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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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- 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 103 repairs.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (80%)
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. |
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. |
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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