1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS Start Up, Engine, In Depth Tour, and Brief Drive

In this video I give a full in depth tour of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS V6. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds under acceleration. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.

[@drumreverendthe3rd]

A 2000 Chevy Malibu was my very first car in 2010. I'm 19 now and I've put over 20k miles on it. I've kept it in almost perfect condition this whole time. I love it now just as much as when I first got it.

[@joshn938]

These were good cars if you took care of them. This one wasn't well maintained, but my dad had one that is now my mom's, and it has over 300K miles with no problems whatsoever.

[@ChevyboyCaprice_]

That's real good!! That's what I gotta do with mine, is take good care of it, even with over 300k miles on it

[@silasmcgee3647]

ChevyboyCaprice_6947 these cars can have even more mileage than that and still run fine it’s always down to maintenance it doesn’t matter how old the car is or how notoriously unreliable it is you have to be willing to put money into fixing the car and maintaining it and tending to any common problems it may have otherwise you’re giving people nowadays the impression that old cars are all garbage and unreliable trash

[@ChevyboyCaprice_]

@@silasmcgee3647 thank you so much! I always thought even with proper maintenance, a car can give out. But you're absolutely right, cause I do remember an old friend having a car with over 700k miles. But it was all the maintenance done to it. Thanks again, now I'm really gonna keep my Malibu forever!

[@silasmcgee3647]

@@ChevyboyCaprice_ great! Just keep taking care of her not many of this generation left in the world

[@amandamuse2087]

Mines hitting 267k miles. Only thing currently wrong is sunroof doesn't work/failed seal rear driver side window bar fell, ac and cooling fans doesn't work. Other then that everything else works great. Also the lights that are on on dash are check engine light, brake light and abs. I know why don't now why brake like is on and abs. I replaced everything on front end besides axles and spring/strut assembly.

[@1mlb704]

These cars are pretty underrated IMO. Granted this one's beat to hell but it's still nice to see a review. Thanks for the upload

[@computernostalgia6293]

I miss the Malibu my grandma used to have. So many memories

[@Americanmuscle1968]

It's sad that it hasn't been maintained very well. These cars were great commuters back in the late 90s and early 2000s.

[@kingneptune1971]

that car has been through hell!!!!

[@kingjlinza]

My friend has a gold 2003 Chevrolet Malibu and he absolutely loves the car. He’s had a few electrical issues here and there but nothing too major. Overall, can definitely be a great car if well taken care of

[@zahidmunir5591]

This is a great vehicle! Its upsetting to see how neglected it was.

[@toyoscio]

Maybe the previous owner was nickled and dimed to death with repair costs and just said screw it.

[@gmman010983]

+toyoscio Or maybe they just didn take care of it.... Some people think all they have to do is put gas in it and don't care about the responsibility of maintaining a car and they be the first one saying it's a POS when something fails...

[@teresapflaumer5717]

That looks exactly like my '99 Malibu V6 (minus sunroof, all tan interior). Plush seats were power based and extremely comfortable. I bought mine in the summer 2003 from a used car lot. It wasn't perfect, but it lasted a long time. I traded it in at a Toyota dealership in April 2009 for a 2007 Corolla.

[@jimmbobb]

I love the design of these. Everything from exterior, dash, radio, HVAC, instrumentation/gauges... It's just very proportionate. It's Cutlass twin was even better looking.

[@datboiwes333]

It looks like somebody went out of their way to trash this car this is not normal wear & tear.

[@nicholaswojtas8503]

The Malibu LS has a very soft spot in my heart as I git one as a present from my Grandparents. I have a 2001 Navy Blue Malibu LS with the Neutral cloth interior with the bowtie accents. I've added chrome Oldsmobile wheels, a burlwood steering wheel cover with beige floor matts with wood grain. I also added a blue Chevrolet lettering decal in the back window. Very Proud of mine! :)

[@Hustle095]

Sounds like a supercharger whine lol. I have a 2001 Chevy Malibu LS with the 3100 SFI 3.4 it comes stock with about 200+- HP. Real easy to mod too. I got a full exhaust job done and a K&N Cold Air intake. Estimated to be about 250 now. Sure does have A LOT of get up and go for a V6 though lol. And yet I still get about 30mpg :DD

[@Audi123000]

I really like it that you upload a new video each day. I really look foward to your videos each day

[@JetTDi]

All the good service this car have to somebody, and they didn't even take car of it. These a good cars for long trips. Very reliable.

