2011 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2011

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (0%)

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

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

22200 mi Front headlight has moisture/water inside. The headlight assembly need to be replaced 
1900 mi left bolster on drivers seat, cushion collapsed. New cushion ordered, replaced plus added some of old cushion. Back in a week for same problem, they took it to an upholstery shop, glued in more cushion. Seat pan is bad design. 
15870 mi Drivers seat clicks and pops while driving. Dealer ordered a replacement seat-back under warranty. On national back-order - will return car when parts come in. 
35000 mi Rear cupholder spring broken, replaced under warranty. 
37100 mi 3rd visit to dealer to repair a rain water leak from rear passenger side door. 1st time the drain holes in door frame were plugged from factory. Second time, thought was fixed. Third time, finally may have found leak in door panel seal. 
4000 mi This car has had problems after the first week we owned it. Have taken it back to the dealer many times. They have gotten the Engineers out to try to find the problem they don't know what is wrong they just keep replacing componets. 
14700 mi Rattle in sunroof cover 
12500 mi Paint peeling and chipping around fender edge by head light. Seat cover started to tear at seam. 

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu Body Problems

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