| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 134 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (42%)
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.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71000 mi US $150 |
radiator recovery tank replaced, in shop six days waiting for part |
| 131000 mi US $400 |
hesitation occurs on acceleration, engine light on, advised at minimum needs fuel injectors, possibly also fuel pump |
| 199000 mi US $450 |
Misfire due to faulty coils |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
Emission control solenoid, oil change |
| 126000 mi US $300 |
Cleaned valves |
| 87000 mi US $1050 |
Fuel pump was shot. I'm pretty careful about using reliable looking gas stations, but pump died at 77k. Car started one morning, idled roughly, then was fine for 20mi trip. Then it stranded me. |
| 33000 mi | ordered new fuel sensor fuel sensor replaced |
| 48000 mi US $535 |
Check gas cap message kept coming on. Then check engine light came on. A tank pressure sensor and a purge valve connector were installed. |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 55800 mi C $50 |
Camshaft sensor or something like that. It was minor took two minutes. |
| 98500 mi US $385 |
Replace throttle body and mounting gasket |
| 91000 mi US $259 |
Check engine light came on and code indicated a major problem. The dealer replaced the front cam shaft position sensor. |
| 98000 mi US $259 |
Check engine light came on and the code indicated an major problem. Dealer replaced the rear cam shaft position sensor. |
| 49200 mi US $300 |
Also check engine light comes on. Code reader says catalytic efficiency not right. Mechanic, oil change people, friend in business say not a problem, but it's annoying. |
| 50300 mi | Last year I was advised by private mechanic not to worry about engine light. Poor mpg, sluggish pickup,excessive downshifting and engine whine. Dealership replaced cat.conv under warranty, now car is peppy, quiet, and I am totally satisfied. |
| 27000 mi | Emissions filter stuck open. |
| 30000 mi | Key would stick in ignition. Replaced ignition. |
| 51000 mi | Gas cap was replaced due to a fault code. |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
| 28000 mi | Replaced failed Lith. Battery |
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