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2001 Chevrolet

Malibu

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.1 L

Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years
2001 Chevrolet Malibu (photo 1 of 2)

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PhotoJoachimKohler-HBCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8%
  • STEERING4%
  • ENGINE3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 929 total.

Chevrolet Malibu: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.