2011 Chevrolet Malibu Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Chevrolet Malibus for which no Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Body and Trim problem frequency.
For 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Body and Trim problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems and repair histories that follow it.
Chevrolet Malibu Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Malibu | 21 Malibus, 10.0 months of data per Malibu, average 26500 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 Malibus, 10.0 months of data per Malibu, average 26500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2011 Chevrolet Malibu
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| Chevrolet in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | This car has had problems after the first week we owned it. Have taken it back to the dealer many times. They have gotten the Engineers out to try to find the problem they don't know what is wrong they just keep replacing componets. |
| Dec | 2011 | 4000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | Drivers seat clicks and pops while driving. Dealer ordered a replacement seat-back under warranty. On national back-order - will return car when parts come in. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | left bolster on drivers seat, cushion collapsed. New cushion ordered, replaced plus added some of old cushion. Back in a week for same problem, they took it to an upholstery shop, glued in more cushion. Seat pan is bad design. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Paint peeling and chipping around fender edge by head light. Seat cover started to tear at seam. |
| May | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 36700 | 0 | 3rd visit to dealer to repair a rain water leak from rear passenger side door. 1st time the drain holes in door frame were plugged from factory. Second time, thought was fixed. Third time, finally may have found leak in door panel seal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Rattle in sunroof cover |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Rear cupholder spring broken, replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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