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Design by m4gnum · Original design · CC-BY-SA-4.0 · Source details. Indexed via 3DCarParts. Source text and images remain credited to their creators; no modified design files supplied.

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Trunk Lid Release Switch Trim

Trunk Lid Release Switch Trim design listed for 2008–2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Listed category: interior. Verify dimensions, fitment and material suitability before printing.

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Year range
2008–2012
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Fitment review needed

Source approval status: pending. Source flags do not certify fit, material suitability or safety for your vehicle.

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Description

This is for whoever broke their trim piece holding the trunk lid release switch on the 7th gen (2008-2012) Chevy Malibu while trying to fix it.
Modeled using an aftermarket part, should work with OEM too.

I'd recommend printing with supports on the outer ring (the wider one).
Make sure to let the part cool down before removing from build plate due to small tolerances with the switch itself.
Minor sanding might be needed (on switch or printed part).

GM part number to work with this - 15835338
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2457676&cc=1501855&pt=4828&jsn=673

Source description, under the recorded CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.

Print instructions

Standard FDM printing settings:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed

Settings from the source; not independently tested by Orphaned Parts.

CHOOSE YOUR FILAMENT

Print price estimates

Planning prices for one print, not a final quote. Defaults use a size allowance inferred from the part name, not a measured or sliced model. Filament suitability must be confirmed.

FilamentUSD / printApplication notes
PLA$28.50Indoor prototypes; not a default material for hot vehicle interiors.
PETG$29.00General-purpose candidate; heat and creep need review.
ASA$32.50Candidate for UV exposure; verify temperature and geometry.
ABS$31.50Enclosed printing; review application and dimensions.
TPU$37.50Flexible designs only; not a substitute for rigid materials.
Nylon$37.50Moisture, tolerances and application require review.
PA-CF$42.50Filled nylon; abrasive filament and fit need review.
Pricing assumptions and exclusions

USD: ($6 setup + $3 finishing + filament weight × assumed spool cost × 1.25 waste allowance + print hours × $2.50 × material time factor) ÷ 0.65. Rounded up to the next $0.50.

Assumed spool costs per kg: PLA $25, PETG $30, ASA $40, ABS $30, TPU $45, Nylon $65, PA-CF $95. Time factors: PLA/PETG 1.0, ASA/ABS 1.2, TPU 1.6, Nylon 1.4, PA-CF 1.5. These are proposed shop rates, not measured production costs.

Design work, test fitting, hardware, shipping and tax are additional where needed. Multi-file sets may need several prints. Use actual sliced weight and time when available. Final pricing is confirmed in writing.

All available source data
Id
6b080d87-e0f8-414f-8db2-0406a529e8a6
Part Name
Trunk Lid Release Switch Trim
Slug
trunk-lid-release-switch-trim
Category
interior
Cswp Approval Status
pending
Download Status
approved
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Year
2008
Year End
2012
Submodel
Not supplied
Engine
Not supplied
Created At
2026-05-07T09:19:14.614418+00:00
Origin
aggregated
Source
thingiverse
Source Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7322979
Source Creator Url
https://www.thingiverse.com/m4gnum
Cc License Code
CC-BY-SA-4.0
Cc License Url
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
For Sale
No
Fulfillment Mode
platform
Manual Price Cents
Not supplied
Image Url
https://r2-upload.3dcarparts.workers.dev/file/parts/6b080d87-e0f8-414f-8db2-0406a529e8a6/images/trunk-lid-release-switch-trim-1_1778145556161_qzx63t.jpg
Author
m4gnum
Estimated Price Cents
Not supplied
HasMultipleModelFiles
No
ModelFileCount
0
Download Count
0
Detail Url
https://3dcarparts.org/library/2008-2012/Chevrolet/Malibu/trunk-lid-release-switch-trim

Source price fields and sale flags are metadata, not our selling prices. Their currency was not specified in the catalog. File counts do not mean files were downloaded or tested. No manufacturer savings or discontinued status is inferred.

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