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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Delivered as out-of-state dealer trade with deep scratch on left rear wheel well. Scratch buffed out.
7219 mi
Shift console bezel won't stay down, entire console replaced, issue still exists; Driver's sun visor won't snap into at-rest position, replaced
12000 mi
Condensation in right headlight - replaced entire unit
12082 mi
Replaced headlight unit on Friday and did not put my LED turn signal back in. Returned Tuesday to have it corrected. Right headlight has condensation, replaced; Bluetooth won't maintain pairing, reflashed
4300 mi
Sunroof drainage tube improperly install during manufacturing causing leakage into car behind dash board.
7000 mi
Extreme heat caused insulation to come out from between the rear deck and windshield.
Sunroof sunshade, when in full open, rattles as though it is loose; very distracting and annoying. This is a common problem in Malibu forums. Dealer is aware of them but refused to do anything for me and charged me to replace the sunshade.
50700 mi
US $100
The sun shade on the moonroof rattled as though it were loose. Chevy knows of this issue, it's common. After "repair" (which is replacing with a more rigid sunshade), it now rattles when closed.
48500 mi
US $350
Extended warranty not at all helpful with my issue. Moonroof leaked water all over the visor, the a-pillar, the headliner and onto me and my lap. It was a loose connection for the moonroof drain. Moonroof is horrible quality.
75000 mi
The tube inside the moonroof frame had become disconnected and after it rained, the interior had become soaked on the driver side. This is the tube that collects water and carries it out through the hole in frame of the body.
24126 mi
Grandson stepped on rear fold down cup holder (behind console) & broke off. Service of vehicle performed while we took deliver of a 2011 Camaro. Worked completed before we finished paperwork for new car. No charge.
5000 mi
center console broke latch
53320 mi
Water was leaking from right hand A pillar. Traded car for Jetta.
34500 mi
All four door hinges stops were loose. Both nuts on each stop were finger tight. Mechanic tightened all four doors.
19220 mi
right headlight lens has condensation in it replaced right front headlamp lense assembly - problem fixed
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
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