[@toyoscio]

ROFL, especially heading to the junkyard.

[@JetTDi]

Hahaha It is funny, isn't it? Lol.

[@toyoscio]

Chevymalibuls Lol, Yes.

[@raptunoc787]

My dad had a 1998 Malibu and he says it was the most comfortable car he ever had

[@iamtennis2]

Kyle, you are one brave man reviewing this.

[@averadin]

PLEASE!, Find another 5th gen malibu like this one but in better shape! I love these cars and your videos.

[@toyoscio]

Bulk of these have probably been junked

[@JetTDi]

I hope they weren't scrapped. That would be horrible haha. I see 2 Malibu's at my local junkyard. Checked the dipstick and both of them were milky. They were junked because most likely the plastic intake gasket failed. They should of never put plastic into an engine. But, that's just one flaw with these cars. Just like any car has its flaws.

[@JetTDi]

Yes sir. I really like the Malibu's. I don't believe that they get enough credit. People think they are just crappy cars, that's obviously because they are not maintained. I'm not saying that there weren't a few lemons out there, but the majority of people hate them because the didn't take care of them, and they broke down. They have great power, but as long as you dont beat on them, they will last. There are plenty of videos of the Malibu's going over 200,000 miles (350,000 km I think). Mine tripped 220,000 miles 2 days ago. There are a bunch of Malibu owners that live near me that have over 200,000 miles. With great maintenance of course. I hope all goes well with your sisters purchase. Just make your you check all the fluids and listen for noises. Hopefully it'll be a great car!

[@toyoscio]

Le Mans Yet

[@that_camo_bronco_guy]

Chevymalibuls yeah my intake gasket fried my entire engine so I bought a engine from a grand am gt (the 3100s [the v6 in the Malibu] is compatible with the 3400s from grand am gt's)

[@alejandrovaldez490]

lmao the cup holder

[@toyoscio]

+alejandro Valdez Crap,ain't it

[@JetTDi]

Yeah... Looks like somebody might have used it as a handle to pull themselves out of the car. Obviously somebody was rough on this car all the way around. I use mine everyday and it still hasn't broke.

[@patrickpl94]

That particular malibu actually has 175hp, as it has the upgraded intake manifold. 1999.5 malibu's and there forward had the new and improved 175hp engines.

[@MrKronos00]

i love my malibu still have it after 5 years. Its in perfect condition inside and out

[@chevroletfan17]

That gen. Malibu which is about from 1997-2004 and the current gen. Malibu has to be my favaorit.

[@dave11686]

Great video as always Kyle! I enjoy your in depth tours very much, btw! Too bad though that car was a little beat up...at least people should clean their cars out once in a while, lol

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I like these sedans more!! Brilliant job bro.

[@Alviniscute]

what a nice car. i loved the bumper sticker :)

[@Goldenrod636]

I just loved riding in this when my grandparents came down here from Arizona and rented one.

[@jegges6341]

5:31 sweet home alabama : )

[@nomad3744]

After watching this. This makes my 99 Malibu LS look brand new like it did in 99.

[@browngrl77]

I got this exact car! Mine was well taken care of

[@IKhanNot]

This has to be the most mint car I've ever seen on KZbin or in real life. Also, Pretty Woman was the best action movie I've ever watched.

[@clarksonfan92]

Excellent video!! Is it possible for you to do some Toyotas from the 80's? I really enjoy all your videos! Hope to hear more from you :)

[@nonpoint1987]

I have a 1999 Olds Cutlass right now (exact same car), extremely bland car for sure but its been pretty reliable. Only big thing I've ever replaced was the water pump. Mine is tip-top and I'm still amazed every day by how bad the gas mileage is, DEFINITELY does NOT get 30 mpg, more like 22 on average. But with that being said it has 154,000 miles and has never really done me wrong, never even had any warning lights on the dash (but I do keep mine properly maintained unlike this person).

[@xq39]

this is my dream car hope i can finally own one some day.

[@mC-sl9ki]

that whine sounds like a water pump bearing or alternator but the sound gets louder is the alternator

[@BigjohnZ06]

Yes, sounds like a bad supercharger sound.

