1998 Chevrolet Malibu: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 12, 2005 · Engine · 84,400 miles · NJ

In march of '05 took car in for sevice engine was ticking while idle at one point once car was warmed up the ticking stoped but now the ticking is still heard while driving and at acceleartion. Took car in the bob mcguire chevrolet in bordentown, nj was told that I had a head gasket leak that had already mixed with the engine oil. Had everything fixed and they even put in heavy duty lifter cleaner to clean the lifters according to mecanic that was were the tick was coming from but when I picked up the car the engine was still ticking when idle and the noise had gotten worse. When I asked what it would take to fix the ticking I was told that the whole job that was just performed on the car had to be performed again in order to fix the lifters that is causing the ticking.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Engine · IL

Intake manifold gasket failure. This caused anti-freeze in oil and it made the car to die out. Once the oil was changed the used oil was thick and had metal shavings in it. Also the engine started knocking.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

The coolant was leaking into my engine. I was told the engine block was cracked, after being without my car for 4 days, they told me it was just a gasket leaking. They then "as good citizens" repaired my car under warrenty and charged me $73.95 for an oil change and fuel filter because these things had to be done while they were investigating the leak. I had just recently had my oil changed. Within the first few months of having my car I noticed serveral problems that I reported to the dealer and was waved off several times. I even rode with a service manager who explained that the ticking in the engine, the whinning my window made when rolling it up or down, the squeeking in the front and back of car were all normal because my car was settling like a house does. These noises and squeeks are normal!!! Shortly there after, my wheel bearings were replaced, my window failed to roll up while on my way to work when it began pouring rain. The ticking noise was explained three years later, since the coolant was leaking into my engine. I have replaced break pads, and my rotars and am on my way to replacing both again at 36,000 miles. The ticking noise in my car is still present and now the air conditioner goes out intermittently while driving. I replaced the lamps in my break lights twice before another malibu owner told me it was a problem in the circuit board. I am not happy with this vehicle and can't wait until I can afford to get rid of it. I will never buy another chevy unless the choose to rectify this situation. After reading the other compliants I now see I am not the only person to ever report the leaking of the coolant and am frustrated since I was told this was never seen before!!!

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · NY

There is a knocking noise in steering wheel. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion steering and problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Jun 30, 2000 · Brakes · CA

While driving consumer applied brakes, and pedal went all the way to the floor . Also, there was a rattling/knocking noise coming from underneath the hood. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop twice for rattling/knocking noise, and it came back without improvement.

Filed Apr 10, 1999 · Brakes, Lights · NY

The saftey belts are hard to fasten and come undone,ticking noise when cold then diminishes,headlights fogging up inside,low speed braking, car pulls to the left.

Filed Nov 1, 1998 · Body, Electrical · GA

Exhaust failure/headlights failed/control panel malfunctioned/floor board/rain inside of vehicle and ticking underneath hood.