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2012 Chevrolet Malibu

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A keeper — clean record, clear the recalls and go.

3 open recalls to verify87,000 mi — where problems cluster →

What to check

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Before you buy

Three things, in order. Ten minutes of work, standing at the car.

  1. 1
    Run the VIN for open recalls

    3 open — all free fixes. Confirm each is closed before you hand over money.

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  2. 2
    Test-drive checklist
    • Cold and hot starts, clean shifts, no warning lights.
  3. 3
    Get a pre-purchase inspection

    An hour with a mechanic on the items above is the cheapest insurance you’ll buy.

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Is the mileage a problem?

Drag to the odometer you’re considering. The shaded band is where this car’s problems usually surface.

—90,000 mi

050k100k150k200k+

Open recalls

free fixes · verify by VIN
  • 14E044000 Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, par… verify by VIN
  • 14V252000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malib… verify by VIN
  • 15V269000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected ve… verify by VIN