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Chevrolet Malibu Reliability through March 31, 2013
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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.
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2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Malibu 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 | 0 | Had to replace the transmission at 4400 miles. Junk this car has had every module and electrical part replaced. This is the worst car I have ever bought GM will Buy this car back as a lemon. |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Wife went to stop and heard growling noise and brakes barely stopped. Not clear if she was on a slippery surface/gravel . It was test driven, inspected and the tires were rotated (overdue). |
| 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 | |
| Dec | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Temperature actuator switches back and forth steadily at max temp setting. Problem may be with the air door not opening properly. Seems to stop when duct or air door is hot (after running blower on high for awhile). Engine won't turn over about half the time because of theft deterrent system. Guages initialize, but car doesn't start. Usually works second or third attempt. Dealership couldn't duplicate. Problem started around 4000 miles on odometer. |
| Oct | 2012 | 13000 | 50 | Problem with power seats. Key problem - kicked out an error code. Car failed to start because key & anti-theft system failed. Temperature door/damper actuator was bad, noisy, would hunt for the proper position (hit a spot where it would go back and forth or chatter). Paint peeling and chipping around fender edge by head light. Seat cover started to tear at seam. |
| Apr | 2013 | 19000 | 0 | Starting to have problems with anti-theft system again. Went to dealer to check for error codes. There was an error for not reading the key properly. Haven't had problem since new keys in Oct. Will try spare key & see if problem goes away. |
| Jun | 2013 | 20000 | 0 | Still having problems with the anti-theft/security system. Had keys replaced about 10 months ago, but problem hasn't gone away. The dealer is replacing the Theft Deterrent Module. Cabling looked ok, hopefully the new module will fix it. |
| 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. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 65000 | 0 | When I traded it in, it had a problem with the steering. I don't remember what it was called. I just googled it, it was the intermediate shaft that would thud or clunk sometimes when turning the steering wheel. |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Electrical short smell emanates from engine compartment. Dealer acknowledges odor but attributes to "new" car smell. Suggested that chemicals on metal components will burn off by 1000 miles. |
| Jul | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Wiring harness. passenger air bag would not engage if someone was sitting in passenger seat. Recalled. |
| Oct | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Rear cupholder spring retaining hinge popped out. Cup holder has two retaining plastic ends that it swivels from. They remounted it without the hinge. |
| Mar | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Air bag warning light indicated servicing |
| Jul | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Rear cup holder hinge defective. Left rear shock |
| Aug | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | air bag sensor light Chrome plating on interior door handle was defective. Handle trim sharp to the touch. |
| Sep | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Air bag sensors needed to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Key remote: battery holder post broken off |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Faulty wiring harness connector causing false indiction of problems with air bag system or trunk lid open. Part ordered and replaced. Problem solved. |
| Jul | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Manufacturer upgrade to automatic transmission software installed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Clunking noise that seemed to emanate from rear was apparent when car hit certain bumps. Later diagnosed as a problem with sunroof that only sounded as though it were from the rear. Problem found to be sunroof assy somehow bumping against something else when car was driven over bumps. | |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | plastic body panel behind right rear wheel loose. Dealer replaced original fasteners with oversize fasteners. Reattached....now tight. |
| Aug | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | "service airbag" error message. Dealer diagnosed as needing a replacement part....not in stock. airbag problem apparently resolved after new part was installed. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Squeaking problem in the driver door related to seatbelt retraction system |
| Oct | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | Service Airbag light was on, needed to change electrical connectors as part of recall |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Transmission had forgotten how to shift; had to be reprogrammed using "quick learn" | |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Bad smell from cowling; had to be disassembled and sprayed. Problem not yet resolved | |
| Jun | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | OnStar module is faulty |
| Aug | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | OnStar module that gives directions was not working correctly. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Powertrain shudder and growling usually from 40-50 that often continues into a constant rumble and shake at, above, or below that speed. GM Engineers tested it, but nothing would occur for them, so a portable data recorder was installed to monitor. |
| Feb | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Alarm/lock light appeared on dash board after braking lightly to slow in traffic. Nothing else came on or ran differently, but I went straight to the dealer and no codes, etc. showed up, GM Tech had no ideas, so it was just turned off/on to reset. |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Phone bluetooth would not stayed paired. Replaced Onstar communication module to repair bluetooth loss of pairing when car shut off. |
| Aug | 2012 | 35300 | 300 | Blower resistor failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 9000 | 32 | Bluetooth needed upate to get to resync with phone. |
| Dec | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | center console broke latch |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Squeaking from rear passenger side quarter panel area, thought to be interior trim, found to be squeaky rear strut mount The emblem inserted into the steering wheel was not centered and printed incorrectly, dealer replaced airbag module to fix issue Security light illuminated, dont know cause, but once reset, it has not happened again. |
