local mechanic who doesn't really know where to start.  I've seen mentions of a Control Module in other posts here.  Will that handle this problem?  Cost of part?  Ease of ...

I have a 1997 Chevy Malibu. The HVAC fan stopped working on speeds 1 & 2.
Speeds 3 and up still work. I've been told I need a new control module.
Anyone seen this problem? Does this sound right? Also, I've heard sometimes
these modules can be reset to correct problems. Anyway to ...

My engine light just started coming on.  It comes on as soon as the car is
started (along with all of the other warning lights), but it does not turn
off.  It may be a coincidence, but it was -40 when I noticed the problem.
This may be another red herring, but for the past month, I ...