Chevrolet Malibu Maintenance Costs

A Chevrolet Malibu will cost about $6,642 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This is more than the industry average for popular sedan models by $681. There is also a 19.26% chance that a Malibu will require a major repair during that time. This is 2.45% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)

Chevrolet Malibu Maintenance Costs

Year Major Repair Probability Annual Costs
1 1.99% $261
2 3.30% $309
3 3.70% $385
4 6.53% $507
5 9.36% $608
6 10.52% $766
7 11.35% $889
8 14.68% $937
9 16.22% $969
10 19.26% $1,011
11 29.84% $1,074
12 37.12% $1,171

Chevrolet Malibu Maintenance Schedule

Mileage Recommended Maintenance
7,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
15,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
22,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
30,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
37,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
45,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
50,000 Replace Air Filter
52,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
60,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
67,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
75,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
82,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
90,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
97,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
100,000 Replace Air Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement, Transmission Fluid Service
105,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
112,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
120,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
127,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
135,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter
142,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors
150,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Lubricate Doors, Change Oil and Filter

What About Chevrolet Malibu Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Chevrolet Malibu is about $2,394 per year. This adds up to around $11,970 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Chevrolet Malibu. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

Chevrolet Malibu Maintenance Rankings

Maintenance Rankings

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Other Chevrolet Malibu Costs of Ownership

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