| May | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | front cradle was rubbing against body |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 1860 | 0 | Small buzz coming from the door trim. Fixed by a drop of glue, very simple. |
| Dec | 2008 | 4960 | 0 | Rear window defroster grid does not work, the ground was not connected. DIY fix: plugged in the connector. |
| Jan | 2009 | 6200 | 0 | Radio would cut out momentarily (very infrequent occurrences). Dealer replaced the radio, so far so good. Plastic steering column shroud loose, dealer glued it. A quarter panel at the rear right side kept popping out. I fixed it myself, seems good so far. Possibly a small assembly error. |
| Mar | 2009 | 8060 | 0 | Front door locks developed a significant clunk that occurred when opening doors. Dealer installed striker panel spacers and aligned the doors, problem fixed. On a side note - as a result of the adjustment the front doors sit a bit lower than a rear ones. |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Driver's door latch intermittently would not let the door latch or unlatch, making it bounce or get stuck shut. The latch was replaced and all is back to normal. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | A piece of paneling in the center console where the back 12volt plug is kept popping out when I would lift the console door. It was fixed a week later and covered by warranty with no issues. Tire wheel arch also had a missing panel plug; was replaced. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | A small piece of panel in the middle was popping out when the box in the center was opened to its fullest. Slightly annoying to have to pop it back in, but was replaced quickly and have had no problems. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 6820 | 0 | The brake fluid in the master cylinder started to break down about 3 months after owning the car. Come cold winter months, the brakes would squeak when depressed. Dealer changed fluid to a modified DOT3 fluid as per bulletin #PIT3779J. |
| Sep | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | Brakes were squeaking while they were applied. The pads were tested, but still had plenty of braking material left. Shop decided that it was likely due to bad pads, so they replaced them. Squeaking has gone away. |
| Nov | 2009 | 17980 | 0 | Brakes squeak excessively during stopping. Brought the vehicle in, and service consultant decided that brakes should be looked at. Service technician says brakes should not be squeeking like this at only 26000 km, so replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2010 | 22940 | 0 | Noticeable clicking noise coming from rear when going over a bump. Dealer troubleshooted and discovered it was a rattle originating from the seatbelt mechanism. Applied some foam tape around the mechanism, and the problem was solved. |
| Oct | 2011 | 39680 | 360 | Brake pads were low. Hadn't reached the indicator yet, and mechanic said it would have to be replaced likely within next few months. I said since the car was in, just replace the pads. |
| Mar | 2012 | 51460 | 0 | Both driver and passenger lower ball joints had slight play. Both were recommended for repair, and as a result was repaired under extended warranty. Estimated cost would have been $1385 had I not been covered under extended warranty. |
| Jul | 2012 | 56580 | 1100 | Driver side strut mount bearing was seizing. Loud clunks could be heard as I was steering both left or right. Since the old struts had to be removed anyway, I decided to install all new springs, struts too. No quick strut avaialable... |
| Mar | 2013 | 71300 | 1650 | Replaced both front control arms and replaced both rear sway bars. The ball joints in the front were loose, and the bushings in the back were cracked. GM basically requires replacement of the whole control arm and sway bar kit. |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 50000 | 1500 | Radiator blew for the second time. Dealer refused to honor warranty. Chevrolet stinks. |
| May | 2012 | 55000 | 850 | Motor mounts and arms replaced |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 85500 | 38 | Replace rearview mirror 4-way switch, which had not been working in up direction. |
| Feb | 2012 | 89000 | 380 | Replaced front struts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | 170 | Replaced oil filter housing gasket, which had a slow drip. |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | CD player inoperative. New radio/CD player installed under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | CD player inoperative again. CD/radio replaced under warranty (this is 3rd CD/radio in this car;original & 2 replacements) | |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | Both front doors had rattles for same reason. The window mechanisms had come loose inside the doors. Something was tightened & problem was solved. | |
| May | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Passenger side rear brake caliper developed leak. Replaced with new part. Noise from front end turned out to be steering column that needed lube. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 136000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 138000 | 350 | Oil leak AROUND THE FILTER, THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE CHANGE |
| Jul | 2012 | 142000 | 325 | Replace the o-2 sensors |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 50000 | 780 | When turning, the power steering message appears in the DIC. Steering locks up. Had to replace steering column - the 2005 model is covered under a Service Bulletin, but not the 2006 even though it is the exact same problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 100 | Replaced sensor in steering column causing buggy power steering; covered under extended warranty with $100 deductible. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 48000 | 79 | Airbag wires/sensor in steering column was loose. |
| Sep | 2010 | 63000 | 100 | Power steering known defect repaired. Steering column replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 54000 | 4000 | Had no foward gears, only reverse |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 800 | Front rotors were warpped... replaced front rotors and pads... Flushed break fluid and wheel alignment Rear shock absorbers were leaking... replaced both .. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
144-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 46000 | 50 | CD Player not functioning. Replaced audio system. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 49600 | 0 | Gas cap had worn out. Dealer replaced the cap with new, no more fault codes - problem solved. |
