2016 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2016

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (64%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (0%)

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu electrical repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$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.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

24000 mi Parking sensors were not operating correctly. 
28000 mi park assist would not work 
400 mi USB charger in back seat did not work. Relay replaced under warranty Sunroof would work only intermittently. Eventually stopped working in the vent position. Sunroof wiring harness replaced under warranty. 
7500 mi Vision System stopped working. Caused park assist and cross traffic alerts to not operate. Vision system sensors replaced under warranty 
23000 mi Battery would not hold charge. Car had to be jump started. Dealer found that battery had a bad cell, and replaced battery under warranty. 
36000 mi Park Assist system stopped working. Was warned that if sensors were damaged by me that it would not be covered under warranty. Chose not to fix 

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 163hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

10000 mi Vehicle sat all weekend parked in garage, battery went completely dead. Dealer replaced battery, however having electronic power steering assist error and service stability traction control 

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

22000 mi Replaced the engine battery (not the Hybrid battery) because was not retaining its charge 

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical Problems

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