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6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$570
Average Mileage:
87,950 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace wire harness (1 reports)
2011 Chevrolet Malibu electrical problems

electrical problem

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2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 162019

Malibu LT 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 123,350 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Like many other complaints on here, I have had to change my headlight bulbs multiple times once I got over 100k. Due to needing to take the entire bumper off to get to the bulbs, I have to take it to a mechanic. This time I have taken it to a dealership because my bulb is out, my passenger door lock isn't working with the buttons, and my radio is malfunctioning. All of these issues are electrical in my mind but I will have to wait and see what the dealer says. I have also noticed that the power decreases if I make sharp turns.

- Cj T., Decatur, US

problem #2

Jul 312016

Malibu LX 2.4L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,500 miles

right headlight would flicker and sometimes go out had it fixed for $140.00 since the bumper had to come off. a month later same thing started happening and then the transmission went out anyway not sure if this was related.

- Jill J., Hometown, IL, US

problem #1

Jan 152015

Malibu LTZ 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

My 2011 Chevy Malibu needs to be recalled!! In my car the wiring harness is heat damaged causing service codes to engage while driving on the highway or neighborhood streets. These codes make the car unable to drive and very dangerous to be a passenger. The heat damaged wire harness was told to me by a Chevy Dealer. They moved the harness with their hands from the engine compartment and made these codes appear. The heat was causing shorts in the harness. The repair is not an official fix from the factory just the Chevy Dealer putting more insulation around the harness to protect it from the heat. I was told by the Chevy Dealer the repair is very costly so the District Supervisor offered a 50/50 split on the bill. Their excuse is the electrical warranty ended at 36,000 miles. I bought a car to believe in, a Chevrolet, an American legend. I ended up with where America is headed right to sh*t!!! The United States of America is the best country on this planet and our cars use to be! Should i of bought an IMPORT car? Fix your mistakes Chevrolet!!!!! Anyone else feel my pain???

- badmalibu, Fremont, CA, US

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