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2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17-22/26-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 169HP
3.5L V6 217HP
3.6L V6 252HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.4
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 4.1
Overall: 4.3

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

  1. Great gas mileage
  2. Remote starting
  3. Roomy inside
  4. Quiet and comfortable ride
  5. Powerful engine

Top 5 Cons of 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

  1. Better interior
  2. Include floor mats
  3. Better gas mileage
  4. Center console too far back
  5. Low quality gas gauge

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Submitted 2010-03-16 12:03:16


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu, looks great outside.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
My ac unit kept leaking water inside. Went to the dealership three times to get that fixed. Had carpet replaced.
Passenger door latch broke.
Driver side back door lock broke.
Battery went out within one yr.
That popping sound also when I turned had that fixed.

Had all this replaced with warranty but now I'm at 41k and I'm scared of what's next.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
It was a big mistake buying this car, I have tried to get rid of it as a trade off but I owe too much and the car is worth very little compared to what I paid for it.

Submitted 2010-02-03 14:32:07


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Looks and ride.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
I have had problems from the very first month.
Dash cluster went out and now am having problems with power steering.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Car is very unsafe because of the steering.

Submitted 2010-01-04 17:02:32


 Chris Fikkert183

 

Performance:

1

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2008 Chevy Malibu we thought was a good car....this thing is a nightmare. It has been in for brakes three times and changed and turned rotors....GM wouldn't cover this.....just went in again for the fourth time...were told that the rotors overheated and has groves...just ignore the problem.????? I had them changed 7000 miles ago!! AC fan didn't work, steering wheel had to be fixed, door locks broke and wouldn't open. I hate to see what next after warranty is done!

Submitted 2009-12-22 01:51:08


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Looks.
Power.
Plenty of room.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Memory seats would be nice.
Rear arm rest.
All wheel drive.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Still very nice car. I like it.

Submitted 2009-12-02 22:15:17


 R. stone

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
I like all aspects of the car. It looks and handles great.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
The only problem is a knocking sound just before I come to a stop. Dealer will not acknowledge there is a problem saying it is not loud enough. I do not agree because it is very noticeable.

Submitted 2009-09-05 16:03:55


 Tara Thompson

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
I like having a lot of room and the trunk space is great.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
My Malibu is currently at the dealership because of the brakes. I had it in at 11,000 miles and they told me the rotors need resurfaced so they did it. The problem never really resolved and I took it back at 16,000 miles and they are telling me the rotors need resurfaced again. There is obviously a problem that this keeps needing done. The dealership will not take the time to get down to why this keeps happening and it did no good for me to call Chevrolet customer service, they called the dealership and then called me back and told me what the dealership told them.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I would love my Malibu if I didn't have so many problems with the service. If they would have fixed it I would have been happy but they keep putting me off.

Submitted 2009-08-18 15:41:06


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Handles very nice. LTZ 4 Cyl.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Better brakes for sure and better ac unit.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Front end has lose steering shaft or bad rack. I heard this is common for these cars from a friend. And ac is not good at all.

Submitted 2009-06-30 18:31:00


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Everything but the braking system.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
A better braking system and warranty that's real.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I have a 2008 Malibu with a brake defect. GM will not honor my warranty.

Submitted 2009-06-15 13:18:40


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
I love the looks of the car and the way it handles around corners. I have the LT2 and it has the heated seats. Great in the winter.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Needs a bigger trunk.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Overall, it is the nicest car I have ever had. Very sharp looking on the road.

Submitted 2009-04-29 20:08:25


 T O

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
The style, the look, the performance everything

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Keep making it the same way

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I bought mine and they were great, been back for service and they were great, the whole team represents GM well. Service Dept manager had someone pick my car up at work and deliver it back, that made me feel special.

Submitted 2008-06-22 17:41:05


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
style
nice interior

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
better gas milage

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
You need to take at least 2 mpg off estimate of mfg.

Submitted 2008-06-19 21:46:36


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
The performance and the fuel savings.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Use better materials for the interior and give floor matts. That is alot of money to give for a car and then you have to go out and buy floor mats.

Submitted 2008-04-30 08:52:58


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
gas mileage

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
breaks are not any good i only have 5000 miles on my car and it is in the shop haveing the breaks worked on

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
the dealer everett chevrolet will not but any new parts on the breaks the shop foreman mike bolick said that he was only going to turn them that chev will not pay for anything else

Submitted 2008-04-04 19:10:34


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Everything!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Memory seats, but since I don't let anyone else drive, it really isn't a problem.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Hands down - best car I have ever owned.

Submitted 2008-04-03 06:30:44


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Styling is great. Ride is tight, firm and quiet. Best riding chevy in a long time....a winner. The LTZ model had a very smooth engine and transmission combination....the 6 speed makes all the difference here.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
For the money, its hard to find fault. Sure it does not come with Nav, backup camera and park distance (even as options) but at this price, its hardly expected.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I had not bought a new GM car in over 20 years after growing up in a GM family and having had less that stellar reliability from any GM products in the 1980's, but this Malibu set a watershed landmark for Chevrolet and for GM. Hope this tranlates across all the product lines. The comparable foreign cars (Camry, Honda etc) now have competition.

Submitted 2008-04-02 15:31:47


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Exterior design, chrome wheels, XM radio

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Several others have mentioned having a rear arm rest but that is not really a big deal to me.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I love my Malibu 1LT! I was going to get a 6 cyl. but chose the 4 for gas mileage reasons and also for price. I really have not been disappointed at all...this car has everything I need and want!!

Submitted 2008-03-28 11:52:57


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
stylish interior design

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
include floormats

Submitted 2008-03-11 14:54:11


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
overall looks, quality,performance

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
none noted

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
excellent car,real eye catcher,great power in my LTZ,love the 18 in. rims

Submitted 2008-03-10 07:42:22


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
Quiet ride, inside styling and overall riding comfort

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
rear arm rest. More incrementations on the speedometer ie. 20mph, 25mph, 30mph, 45mph etc.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
Great car. I have never enjoyed driving any other car as much as this 08 Malibu

Submitted 2008-03-04 12:47:12


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
The proformance and quality of the LTZ.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
A rear center arm rest,

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review:
I looked at the Honda Accord, Toyota, Lexus IS and Audi A42.0 and for the money this car has more proformance and looks sportier that the said models.

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