BUY or BUST? 2008-2012 Chevy Malibu High Miles Review!

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@kendallmajor1104 3 ай бұрын

I still own a 2009 Chevy Malibu 2LT with the 3.6L engine and 151k miles as of this comment. Overall, I love the car and i still haven't found any car that feels more comfy for me to drive. Engine sounds nice and has nice power (252 hp)

@ds-l8f 3 ай бұрын

Oh man i am jealous of you i think 2009 was the last year of the v6's. I had a 2004 malibu LS with a v6... it was a BEAST! The sound system was amazing too. i had to upgrade cars due to a mold issue... i really wanted to keep it.

@kendallmajor1104 3 ай бұрын

@@ds-l8f I'm planning to upgrade to a Malibu RS eventually. Saving up more but I'm gonna miss my 2009 Malibu lol

@ds-l8f 3 ай бұрын

@@kendallmajor1104 it wont be a v6 unfortunately :(

@juniorayala3149 Ай бұрын

I have a 2008 3.6 Malibu. I have other cars but will keep this one until it Gives Up on Me

@kendallmajor1104 Ай бұрын

@@juniorayala3149 Respect. I just took a trip in my 09 Malibu 2 days ago and it still rides like a dream

@TraverseNowhere 4 ай бұрын

My vehicle model year is 2010 with 2.4 liter engine. Right now I have 195k miles on it, so far so good. Bought it used in April with some maintenance and repair items fixed. Now I'm debating on changing the transmission fluid. Haven't decided. Thanks for posting it. Helps me out.

@ibelievewhatiknow8745 3 ай бұрын

Don't do it

@nsp932 Ай бұрын

@@ibelievewhatiknow8745why not?

@WaheedKhan-vr8qv Ай бұрын

@@nsp932 i chanded my 2010 6speed trans.... oil and every thing was good!.

@jakejackson3384 2 ай бұрын

I own a 2009 malibu 2.4 with just over 271,000 miles. Have owned it since 90,000. But have the maintenance records since it had 30K. It still has the Original engine, timing chains and transmission. Changed oil every 3-5K and transmission fluid every 30K. The biggest problem other then wear and tear parts is the electric steering, the steering angle sensor has been replaced twice and the steering motor once, but it's been a pretty good car overall still average 25-30 mpg.

@Jlucero-hr8cd Ай бұрын

I own a 2010 chevy malibu 2.4 and I will say it can be a pain. Had to replace fuel pump, alternator , fuse box, transmission, water pump etc. Gauge cluster went out. The steering wheel randomly locks but I just turn it off then back on and starts normal. With that being said, I still love that malibu. I would recommend it but I would prefer a Honda or Toyota

@moddednfs7359 7 күн бұрын

I have an 2011 2.4 with 200k miles and i love this car its not what i wanted since im more of an car person but i was given this car and I've replaced o2 sensors and the thermostat did an coolet flush the other day now ima start improving on the look like adding fog lights,dual exhaust from the v6 and leather seats and soon an aftermarket radio. Then ima probably start on a few engine mods and probably get an tune to get a bit more power out of this car. overall i don't get the hate around this car i love mine never had any issues which is surprising since it was an neglected work car before i got it.

@AmricanEagl Ай бұрын

I have a 2008 Malibu LTZ (2.4L four cylinder engine) with 304k miles. I can tell you in my 43 years of age this has been one of the most reliable if not the most reliable car i have ever owned. 304k miles with original power train and barely gives me any problems! However, I think you missed the most problematic part of this car, which is the exhaust system! So far I have changed four exhaust manifolds because they crack down so quickly also changed many oxygen sensors before other than that it’s a bulletproof car.

@johnhill4481 2 ай бұрын

I love this series so much. No one on KZbin is doing this so well for cheap cars. Love that you are doing this. I hope you become the Doug demuro of cheap cars.

@jab842 Ай бұрын

Have a 2011. Ya I agree with everything said. Have not had any major issues with mine. Just replaced one front wheel bearing, also replaced the fuse panel in the trunk because the defogger fuse melted. Its a good thing to use some dielectric grease on the fuses to prevent corrosion. Had the transmission seal replaced because it was sweating but it was really cheap. Other then this the rest is all original. I dont like the seats, the car could use a lot more power, and there is no access to replace the headlight bulb in the 2011. To upgrade the lights to LED I had to take the bumper off, light housing. Probably 30 screws and clips to change a light bulb. This was fixed in later models.

@ChanceCLT 5 ай бұрын

I love my 2012 Malibu. Still running strong with 230k miles!

@TopLineRacer 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@drewoke5046 2 ай бұрын

Same here I just hit 230k

@adanzarate5577 19 күн бұрын

Just bought one and this made me feel better on my buy🙏

@ihababbas9863 Сағат бұрын

And “It just a car” is what it meant to be.

@21fnasser Ай бұрын

I've had mine since 2015, its a 2012. 218k miles, its been good mechanically speaking BUT its VERY light or at least feels that way. Sways in heavy winds, doesn't have a "heavy" or "solid" feeling drive like a Camry or Accord. Gas mileage SUCKS, despite being a 4cyl, 23 mpg avg is pure trash, and its NOT comfortable. Its paid off, so can't justify buying a new car, but I'd be happy when it craps out to force me into a Camry.

