1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu Repair

The specific model addressed in these guides is a fifth generation 1999 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4L. The body is the base 4-door sedan model.

The fifth generation Chevrolet Malibu (1997-2003) was produced with two different engine sizes: 2.4L and 3.1L. The 3.1L was used in two different models of the Malibu. There is the LS 4-door sedan and the LS Gold Edition 4-door sedan. The 2.4L model is more common and cheaper than the more powerful 3.1L model.

The Chevrolet Malibu was first created in 1964 as a trim for the Chevrolet Chevelle. It was not until 1978 that the Chevrolet Malibu became its own model. However, after the fourth generation (1978-1983) the production of Chevrolet Malibu ceased from 1984-1996. The Malibu was later refreshed as the fifth generation, as shown in these guides. Chevrolet has continued producing the Malibu model and are now in the eighth generation of production.

You can identify your fifth-generation Chevrolet Malibu by the chrome grille with the Chevrolet logo on the front of the car and on the back of the car on the trunk. The model name and trim are located on the back, to the left of the Chevrolet logo.

• Wikipedia: Fifth Generation Chevrolet Malibu
• Chevrolet Malibu Generations on Autolist
• cars.com: Chevrolet Malibu Precise Specs
• Chevy Malibu Forum for Troubleshooting