| Mar | 2010 | 57040 | 170 | Check engine light for lean condition. System needed an ECM re-flash and injector flush. Problem then solved. |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 10 | seafoamed the engine: 1/3 in the tank, 1/3 in the crankcase and a 1/3 up the vacuum line. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 54560 | 100 | Leaking rear seal on the drivers rear caliper necessitated a caliper replacement. |
| Oct | 2009 | 61380 | 45 | replaced faulty evap canister purge valve |
| Oct | 2010 | 76880 | 300 | Amber bulb fixture in headlight assembly started to melt and scorched the assemblies. New assemblies and led amber bulbs purchased and installed. Problem returned - headlight assembly daytime running light amber lenses caught fire. Replaced bulbs with gm 13502232 and new knock off lenses. Found GM TSB 06-08-42-004B. Also affects HHRs. |
| Sep | 2012 | 96720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Visors fall down - Replaced under warranty Steering Gear knocks Check gas cap warning when gas cap is on - Warranty Fuel gauge only reaches 7/8 full Gas cap was replaced on first trip but the computer needed to be reset on a second trip. Fuel gauge i | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | The visors and steering knocks resolved without incident under warranty. Gas cap replaced The fuel tank was replace after the cluster and fuel level sender units were replaced. The tank was apparently warped but the mechanic did not see the problem or | |
| Jan | 2009 | 60000 | 16 | Replace remote fob from Ebay and dealer programmed for free. |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 40 | Replaced front brake pads. Replaced turn signal bulb |
| Dec | 2010 | 83000 | 3000 | Transmission stop going forward. Only reverse worked. Transmission was rebuilt. Could have used a transmission fluid change a few miles ago. |
| Mar | 2013 | 123000 | 200 | Replaced both tie rod ends and passenger control arm. Should have been $700 but did the work myself. |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Steering tie rods replaced. Second time. Rear hatch struts failed. Both replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Steering rod. Again. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 50000 | 27 | 3 Remote Keyless entry keys continually failed; had received 1 new months ago but that one failed also; finally got them reprogrammed again when Also had car taken in for rear blinker bulb burned out & incorrectly self-installed. |
| Nov | 2010 | 71500 | 0 | Power steering light coming on at times. After a few months, received recall notice for power steering assist loss due to electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. Repaired @ no cost to me. |
| Mar | 2012 | 86000 | 245 | Cable for emergency brake broke |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 122000 | 600 | Replace intermediate steering shaft 8-07, problem resurfaced 1-08, states known problem, repacked and advised should consider trading in, very noticable high speed vibration, common on Malibu. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 51000 | 200 | CD stuck in the CD-rom. Rear mirror broken. |
| Dec | 2008 | 54000 | 200 | Both remote are not working. Changed to new ones for 100$ each with 50$ labor. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 60000 | 142 | Transmission shifting problem, solved by adding transmission fluid and possibly resetting shift points. |
| May | 2011 | 84000 | 0 | Steering Universal Joint, not repaired, told "There's a TSB on this - see your dealer" |
| Aug | 2011 | 87500 | 645 | Replaced steering assembly |
| Apr | 2012 | 100000 | 150 | brake cylinder replaced during a regular pad/rotor change at 97000 |
| Dec | 2012 | 113000 | 100 | Exhaust, replaced muffler |
| May | 2013 | 120000 | 530 | Replaced right front bearing Replaced both front tie rods |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Rack & pinion replaced, under warranty (noted before 36,000). Front end was making 'bump' noise when turning steering wheel. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 166 | Front end again had 'bump' noise when turning steering wheel. Out of warranty, GM picked up about 50% of repair cost. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 97000 | 0 | Front end clunking, started at 36k, repaired 4 times now with different parts, last repair at 92k. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 47000 | 0 | The passenger side sunvisor was not properly installed so I had to take the car back to be reserviced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | I have been driving the car and noticed a noise coming from the dash. It was constant while cruising and was getting louder. While the car was in the shop they noticed steering issues. The noise went away after fixing them but it keeps coming back. When turning the steering wheel a clunk could be heard from the front end. The mechanic checked it out & found the intermediate shaft and both lower control arms were bad. They replaced all parts and the clunk went away. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 41000 | 20 | Long starting problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 700 | Fuel Pump replaced. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 1400 | Engine replaced due to Dexcool contamination. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 200 | Replaced water pump | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 300 | ABS light came on. Passenger side wheel hub found to be the culprit. Wheel hub replaced. | |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 178 | Replaced water pump | |
| Jul | 2011 | 90 | Check engine light on, replaced fuel cap, tested vapor recovery system | |
| Aug | 2011 | 302 | Rear window fell down. Needed new power window regulator. Part only available from GM so cost was very high. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 0 | Piston Slap, Two pistons worn due to so-called "piston slap." Dealer in St. Clould, MN, said noise would not hinder performance.Ha! I complained twice and just before warranty expired, I asked agained about the engine noise. The mechanic rep said it cou | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Right rear taillight assembly became full of water. The tail lamp broke because of the contact with the water and had to be replaced. I emptied the water out of the lens assembly. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 357 | Body Control Module Replacement - Heater did not work. Vehicle was in the shop for 1 business day. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 301 | Replaced ignition switch due to random inability to start. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 400 | Front Struts Replacement | |
| Oct | 2008 | 800 | Lower Intake Gasket replacement | |
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