@ray3rdjr Ай бұрын

I have a 2009 Malibu with 275,000 on it with original motor and trans. Only big repairs were the suspension and water pump at 230,000 miles.

@Murdagabrielle 15 күн бұрын

Driving my 2010 Chevy Malibu with 204,796 miles, recently got a new alternator, had some other work done about a year ago, anyone have tips on how hat work to get done that will make it last longer?

@miguelarciniega2288 3 ай бұрын

Have a 2009 Malibu. Having a break issue where the breaks stay stuck when pressing too hard. Any idea what the issue could be?

@jawad1403 3 ай бұрын

Had this happening. Not able to figure out myself. Change break fluid and it helped a bit. Maybe break booster.

@kitkitkillaofficial 4 ай бұрын

i have a 2012 malibu at 198k miles and runes great thinkin of add the cobalt ass supercharger to it

@crazychannel1392 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 Malibu LT V4 with 96,000 miles it runs a little rough from the beginning but it takes me to A to B :)

@Jackson-yu8um 3 ай бұрын

Put a deposit to hold a 2010 Malibu earlier today, the 2.5l i4 model. It has 140K on it, service history shows transmission service but not if the transmission was ever replaced or repaired and have heard they usually crap out around 100-150k miles. Im in a really bad spot and need something reliable that wont need major repairs done anytime soon, do you think its worth pulling the trigger on it? I should add overall the car was in good shape and felt pretty good, it had been sitting for 2 weeks and the first time I opened it up there was some delay and an odd almost lurchy feeling but it never repeated.

@sex8962 3 ай бұрын

~150k is where they start to go wrong. Yours sounds like it will be good for a while, but be prepared to be making small fixes often. I’ve had my Malibu for 1 year - I bought it with 130k and now it’s at 150k and I have had to replace something small (under $100) almost every month since I’ve gotten it.

@romonecrosby 5 ай бұрын

I own and drive Saturn's version of Chevy Malibu in my profile photo is a 2008 Saturn Aurora XE powered by a 3.5 l V6 4-speed automatic transmission and I bought this car and 2022 for $2,000 to replace a '04 Honda Accord that unfortunately was wrecked by a drunk driver. Driving a 2012 Ford f150 and he also struck a 2002 Ford f150 and a 2017 Chevy suburban as well while it was parked on the side of my sister's home. I've have done maintenance like replace the power steering lines and pump rack and pinion transmission lines and I also just replaced a alternator serpentine belt control arms on both sides which is the driver side and passenger side and just recently I have been replacing a set of rims and tires on it as well. It currently has 212,852 Miles on it but that's where it's stuck at because I have some sort of electrical issue with it right now. Now and I also need to put in a heater core in it because I don't have no heat. But I also had to replace the radiator three times and I also put in another thermostat and a water pump in it. But I will still consider it a buy. Anyone getting deja vu when you drive your 2008 Chevy Malibu or Pontiac G6 or Saturn Aurora XE or XR wherever you go because I see the cars that I mentioned everyday that I'm out there driving and my place of work berkley collision and Auto Care in berkley, Michigan. My place of work has a Pontiac G6 currently being mechanically repaired right now and I also recently detailed and cleaned a 2009 Chevy Malibu

@TopLineRacer 5 ай бұрын

I've had several of the G6's as well. I generally like them.

@enriquet548 4 ай бұрын

I like this car, do you think there are good after market suspensions that could improve cars like this or others you have reviewed?

@TopLineRacer 4 ай бұрын

I'm not aware of much aftermarket support for these

@bazilwreckerloughead 5 ай бұрын

I almost bought one of these a few years back. But the guy I was going to buy it from smashed it the day before I was going to buy it, so I bought an entirely different car.

@TopLineRacer 5 ай бұрын

They're a solid car, not great at anything but they're okay.

@KDbeats19 3 ай бұрын

Love my 2012

@Glib-i8e 2 ай бұрын

Where are you buying these for 4k? I can't find any used cars with less than 200,000 miles for under 7k. Is that just a California issue or?...

@saved5603 2 ай бұрын

Probably a California issue , got mine for 2500 144k miles in Florida

@21fnasser Ай бұрын

This car is literally available for 1-3k ALL DAY, its not worth anything over 4k with even 20k miles on it, trash

@granturismo315 4 ай бұрын

I have rust on same spot on the bottom rear lol

@TopLineRacer 4 ай бұрын

Yep, very common unfortunately.

@suzanne6845 4 ай бұрын

I have 2012 Malibu with 49k I would compare it as a Toyota Corolla and Saturn sedan

@quaylonbordelon2903 5 ай бұрын

Do a obs Chevy vs the obs ford

@TopLineRacer 5 ай бұрын

I'll see what I can do!

@ront3333 Ай бұрын

I have a 2011 Malibu and it's Nickle and dimed me to no end. Twice I've had to replace the timing chain. Once after a complete failure taking out multiple components. Too many other issues to list. I wouldn't recommend one of these pieces of crap. And by the way, I've changed the oil regularly and always full synthetic.