7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,500
Average Mileage:
87,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
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problem #3

Dec 012014

Malibu LT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

I took my car in for a recall on the power steering problem. Got it back and then all the radio lights wasn't working and the dashboard lights would not adjust when I turn the Knob. I took it to the dealer and they told me that it was a up grade for the computer and the problem was fix. I guess they didn't know what the HELL, they were talking about because I still have the same problem!

- Steven S., aiken, SC, US

problem #2

Oct 042014

Malibu LS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles

It's a short in the electrical wire and it's not worth fixing. Was told to me by Tom Benson chevy

- Angela P., San Antonio, TX, US

problem #1

Mar 032014

Malibu LTZ 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,894 miles

I always bought American to support our economy and keep Americans/Canadians manufactures employed. I replaced my 2003 Chevy Malibu (which was a pile as well) thinking that Chevrolet really decided to improve their image and quality, so I gave them a shot.

I was using the vehicle as my daily drive (200km each day, all highway), once I hit around 80,000km, I honestly had a new problem each week. I was fed up after I would turn the car on and start driving and would hear a fuse blow. The fuse would control the sunroof, driver side door controls, drive side window, A/C, heated seats. Changed the fuse, kept on blowing. Drove the car for a couple of days later and got rid of it. Bought an import. I can't take American cars seriously anymore.

- carguru, Mirabel, Quebec, canada