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%)

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

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

69440 mi window in right rear stopped working properly, Many trips back to same dealer to repair unsuccessfully chrome finish on interior door handle peeling off leaving a sharp edge that caused cut on child's finger. 
93500 mi Sunroof drain became detached and drained water into the passenger side a-pillar 
1240 mi Rattle coming from headliner over rear seats. Replaced grommet and re-inserted. 
47700 mi paint was peeling from front bumper. bumper was repaired 
4000 mi Wind noise left drivers window. 
2000 mi plastic body panel behind right rear wheel loose. Dealer replaced original fasteners with oversize fasteners. Reattached....now tight. 
9500 mi Rear cupholder spring retaining hinge popped out. Cup holder has two retaining plastic ends that it swivels from. They remounted it without the hinge. 
20000 mi Chrome plating on interior door handle was defective. Handle trim sharp to the touch. 
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. 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

5000 mi Squeaking problem in the driver door related to seatbelt retraction system 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Body Problems

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