2008 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 68
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 68 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while making a u-turn at approximately 10 mph, the gear shift failed to switch gears and the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system,…
ODI 10668829
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
2008 chevrolet malibu power steering just went out. *mw the consumer also experienced problems with the shifter and the brakes. *jb
ODI 10658460
Air Bags · Power Train
Gear shift indicator failed again. It was fixed under a previous recall back in july 2014. Also there is an airbag light that has began to display, but chevy states that the recall covers 2008 impala, not the malibu models. *tr
ODI 10653751
Power Train
Shifting cable is shredded won't go in park, backed into my garage thought is was in park but wasn't.can't get car in reverse now. There is 3 recall's on vehicle one which is this shift cable. Can't get answer when this fix is going to be available.going on 6 months.is any one there going to get this company moving or not. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10652589
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #13036 and repair reimbursement. * ld
ODI 10648122
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer states he received 2 recall notices and has been experiencing problems with his vehicle that are outlined in the recall notice. *tgw
ODI 10638928
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train), nhtsa campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10638677
Power Train
I stopped at a gas station to put gas in my car and, when i attempted to put car in park, it remained in drive and would not stop. Upon taking my car to the auto shop, at the dealer where i purchased the car, they indicated to me that the transmission shift cable was damaged and needed to be replaced. Upon further research, there was a recall for this issue by gm (recall # 14152). However, my vehicle was not…
ODI 10632915
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 50 mph down the highway in my 2008 chevy malibu (106,800 miles) the traction control light came on and information center read "engine power deduced" and my car slowed to 20 mph almost immediately with no warning to me or the vehicles behind me. Luckily there was a wide shoulder and i veered off to avoid being rear ended as i had my 3 child all in car seats in back. I called the dealership but as they…
ODI 10632972
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. When the transmission was shifted into drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle automatically went into reverse. The failure occurred several times. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v224000 (power train) and 12v460000 (power train). The dealer replaced the gear lever with a plastic attachment five times, but the…
ODI 10629014
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v460000 (power train), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control). The parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and the dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The…
ODI 10621353
Column Shift · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. The contact also stated that when attempting to shift into park, the gear shifter would remain stuck in park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, who stated that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 14v224000 (power…
ODI 10616196
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 10614518
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 25 mph and the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. There was a chime that sounded throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and restarted but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 10609002
Power Train
On or about july 1, 2014 i received a recall notice from gm, safety recall 14152, but was informed the part was not available to perform the recall service. Since that time i have called the local dealership, apple chevrolet in tinley park, illinois [redacted], where i purchased the vehicle, on two occasions and was informed the part is still not available. Today, during my call to the dealership to again check on…
ODI 10640215
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the gear shifted independently from drive to low drive. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed and an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shift cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was made aware of recall nhtsa…
ODI 10597816
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
There is something wrong with the steering that cause the cruise control to accelerate while driving, there is issues with braking in the, the transmission is sticking or not always working, and the car shakes or requires you to force turn it at low speeds like up exist ramps. This has gone on for quite a while i have called several dealerships and the main number on the recalls and they just keep telling me no…
ODI 10633495
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was secured in park but would not register the parking gear. The vehicle began to roll away while the gear shifter was in the parking position. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for inspection. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v460000 (power…
ODI 10592459
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
The vehicle transmission- car is moving when not supposed to or car gets stuck in place awhile shifting gears. Car drives sluggish not shifting to the proper gear. Light bulb- lights go out and come back on at later dates. Electrical-radio speakers go in and out locks don't operate neither dies alarm. *tr
ODI 10588785
Power Train
I just bought the car yesterday and it drove fine but today while pulling away from a stop sign the car began to shift very rough even felt as the transmission was slipping then a few minutes later the car would not accelerate and i pulled over and drove off and the car did not shift out of first gear and also reverse does not work...i was told it was the clutch wave plate which is an issue with several different gm…
ODI 10587677
Power Train
I drove to the store pulled in the parking space and turned off the car. I immediately noticed something was wrong with the shifter. When i went to try to take the key out it wouldn't come out. The shifter would no longer locked into park and will come out of gear with out having my foot on the brake. Key is still stuck. It was scary because i have 3 small children. Two months later i was on my was to work when i…
ODI 10592145
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into park and failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shift cable was broken and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised him that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train).…
ODI 10585866
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Steering
Door locks stop working two years ago, noise with steering and power train. Every time i turn it makes a crazy noise. *tr
ODI 10584576
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While maintaining speeds around 35-40 mph. The engine seemed to try to cut out and lose power. The service esc service traction control light came on the dash. The engine was trying to cut out. Later in the day starting out at a stop light the engine stopped completely and i was stuck in the intersection. I was able to get the car to the side of the road. It restarted after about 5 minutes. I took it to a dealership…
ODI 10577247
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10632579