Chevy Malibu Repair Help

Auto repair questions and answer pages for the Chevrolet Malibu. This section covers all years and models.

Oil leaks, steering and suspension problems, overheating and engine noises, injector and fuel systems, fuses and electrical.

1997 Malibu Engine Ticking and Overheating

1997 2.4 Chevy Malibu has a loud ticking sound when at idle or high rpm cold or hot. Replaced the head gasket and it started making the noise. i also replaced the water pump. Car starts and dies if i keep my foot on the gas then it stay running does idle rough but with a lot of power. If you disable ignition and crank the car you do not hear any ticking and car cranks great.