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2017 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (38%)

Other (0%)

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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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.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States
Jun 2017 - Nov 2019
Jun 2018

23000 mi
Rattle/squeek from underneath car on bumps. Unable to duplicate at dealer. 
Chevrolet Malibu in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

2800 mi
Noticed oil drops on driveway. Dealer replaced oil filter developed a crack somehow. Oil & filter replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2018

4000 mi
Creaking noise detected especially @ low speeds (parking) from somewhere under hood. Noise was caused by intermediate steering shaft boots that needed to be resealed. Next day noise reappeared ! There's a "DOC 4404598" that addresses this problem. I'll tell GM about it again @ next oil change. 

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

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

Chevrolet Malibu in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2017 - Mar 2020
Mar 2018

28520 mi
Carpet seperated from base of bottom door jam transition. 
Jul 2019

58900 mi

C $500
Car would go into reduced power mode (20km/hr)... Replaced Pedal accelerator sensor. 
Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Jan 2018

25000 mi
Turbo replaced under warranty. 

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Chevrolet Malibu in Michigan, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

56000 mi
O2 sensor. The error code P0AC4, Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Requested MIL Illumination also popped up twice. 
Chevrolet Malibu in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

11000 mi
Module under dash was rattling. Dealer tightened bracket. 

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Histories

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