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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 134 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 36 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
| 50000 mi US $40 |
Drivers power door lock stopped working. Replaced door lock actuator. |
| 50800 mi US $5 |
Rear drivers side automatic door lock failed. 2nd lock to fail in 2 months. $400 repair at dealer. Fixed it myself with a $5.00 universal lock motor in 2 hours. Internet research indicates this is a design flaw and a very common failure. |
| 25000 mi | XM "Not Available" message comes up on radio. At same time air bag light and tire pressure light start to blink. Cause: no communication with BCM. BCM replaced and programmed. |
| 4960 mi | Rear window defroster grid does not work, the ground was not connected. DIY fix: plugged in the connector. |
| 6200 mi | Radio would cut out momentarily (very infrequent occurrences). Dealer replaced the radio, so far so good. |
| 131000 mi US $400 |
soon afterwards AC quit working, opted not to repair, get rid of car |
| 24000 mi | I had a loose passenger side rear window regulator replaced(nothing serious, but was making a noise when the window was down and I went over a bump). |
| 21000 mi | Keyless entry/remote start not working. Key fobs replaced. |
| 38700 mi US $50 |
Keyless entry would not start car |
| 57000 mi US $250 |
Replaced 2 TPMS |
| 64000 mi US $50 |
Car would not start. towed to dealer. Alternator replaced |
| 51000 mi US $1500 |
Two power locks on driver side Blower motor gone. |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 29140 mi | heater fan malfunction of 1-2 setting grinding sound very loud |
| 116700 mi | Diagnose why passenger airbag turns on and off randomly when passenger is riding in car |
| 138600 mi US $200 |
Front headlight replaced , requires entire front end to be removed . A $250 job to replace a $40 part , awful design |
| 20000 mi | AC blower fan started making a clicking sound. |
| 22000 mi | Replaced left rear stereo speaker after the stereo made a loud pop and cut out for a few seconds. Speaker became "fuzzy" and was replaced under warranty. |
| 44000 mi US $90 |
AC condensate draining under carpet. Problem with water running back along outside of hose into cabin area. |
| 88000 mi US $175 |
Electric began working inconsistently. |
| 92000 mi US $38 |
turn signal switch |
| 79000 mi US $4350 |
Bought used malibu. Seller said probably needs front wheel bearing. Dealer said it was bad alignment, rear tires bulging on inside sidewalls. Today temp guage went to 3/8 up instead of 1/4 up. Has me a little worried. |
| 43000 mi | Front and rear door lock motors don't work. Dealership would charge $ |
| 49200 mi US $300 |
Drivers side door lock assemblies had to be replaced front and rear. |
| 82300 mi US $250 |
positive cable was not insulated, and had corroded everything in sight. Needed new battery and cable. Firestone shop a RIP-OFF in Santa Fe, NM |
| 26000 mi | Cruise control inoperative and brake lamps on. Replaced brake lamp switch. |
| 30000 mi | Replaced two door lock actuators and reprogramed one key. |
| 34000 mi | Driver door actuator & driver seat back adjuster stopped working. |
| 22000 mi | Right/front door speaker had no sound. Replaced door speaker. |
| 34000 mi | Auto lights intermittent. Problem first reported December 2011. Out of warranty so never got it fixed. |
| 21080 mi | The rear passenger door lock no longer worked electronically only manually. |
| 143080 mi C $850 |
In addition, the power door lock for driver side door was replaced as it wasn't locking/unlocking anymore. |
| 13000 mi | electric door lock not working on one door |
| 54000 mi US $90 |
cruise control |
| 12400 mi | passenger side rear door lock stopped working. replaced under warranty. |
| 18600 mi | Rear left door lock intermittent no-lock/unlock condition |
| 27280 mi | Light bulb from driver's door handle area was out. Replaced. Driver's door latch/light burned out. Replaced under warranty. |
| 35960 mi | Intermitent NO lock/unlock condition rear R/H door latch. Dismantled, looked at, physically cycled cleaned with isopropyl alcool, and lightly lubed with LPS. Fixed! Frt L/H door latch this time. Door Ajar on DIC, chime when key switch OFF with door fully closed. will attempt cleaning before dismantle. Same built as rear with latch/solenoid/switch in same casing? Update on Front L/H door latch: Fixed itself! No more Door Ajar message Radio plays until door is opened, and dome light shuts off when required! |
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