1998 Chevrolet Malibu Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$15,670 - $18,620

Original MSRP:
$14,338 - $17,037

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
1998 Chevrolet Malibu , LS N/A

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Models & Prices

1998 Chevrolet Malibu BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn $15,670 $14,338 $234 / Month*

1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LS $18,620 $17,037 $278 / Month*

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE LS
City 20/hwy 29 (3.1L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 23/hwy 32 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
EXTERIOR Features
BASE LS
Argent color grille
Base coat/clear coat paint
Body-color body-side moldings
Body-color door handles
Daytime running lights w/auto light control
Dual body-color mirrors (LH remote/RH manual)  
Dual body-color remote electric mirrors  
Fog lamps  
Front license plate mounting provision
Front/rear body-color fascias
Headlamps w/reflector optics & flash-to-pass feature
Tinted glass
Underhood blanket insulation
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
BASE LS
(3) headliner-mounted assist handles  
6-way pwr driver seat adjuster  
Air conditioning
Analog gauge pkg-inc: tachometer, coolant, trip odometer, fuel, speedometer
Auxiliary pwr outlet
Cargo area convenience net  
Cloth reclining bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints
Covered center console w/integral armrest
Delayed entry/exit lighting w/theatre dimming
Dual mirror-mounted reading lamps  
Dual visor mirrors w/map straps
Electric rear window defogger  
Electric trunk release
Electronic speed control w/resume speed  
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: auto tone control, theft lock, speed compensated volume, seek-scan, digital clock, dual front coaxial/dual rear extended range speakers  
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, dual front coaxial/dual rear extended range speakers  
Front door map pockets
Front/rear carpeted floor mats  
Lighting-inc: dome, under dash, glove box, trunk
Low oil level warning lamp  
PASS-Lock II theft deterrent system
Pwr door locks  
Pwr windows  
Rear seat heat ducts
Remote keyless entry  
RH illuminated visor mirror  
Scotchgard fabric protector-inc: seats, door trim, floor covering
Split fold-down rear seat  
Storage bin-inc: retractable cupholder, lighter, ashtray
Tilt-wheel steering
Trunk dome light
Warning lamps-inc: low coolant, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar
MECHANICAL Features
BASE LS
15 gallon fuel tank
15" aluminum wheels  
15" steel wheels w/full bolt-on wheel covers  
2.4L (146) Twin Cam SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine  
3.05 axle ratio  
3.1L (191) SFI V6 3100 engine  
3.42 axle ratio  
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel anti-lock brake system
4-wheel independent suspension system
Battery rundown protection
Brake/transmission shift interlock
Front wheel drive
P215/60R15 all-season SBR BSW tires
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr steering
SAFETY Features
BASE LS
Child security rear door locks
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger "Next Generation" air bags
Rear child seat comfort guides
Seat belts w/front adjustable guide loops

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE LS
15" ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group)  
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTER (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group)  
ELECTRIC SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF  
ELECTRIC SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF -inc: dual reading lamps, passenger lighted visor vanity mirror (REQ: 1SC Preferred Equipment Group)  
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume  
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume
FRONT/REAR COLOR-KEYED CARPETED FLOOR MATS  
FRONT/REAR MUD GUARDS  
FRONT/REAR MUD GUARDS (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group)  
MULTIPLE ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PRELIMINARY INVOICE
PWR DOOR LOCKS  
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group)  
SPEED CONTROL  
EMISSIONS Options
BASE LS
CALIFORNIA EMISSION EQUIPMENT
CALIFORNIA/NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the states of New York, California, Connecticut, or Massachusetts w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions)
FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California, New York, Connecticut, or Massachusetts Emissions* (REQ: YF5 or NG1 Emissions)
NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT EMISSION EQUIPMENT
ENGINE Options
BASE LS
2.4L (146) TWIN CAM SFI 16-VALVE 4-CYL ENGINE (STD)  
3.1L (191) SFI V6 3100 ENGINE  
3.1L (191) SFI V6 3100 ENGINE (STD)  
PAINT Options
BASE LS
SOLID PAINT (STD)
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
BASE LS
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: base vehicle
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: pwr door locks, pwr windows, dual elect mirrors *NET*  
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: pwr door locks, pwr windows, dual elect mirrors, dual mirror-mounted reading lamps, remote keyless entry, elect speed control w/resume speed *NET*  
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Options
BASE LS
ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER  
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER NOT DESIRED  
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE LS
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) *Available w/Light Gray or Medium Neutral interior trim*  
CLOTH SEAT TRIM *Available w/Medium Gray interior trim*  
CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM -inc: split fold-down rear seat, cargo area convenience net (N/A w/ 1SA Preferred Equipment Group) *Available w/ Light Gray or Medium Neutral interior trim*  
CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM -inc: split fold-down rear seat, cargo area convenience net (N/A w/ 1SA Preferred Equipment Group) *Available w/ Medium Gray interior trim*  
LS CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) *N/A w/Medium Gray interior trim*  
LS CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM *Available w/Medium Gray interior trim*  
LS SPECIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE LS
BUCKET SEATS (STD)
TIRES Options
BASE LS
P215/60R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD)
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE LS
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE LS
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.0 10.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE LS
Trunk Volume (ft) 16.4 16.4
Engine
BASE LS
Displacement 2.4L/146 3.1L/191
Engine Type Gas L4 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 4800 150 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 4400 180 @ 3200
Exterior Dimensions
BASE LS
Height, Overall (in) 56.4 56.4
Length, Overall (in) 190.4 190.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.7 5.7
Wheelbase (in) 107.0 107.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.4 69.4
Fuel Tank
BASE LS
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.0 15.0
Steering
BASE LS
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.9 2.9
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.3 36.3
Suspension
BASE LS
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
BASE LS
Front Tire Size P215/60R15 P215/60R15
Rear Tire Size P215/60R15 P215/60R15
Transmission
BASE LS
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4
Vehicle
BASE LS
Front Head Room (in) 39.4 39.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.5 55.5
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 98.9 98.9
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 38.0 38.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.3 55.3
Weight Information
BASE LS
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3051 3077

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock brake system
Driver & front passenger "Next Generation" air bags
Seat belts w/front adjustable guide loops
Rear child seat comfort guides
Child security rear door locks
Daytime running lights
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.