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.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Started car and service traction esc lights came on. Upon driving car would not accelerate as it normally does, and seemed to loose power. The engine vibrated an unusual amount, much more than normal. The next day we took the vehicle to the dealer for recall no. 13036, the htsa campaign id no. For this recall is 14v252. The dealer only replaced what was outlined in the recall, which was clip, retainer, strap,…
ODI 10670494
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal…
ODI 10809200
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, a loud noise was heard from the vehicle. The vehicle then became hard to shift into gear between reverse and drive. The failure recurred seven or eight times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10552950
Power Train
Rec'd two safety recall notices for this vehicle. 2 months apart. Local dealer does not have parts, we will be notified when available are we going to have an accident before parts are available? *tr
ODI 10626808
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v460000 (power train) but the repair failed to remedy the problem and the contact was unable to shift into park. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,864.
ODI 10511953
Power Train
I pulled the car into my driveway, stopped and shifted into park. When i took my foot off the brake, it began rolling backwards. I put the brake back on, stopped it, and then discovered the transmission shift indicator light showed the transmission was in reverse. I ran the shifter through all the gears, but the indicator light stayed the same. It began rolling backwards again when i briefly lifted my foot from the…
ODI 10508182
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu lt. The contact started the ignition and shifted into reverse. The vehicle would not shift into any other position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the gear shifter cable was replaced. The vehicle was repaired one month prior to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number was 12v460000 (power train). The technician advised the contact that the recall repair was…
ODI 10512998
Power Train
When i started the car and shifted into reverse, car did fine but when i put it in drive the car went into manual steering. I could hardly move the wheel. I turned the ignition off and turned it back on and power steering came back. Then, was at a light to turn left onto a main busy two way road with lots of traffic, and when i went to turn left, the car went into manual again and i almost got hit by oncoming…
ODI 10507050
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2008 chevy malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission defect recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available, despite receiving a recall notice in the mail.
ODI 10497161
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The dealer was unable to perform the repairs and advised the contact that she would have to wait until january 2013 to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10485823
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension
I have a 2008 chevrolet malibu 2lt with 111,000 km on it. I have been noticing a few things since i purchased this from brand new. Overall my car has been ok with getting me from place a to place b. The issues i have had that are pretty serious flaws are the power steering column, the alignment, the automatic power transmission, and the door locks. I have been able to get by however recently i had to get the…
ODI 10459760
Power Train · Seats
Drivers seat defected. The metal bracket that secure the seat broke, casing the seat not to slide forward or back, up or down. Also the seat padding and cover to separate from the seat molden. Took vehicle to buick car service department. They said this was the second time they heard of this and wanted to charge e six hundred for the repairs stating they would pick up the other six hundred . At the time the vehicle…
ODI 10574722
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backward after being parked and shut off. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle would not start until after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the shifter cable was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10445105
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel upon impact. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained significant injuries to the head and a temporary loss of orientation. The passenger sustained injuries to the back. Medical…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11141505
Power Train
My 2008 chevy malibu ltz 4 cylinder has a very serious design flaw which gm/chevy refuse to acknowledge. It is putting my family and i and possible danger. The vehicle experiences very severe lags and hesitation at variable intervals while driving either stop and go or on a highway. Last month while driving on rt. 95 in connecticut, our vehicle acted up and it would not accelerate and shift between gears properly.…
ODI 10404528
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2008 chevrolet malibu. Consumer writes in regards to transmission recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the transmission would shift erratically and it also slipped at times. The solenoid and tcm were replaced.
ODI 10550190
Electrical System · Power Train
The power door locks do not lock or unlock when the vehicle gear shift is put in park or drive. The first lock became disabled while under warranty and was repaired.. Now the remaining (3) three power locks do not function.. They stopped functioning when the warranty ended... I did not repair them because the cost is a few hundred dollars per lock.. I have to turn the car ignition off while the transmission is in…
ODI 10588626
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 60 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the head gasket was replaced. The contact also stated that she had to replace the powertrain control module, the air conditioning unit, the mass air flow sensor, the battery, the starter cable…
ODI 10342048