2010 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2010 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (4%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Chevrolet Malibu problem?

Chart based on 103 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (90%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2000 mi trans line broke,faulty clamp. 
22000 mi

US $32
Vibration beginning at 42MPH. After unsuccessful rebalance of tires, dealer believed issue was warped left front axle. Replaced axle. Wife drove car from dealer to trip to Texas, so I have not validated that problem is fixed. 
35000 mi The dealer, working with the technical folks at GM, replaced the drive axles/reprogrammed transmission. Vibration better, but not perfect. The dealer replaced the tires with Michelin's. The vibration is gone. Now minor xmission shift issue. 

Return to top

2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

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

92000 mi

US $70
Transmission coolling line needed replacement 
28000 mi noticed abrupt downshifting when coming to stops in car. No CE or other light on, but when took car for 25k service, asked dealer to look. They opened up and overhauled transmission--new clutch packs, TCM valve assembly, fluid 
88000 mi Loss of a couple forward gears and reverse gear on the 6-spd Daewoo automatic. Technician found fractured wave plate, broken gears metal shards and liquid was gray and fouled within the transmission. Entire rebuild was needed. 
14000 mi I had the right drive axle seal replaced, anyway that is what was on the RO. Now that same seal is leaking more now than before the repair. 
16000 mi Transmission Cooler lines leaking trans. fluid. Lines had to be replaced (2). Parts had to be ordered. 
16300 mi The dealer replaced both transmission cooler lines. Two days due to no parts. Had to send for them. 
65000 mi At a resting position, checked engine light came. While depressing accelerator to 20-30 mph, tach rpm went to 5-6k. Car would bucked forward. Car was towed. 3-5 wave plate damaged tranny. 
80000 mi power train seal 

Return to top

2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

32000 mi

US $150
transmission fluid cooler lines between transaxle and radiator leaked and needed to be replaced. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Transmission Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2010 Chevrolet Malibu problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.