How much should it cost to replace the thermostat on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?

[Lady Raven]

I had this problem last year and replaced intake manifold and intake gasket? The car was overheating. Now it is doing it again. They checked and the block is not cracked , they say it is the thermostat this time. Cost 249 to repair total, for everything = add new coolant, flush system is this a fair price and will this finally solve the problem. I hate this car, there are so many problems with the engine, and cooling system. Chevy know there was a problem with the engine and redesigned it the next year, too late for us. Do not buy a Chevy! Buy Honda! I could not drive more than 3 miles without it overheating. Added 3 gallons of water to get to the mechanic , again. I know it is getting older, but, I just had it in last month and I thought I had dealt with this problem in Jan, now it is back.

 

[tronary]

Go to a RADIATOR SHOP instead of a rip off mekanik. The thermostat is NOT your problem.

 

[Scott W]

Go buy that Honda and let me know when it brakes and when it cost three times the amount to fix it verses a american made car.

 

[trucker460]

Just to let you know. The yellow antifreez - Dex Cool is garbage.After about 2 years it turns to gunk and gums EVERY thing up. They say it last 50,000 miles "NOT"
Do it your self and save about $ 200.00
Follow the upper radiator hoes from the radiator to the engine. The thermastat will be there. 2 or 3 bolts. Remove the housing, replace the stat, then houseing.
Buy reguler green 50-50 antifreez and a bottle of engine radiator flush.
put the flush in and run the engine as it says on the flush bottle.
Flii the radiator with the 50-50 and run the engine with the radiator with the cap off for about 10 minuts. Turn the engine off . Top off the radiator, install a NEW radiator cab. Then top off the bottle.
You might have $50.00 or so into the job and the fact you did it your self. With the money you saved, GO TO LUNCH.
For that matter, Take me to lunch. lol