[@silasmcgee3647]

BigjohnSVT I personally like the whine I think it sounds cool and I would certainly drive a car in that condition but obviously that sound is something bad that will definitely get worse if not repaired soon but given the age of this video that car is most likely in a junkyard by now

[@JavaBasher]

lol weed and roaches in the console

[@chrisyarber3352]

JavaBasher lmao

[@michaelnunez1006]

Lmfao

[@offroader94]

1:10 wow that fuel gauge appears to be working great haha

[@Guagliozz]

I have the newer v6, got it for 1600. 5000 miles the engine never gave any problems, it's now at 155k miles.they're made to last. however the coil springs are another story

[@andylee237]

Learned to drive in one of these.

[@OhPhuckYou]

Poor car. It brings me back to my Grand Am. :(

[@pspking597]

I lold at the cup holder part

[@pineapplesplash9166]

I have a 2001 Malibu. Same color but I keep mine clean. I wish mine had a sun roof

[@GMfwdSpence]

Kyle these 3100s came with 160 base horse power. Different versions of it had more HP but the absolute lowest it had was 160.

[@MrRichierich1990]

that wildfire looked better shape than this! i love these kinds of vids!

[@SSparks555]

Mine is an'02. Best car I have ever owned for 9 1/2 years now :)

[@shannondulaney6302]

If u notice in intechdudes malibu video the drivers door arm rest is broken and it is in this one

[@ITB_E86]

a supercharged malibu, i want one!

[@thomasrivera9453]

We rented that car back in summer 2005 because we we're going to San Jose, CA at that time i can remember

[@DodgeMan360]

My boss was a Volunteer FD deputy chief, and had one of these decked out with lights and siren, man he used to get that thing movin'

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Great 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mmilenkovic5359]

The engine sounds like a slide whistle

[@hectorhernandez4168]

my malibu sounds exacly like this one but i have the newer 171 hp V6 bought it last year for 2k and 35000 miles later this car is still going strong with 125k

[@TheVortecGuys]

I Love that low pitched malibu chime OMG! 1:05

[@davideckerdt6281]

i had a 2002 malibu it was cool it was black also

[@SuperSportSS]

My grandmother had one of these cars. The Service Vehicle Soon light that illuminates on those style Malibu's was meant for daytime running light issues. Dont ask why, it just is. There is a separate normal check engine light near the water temp gauge that is a normal diagnostic light. That also explains why you didnt see the SVS light illuminate until you put it into gear (when the DRL's come on). Anyways, that car is beat lol.

[@jacksonmeads1161]

my uncle had a 98. only problems it ever had was cosmetic because they had the extreme misfortune of finding bad drivers so it was rough for a while. never broke down though

[@EC0GI00FD0DA0AII0]

Hey i have a request im getting a 1988 Volvo 240DL Wagon next month and i was wanting to be familiar with all the controls and what not anyways if you come across one could you do a full in-depth tour and features on everything that would be great thanks for your help.

[@phenomenom20]

Haha I had a white 99' Malibu that I bought from my mom after forgetting to change the oil and the engine went to shit. Replaced the 3100 to a 34 from a grand am it had some power but I think it ruined my alternator at one point lol.

[@Wetherluver123]

I loved how that gas gauge danced around. And whatever that noise is...doesn't sound good. :P

[@jimmbobb]

Wait was that weed in the center console?!?! 😂😂😂😂

[@babypetuniapig2784]

I like Malibu’s I think this one needs it’s interior cleaned. But I think Malibu’s are amazing!

[@bukkageisha2313]

my dream car

[@chrisyarber3352]

Bukkageisha you fr ?

[@kadebruderer285]

i have the same car & year. my brake light is on and staying on what can i do fix that??

[@230910bella]

bing bing bing bing bing bing bing bing bing biiinng biiiinnnnnggggg. lol

[@jimmbobb]

That was once a great car. It's loaded! I agree with another commenter, find one in better shape (or a Cutlass of the same gen) ?? 😊

[@pskittle488]

Better equiped than the Buick Skylark I had, and this Malibu is newer by 4 years too. My Skylark was a two door and it didn't have a sunroof, tach, tape deck, or anything like that. Kinda wish I had the Malibu.

[@BrandonHill1234]

I believe a Service Vehicle Soon light isn't a Check Engine light. Same thing with the Alero, and Grand Am.

[@gmman010983]

often means the DRL lights are burnt out etc.

