Get the Best Priced Chevrolet Malibu Parts

In 1964, Chevrolet introduced the Malibu - an automobile that has since become a classic, greatly sought after by collectors. Eventually, it became one of GM's best-selling models, and was even employed by municipal police departments as a pursuit vehicle during the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, today's Chevrolet Malibu is not your grandfather's Malibu. The car today is a sleek, high-tech machine, offering an ideal balance between power and fuel economy, along with cutting-edge safety enhancements and even integrated hands-free smartphone operation.

The Chevrolet Malibu has gone through numerous incarnations over the course of its fifty-plus years of existence. Originally, it was a mid-sized, rear-wheel drive sedan (a convertible option was also available). The lineup eventually expanded to include coupes and station wagons. In the early 1970s, it became the legendary, high-powered muscle car known as the "SS." That heady era came to an end with the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973, which sent gasoline prices into the stratosphere (at least, by the standards of that time) and created long lines at the gas pump. The Chevrolet Malibu underwent some downsizing in the wake of higher fuel prices, and was eventually phased out altogether in the early 1980s.

The 1997 model year saw the Malibu reintroduced as a front-wheel drive, mid-sized family sedan. It shared a platform with the Buick Skylark and Pontiac Grand Am as well as the Oldsmobile Aero. It was initially well-received; Motor Trend magazine named the Malibu "Car of the Year." In 2000, a new, more poweful engine replaced the original 3.1 liter V6, and the four cylinder option was eliminated.

Starting in 2010, the Malibu went high-tech. The OnStar navigation system was offered as standard equipment on all models, with Bluetooth technology and a remote iPod/iPhone port were included the following year. Advanced safety equipment included numerous air bags throught the cabin, offering protection to occupants from virtually every type of injury, as well as traction control, tire pressure monitoring, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, electronic stability control, collision alert, a rear view camera and daytime running lights.

This year, Chevrolet introduced a full hybrid version of the Malibu. With average fuel consumption running at around 46 miles per gallon, it is one of the most fuel efficient hybrids on the market today.

Chevrolet Malibus built during the early part of the present century had a tendency to develop problems with the power steering, which goes out periodically. 2002 Chevrolet Malibu parts that wind up being sold frequently also include the intake manifold gasket, which frequently cracks on that year's model. Fortunately, these are relatively inexpensive fixes. In addition to repairs and fixes, some owners like to upgrade their vehicles with special Chevrolet Malibu performance parts. For example, among the more popular 2005 Chevrolet parts are exhaust and air intake systems that can boost horsepower. Performance chips are also an easy and relatively inexpensive way to raise the bar on your Chevy Malibu's power and performance levels. You'll find a complete selection at online sources such as PartsGeek.com.