6.2

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
47,850 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
  2. rip off and throw out the window (2 reports)
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problem #8

Jan 072013

Malibu LTZ 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 167,590 miles

The mirror flap mechanism seems cheap and flimsy! Idk why it doesn't light up and not close properly. It flaps around wildly! lol

- Chris B., Versailles, IN, US

problem #7

Aug 132008

Malibu LT 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles

broke on both sides for no apparent reason except use every once in awhile. piece of crap.

- Gary T., Louisville, KY, US

problem #6

Nov 282007

Malibu LS 2.2L 4 Dohc

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

My car consistently makes this noise, I thought it was my windshield and now upon hearing everyone elses complaint I realize I am not alone. This car has way more noises then any other car I have ever owned.

- robdiddy, Wixom, MI, US

problem #5

Nov 182006

Malibu LT 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles

You would think that they could have put just a little more durable catch on these things. I am over 6 ft tall and when I flip the visor down I can't see past the hood hardly due to the door hanging down in my face.

- Carl B., West Frankfort, IL, US

problem #4

Mar 102008

Malibu LTZ 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,489 miles

Well that's two. The driver side illuminated mirror cover is broken , it does not remain closed when snapped shut. I must confess I know who the guilty parties are; GM for a bad design(the locking mechanism is badly designed) and my wife who raised the sun visor without first closing the mirror cover.

- Louis E., Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

problem #3

Sep 132007

Malibu LTZ 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,099 miles

Broken passenger-side illuminated mirror cover. Badly designed cover hinge lock - The piece of plastic locking the cover in place is at most 1/8 in in width.

- Louis E., Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

problem #2

Nov 062007

(reported on)

Malibu LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles

Both driver and passenger side visor mirror covers are broken and flap when visor is down. I have to hold them up when using the mirror.

- Sandy P., Bossie City, LA, US

problem #1

Sep 222007

(reported on)

Malibu LTZ V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,300 miles

the illuminated visor mirror cover doesnt close any more. if you have to put the visor down to block sun, the mirror door hangs open in the way of seeing out of windshield. The mirror is rarely used and shouldn't have broke 16 months after purchase.

- Jane C., Phila, PA, US