1989 Chevrolet Malibu

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling1
2. Service brakes, hydraulic1
3. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• May 19, 2008MO96,887 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
  My auto mechanic told me about the gm recall antifreeze dxcool the anti freeze that's on recall. That I have intake gaskets seeping from the radiator. It has the dxcool. Its not the normal antifreeze. Its going to cost 800 to fix the problem. My parents car has same antifreeze. Because of the…

  My auto mechanic told me about the gm recall antifreeze dxcool the anti freeze that's on recall. That I have intake gaskets seeping from the radiator. It has the dxcool. Its not the normal antifreeze. Its going to cost 800 to fix the problem. My parents car has same antifreeze. Because of the leakage I had to get more of that stuff. I haven't gotten any letter. It had this problem for awhile. This problem drains from the engine when the air conditioning IS on mostly. *tr

• May 27, 2007NJ100,000 mi
  Suspension › Front

  While making a turn the right front coil spring snapped and punctured tire. *tr

• Jul 30, 1999IA
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  While depressing the brakes to the floorboard brake fade away, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *ak

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