1998 Chevrolet Malibu Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 29 -32 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
150
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Genevieve Parrish
It holds up to that Chevy quality you expect.
Just got this car. It's 22 years old but runs like a dream. I'm not used to fuel injected cars and I'm used to 8 cylinder motors, but for its size it has good pickup and runs great. No knocking tapping or anything. I don't like the fact that it has an enclosed the transmission system and does not have a dipstickso I can't check the transmission fluid level. It's not shifting perfectly, but still working, so so far so good. Overall, I am happy with it given its age especially and I think it's a very nice, well running car.

Chevrolet Malibu Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
150 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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LS
150 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Genevieve Parrish on August 17, 2020
It holds up to that Chevy quality you expect.
Just got this car. It's 22 years old but runs like a dream. I'm not used to fuel injected cars and I'm used to 8 cylinder motors, but for its size it has good pickup and runs great. No knocking tapping or anything. I don't like the fact that it has an enclosed the transmission system and does not have a dipstickso I can't check the transmission fluid level. It's not shifting perfectly, but still working, so so far so good. Overall, I am happy with it given its age especially and I think it's a very nice, well running car.
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety