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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 35 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

44640 mi Key fob not working, dealer replaced no charge under warranty 
50220 mi AC not working properly, controls working intermittently. Dealer diagnosed as AC control module, part out of stock before long weekend, had to return five days later for a 3 hour repair. key fob not working again 
5000 mi on-star stopped working. Parts have been ordered. 
6000 mi On-star would intermittently stop working. Unable to replicate issue. Car was into dealer three times, no parts were ordered, issue hasn't occurred since. 
6000 mi On-star stopped working. Rear-view mirror/on-star buttons replaced. Wiring from on-star module to mirror replaced, wiring from antenna to on-star module replaced. Connectors for all on-star wiring replaced. 
41000 mi Air bag warning service lamp came on Saturday, took to dealer. Determined connector issue on side air bags. Could not repair same day, so took back Monday. Took 3 hours to rework connectors under a TSB. So far, so good. 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

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

10000 mi Airbag warning light came on, notifying us that the airbag may not work in an accident. The dealer replaced a sensor located under the driver's seat 
74000 mi

US $110
Onstar communication module failed. Update: later fixed itself. 
16200 mi Lost cruise control and warning lights flashing 
22700 mi 2nd trip to repair loss of cruise control and warning messages about the traction control 
42000 mi passenger low beam bulb burnt. bulb was replaced and the low beam 10a fuse(fuse #() 
60000 mi Changed headlight harness 
68300 mi Ac Compresor plug was replaced 
7000 mi Wiring harness. passenger air bag would not engage if someone was sitting in passenger seat. Recalled. 
14000 mi Air bag warning light indicated servicing 
20000 mi air bag sensor light 
21000 mi Air bag sensors needed to be replaced. 
38000 mi Key remote: battery holder post broken off 
121000 mi

US $180
Battery had to be replaced by Chevy with Group 90 after prior battery Group 47(wrong one put in by AAA) failed after 2 years. AAA replacement battery failed, wrong type put in by AAA. Not a chevy issue. 
123000 mi

US $401
A/C not blowing cold air. Regulator circuit that feeds A/C compressor needed to be replaced. 
128000 mi

US $200
signal swtich 
99000 mi

US $250
Replaced windshield washer motor Replace windshield washer pump 
17000 mi warning light on about airbag. dealer found loose connection and repaired 
30000 mi Bad Battery 
620 mi Power window switch working intermittently. Dealer could not resolve. 
1240 mi Power door locks firing on own. VDR installed in vehicle 
2480 mi Power door locks firing on own. Dealer found torn water proof grommet in door and replaced. 
3720 mi Power door lock no longer works. Replaced door lock switch 
8000 mi Faulty wiring harness connector causing false indiction of problems with air bag system or trunk lid open. Part ordered and replaced. Problem solved. 
3000 mi "service airbag" error message. Dealer diagnosed as needing a replacement part....not in stock. airbag problem apparently resolved after new part was installed. 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

35000 mi

US $26
speaker in driver door stopped working. ordered replacement speaker and installed. 
50000 mi one tire pressure sensor had failed and was replaced. 
24000 mi Replace turn signal switch because would not automatically cancel upon completion of turn. Covered under warranty 
10540 mi Replaced airbag module and connector under passenger seat. Also had airbag connector recall under drivers in the weeks previous to this repair. 
17600 mi

US $48
Air bag light was going on. Needed to replace a sensor. 
44000 mi

US $67
Replaced Left-Rear TPMS sensor 
33000 mi Service Airbag light was on, needed to change electrical connectors as part of recall 

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical Problems

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