2010 Chevrolet Malibu Power Train Problems
- 104
- 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 104 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 18 records
- engine light · 13 records
- check engine · 12 records
- needed replaced · 12 records
- wave plate · 11 records
- traction control · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 46 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving it the transmission don't kick in until you get pass 30 miles and then it's doing everything that you have a recall on some of the other 2010 chevy malibu just trying to see why my vin number hasn't been recall.i have to put my emergency lights own sometime so i won't be in a reck getting my grandkids to and from school i fear for our safety but this is my only transportation so if you can pleas check…
ODI 11270164
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While pulling into the driveway, the vehicle could not be shifted into park. The contact had to engage the emergency brake in order for the vehicle to remain in park. In addition, the power trac control warning indicator illuminated. O'connor chevrolet buick gmc ([redacted], augusta, me 04330) was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The…
ODI 11230736
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
I was stopped,went to accelerate,and sudden hard shift as it accelerated. After a few miles,lost all gears after 2nd gear.on interstate at time when lost gears & close to getting into major accident. Took it to asc certified mechanic to learn that the transmission failed,wiring from battery to started burned up,battery failurem alternator failed, and ecm failed as well. Repair cost approx $4600.00. Service airbag…
ODI 11300693
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Takata recall my car made a hum sound while accelerating when i just got in it on my 2 minute journey home. While going straight, the car no longer continued to accelerate and stopped on the street. After restarting the car, the engine light turned on and would still not move in any gear.
ODI 11184962
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to properly change gears when needed. Byford chevrolet buick gmc (7755 us-81, duncan, ok 73533, [redacted]) was contacted. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer issued 54 tsbs for the power train, but no recall was issued. The vehicle was not included in…
ODI 11187058
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and stalled. The esc, reduced engine power and the traction control lights were illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, including the mcgrath auto dealer, located at [redacted] ne, cedar rapids, ia 52402) where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11301625
Power Train
While driving the car through a intersection the car seemed to loose power. The car was able to only be moved when put into 2nd gear with the manual mode. Reverse was gone. This happened all of a sudden with no issues to the transmission before hand.
ODI 11170369
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission failure, car will turn off on interstate or highway without warning, car will shut down while driving , roll backwards, won't accelerate. Had to get towed 3 times! After new transmission , sensors and fuel pump injector , the car is still doing the same thing ! This is a safety hazard and a lack of responsibility for defected products and price gauging mechanics ! Problem is still existing. I see this…
ODI 11219991
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
My right front headlight (regular low beam) keeps going out and having to be replaced. My mechanic replaced it in july of this year, and again in october, and it is out yet again, not even two months later. My mechanic can't find any reason for it. In addition, my service air-bag light is on, although it's never gone off, and the entire transmission had to be replaced at about 63,000 miles. Regarding the light - so…
ODI 11155535
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving 75 mph, the electronic stability control active and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle decelerated from 75 mph to 40 mph. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 11154742
Power Train
We only have chevy's however our malibu 2010 with only 73,000 miles while driving on the interstate at 65mph it suddenly stopped going. You can accelerate but it doesn't not go forward or back. It was late when it went out and a very dangerous situation. Our car was purchased and maintained from dealer and at this mileage with no warning, no noise, no fluid leak, nothing. Situation is very frustrating. I'm not sure…
ODI 11149816
Power Train
Car just stopped without warning! Very scary situation! Fortunately no other car crashed into me but that would've been a likely scenario. Not only a costly repair but an extreme safety issue. $3400 to repair! Apparently and unfortunately i'm not alone. Chevy should step up and help us all out. Like many others, never a chevy again!
ODI 11141680
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
POWER REDUCED ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL,
ODI 11124455
Power Train
Have a 2010 malibu with approximately 112,000 miles on it. Car is well maintained and has had regular maintenance / vehicle inspections (including a week prior to incident). I was out running errands and had stopped at a stop light. A few minutes later as i was turning on to the highway, the car jolted forward and then refused to accelerate. Fortunately, i was able to maneuver it over to the side of the highway…
ODI 11122302
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving at a speed of 40 mph when all of a sudden i heard a high revving sound as if another vehicle was right beside me passing and soon realized that it was my car revving with the rpm gauge going above 3 and my car slowing down. Moments later my passengers and i felt a sudden "jerk" and the car jetted forward only to start revving again and this time i was merely moving at about 20 mph as i was still in…
ODI 11115776
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving at unknown speeds, the revolutions per minute increased to 4,000 and the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission and wave plate needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The…
ODI 11112345
Power Train
Takata recall my 2010 chevy malibu was in park and turned off. Turned on the car put it in drive and drive tondrive forward and the car wouldn't move. It sounds like it's accelerating but the car won't move at all. Put car in park and it will reverse fine. Goes into park and works in neutral. Anytime i try to go forward the car won't go anywhere. It's not making any sounds everything sounds normal. I have been told…
ODI 11185721
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Malibu decreases speed and downshifts and engine power reduced comes up in message center, no bumps, hard braking, no carwashes, simply driving down the road at 45mph and car illuminates engine light. Several parts have been replaced already for example throttle body, knock sensor, maf sensor, battery, fuse box, accelerator pedal all of these parts and my issue still persists. Several complaints have been made for…
ODI 11099868
Power Train · Wheels
Power steering warning is come on when try to start car . Not safety to drive .what to do???
ODI 11074511
Power Train
My 2010 malibu 2lt 6 cylinder engine has a wave plate failure. This causes revving of the engine non-movement low speeds and it comes and goes as it wants. General motors has not included this even though this car was built in 2009. In which an extended warranty was issued for this ecact problem see gm bulletin # 14404 this dangerous and also a very expensive repar.
ODI 11110129
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. While driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The dealer (chevrolet 21, [redacted], bethlehem, pa 18015) was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11073216
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving on the i89 north in concord, nh when the car suddenly stopped accelerating and the rpms went really high. I heard a spinning noise - like something was spinning at a high rate of speed. Pressing the gas peddle didn't increase the cars speed. Then i shifted to the manual mode and tried to use the gear shifting paddles to shift. I was able to get it to a gear to get me to the next exit even though it…
ODI 11057914
Power Train
I purchased a brand new 2010 chev malibu 2lt seven years ago. It's automatic, has low miles, well serviced, and excellent upkeep. Since ownership, i've not had any major problems. However, recently, while driving, and going from low to highway speed, i noticed the car intermittently "jerked". It seemed almost as if gears were slipping and getting stuck. I thought, this couldn't be safe. Unfortunately, i had to get…
ODI 11048357
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have 2010 chevy malibu i love my car it has never given me any problems the whole 3 years of owning it just the normal maintenance. One day i was driving at a speed of 25 mph and i crossed over an intersection and as soon as i did so i pushed to gas pedal to accelerate a little and i noticed that it wasn't going. This was very dangerous because i had my children in the car and another vehicle was right behind me…
ODI 11044654
Power Train
Driving on the freeway going 60 and the car started revving really high until i got my speed down to forty and it wouldn't go more than 40. When i stopped to let car cool and i restarted it, i drove it around the block a few times and it started the same revving and not going faster tnan 40. I tried to back the car into my driveway and it would not go.
ODI 11034129