Chevrolet Malibu Automatic Transmission Problems
- 99
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 14
- Years with records
- 1999–2012
- Stored years
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 99 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- automatic transmission · 7 records
- power steering · 7 records
- transmission problems · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- transmission shift · 5 records
- gear shift · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 35 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical
2008 malibu ltz.on jan 22 2015 the car failed to start had to be towed to langs.dealer.the shifter cable to the transmission fractured and broke. Had to be towed to car dealer, replaced the cable and charged me $278.90. Then i learned the malibu was on recall list from nhtsa.. The dealer told me the 4 speed transmissions were recalled, my car was 6 speed transmission not on recall list.
ODI 10731183
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated as the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the gear shift failed to switch into the drive position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10667331
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate from a traffic stop when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10643629
Automatic Transmission
Shift cable broke. When i went to park the car, the car kept moving. No injury, no damage. Looks like general motors safety recall number 12106, but dealer stated that the vin was not under this defect. This is a major safety concern and if other vehicles are out there, then they should recall them all. I was never notified of this defect because my vin was not on the list, and i believe that i have hit this…
ODI 10513799
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
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet malibu. While driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,188. Updated 3/20/13 *cn
ODI 10492241
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was shut off and parked, with the key removed from the ignition when it began to roll away in reverse. The contact entered vehicle and applied the brakes however, the vehicle would not remain secured in park. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for diagnostic testing. The technicians diagnosed a failure with the transmission shift…
ODI 10476627
Automatic Transmission
Transmission forgets how to shift when driving uphill at around 65 mph and rpms start bouncing between 2000 to 2400 rpm. This will continue for quite some time and typically happens when outdoor ambient temp is above 90f. This problem causes a serious safety issue on the highway as cars are bearing down on you at 70 mph plus and your car refuses to accelerate. This car is a death box and disaster waiting to happen.…
ODI 10422834