2010 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 103 repairs.
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2010 Chevrolet Malibu engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

66000 mi One of the emissions sensors went bad. Can't recall which one. 
62000 mi a valve in the exhaust system was faulty, dealer replaced. No charge covered under extended warranty. 
77500 mi engine light came on, diagnosed by dealer as needing a new catalytic converter 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

57000 mi Cracked exhaust manifold 
11000 mi Manufacturer upgrade to automatic transmission software installed. 
105700 mi

US $15
MAP sensor replacement 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

44000 mi

US $67
Replaced oxygen sensor 2 
63800 mi

US $400
Fuel pump died, left me stranded at Home Depot. (not a bad place to kill time waiting on a tow truck) 
64400 mi

US $1200
Check engine, fuel system 
12400 mi Car would not run properly in driveway.Towed to dealer and mass airflow sensor (MAF)replaced 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD

92580 mi problem with Hybrid 
93000 mi problem with Hybrid never repaired 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

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