2013 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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Question posted by wbrhodes on July 23rd, 2014
Malibu Ltz Turbo 3 Turbo Failures Engine Failure Now, Blown Piston
Model year 2013 with 47,000 miles. Purchased 10-22-2012. What can I do? Would this qualify as a LEMON?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on July 23rd, 2014 12:29 PM
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Since it is past the 36000 mile warranty it isn't covered. Hopefully you have an extended warranty. As to the lemon laws, that is a civil matter that requires many documented model failures.
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Owner Manual - Page 2
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