Chevrolet Malibu Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Malibu Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
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 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | Key FOB was not opening trunk. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
| 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). |
| 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). |
| 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. |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | on-star stopped working. Parts have been ordered. |
| Oct | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | On-star would intermittently stop working. Unable to replicate issue. Car was into dealer three times, no parts were ordered, issue hasn't occurred since. |
| Dec | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | On-star stopped working. Rear-view mirror/on-star buttons replaced. Wiring from on-star module to mirror replaced, wiring from antenna to on-star module replaced. Connectors for all on-star wiring replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| 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. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Airbag warning light came on, notifying us that the airbag may not work in an accident. The dealer replaced a sensor located under the driver's seat |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Wiring harness. passenger air bag would not engage if someone was sitting in passenger seat. Recalled. |
| Mar | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Air bag warning light indicated servicing |
| Aug | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | air bag sensor light |
| 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| 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 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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 Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Within a week of vehicle delivery (4FE09), we detected a 'mildew odor' in the psgr compatment. This mildew odor was very prevalent outside the vehicle eminating from the frt cowl vent below the wipers. |
| Dec | 2011 | 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 | Security light illuminated, dont know cause, but once reset, it has not happened again. |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | I had a loose passenger side rear window regulator replaced(nothing serious, but was making a noise when the window was down and I went over a bump). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | electric door lock not working on one door |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | 90 | cruise control |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 18600 | 0 | Rear left door lock intermittent no-lock/unlock condition |
| Nov | 2010 | 27260 | 0 | Driver's door latch/light burned out. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | 35960 | 0 | Intermitent NO lock/unlock condition rear R/H door latch. Dismantled, looked at, physically cycled cleaned with isopropyl alcool, and lightly lubed with LPS. Fixed! Frt L/H door latch this time. Door Ajar on DIC, chime when key switch OFF with door fully closed. will attempt cleaning before dismantle. Same built as rear with latch/solenoid/switch in same casing? Update on Front L/H door latch: Fixed itself! No more Door Ajar message Radio plays until door is opened, and dome light shuts off when required! |
| Mar | 2013 | 39680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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) | |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 217 | replace radio antenna under warranty-mount was broken | |
| Apr | 2009 | 37 | replace power seat motor under warranty-fore/aft adjustment failed occasionally | |
| Apr | 2010 | 113 | replace heater fan motor under extended warranty $100 deductible plus tax | |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 48000 | 79 | Airbag wires/sensor in steering column was loose. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | 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. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | The dash lights and tail light go out an a fuse is blown. When the fuse is replaced the lights work for a few days and the problem exists again. I've had the car in five times for the same problem.It occured first in October 2009. |
| Sep | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | It has not reoccured so far. (Dash light/tail lights)Since we got the car back from the dealer on September 3rd. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 18000 | 60 | Passenger window control switch not working |
| Dec | 2010 | 34000 | 200 | power door lock and power side mirrors not working replaced the switches for both |
| Mar | 2012 | 51000 | 10 | power window switches and power rear view mirror switches |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | 168 | Passenger automatic door lock was replaced,all locks kept locking and unlocking without key in ignition. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 90000 | 45 | Failing to start about once a week, starter will run on and not start. now becoming more frequent |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 38440 | First odometer entry | |
| 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 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 60000 | 16 | Replace remote fob from Ebay and dealer programmed for free. |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 40 | Replaced turn signal bulb |
| Mar | 2013 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 81000 | 61 | Battery terminal getting loose |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2003 | 0 | Radio loosing presets. Radio replaced | |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | right blinker has rapid flash. Replaced bulbs | |
| Sep | 2008 | 90 | Check engine light on. Replaced fuse in trunk | |
| Oct | 2010 | 43000 | 375 | Heater did not work, replaced the heater door actuator. |
| Jul | 2012 | 53300 | 77 | Replace right side headlight module |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Malibu in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 69000 | 0 | Security system and key fob malfunction. Dealer said it was a problem with these cars & couldn't do anything except order me a new fob ($125.00) and reprogram it ($35.00) |
| Feb | 2012 | 69500 | 0 | I took my fob to a friend who does soldering . He put a drop of solder on it, let it cool, and it worked again. When it becomes sluggish I pop open the fob and very carefully buff off the contacts. |
| Jun | 2012 | 72000 | 0 | Gas guage does not read accurately. Goes to empty after tank filled. |
| May | 2013 | 75000 | 0 | The gas gauge was never repaired, bc estimated $600. I reset mileage B whenever I put gas into the tank, multiplied gallons by 18 (which seemed safe) and kept a post-it with remaining miles noted each day. This problem did make selling difficult. |
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 131000 | 6 | Dimmer switch for dash lights crapped out after a long slow decline. $6 part, 5 minute fix. :-) |
| Dec | 2011 | 134000 | 109 | Battery failed suddenly and left car stranded. Jump start was successful and 4 year old battery was replaced by owner the next day. |
| Mar | 2013 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | Replaced DVD player (Was skipping) | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Replace radio control button steering wheel Replace rear hatch release actuator | |
| Jun | 2009 | 5 | Replace tail light bulbs | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1488 | Replace windshield washer pump | |
| Jan | 2012 | 92000 | 1900 | A/C compressor replaced, bearings started whining Replace power driver seat adjuster switch |
| Chevrolet in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 51000 | 200 | CD stuck in the CD-rom. |
| Dec | 2008 | 54000 | 200 | Both remote are not working. Changed to new ones for 100$ each with 50$ labor. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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