| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 56 repairs.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
Engine not specified
| 50000 mi US $1500 |
Radiator blew for the second time. Dealer refused to honor warranty. Chevrolet stinks. |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $55 |
The plug on the bottom of the radiator keeps coming off leaving me with no coolant/antifreeze. Overheats suddenly. Repaired 3 times in the last 6 months. Mechanic said it was due to poor design and he crafted a workaround. |
| 66000 mi US $325 |
Had to replace the serpentine belt |
| 104000 mi US $170 |
Replaced oil filter housing gasket, which had a slow drip. |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
Replaced throttle body assembly and throttle pedal assembly. |
| 138000 mi US $718 |
Replaced radiator cooling fans assembly. |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi | Oil filler housing (cap) was cracked. Dealer was the only one who serviced the car, so they must have cracked it by over-torquing. They wanted $107 to replace it; got one from Pep Boys for $11.99 and put it on in the parking lot. |
| 86300 mi | Evaporative emission canister vent solenoid valve had to be replaced (check engine light went off on dash). |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Hatch
217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121520 mi C $500 |
Catalytic converter malfunction. Had to replace one of the catalytic converters on the car. Replaced both at the same time since I got them usedý for one price. |
| 132680 mi | Coolant leak. Diagnosed as gasket leak in water passageway running from one head to the other. Removed and replaced gasket. Repair successful. |
| 137640 mi C $50 |
Code for bad catalytic converter. Replaced spark plugs. Code reset. |
| 137640 mi C $800 |
Bank 1 catalytic converter required replacement (again). |
| 140740 mi | Catalytic converter installed in December had manufacturers defect and began to leak due to bad weld. Replaced under manufacturer warranty. They covered parts and labor. |
| 48875 mi C $141 |
coolant reservoir leaking & replaced, 1 liter Delco coolant added. $100 plus tax deductible under extended warranty charged. |
| 52021 mi | coolant still leaking, replaced reservoir cap and topped up coolant |
| 52021 mi C $113 |
1. coolant STILL leaking, replaced water pump under extended warranty--no charge. 2. famous Malibu steering clunk on low speed turning--replaced intermediate steering shaft. Extended warranty- $100 deductible + tax |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 138000 mi US $350 |
Oil leak AROUND THE FILTER, THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE CHANGE |
| 151800 mi US $325 |
Replace the o-2 sensors |
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