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2012 Chevrolet Malibu repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in Iowa, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201555800 mi | blower motor to disperse cool/warm air into car was only working intermittently blower motor resister was burned out and had to be replaced repair done under warranty | ||
| Nov 201561300 miUS $191 | warning lights were being displayed for tire pressure system and stability control car had be jump started battery did not pass test and was replaced | ||
| Feb 201663850 mi | engine was making lots of noise dealer removed front cover, evacuated ac system and removed engine front cover to inspect found intermediate chain tensioner fully extended and chain was loose and stretched removed and replaced all 3 chains repair done under warranty | ||
| Aug 201670200 miUS $683 | air conditioner blower quit working and had just been replaced in April 2015 under warranty. The car seemed to be "producing" cool air but there was no blower sound or force of air coming out of the vents. Resister had melted and blower motor was pulling to much. Dealership replaced motor and resister and wired in new connector. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Malibu in New Mexico, United States Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 201664000 miUS $125 | Check Airbag light came on several times but has not been on for many days. Dealer could not recover historical codes. Must wait until light stays on. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201641740 miC $300 | replace strut bushing | ||
| Aug 201642240 miC $1200 | manifold replaced oil pan replaced | ||
| Nov 201643680 miC $240 | another strut bushing replaced | ||
| Dec 201644020 miC $300 | passenger seat mount cracked off | ||
| Feb 201853940 miC $1600 | replace transmission | ||
| Apr 201853940 miC $380 | left front wheel bearing | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Tennessee, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201777000 mi | Positive battery cable connector was replaced. Previous one had corroded away. | ||
| Dec 201781000 miUS $15 | Driver's side low beam headlight was replaced after failing. | ||
| Jan 201882000 mi | Battery terminals corroded, car would not start. Terminals were cleaned and scrubbed, car was repaired. | ||
| Feb 201885000 miUS $75 | Both battery cables were replaced due to corrosion | ||
| Jun 201890000 miUS $700 | Timing chain and camshaft position sensors replaced | ||
| Sep 2019109 miUS $4000 | Full transmission rebuild | ||
| Jun 2021113000 miUS $2900 | Replaced catalytic converter, all O2 sensors, and mass air flow sensor. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Maryland, United States Nov 2015 - Nov 2023 | |||
| Dec 201696000 miUS $30 | Replaced intake and exhaust camshaft solenoids | ||
| Jul 2017106000 miUS $400 | Driver side sway bar replaced | ||
| Mar 2018120000 miUS $230 | Replaced Catalytic Converter | ||
| Apr 2020155000 miUS $2200 | Transmission failure required replacement | ||
| Aug 2021164000 miUS $850 | Timing chain replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201767000 miUS $350 | Car was wondering at highway speeds. Alignment performed and fixed the problem. | ||
| May 202197000 miUS $800 | Replace front struts front link and rear shocks | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in North Dakota, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201449000 miUS $120 | Drivers seat cushion cracked and spilt when temp reached below zero. | ||
| Apr 201454000 miUS $120 | Guages were jumping, car would not start after 10 mins of rap. Lad tested battery and voltage tested charging system... charging system ok... battery lad test failure voltage dropped to only 6v. Replaced ac Delco batt. With new interstate. | ||
| Dec 201473000 mi | Drivers seat cushion cover (pn: 20827086) cracked and separated from itself. Replaced with new @ full cost (making the repair myself) | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Indiana, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201423300 mi | Service airbag light came on | ||
| Feb 201533000 mi | Intermediate steering shaft replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 201867000 miUS $867 | Engine light came on. Unpleasant noise from engine. New timing chain at 67000 Miles. Timing chain guides broke. $867 fixed at dealer. Gary chandler of Chandler Chevrolet got me $193 back on the repair from GM and even bought the car back from me after he learned I was trying to sell it. He gave me a very good price of $8900. Car sucked but dealer was great. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201675000 miUS $350 | REPLACE WORN SEAL THAT CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO LEAKE REPLACE AXLE BENT REPLACE PASSENGER FRONT wheel bearing | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201438300 miUS $242 | The ESC NEEDS SERVICE message appeared and power steering light came on intermittently. they check and a code CO561,CO460 and Doc 1878100.replaced steering column because could not take off airbag cut bezel and replaced with new one. | ||
| Jun 2017888000 miUS $55 | Engine Code P0113 Camshaft Actuator sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201431000 mi | Key FOB not working. Dealer replaced Key FOB under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201660700 mi | Unknown engine rattle. Mechanic could not diagnose. From own reaearch, could be loose heat shield. | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in South Dakota, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201653000 miUS $130 | replace brake pedal position sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201318000 mi | Ignition coil failure | ||
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