| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63850 mi | engine was making lots of noise dealer removed front cover, evacuated ac system and removed engine front cover to inspect found intermediate chain tensioner fully extended and chain was loose and stretched removed and replaced all 3 chains repair done under warranty |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $867 |
Engine light came on. Unpleasant noise from engine. New timing chain at 67000 Miles. Timing chain guides broke. $867 fixed at dealer. Gary chandler of Chandler Chevrolet got me $193 back on the repair from GM and even bought the car back from me after he learned I was trying to sell it. He gave me a very good price of $8900. Car sucked but dealer was great. |
| 90000 mi US $700 |
Timing chain and camshaft position sensors replaced |
| 113000 mi US $2900 |
Replaced catalytic converter, all O2 sensors, and mass air flow sensor. |
| 888000 mi US $55 |
Engine Code P0113 Camshaft Actuator sensor |
| 42240 mi C $1200 |
manifold replaced oil pan replaced |
| 60700 mi | Unknown engine rattle. Mechanic could not diagnose. From own reaearch, could be loose heat shield. |
| 96000 mi US $30 |
Replaced intake and exhaust camshaft solenoids |
| 120000 mi US $230 |
Replaced Catalytic Converter |
| 164000 mi US $850 |
Timing chain replacement |
| 18000 mi | Ignition coil failure |
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