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1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Overheating and question about the transmission fluid pan

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 22:53:48 -0700

1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L

I'm having trouble with my 98 malibu overheating sometimes it will then sometimes it will stay At 3/4 on the gauge I've already replaced the thermostat and also have a question about the transmission fluid being able to check it and how to tell if it's low or needs changed

⟐ Answer accepted December 14, 2017 at 22:53 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Solutions to starting the car

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 15:04:21 -0700

I have replaced the battery, replaced the starter, the alternator checked out good. The car will only start when it is connected to a battery charger or jumper box. Once you turn it off it won’t start again. Could there be something draining the battery to keep it from turning over?

⟐ Answered November 03, 2018 at 15:04 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: no tail lights, and no dash lights

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:02:33 -0700

I have a 03 chevy malibu with no tail lights, and no dash lights what's wrong with it any suggestions?

⟐ Commented January 26, 2022 at 19:02 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Where is the thermostat on 2001 chevy malibu

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:07:08 -0700

where is the thermostate on 2001 chevy malibu

⟐ Answer accepted August 06, 2018 at 17:07 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Is the thermostat in my 2001 chevy malibu bad or just not strong?

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:42:50 -0700

I just drove 25 miles and my heater was still blowing cool air but my temperature gauge never went more than a hair above thee 100 mark it is at when I started it. car ran fine all the way without hesitations or over heating. if the thermostat is bad wouldn't the car overheat or is that only when the radiator is low? shouldn't the temperature have been a little higher than just barely above the start up mark even under normal driving conditions? is the thermostat just not strong enough for this below zero weather? Just bought this used car so don't know much about it but have had cars in the past that have overheated and broke down on the way to or from work a lot. only been driving it for a week. don't know about thermostats so wanted to know if a bad one only meant the inside of my car will not be warm or will the engine overheat like when the radiator is low or coolant level wrong and it is blowing cold air into the car for that reason.

Signed car idiot who would just like to learn how a few things work. reply to rcharboneau@live.com

⟐ Answer accepted February 02, 2018 at 6:42 MST

2012 Chevrolet Malibu: How to remove the rear bench seats?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:13:13 -0700

I want to add seat covers for my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

I have tried looking and have no idea how to remove the rear bench seat in order to put the seat covers.

⟐ Answer accepted June 12, 2025 at 18:13 MST

2012 Chevrolet Malibu: My dashboard will not work on a Malibu 2011

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:33:01 -0700

My dashboard will not turn on a 2011 malibu

⟐ Answer accepted June 12, 2025 at 18:33 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Where is the fuel filter located?

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:13:22 -0700

I need to find my fuel filter to empty gas out of my car and I'm having trouble finding it. Where is it located at?

⟐ Commented May 13, 2024 at 15:13 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: How do I Removing heater core

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:57:10 -0700

I have taken out the dash of a 2000 Malibu Ls.

I have all the bolts out of The metal bar that is behind the dashboard.

I'm able to drop that bar to the floor. Yet all the wireing i have not yet discounted and needing knowledge on.

Once that is completely out of the way, what do I do then?

⟐ Commented November 12, 2020 at 0:57 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Water pump torque specs for 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS?

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:10:07 -0700

Does anyone have the foot pound torque specs for the water pump bolts on a 1998 chevy malibu LS?

I'm installing a new water pump & need the specs to dial my torque wrench in.

⟐ Answer accepted June 27, 2018 at 7:10 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Random misfire changed the spark plugs

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:35:43 -0700

Sensor reads "random misfire".changed out the spark plugs worked better still really rough though.then it went back to the way it was before .sounds like it's running on 1 cylinder.this happened all the sudden.what should I do.think there was some oil in the gallery where the spark plugs go

⟐ Answer accepted April 27, 2016 at 4:35 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Where is the starter solenoid relay located

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:10:32 -0700

looking for the starter solenoid relay location

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Floors on passenger side wet

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:13:53 -0700

My 99 Malibu has wet floors on passenger side as well as my rear windows won't defog

⟐ Answered May 01, 2021 at 19:13 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: does my car have an egr or egr valve on it anywhere

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 07:02:39 -0700

I was told some model years have egr & egr valves bolted to the intake. I need to know if my 99 has an egr valve or not.

⟐ Answer accepted January 12, 2019 at 7:02 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Why is my malibu idling hard while stopped at a red light?

Mon, 07 May 2018 06:58:52 -0700

two day ago i got gas. after getting gas my car starting to run hard when in drive and stopped. I put heat and injector cleaner in gas thinking it was water or trash causing the problem. my engine light came on and scanned it only error was a bad spark plug on 6. it seems to run smoother when in park but when in drive it idles hard. and has a ticking sound from motor. is this all from bad spark plugs, is transmission bad, is it a fuel pump, or a bad motor due to the ticking sound? I plan on changing the spark plugs and wires first but dont want to tear up my car driving it till i find out whats wrong. let me know what you think is wrong.

⟐ Answered May 07, 2018 at 6:58 MST

Chevrolet Malibu: How To Replace MAP Sensor?

Wed, 17 May 2017 05:20:38 -0700

I'm a pretty handy person. I've been getting the "SVC ESC" error message and the check engine light on my 2012 Chevy Malibu LT 2.4L, along with rough engine idle. After doing my homework I need to replace the MAP sensor. I figure easy enough, problem is I have a vague idea where it's located. I've scoured the net trying to find something solid whether a youtube video or forum with some sort of way to pin point or show me the location and a possible how to access the place if not easily obtainable.

⟐ Answer accepted May 17, 2017 at 5:20 MST

1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: electric manual malibu 1999

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 06:13:42 -0700

how can i get electric manual malibu 1999?

(electric manual doors and windows)

⟐ Answer edited January 08, 2017 at 6:13 MST

2000 Chevy Malibu: Where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:04:46 -0700

Where is the cigarette lighter in a 2000 Chevy Malibu

⟐ Answered February 09, 2026 at 20:04 MST

2012 Chevrolet Malibu: Why is my power steering being weird

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:46:46 -0700

the power steering randomly goes out while im otr if i left the car sit without driving itll stay on but when i drive it might go out

⟐ Answered January 04, 2026 at 8:46 MST

Chevrolet Malibu 2016-2025: I have this code in my chevy malibu 2020 -p0420-00. -

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:58:37 -0700

How can i. Fix this code p0420-00

My car malibu 2020

Vin:KL1ZA5CS0LB30

⟐ Answered December 16, 2025 at 5:58 MST