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4.0
definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- $130
- Average Mileage:
- 60,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace steering wheel (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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Until now, I have never owned a car where the steering wheel just started to slowly disintegrate. Maybe I have highly acidic hands, I don't know, but this is not acceptable. I wish I could get better pictures to show the damage. It's not just the outer cover, the foam is falling apart underneath as well. I honestly believe if I used this wheel for another 3 or 4 years, it would be all the way down to the metal. While I haven't read about too many people having this problem, I have seen other Chevy Malibu's with the same nasty looking steering wheels. Fortunately, there is no shortage of steering wheels on sites like Ebay. I happened to get my hands on a brand new OEM leather wrapped wheel. It cost me $130.00 which stinks, but at least it looks good.
- Tim W., Lakewood, CO, US