7.2

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$400
Average Mileage:
73,050 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. you must buy a whole new keyless entry system (2 reports)
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problem #5

Jul 082009

Malibu LT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

Both Key Fobs stopped working so I changed the batteries in both. Once the batteries were changed, neither one worked...!!!!! Not so bad but I have to use the key each time to lock and unlock, and with kids... PIA... The car also had a Remote start, which needless to say... NO LONGER IS AN OPTION!

- liveby86rulz, Canton, GA - Georgia, US

problem #4

Jan 122009

Malibu 3.5L 6cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,225 miles

I was so used to using the remote to unlock and lock my door and warm up my car, that I never bothered to use the key to open it or the trunk. Until one day the remote wouldn't work and I couldn't get into my car the key wouldn't work either. The tow truck guy tried and neighboring people try to help me too before they jimmy the door to open it. So now for the past year I have been careful as to where I leave or leave in my car cause I can't lock it. Cause the dealer wants to charge me 130.00 to replace the key that I should of had in the first place and they are investigating that now and here it it a year later and guess what!!!!? The Key works now and the remote won't work at all. I had the battery replaced and it still wouldn't work... I am sure it has something to do with the anti-theft! but that was a headache!

- jayque, Richmond, CA, US

problem #3

Mar 092009

Malibu LT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

I had to replace my keyless entry 3 times since I had my car. This is very annoying & gets to be costly. Also my heated seats come on all the time.

- Kimberly B., Waynesboro, VA, US

problem #2

Nov 192009

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

I 'm trying to go to work and it still is giving me headache. I need answers before I have to buy another remote.

- Alvin J., Holly Springs, MS, US

problem #1

Jan 012008

Malibu

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

One day my keyless entry just stops working. I replaced the battery in my clicker thing, and it still did not work. I took it in to get looked at, and they told me they would have to replace everything just to get a new remote.

- Amanda L., Fargo, ND, US