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2004 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 163 repairs.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100300 mi US $180 |
Replaced all 4 rotors and pads. Pads were replaced for free under limited lifetime warranty from Advance Auto. Replaced 1 brake caliper. Flushed brake fluid. Repairs completed myself. |
| 104300 mi US $500 |
Passenger-side brake flex-hose collapsed locking brake on. Brake overheated ruining rotor, pads, caliper and wheel bearing on passenger side. Replaced parts ruined and also replaced remaining brake hoses. |
| 128000 mi US $75 |
Brake caliper seized. Had car towed home and replaced caliper. |
| 195000 mi US $200 |
Left rear brake caliper replacment |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 176700 mi C $1400 |
Seized calipers on rear brakes, leading to excessive wear on front brakes. Required replacing rear calipers. |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
| 69000 mi US $80 |
Shaved/ground rotors |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced RR caliper due to leak |
| 154000 mi US $584 |
leaking right rear caliper required replacement leaking right rear caliper required replacement |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
brake cylinder replaced during a regular pad/rotor change at 97000 |
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