Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"additional problem with the rear fuse box. Had to be replaced"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Factory recall, not exactly sure why"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Recall"
Anonymous, NC (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Ignition, brake lights, air bags, suspension, GM brakes recalls"
Anonymous, GA (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Lights do not come up automatically, delayed. Still not completely corrected by Chevy"
Anonymous, IA (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"There was a recall having something to do with the rear brake lights"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT)"To replace the headlights I had to take it to the dealer who had to take the front bumper off to replace the headlights and cost several hundred dollars"
Anonymous, MD (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Headlights - Cost $150 to replace. Bumber had to be removed. Problem was due to wiring problem which has been repared."
Anonymous, GA (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"right headlight went out - found that full front fascia and a part of wheel liner had to be removed to access light assy for replacement - not easily done."
Anonymous, IL (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Lights have to be changed by someone who is highly experienced, as it is very difficult. Front of car needs to be disassembled"
Anonymous, OH (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"To replace a $6.00 light bulb, you have to take your car to the dealership and pay over $100.00 in labor. I chose to replace the light bulb myself. Did research online. It required removing entire front end of car 20+ bolts/clips, it took 3+ hours to complete this task. It use to take a few minutes"
Lisa M., FL (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.6-L V6)"Replacement of Headlamp Bulb requires expensive disassembly and reassembly"
Joel L., GA (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Headlight went out & in order to replace it, you have to drop the front bumper. Labor cost was $100. Bad design!"
Marianne P., IL (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Both headlight bulbs had to be replaced."
Anonymous, (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The battery was change in the remote entry sometimes it works and sometime it doesn't. My wife's set has no problems."
Anonymous, MD (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"recall brake lamp, switch wire harness update"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"thermostat occasionally seems to stop working then spontaneously starts working again. Happens more in cold weather"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I washaving problems w/the check engine light & my car shutting off while driving and the car jerking when pressing on the gas pedal from a start, & as long as my check engine light was on, the remote starter would not work"
Anonymous, MN (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Wiper transmission broke where it connects to the wiper motor"
Anonymous, MA (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
"Plug replaced due to no power to plug"
Anonymous, MI (2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)