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2009 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 228 repairs.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2264 mi | Driver's door latch bad/replaced; Engine cover paint peeling, parts received but damaged; Windshield trim bad/replaced; Rt rr door panel bad/replaced; Additional parts ordered: driver's sun visor, fog lamp switch blanking panel, shift console bezel |
| 400 mi | Bad smell from cowling; had to be disassembled and sprayed. Problem not yet resolved |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35389 mi | Driver's front door would not always latch when closed. Replaced door latch assembly. Repaired under original 3/36 warranty. |
| 45320 mi | Key fob broken internally. Battery retainer is separated from circuit board. It should have had better welds and more mounting points to circuit board. Had extended warranty otherwise would have been a couple hundred. |
| 50250 mi US $400 |
Chevy knows about the loose/rattle sunshade. Mine rattled when in open position. Dealer replaced with more rigid sunshade. Now rattles in closed position and Dealer refuses to do anything else. Disappointing. The sun shade on the moonroof rattled as though it were loose. Chevy knows of this issue, it's common. After "repair" (which is replacing with a more rigid sunshade), it now rattles when closed. |
| 4000 mi | Rtn to dif dealer (after consultation w/GM rep). 'mildew odor' in the psgr compatment. This mildew odor was very prevalent outside the vehicle eminating from the frt cowl vent below the wipers |
| 52000 mi US $20 |
Tires leaking air around the valve stems. Corrosion of the wheel around the bead has been a problem for a couple of years. This time is was around the valves and they had to be replaced. |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 122000 mi US $35 |
Replaced the hood lift arm |
| 36000 mi US $140 |
Passenger front tire had a slow leak. Was not the tire, the steel rim was defective. Ordered used rim off of ebay and had mounted. |
| 53000 mi US $161 |
Driver's seat collapsed due to seat bottom perimeter frame only having a few tack welds rather than fully welded. Took to a body shop that welded the frame successfully |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
| 69440 mi C $400 |
As indicated in the past entry, the passenger's side bulb burned out. Since the housing had excessive moisture fogging, the decision was made to replace the whole assembly. |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
| 107000 mi US $110 |
Trunk hydraulic lifts were replaced. And, after replacing the passenger-side low beam headlight, in March, it went out again about 10 days ago...first week of July. |
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