[@Jon3800]

Kyle, I think this the 175hp version motor, seeing as tho the newer intake manifold design than in the previous 3100

[@kakaji945]

I want to change the starter , can you help me with that sir ??

[@mmilenkovic5359]

LMAO. AT 5:46 THERE IS WEED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE.

[@sogone9667]

Haha i saw that to. Couple bowl packs.

[@deshaunsgamingnetwork2246]

me too aww dang

[@kobayashiharuno]

did i seened it right ? the driver's a/c vent is on the pillar ?

[@carsonmarino7397]

I have a '98 Standard 3.1 L, with the same cracking problem on the interior armrest of my driver's side door. random illuminated check engine light, loose headlight, trunk latch cover issue, as well as the detached plastic cover for the center console. Furthermore, there are two buttons in the rear that hold the roof upholstery in place, that water leaks from during heavy rain. I suppose these problems are common among this generation of Malibu. It think its warranted to mention my car was used as an undercover detective vehicle, and this had much of it's wiring, including the cigarette lighter, repurposed.

[@Qxzzyy]

Did you ever diagnose why car starts like this 1:18 i have same make and model and im having that same noise i changed cam shaft position sensor already and code is still coming up please help ASAP

[@eryonne2468]

I thought LT's Werethe best But nevermine..... I Like how you desribe the cars....

[@olmedarose]

Need radio help sudden shut off ? Recently replaced my battery ? So it's brand new ??

[@DarkskullRespawn]

@christopher9621 wouldnt be a bad idea you will also boost your gas mileage from your intake manifold gasket not loseing coolant so it wont heat up your engine as bad.

[@wantsababy2006]

i'm buying me a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu next week so i'm happy

[@Jon3800]

@Sonny6116 Sorry no supercharger on the car. Only 3800s never the 3100s. As carlover97, The malibu has spun bearings.

[@jaimesilverioaircraftpilot4096]

Purchased used model myself in the Antilles

[@dundermiflin892]

that my friend is a druggies car

[@Pendragon1989]

Kyle that "whine" is that supercharger kicking in!! :) Jk... That would be cool..

[@HondaBoyandothercars]

the transmission on the 1997-2003 as Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2005 as Chevrolet Classic Transmission 4-speed 4T40-E automatic

[@chevy2061]

I had one of these it was my 420 friendly car. I took care of it thow.

[@clayscott8363]

I wish mine was in that good of condition

[@donavinsilvera5682]

hey saabkyle04 can you try to make a video of a 2001 Hyundai sonata thanx

[@aidenmurphy2997]

That’s The “Service Vehicle Soon” Light The Check Engine Light Is Off To The Right, Beside The Temp Gauge, Or Right Below The Airbag Light

[@glenbo2464]

WOW , the tires look way too small for it ! That gas gauge was all over when you revved it up too ?

[@410Dread]

weed in the center console lol

[@MomToCuteKids]

we a have one like this but it's a 04 with 60k miles and it's a dream

[@wotan20]

It's quite possible, that this car will be sold for $500 and still continue to serve for a good while. About the whine: Since the check engine light is on, a scanner may provide some useful info. Barring that, it could be an idler or accessory bearing as one commentator mentioned.

[@clarksonfan92]

@saabkyle04 All right!! Thanks :)

[@DragonKnightBoy]

@DragonKnightBoy cool thanks

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

that could possibly be the PVC valve making that noise, when they are replaced with aftermarket ones without an o-ring they make noise.

[@mrdestoryit]

@saabkyle04 Can you do an In Depth Tour on a chrysler tubine car?

[@zzoinks]

How do you accidentally loosen a headlight?

[@Yankee5004]

did u ever figure out what that whine to the engine was?

[@kekecom]

sweeet hoooome aaaalabama!

[@sths0609]

actually the V6 power ratings are 155hp and 185lb. ft. of torque. the 4 cyl. made 150hp and 157 lb. ft.

[@that_camo_bronco_guy]

And in 2000 they dropped the option for a 4 cyl and the v6 made 170 hp I think.

[@CynicalBastard511]

The whining sound is probably the belt tensioner.

[@H3YdUD3]

what was the whine then?

[@juozazole]

04:35 whoah did you see? The fuel indicator showed that the quarter of fuel in the tank was used in 20 seconds!

[@mathewansell6457]

Did you ever look under the carberator super caharger take a look