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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 3.1L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
74000 mi
US $700
Fuel Pump replaced.
75000 mi
US $1400
Engine replaced due to Dexcool contamination.
158000 mi
US $200
Replaced water pump
119000 mi
US $500
Vehicle stopped in the middle of the road with a broken fuel pump. The electric fuel pump is immersed in the fuel tank so the tank had to be dropped down for the pump to be replaced.
94000 mi
We bought a battery for it and it began to drain the battery more than usual so we got another battery for it. Also, The key ignition switch was going out so my husband ordered a ignition switch for it and put it in.
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