Used 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Overview
Malibu Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Chevrolet Malibu (1997-2003) a 3.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 74% recommend it. These figures are based on 985 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu
"Sharp, comfortable, handles well"
"2nd owner. Was Exec car before me. Put approx 100000 mi on car. antitheft was annoying due to key switch/had it disabled. New engine installed 95000 mi. due to head gasket leak. Otherwise very reliable. Very sharp car with white leather seats and special dk blue paint that shows maroon tint in sunlight. Very comfortable, drives and handles great."
"DEX-COOL"
"Bought this 2002 Mailbu new in 2001. Great car with little dissapointments until we took to selling dealer for an oil change. Had to replace the intake manifold at 5 Years and 2 month, 61,000 miles. Due to GM's Dexcool dissolving the manifold ports. At least it did not take out the manifold gasket dump coolant into the oil and trash the entire engine. Appx $1200.00 to repair. Got the Dealer to refund appx $500 for the cost of the parts. Still believe in this car, but why did not GM contact us to tell us that their DEX-COOL Coolant was eating away at the cooling system."
"Decent car"
"I picked this car up for not much as I was looking for an inexpensive 2nd car. It has been ok in all areas, it is comfortable to drive. As of now I am feeding it coolant every so often as it likes to overheat. Not sure if I should fix it or just drive it until it dies and scrap it."
Overall 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu quality a 3.8 out of 5.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability
The 1998 Chevrolet Malibu receives an average consumer rating of 3.7 overall and a 3.9 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1998 Malibu Features
According to drivers of the 1998 Malibu, here are some of its best features:
- Good styling, handles good, comfortable.
- Inexpensive
- Reliable. Well taken care of.
- Good, reliable, versatile.
- No mechanical problems.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu MPG by Trim
1998 Malibu LS Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1998 Malibu Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
1998 Malibu Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1998 Chevrolet Malibu
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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Values and Prices
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3077 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 98.6 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 114.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.9 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 190.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 107.0 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.4 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 17 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 150 @ 4800 RPM | ||
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Torque | 182 @ 3200 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.1 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
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Technology
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Safety
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