98 Chevy Malibu has trouble starting @ times. Everything comes on, but takes several tries before will start. Any ideas? :confused:

Try replacing your spark plugs, fuel filter, and air filter. Cut the manufacturer's recommended mileage on platinum plugs in half; i.e. no more than 50,000 miles. Only use ACDelco spark plugs--#41942 for the 4 cylinder, #41940 for the 6 cylinder. The Chevy Malibu is a good, reliable car.

If you use synthetic lubricants, such as Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Engine Oil in your engine and Mobil 1 Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF in your transmission, you will be impressed with the trouble-free performance, ease of starting, improved mileage, and extended vehicle life.

My wife had the same problem first we had to put in a fuel pump because it wasn't getting enough gas after that it started then we had to replace the key swith that took care of the problem

98 Chevy Malibu has trouble starting @ times. Everything comes on, but takes several tries before will start. Any ideas? :confused:

When you say it takes several tries, is the motor turning over each time? How does it run once is starts?