2008 Chevrolet Malibu Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 11
- 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.
What owners report
- engine light · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
My engine light was on and after i repaired that issue, was told that my catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The maintenance guy found a letter stating 2008 chevrolet malibu was being recalled for faulty catalytic converter. However, when i entered my vin number on gm's recall site my 2008 chevrolet malibu wasn't listed. The letter is extending the warranty on the converter for 10 years or up to 120,000. I…
ODI 10668556
Engine And Engine Cooling
I drive a chevrolet malibu 2008 with just a little over 56,000 miles. I was sitting at a red light and all the sudden there was a loud noise & the car vibrated a little. One of the fans completely broke apart and the pieces flew into the radiator embedding them into the radiator. So from this i had to have my car towed to a repair facility and they had to install a new radiator & fan. The service tech could no…
ODI 10644899
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Only 3 of 4 power locks work, i have had this issue twice since owning the vehicle, the first time while it was still under warranty and was able to have it repaired, the second while no longer under warranty and cannot afford the repair. I experienced the effects of the body control module recall issues while on a road trip traveling at 65 mph when my cruise control disengaged and my brake lights would not stay off…
ODI 10629451
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Seat Belts
I am having similar issues as others with wiring/electrical. Latest incident involved loss of ac/defrost/level controls. Prior to this loss, there was a very strong burning smell coming thru the vents when the control level was set to 1-4. There were no visible sparks or fire; however, the wiring under the glove department was extremely hot. Although there wasn't a fatality or visible fire other risks were involved.…
ODI 10522646
Engine And Engine Cooling · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The a/c unit is blowing hot air ..door locks will not unlock. *tr
ODI 10469741
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to jerk violently and making a clunking sound. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 46,000.
ODI 10461795
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the engine remained running after shutting off the vehicle. The contact had to forcibly shift the key around in the ignition to get the engine to shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the air bag service warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact did not inform the…
ODI 10377891
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
When we got the car we loved it. After 4500 miles the battery died had to wait 3 days for the dealer to get us a new one. Great car ran fine then after 15,000 miles the check engine light came on and was told that it was something to do with a valve sensor. Dealer fixed it as it was under warranty. Then at 65,000 miles then check engine light came on and was told it was the valve sensor again. They brought it in the…
ODI 10457727
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Ac in 2008 malibu lt1 erratic operation. Ac will not work unless the temp control unit is repeatedly turn off and on until it decides to operate. If inside air is selected it will operate sometimes. Vehicle ac will operate after second start up of engine occasionally. Fan must be turned off then on repeatedly to get ac to turn on, ac select must turned off then on repeatedly to get ac to operate. *tr
ODI 10419303
Engine And Engine Cooling
I leased a new 2008 chevy malibu the day after thanksgiving. Great car, loved it. Then on jan 14th while driving on the freeway (in the fast lane) my check engine light flashed on a couple of times. Concerned i decided maybe i should pull off the road. Luckily there was an off ramp close. As i proceeded to the off ramp i realized that the engine had shut down so i was not able to do anything but coast as far out of…
ODI 10216057