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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Fuel Injectors, 3.1L vin M engine only and a periodic problem is failure of the Camshaft, 3.1L vin M engine only. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $59.95 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Camshaft is estimated at $194.00 for parts and $838.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring. The cost to repair the Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring is estimated at $117.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Blower Motor Resistor and the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Head. The cost to repair the Blower Motor Resistor is $23.50 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the HVAC Control Head is $162.40 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly is estimated at $289.65 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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