2010 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010

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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%)

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 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

14300 mi

US $43
Master cylinder leaking where the four brakes lines attach to it. Master cylinder and brake lines were removed for a repair last year and the dealer that preformed that repair cross-threaded brake lines into master cylinder, causing leaks. 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

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

107000 mi

US $45
Replaced front and rear brake pads. 
96000 mi

US $844
replace rear brake, rotors and one caliper. 
121000 mi

US $350
Front pads and rotors replaced 
13000 mi Brake Master Cylinder had a leak. Car told me that there was low brake fluid. I took car into dealer and they found the problem. Ordered the part, gave me a loaner car for two days. No further problem 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

54000 mi

US $678
Left rear brake caliper leaking fluid. Dealer replaced caliper and flushed fluid. 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Problems

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