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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%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 18 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
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $1000 |
Fuel pump in trunk Water Pump |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $385 |
Check engine light on, air cleaner assembly not installed correctly needs map sensor and induction service. Duct at throttle body not installed correctly clamp loose and allowing undeterred UN filtered air into system. Both rubber grommets . |
| 13682 mi | Car developed a shake during the 1-2 shift when hot. Dealer did not believe the issue was a concern - did not repair. Returned car to a different dealer to check the shake at the 1-2 shift. Car also was now surging (bouncing RPM) and lacking power when hot. Dealer reprogrammed ECM with update per a TSB to address both issues. |
| 15870 mi | Returned vehicle to dealer. Shake returned again in first gear or the 1-2 shift. Dealer tested transmission; all ok. Reset PCM. Shake went away after reset. Shake came back again 2 days later. Will be returning to dealer. |
| 81000 mi US $1100 |
Timing chain and guides. guides had worn off and were sitting in the oil pan. solenoids for oil system replaced |
| 56000 mi US $300 |
Flex pipe, the first pipe between engine and catalytic converter |
| 66000 mi US $1050 |
Timing chain had stretched, needed to be replaced. Also replaced both cam solenoids. Dealer was very fair in working out an agreed price even though warranty expired (# years). Premature failure at only 66,000 miles. Replaced flex pipe, AGAIN! Went the economical route on first repair to save $200. The aftermarket pipe was noisier than the OEM and cracked in under a year. Have now paid twice for same repair. At least it's back to OEM quiet and no vibrations. :o) |
| 18463 mi | Replace transmission control module under warranty as a result of error code/check engine light |
| 106600 mi US $250 |
replace thermostat |
| 6000 mi | Engine won't turn over about half the time because of theft deterrent system. Guages initialize, but car doesn't start. Usually works second or third attempt. Dealership couldn't duplicate. Problem started around 4000 miles on odometer. |
| 4000 mi | This car was a lemon all kinds of parts were changed gm finally replaced the car after we got a lawyer on their but. junk will never buy a malibu. |
| 28000 mi | It threw a catalytic converter code. Dealer had to install new Cat. Said they had a batch that was bad and were replacing them if they went. Not a recall. |
| 52000 mi US $281 |
Cutting out and bucking while driving. Traction/ESC turned off. Diagnosed as a broken wire at injector plug. Sliced in a new wire re-soldered connector to the injector plug . |
| 124000 mi US $160 |
Water pump replaced Ignition switch replaced |
| 39000 mi US $650 |
Car wouldn't start after stopping for gas. Next morning car was diagnosed initially and hauled to dealership for further diagnosis. Problem identified as fuel pump system requiring replacement. Part had to come from out of town. |
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