2011 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2011

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (0%)

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Engine not specified

26000 mi struts were making a load rattle. they put new ones in but did not replace the bearing plates. they still rattled. took back they put new bearing plates in 

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

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

55000 mi Front end rattles and clunks. GM dealer says that's normal. 
20000 mi Noisy right front wheel bearing. Dealer replaced bearing under warranty. 
91000 mi

US $105
The right front wheel bearing was noisy. I replaced it myself 
64000 mi

US $720
Both front hubs/bearings had to be replaced. Thought it was early, they blamed it on the salt used in our area. 

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension Problems

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